[jfernandes256]

I understand that when reviewing any practice problem we should understand why one answer choice is correct and why the other choices are wrong. However, how in depth should I be in reviewing the question? Should I rewrite the entire question and answer choices? Should I rewrite the explanation? Should I print out a copy of the question, answer, and explanation and review it from there?

[Java230]

Should I rewrite the entire question and answer choices? NO!

Should I rewrite the explanation? NO!

Should I print out a copy of the question, answer, and explanation and review it from there? Sure!

You should be able to explain to your imaginary friend (which i got one while studying) why the other 3 answers are wrong (some might be a completely “out there answers”). Rewriting takes to much time, I never had time as a luxury but speak to your imaginary friend and tell him or her why the other 3 answers are wrong and compare your reason to what the test bank says.

This is why i HATE!!! test bank answer that are like:

B is correct because of xxxxx and yyyyy.

A,C, and D, are incorrect per the above.

That is indicative of a POOR test bank. Your test bank should tell you A is incorrect because you thought X should be included in ……blah…. “C” is incorrect because you added this to this… “D” is incorrect because it uses some of the unimportant information that you should ignore…

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[Kimboroni]

If it's conceptual, I'd go back to my notes and make a brief addition to them on the concept that tripped me up.

If it's a calculation, I'd rework the calculation myself correctly with pencil and paper (more effective than just looking at the correct calculation).

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