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A Checklist of Don'ts in Answering Multiple Choice Questions

    • Don't scan the exam looking for keywords that trigger recognition in order to complete these questions first. Overall you will waste precious time and will increase your chances of recording answers incorrectly on the scoring sheet.
    • Don't choose an alternative just because you remember learning the information contained in the alternative. It may be a true statement in its own right, but not the correct answer to the question posed.
    • Don't dismiss an alternative just because it seems too obvious and simple an answer. Some questions will appear straightforward if you are well prepared for the exam.
    • Don't be “wowed” by impressive terms in the alternatives.
    • Don't use the same alternative (e.g. 'b') every time you guess the answer to a question. Eliminate any obviously incorrect alternatives and make an educated guess from the remaining.
    • Don't pick your answer based on any apparent or suspected pattern of responses. For example, don't eliminate alternative 'c' just because you answered 'c' in the previous three responses.
    • Don't try to determine whether there is any pattern to correct answers. With today's technology, answer key patterns are unnecessary for process efficiency.