Note Taking & Studying for Tests Quiz

1. A widely accepted method of note taking is the 

• a. Johnson method

• b. Carnegie method

• c. Cornell method

• d. None of the above

2. The following are test preparation strategies except

• a. attend school everyday and be on time

• b. use a written planner or iCalendar to keep up with when tests are scheduled

• c. study for no more than one hour before you go to bed

• d. read your notes out loud

3. When you receive your test in class, read the directions first.

• a. True

• b. False

4. With multiple choice questions,

• a. try to think of the correct answer before you read your options

• b. never skip a question. Answer all questions in order.

• c. cross out items you know are wrong, and choose your answers from the remaining option(s)

• d. both a and c

5. When answering an essay question, it is best to

• a. always begin your answer with a question

• b. try to make an outline in the margin

• c. write as quickly as possible, using abbreviations so that you can finish on time

• d. all of the above

6. When taking a test, students should

• a. do the hardest questions first

• b. do the easiest questions first

• c. skip questions they don't know and go back later

• d. both b and c

7. The Cornell method of note-taking requires that students re-write or re-type their notes.

• a. True

• b. False

8. Effective test taking strategies include

• a. practicing with written or digital flash cards

• b. outlining the chapter

• c. using digital textbook and online tutorials

• d. all of the above

9. If you have time left when you are finished with a test, you should

• a. double check to make sure that you have answered all the questions

• b. relax and talk to your friends

• c. look over your test and change all the answers that you were unsure of

• d. both a and c

10. Listening in class and asking questions are important test preparation strategies.

• a. True

• b. False