Originally posted by rao
hi,
Can anyone let me know how to answer the ocp paper
in an exam,is there any best way of doing it.
Thanks
murali
On a more serious note:

- Read the questions properly. It's easy to answer the question you think you read, rather than the question that was actually asked.

- Answer every question even if it's a guess. You will not lose marks for incorrect answers.

- If you are not sure about an answer mark the question and revisit it before you finish. Don't waste time on questions you simply don't know the answer to. They will only serve to make you more nervous.

- Skip large or complicated looking questions on the first pass. They will slow you down and make you nervous. Get through the quick questions then return to the big slow questions. That way you'll feel less worried.

- Later questions may jog your memory and allow you to answer a previous question more easily. Marking unsure answers allows you to jump back more easily.

- Some questions ask for multiple answers. You are usually told how many answers to select. Select the correct number of answers even if one or more are guesses.

- When reviewing your answers, if you have a tinge of doubt stick with your first answer. Only change to an alternative if you are sure you've made a mistake. Your gut instinct is often correct but under pressure you convince yourself differently.

- In questions requiring a number for an answer, if you DON'T know the answer, pick the biggest number. The exam questions often work on the basis that if 2 works well, four must work better etc.

- Be calm. If you've done the work you'll be OK.

Good luck.

[Edited by TimHall on 01-23-2002 at 04:06 PM]