Exam Day Tips
Eat breakfast and
be comfortable
Have a light breakfast to avoid
hunger pangs while you're testing. Wear comfortable clothing to the exam and
bring a sweater, just in case.
Don't forget your
ID!
Double check you have your
government-issued ID (e.g., driver license) before you leave for the exam.
The early bird
passes the exam
Arrive early so you aren't hurried.
This gives you more time to get situated and do your last minute studying.
Carefully read
what is written
Read the exam questions and answers
slowly and carefully. Read what is written; don't assume you know
what the question is asking before you finish reading it. It may be asking you
for an exception, rather than the rule.
Answer what is
written -
do not assume any facts outside of the question
Answer the questions exactly as
they are written. Every question is its own self-contained universe, and
everything you need to answer it will be contained in the question itself. If
you find yourself arguing with the question, you're over-thinking.
Skip the hard
questions, then go back to them
All questions on the exam are given
the exact same weight and importance, so don't get hung up on one question.
Just move on, and return to it before you submit the exam.
Partially
incorrect =
incorrect
Keep an eye out for absolute
wording such as "always", "never", "every",
"only" and "must". If any part of the answer is incorrect,
the entire answer is incorrect. There are no shades of gray on the exam.
Are two answers
correct?
Some answer selections provided
are, "All of the above", "None of the above", or "Both
a. and b." If you're reviewing the answer selections and multiple seem
correct, check all of your answer selection options to determine whether an "All
of the above" or "Both a. and b." response is available.
Remember, you're looking for the best answer.
The greater the
consumer protection, the better
For questions concerning state or
federal regulatory controls, the answer that provides the greatest
protection to consumers is likely correct. ' ·
If all else
fails, take an educated guess
If you don't know what the correct
answer selection is, make an educated guess. Eliminate as many wrong
answers you can. Generally, if three selections are similar and one is
different the dissimilar selection is correct. If one answer selection is
longer than the others, it is likely correct.
Make a note of it
You are provided a small white
board, marker and eraser when taking the exam. This comes in handy for making notes,
such as specific questions you'd like to return to and review, or helpful
mnemonic devices or acronyms you used during your study.
Look for clues·
If you are stuck on a question,
review the exam for other questions covering a similar subject matter to see
whether these questions provide any clues regarding the answer of the question
causing you trouble.
Keep an eye on the
clock
Keep an eye on the timer on your
screen to properly allocate your remaining time. Budget your time on each
question.
Use every second
to your advantage ·
Use the full time allotted
to take the exam. After you complete it, don't immediately submit it. Go back
and review the exam {as many times as the clock allows). However, do not
change your answers without a good reason.