A STRATEGY FOR TEST DAY
On the exam day assigned to you, allow the test itself to be the main attraction of the day. Do not squeeze it in between other activities. Arrive rested, relaxed, and on time. In fact, plan to arrive a little bit early. Leave plenty of time for traffic tie-ups or other complications that might upset you and interfere with your test performance.
Here is a breakdown of what occurs on examination day and tips on starting off on the right foot and preparing to start your exam:
1. In the test room the examiner will hand out forms for you to fill out and will give you the instructions that you must follow in taking the examination. Note that you must follow instructions exactly.
2. The examiner will tell you how to fill in the blanks on the forms.
3. Exam time limits and timing signals will be explained.
4. Be sure to ask questions if you do not understand any of the examiner’s instructions. You need to be sure that you know exactly what to do.
5. Fill in the grids on the forms carefully and accurately. Filling in the wrong blank may lead to loss of veterans’ credits to which you may be entitled or to an incorrect address for your test results.
6. Do not begin the exam until you are told to begin.
7. Stop as soon as the examiner tells you to stop.
8. Do not turn pages until you are told to do so.
9. Do not go back to parts you have already completed.
10. Any infraction of the rules is considered cheating. If you cheat, your test paper will not be scored, and you will not be eligible for appointment.
11. Once the signal has been given and you begin the exam, read every word of every question.
12. Be alert for exclusionary words that might affect your answer: words such as “not” “most,” and “least.”