Actual Test & Transferring Question

[Mark83]

Hi there, I'm trying to recreate the conditions of the test as much as possible during practice (down to the last detail). Having never taken the test before, however, I have a few questions.

1) Are all the five test sections all in one booklet? Is it actually a booklet or a bunch of loose leaf paper stapled at the top left corner (i.e., Is it exactly the same in appearance as the diagnostic test available online?)

2) Are we allowed to separate or remove any of the pages. For example, I photocopy the questions from the powerscore prep test book and staple them together. In the logic games section however I end up drawing my diagram on one the first page but there are usually a few more questions after. I end up ripping the page out so I can see my diagram and the questions at the same time rather than having to flip back and forth. Granted, this would only be a problem if the test were formatted in the fashion I described.

3) As far as transferring our answers, is this done on a separate scantron or sheet. Is the sheet separate from the test booklet, and if so, is it small enough (like a scantron sheet) to not be obtrusive beside or on the test booklet.

4) Would you recommend practicing with a transfer sheet in order to better assess how much time it takes to do it? Right now I just circle the answer directly but I know it won't be that easy on the real test.

5) Finally is there anywhere we can see an actual test being taken (even if fictional). It's tedious but it will make me feel more prepared if I can visualize game day.

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Mark,

Good questions! Here are your answers:

• 1. They are all in one single, bound booklet. The paper is thin, but it is stapled together. Very few people have the ability to print out double sided 11x17 paper spreads at home, so it is different than what you see online. It's like the tests in your course book, however.
  
  2. You cannot remove the pages of the test, at all. however, the Scantron is a separate page entirely. This is why a small desk can be a problem, and generally larger desks are preferred in testing rooms (such as those found in law schools).
  
  3. You have to transfer to the separate Scantron within the allotted time. We talk about this process in our books and courses, as there are different methods (such as grouping it together page by page or doing it question-by-question).
  
  4. Yes, you should use a separate Scantron in all your practice testing in order to get used to it. This is strongly recommended.
  
  5. did you take the SAT or ACT? It's identical to that: a room or hall full of people each sitting at separate desks (or spaced out a bit), going back and forth between their test booklet and Scantron. It's like every standardized test you've ever taken with a separate answer sheet. I've not looked online for videos of people taking standardized tests, but I'm sure there are some out there!

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!

[Mark83]

Thank you so much, Dave. That was very detailed and helpful. Just to clarify, you said the actual test booklet is like the PrepTest booklets here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/098608623 ... UTF8&psc=1 ? Thanks again.

[Dave Killoran]

No problem, glad I could help! Yes, the format/layout is the in the same basic presentation, although the real test includes a 5th, experimental section. Be forewarned that the paper used in the actual test booklets is far shoddier than the PrepTest paper.

Thanks!