Going through every answer choice

[edacyu]

Hi there,

Originally posted this in the Game #3 discussion for the September 2016 Prep Test but thought it might be better addressed as a general question.

Generally speaking, in Logic Games questions, I've found myself going through all the possibilities to ensure that I've arrived at the right answer choice, even after finding one that works in situations where I've not completely identified the possibilities or maybe thought detailed templates weren't worth the time of setting up.

Would you suggest not necessarily going through each one after landing at a correct answer to save time in a game setup where Identifying the Possibilities upfront takes up too much time (like Game #3 Sep 2016)?

Thanks so much!

[Dave Killoran]

Hi edacyu,

Good question! The main purpose of checking all the answers is to make sure you didn't make a mistake somewhere in the question or setup. So, it's a double-check of sorts and can save you from utter disaster. But, it's also something that should be balanced with where you are scoring and how much time pressure you feel. If you are running out of time on a regular basis and run into a game where you confidently feel that you've captured things well, I don't see an issue with seeking the answer you want in a problem, selecting it, and then moving on. In other words, if you feel good enough about it, go right ahead and skip to the next problem.

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!