types of multiple choice questions
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Types of multiple choice
questions
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True / Falseselect EITHER the 'true' (correct) OR the 'false' (incorrect) answer.
eg. True or false: Zafirlukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
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Odd one outYou need to establish a pattern amongst answer alternatives and then choose which answer option is the 'odd one out'. Common examples are number or object patterns or sequences in intelligence tests.
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Most AccurateIn subjects where exact answers are less likely, you may be asked to choose the 'most accurate' answer to a question. eg:Which of the following options provides the best description of hypnosis?
a) high suggestibilityb) mind controlc) hallucinatory sleepd) deep sleep
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Grid formatThese questions provide a set of solutions based on sets of answers being correct. eg. Tissue oedema may result from:
1) protein-deficient diet2) local accumulation of metabolites3) loss of sympathetic vasomotor tone4) venous congestion
Which of the following is most correct?
Answer 1 if A is correctAnswer 2 if A and C are correctAnswer 3 if A, B and C are correctAnswer 4 if D is correctAnswer 5 if A and D are correct
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Extension questionsThese questions require you to, for example, complete a sentence. eg. A business organisation which exchanges inputs and outputs with its environment and has the ability to adjust to changes in the environment is called:
• a) an adaptive system• b) a closed system• c) an open system• d) a controlled and responsive system• e) an open and adaptive system
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When you don’t know the answer…
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As with all exams you should always make a calculated guess rather than leave an question blank. Here are some tips to help you guess 'intelligently'.
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Use a process of elimination
Which answer is most likely to be correct?Is it in the right range?Does it sound reasonable?
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Be wary of extremes and generalisations
Words like ‘always’, ‘only’, ‘never’ indicate that the answer is less likely to be correct.
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Favour look-alike optionsWhich of the following is least likely to be correct, given that three of them deal with aspects of the same topic?
a) Tourismb) Touristsc) Tourism promotersd) Fairy Penguins
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Favour more inclusive optionsWhich of these is more likely to be correct?
a) An adaptive systemb) An open systemc) A closed systemd) An open and adaptive system