Clep Test Tips

CLEP TEST -TAKING TIPS

1. Know the format of the test. CLEP computer-based tests are fixed-length tests. This makes them similar to the paper-and-pencil type of exam because you have the flexibility to go back and review your work in each section.

2. Learn the test structure, the time allotted for each section of the test, and the directions for each section. By learning this, you will know what is expected of you on test day, and you’ll relieve your test anxiety.

3. Read all the questions—completely. Make sure you understand each question before looking for the right answer. Reread the question if it doesn’t make sense.

4. Annotate the questions. Highlighting the key words in the questions will help you find the right answer choice.

5. Read all of the answers to a question. Just because you think you found the correct response right away, do not assume that it’s the best answer. The last answer choice might be the correct answer.

6. Work quickly and steadily. You will have 90 minutes to answer the questions, so work quickly and steadily. Taking the timed practice tests online will help you learn how to budget your time.

7. Use the process of elimination. Stumped by a question? Don’t make a random guess. Eliminate as many of the answer choices as possible. By eliminating 2 answer choices, you give yourself a better chance of getting the item correct. Remember, your score is based only on the number of questions you answer correctly.

8. Don’t waste time! Don’t spend too much time on any one question. Your time is limited and pacing yourself is very important. Work on the easier questions first. Skip the difficult questions and go back to them if you have the time.

9. Look for clues to answers in other questions. If you skip a question you don’t know the answer to, you might find a clue to the answer elsewhere on the test.

10. Acquaint yourself with the computer screen. Familiarize yourself with the CLEP computer screen beforehand by...