We're all a team and we're all in this together. In an effort to figure out how to help each other out, Susan and I were talking about the process of taking exams. One theory I subscribe to is being a good test taker will get you half of the way to a passing score on an exam, and knowledge of the product gets you the rest of the way. Below are my top 5 exam tips:

1. Read the entire question and all of the answers. Yes, it seems like a simple thing. But frequently you’ll have questions that will look for exceptions to certain rules. If you don’t read the entire question/all answers you may easily overlook the one word or phrase that changes the entire question.

2. Eliminate wrong answers. You can almost always eliminate at least one wrong answer instantly, and frequently two. Eliminating two possible answers increases your guessing chances when you’re not sure of the correct answer. Sometimes, you may even be able to eliminate all the wrong answers and be left with just one.

3. Answer all questions. No points are taken away for wrong answers; you simply score zero points for that question. Leaving questions blank does you no good.

4. Use the scratch paper. Sometimes a little diagram can help you visualize the question.

5. Don’t over-study. Staying up until 3am the night before an exam won’t help. You’ll show up for the exam tired and not remembering anything from the night before. Treat yourself to a good night’s sleep.

Now that I've shared, we'd all love to hear what strategies you use when taking exams! Stop by this forum and share what's helped you obtain certification.

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