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Initial Moments
• The survey conducted before the exam does not have any bearing on test contents
• Calculate the number of questions required to pass– By extension, number of incorrect that
are allowed
Passing Score
• Microsoft exams require a 700 out of roughly 1000
700
1000=
XTotal Number of Questions
Look for the Worst Answers First
• Try to eliminate the two “crack smoking” (worst) answers
• Get each question down to two plausible answers
• Select the least worst answer
General Strategy
• Read each question completely along with all answers
• Assess your gut response to the question
Easy Questions
• If your initial reaction is that you know the answer:– Select the answer and click Next.
Impossible Questions
• If your initial reaction is that you have no idea how to answer:– Just click Next.
Medium Difficulty Questions
• If your initial reaction is that think you know the answer but are not sure:– Select the answer and select Mark for Review.
Goals
• Answer easy questions before becoming tired or depressed
• Progress through all questions once as quickly as reasonable
• Make notes on difficult questions
Remaining Time
• Review any questions with priority to those marked
• Do not change answers unless:– You could argue for the change in a court of law or
to your mother
(Whichever would be more difficult)
Changing Answers
• 90% of the time:– Students change from a correct answer to a wrong
answer– Or from a wrong answer to another wrong answer
Do not change answers!
Unmark Answers
• When you are confident you cannot choose a better answer:– Unmark the question– Proceed until you have less marked than you can
afford to have wrong• Then end the exam
Review Period
• You will be given a review period when you can comment on questions
• After ending the exam a second time you will receive your score immediately
Interpreting Exam Scores
• 600s: Improve test taking techniques• 500s: Improve vocabulary and test taking• Mid to low 400s and below: focus on weak
areas, improve vocabulary and test taking