How to Answer Exam Tips

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HOW TO ANSWER

Tips to answer questions


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Test taking tips : Before exam

Sta health .

Drink lots of water Eat a healthy meal on time

Get enough sleep

Take a supplement if you need to

Mind maps help retention and also helps tie in all informationregarding the subject matter

If you can, work in teams. Help each other be better. Can also avoid misunderstandings of concept/info

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Test taking tips: On exam da

Come earl .

Avoid traffic mishaps Give yourself time to calm down and relax

Have all the stationary you need.

Bring water-

Give yourself a mind-prep time

10 minutes before oin in the examhall

Dont read anymore, or discuss about the subject.

J ust relax. Prepare your mental state.


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Test taking tips: During exam

Read the directions carefull .

Outline what the question wants. If you understand whatthe question wants, the better to fit your answers to it.

Leave questions you cannot answer for later. Mark it as

a reminder to return to it.

Sometimes other questions.

Read THE WHOLE QUESTION through beforeanswering [or before deciding to leave it].

Time your answers.


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Test taking tips: During exam

Label answer clearl and correctl .

Example: if there are 2 routers label answer clearly Write clearly

If you take a little time to plan what to write, you wont

need to scratch to save time n ers an e ype o ques on, an gve appropra e

answers

List state

Explain, explain briefly, describe, discuss


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Test taking tips: Questions List, state, define

sua y n one wor or one sentence

Generally require you to remember and reproduceknowled e. Do not re uire ex lanation

Brainstorm ideas on exam paper, write chosen answer

on answer booklet. oo aso a ques on requremen s

Example: list in order of importance/priority, list inchronological order, list from largest to smallest

Give what is needed

Example: State 3 functions give the best 3 you

help]


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Test taking tips: Questions

Compare

Requires you to identify characteristics or qualities thatresembles an entity and differentiate

ere you emp as ze erences an or s m ar es w ereappropriate.

For example: "Compare optic fibre and coaxial cable asdata transmission media.

A table may help but it can also restrict explanation and

Rather, use an element and compare each.

For example: Cost, fibre optic cables are more expensivecompared to coaxial cables. Data transmission is faster in

fibre optic cables than coaxial.


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Ex lain ex lain briefl

Requires you to clarify, interpret, and elaborate on thematerial presented, to give reasons for differences ofopnon or resu s, an o ry o anayze causes.

For example: "Explain the basic operation of the CPU as it

processes instructions in memory.

Have structure: begin middle - end


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Ex lain ex lain briefl

Explain briefly will require brief explanation maybe2-4 sentences [explain will have a bit more]

Example:: Explain briefly one of the 3 principles ofrouting

decision based on its routing table]

Explain how/why/where it is used [a router builds

its routing table from info it gets and decidesbased on this knowledge only. A router does not

have access to another routers routin table


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Anal ze/Examine

Requires you to recollect/remember concepts learned,and apply to a given problem

Sometimes the analysis focuses on causes and effects Example:: Given a topology, analyze the subnetting.

Example: Tracking a path of a packet.

Use a ro riate transition words like because, as a

result, consequently, etc

Have structure and put your thoughts in order

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Describe

Requires you to state/explain the most noticeablequalities or features.

Try to get all the criteria required

Describe from A Z. xampe: escr e e c arac ers cs o v ry o

get all characteristics and explain them

RIPv1 characteristics, process, problems,solutions, where it is used, how it is used,

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Discuss

Requires you to point out the important features and expresssome form of critical judgement.

Usually will require you to use all prior knowledge to build theanswer.

Have structure: begin middle end

Answer is not straightforward like list or state A good way is to start from the basics and build up to the

conclusion.

Have a plan to answer

Follow the requirement of the question Is it discuss the advantages/disadvantages?

Is it discuss the flow?

Is it discuss the result of a certain action?


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Test taking tips: A plan [suggestion]

Read the uestion carefull . Make sure ou understand

what is being asked of you. Think of the differentmeanings of the specific words within the question.

u n over e ques on over e ore a emp ng oanswer. Absorb it. Think about what you know or have

learned about the topic. Taking this time can have acalming effect, which will help you to write a moreconvincing and rational response.

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Develo an o inion if ou haven't alread . Your ar ument

will be more convincing if you believe what you arewriting.

you are un ec e a ou e opc, e prepare oaddress this in your answer. Being able to cite arguments

for and against either side will make you appear to have abetter understanding of the material.

J ot down an outline. A disorganized answer, despite its

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Write our answer referrin to our outline. Ho efull

after having taken time to develop a thesis, mull over thetopic, and sketch an outline, your thoughts will flow from.

Read your answer over, if you have time. Focus on high-

order content, such as ideas and themes. Make sureyou have thoroughly answered the question asked ofyou.

spelling, without worrying too much over it. Remember,a reader can lose focus if your writing is lousy.



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Test taking tips: Multiple Choice Questions

Read uestions AND each answer choice carefull .

Read all answer choice before answering. When looking at the questions, always try to work out

what the answer is before you look at the possibilities

If you are not sure of the answer rue ou a c o ces you are sure s wrong

Then choose from the remaining choices

Do not s end too much time on those ou dont know.

Skip to the next one, but MARK it clearly so you canreturn.

ec your answers.

Do not change your answer unless you are ABSOLUTELY sure.


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Test taking tips: Student Problems

Some students are not able to understand the uestions

asked:They do not give what the question asked for:

For example:

Question: Explain how default routes can minimize

Answer: Default route matches all routes

The et a low mark so the et frustrated and

discouraged.


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Students write down EVERYTHING he remembers in

hopes that something will hit.This wastes time [which you could use to answer

o er ques ons

There is no connection or relevancy

between answers given

He memorized but cannot a l

It shows you dont know and you are guessingQuestion:: should you get a passing grade?


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m or con en , no vo umeresen your answer n po n orm or s or

sentences.

Does it answer all parts of the question?


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Students sometimes are not sure of the uestion

This can be a result of Lack of fluency of the language (English)

Lack of attendance in class or studying cannot

connect with what is taught emorz ng u no un ers an ng canno re a e or

apply

Panic due to stress


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o sure w a e ques on wan ss your ec urer or c ar ca on, e

answer.


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anc ng or mn gone an ose e ques on

Take a deep breath p some wate

Recite some prayers/doa


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Test taking tips: After exam

Directl after the exam DO NOT discuss what ou did

or did not do [especially if you have other exams soonafter]

ve yourse a coo - own pero , so you may e essstressed when facing other exams/papers

except

Prepare to do better in other assessment (like final)

Learn from your mistakes Pray


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FINAL TIPS

Take care of our health

Prepare from the beginning Attend classes

Find understanding of subject matter

Plan your study Dont cram

Dont memorize (or try to memorize) EVERYTHING

Have a structured approach to answering questions Understand the questions types and what the question

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