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In most cases, which of the following receives the most weight in determining the final grade for a course? |
| | A) | an essay test |
| | B) | an exam |
| | C) | a quiz |
| | D) | a test including matching, fill-in, and short answer questions |
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In order to properly prepare for a test, it is important to: |
| | A) | ask the professor to provide a list of the questions to be asked. |
| | B) | ask the professor whether the test will focus on material covered in lectures, textbook chapters, or both. |
| | C) | ask the professor to estimate how many hours of studying the test requires. |
| | D) | ask the professor to provide grade distributions from previous semesters. |
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Ideally study groups: |
| | A) | meet the night before a test. |
| | B) | sit together the day of the test. |
| | C) | help students who lack the motivation to study independently. |
| | D) | help even out intelligence differences between students. |
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Tests including short answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because: |
| | A) | unlike multiple choice and matching tests, the answers are not right on the page. |
| | B) | they require thorough analysis of the material. |
| | C) | they require more knowledge than other types of tests. |
| | D) | A and C only |
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Although test anxiety can lead to cramming, it can also be said that: |
| | A) | text anxiety leads to success. |
| | B) | cramming leads to test anxiety. |
| | C) | test anxiety only affects students who don't get enough sleep. |
| | D) | none of the above. |
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Students who are organized on test day: |
| | A) | never panic. |
| | B) | never need to check the clock. |
| | C) | never need to consult their books or notes. |
| | D) | none of the above. |
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Once a professor passes out a test, students should: |
| | A) | focus all attention on the paper in front of them. |
| | B) | check to see how many points each part of the test is worth. |
| | C) | complete essay questions first. |
| | D) | find out if consulting the textbook is permitted. |
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Using the educated guessing strategy, which of the following multiple choice answers would you automatically eliminate? |
| | A) | President Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1968 |
| | B) | President Roosevelt, who was assassinated at his summer home in Campobello |
| | C) | President Nixon, who always wore a bulletproof vest |
| | D) | All of the above |
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Academic honesty: |
| | A) | means always telling the professor when someone is cheating. |
| | B) | means never having to say you're sorry. |
| | C) | means only turning in your own work. |
| | D) | means staying out of trouble to avoid being placed on academic probation. |
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After doing poorly on a test, it is best to: |
| | A) | determine whether the poor grade was due to test anxiety or poor preparation. |
| | B) | forget about the test and start preparing for the next one. |
| | C) | find out whether the test was graded on a curve. |
| | D) | concentrate on doing well in other classes. |
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