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Don’t let one question beat you

Don’t let one question beat you

From the course: IT Certification Success: Exam-Taking Techniques by Pearson

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Don’t let one question beat you

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Don't let one question beat you. To be brief, don't let yourself get stuck on one question. Skip it and return to it later. Most exams will allow you to do this in one form or another. When you spend too much time on one question, your brain can get sluggish. A single question can really mess up your rhythm. A typical technical exam will have 50 to 60 questions, and you'll have about an hour A good rule of thumb for these types of exams is to spend a maximum of 30 seconds per question. If you don't know it, mark it and move on. This will ensure that you have time left over at the end of the exam for review. The thing with these exams is that you either know the content or you don't. And don't worry too much about it. Chances are you're not going to get a perfect score. Remember that the goal is only to pass the exam. How many answers you get right after that is irrelevant. If you have studied thoroughly, you should be well-prepared. You should have plenty of time to go through all the…

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