currentaffairslatestmcq

[currentaffairslatestmcq]

Current affairs latest MCQ

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) exams with negative marking are the present trends for exams internationally. The exam pattern is feared by some students because your choices look confusing, tricky and risky, particularly when exam preparation is not 100%. Here we'd discuss few ways to boost scores to solve/crack the multiple choice questions (MCQ) based exam.

Having myself passed three of the 20 hottest certification exams (Sun Java, Value Engg, PMP) based on Current affairs latest MCQ format, I've figured MCQ tests are like Driving License Test. These driving tests aren't about whether you can begin engine, put your foot on gas pedal and go. On one other hand, they're about general knowledge of vehicle itself (i.e. exam pattern), navigation skills (when to increase, when to decelerate, have control all the time, do defensive driving), know all traffic symbols & rules- high speed lane is just supposed to overtake (i.e. hurry up with questions only once essential), give way to vehicles when must be safe (skip tough questions to truly save time), look out on road for potholes/obstacles/wetness and decelerate (i.e. watch out for tricky questions and don't fall in traps/distracter), follow drive-test examiner's instruction completely (follow the question's instructions in regards to what is expected from us) and so on. Following are the overall tips on the best way to crack multiple choice question (MCQ) exam:

Before the Exam (during preparation)

1) Thoroughly understand the exam pattern. Know all the parts of the exam and go prepared after evaluating negative marking scheme of exam.

2) Understand yourself i.e. know your strength and weaknesses. Strength lies where you had had the opportunity to answer the questions under 30 seconds soon after sleep during preparation and weaknesses where you had the history of marking wrong choices despite contemplating on questions for 2-3 minutes.

3) Perfect the art of speed, correctness and gut feeling. Know a little bit of probability theory to decide if the odds of success in answering a concern are rewarding or foolhardy. There is only a thin line that separates smartness and foolhardy.

4) Old is gold. Try to fix previous years question paper to know the exam format and to build speed, correctness and understand if your gut feeling is generally right or wrong. One can download the prior year's questions papers from large number of sources online.

5) Remember that MCQ format also tests the candidates differentiating skills. If it's possible to develop the skills of eliminating one or two choices from 4 choices, one is on the road to success. Even though you feel the right choice is not among the choices, select the very best choice.

6) Few calculation based questions could have shortcuts methods to fix them. Similarly, most of the theory concepts can be extremely well learnt using memorization tools. Anyone can recall how easy it is to master the sequence of rainbow colors using VIBGYOR (Violet Indigo Blue Green Yellow Orange Red) acronym. I'd devised a mnemonics list of about 50 such acronym words to remember during my PMP exam with great success (e.g. APES means Alternatives Identification, Product Analysis, Expert Judgment and Stakeholder Analysis and CEO means Collective bargaining agreements, Economic condition and Organization Structure). Speaking about our brain, the potency of the signal they convey is determined by use. The more a particular synapse is employed, the stronger the signal it conveys. Therefore regular practice is vital with this method.

7) Develop time management skills during schooling since it will pay-off handsomely during exams. Like experienced cricketers keep their nerve for long chase, learn to pace your innings correctly. Don't keep everything till the conclusion, finish the exam 8-10 minutes before the schedule to do some sanity checks. Some of the Current affairs latest MCQ questions in exams are intentionally made long-worded to check if the candidates are designed for time pressure. My trick for such questions was previously to see the past sentence of the question first to understand what is obviously being asked.

8) Learn few deep breathing exercises and get it done every hour for 1-2 minutes during exam. It will refresh the mind by supplying excess oxygen. Moreover, yogic breathing exercises are proven to create positive attitude and it's possible to keep consitently the nerves well during exam. For me personally even praying worked wonders during exams.

During the Exam 1) Carefully browse the question. After reading the question, briefly close the eyes and think what was written on this topic in your notes and textbook. Many a times, reading your choices first can mislead you to incorrect answers. The questions are framed to separate your lives wheat from husk (i.e. such that students with inadequate preparation would be lured to select wrong answers-also referred to as distracters. Distracters are nicely worded 'correct looking' choices which are never element of exam curriculum.

2) First one should try to fix the problem since it is even more quickly than method of elimination. If you cannot solve it, then try to remove handful of choices, and then proceed with answering that question (if the negative marking is 1/4 or 1/3 of a correct answer). The odds of answering correctly now are far more than negative marking scheme (the odds of success with one choice elimination is 33.3% and two choice elimination is 50% for 4 choice exam). If all choices looks alien for your requirements, do yourself a benefit by quickly moving to next question.

3) Make sure you read the conclusion of the question i.e. words like Except, Not, Never, Always. Remember two negative phrases form one positive phrase. The options that use words like 'always' and 'never' are usually not the right choice, however do confirm under which narrow circumstances such words aren't suited to an answer.

4) Further to point no. 3 above, also look at the end of choice if among the choices is 'Every one of the above' and 'None of the above' ;.In a fast paced world, sometimes we go too fast in selecting answers to repent later that speed should not be at the expense of correctness. Know that you have to drive within 'city limit' and not try to race on 'Formula One Circuit' ;.Spend time and energy to observe if two choices are correct, then it is most likely 'Every one of the above' and likewise for 'None of the above' ;.

5) Remember that some answers (especially formulas, units, value of constants) for the problem can be around elsewhere in the exam questions. This is quite true for online exams where such things are difficult to avoid. They are like 'extra runs' and you got to take them. Therefore just park such questions for review later.

6) A few questions on the exam have choices almost looking like 'twins' i.e. two choices are identical aside from a phrase or value. Almost certainly such cases, the clear answer lies amongst those 'twins' ;.

7) Whenever you have the question look tricky or difficult, browse the question twice. If you feel the right choice is not given as among the choices or two choices appear to be correct, select the very best choice. Select the possibility that's more descriptive/ qualifying and closely related to the question. Checkout for grammatical clues to fit the question. If your question is in the singular then the clear answer could be also in the singular form and likewise. The answer should completely and directly address the question. In case the choice is just partly correct under specific narrow conditions, then it may not be the right choice.

8) Generally try to attempt theoretical questions first and then questions which needs calculation. Our human nature is such that when we attempt a few confident questions in the beginning then we feel charged with positive energy that subsequently increases our efficiency and speed for the remaining exam.

9) Last but not minimal, stay calm and composed during test. Be confident while taking the test. Don't panic when you yourself have left questions unanswered as no one is perfect and many want to do that. Just ensure that the people you have done are correct and you can get the mark marks.

In nutshell, it's possible to master the MCQ tests by knowing the niche thoroughly and practicing it under simulated conditions a number of times (more the better). If above rules are followed in right earnest, one can easily improve their performance in MCQ based exams.