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4+ Tips to Answer Test Questions - Part 2


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So, in part 1 of my blog post, I was explaining that when I was a student😇, one of the biggest issues👀 I had was how to answer certain types of test questions👎. I felt so alone in this matter😔 because I didn't talk to other students to see if they were having the same situation. I was scared😓. I thought that if I said something, people would think that I was not smart or good enough to be in college😕. However, later I found out that most students have the same issue struggling with test questions and how to tackle them😯. And all of the sudden, I was not alone! 😀

Now that I'm the professor😄, I'm motivated to pass on this knowledge so that my students, as well as everyone who reads me, can benefit from this insight👍. It is important to share 👀👂this since not many teachers share this information around. Furthermore, there is still a stigma to shame those who are less informed😟😣but are making a big effort to get their degrees or learn new skills👏. Thus, my message for you is to keep going further, trust in yourself, and focus on the main goal: obtaining your degree!👌💪

Here are the Tips to Answer those difficult test questions:

C. Multiple Selection

1. The tests typically split a definition into two or three parts, and spread this information in the answer options. So, read the question, and observe your possible answers. Then select those items that 'complete' the entire definition.

2. Cut through the clutter. Some questions have a lot of details that are NOT important. This is designed to distract you from the main question. For example, if you have a question about the sky's color, but the question explains other things like airplanes, birds, and then it asks about the color, you know all of that was some unnessesary wording. 

3. Be prepared, and watch for the time. If you know that this type of question takes a lot of your test time, see if it is possible to split your time. Answer those questions that are easier first, and then go back to these types of questions. If is not possible, then by practicing, you can make sure you'll be ready to not waste test time and lose points.

4. In clinical correlation questions, the signs and symptoms, or details about the disease will be spread over in the answer section. Make sure you know the SS and the details of the issue, so that you can select all the right answers. 


D. Select the Best Answer

1. Observe how all the answers will look partially right. However, only one option is completely right. This is the option you want to choose. 

2. Distraction is part of the plan. Notice how some answers that are partially right are distracting you on purpose. Don't let this confuse you. Cut to the chase.

3. Some answers have mixed items, instead of one topic or idea. This is a tell-tale to know that this is possibly wrong. For example, if the question is about the sky, but the answer gives you information about the clouds and the sea waves, you know these two don't match, so this answer is wrong. 

4. If you didn't study enough, the partially right answers will look very attractive. Make sure to practice as much as possible before, and have a plan for this types of questions.

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C. Selección múltiple

1. Las pruebas generalmente dividen una definición en dos o tres partes y distribuyen esta información en las opciones de respuesta. Entonces, lea la pregunta y observe sus posibles respuestas. Luego seleccione aquellos elementos que 'completen' toda la definición.

2. Elimine el desorden. Algunas preguntas tienen muchos detalles que NO son importantes. Esto está diseñado para distraerlo de la pregunta principal. Por ejemplo, si tiene una pregunta sobre el color del cielo, pero la pregunta explica otras cosas como aviones, pájaros, y luego pregunta sobre el color, sabrá que todo eso fue una redacción innecesaria. 

3. Esté preparado y esté atento a la hora. Si sabe que este tipo de preguntas le toma mucho tiempo de prueba, vea si es posible dividir su tiempo. Primero responda las preguntas que sean más fáciles y luego vuelva a este tipo de preguntas. Si no es posible, al practicar, puede asegurarse de que estará listo para no perder tiempo de prueba y perder puntos.

4. En las preguntas de correlación clínica, los signos y síntomas, o los detalles sobre la enfermedad, se distribuirán en la sección de respuestas. Asegúrese de conocer la SS y los detalles del problema, para que pueda seleccionar todas las respuestas correctas. 


D. Seleccione la mejor respuesta

1. Observe cómo todas las respuestas se verán parcialmente correctas. Sin embargo, solo una opción es completamente correcta. Esta es la opción que desea elegir. 

2. La distracción es parte del plan. Observe cómo algunas respuestas que son parcialmente correctas lo distraen a propósito. No dejes que esto te confunda. Ir al grano.

3. Algunas respuestas tienen elementos mixtos, en lugar de un tema o idea. Este es un indicador para saber que esto posiblemente esté mal. Por ejemplo, si la pregunta es sobre el cielo, pero la respuesta te da información sobre las nubes y las olas del mar, sabes que estos dos no coinciden, por lo que esta respuesta es incorrecta. 

4. Si no estudió lo suficiente, las respuestas parcialmente correctas se verán muy atractivas. Asegúrese de practicar tanto como sea posible antes y tenga un plan para este tipo de preguntas.

Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer mi blog. ¡Espero que te ayude!

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