Test Taking Tid-bits Created by Marc S. Hulin, DVM, Dipl. ACLAM

1. Preparation Repetition Practice use tests & quizzes (do no memorize) change questions answer distractors Read the book 90% mental frame of mind Go no further if you are not prepared!!

2. Relax Good night sleep No caffeine Confidence (because you prepared) Take deep breaths Do not panic Relax, focus, execute!!

3. Exam There will be several question that do not know-- 20 questions are pre-test Do not panic Do not focus on questions that you don’t know!! Focus on getting the one that you do!! DO NOT PANIC Mark questions and come back later

3. Exam Read questions carefully!! Read distractors carefully!! Do not over interpret questions!! 1 single best answer Do not change your answers, unless you are absolutely sure!!!!!! Your first hunch or guess is usually right!!

4. Guessing Game Do your best to eliminate the garbage distractors. Goal: 25%<33%< 50% Focus on the Marathon, not the sprint!! Forget questions you don’t know!!

Relax…Don’t Stress! Most important is to relax. Once you have done your reviews, practice tests and exams you should be prepared, so get some rest and feel confident that you can pass your certification exams. You can do it!