Transcript Part 2: Written Examination

Part 2:
The Written Examination
Tips for Preparing and Taking the
Written Examination
The Written Exam
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Written exam can be of various forms:
Multiple Choice
 Writing Proficiency Essay
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The type of examination will be stated on
the “Notice of Written Test” that invites
you to the written examination
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Multiple Choice Test
Select the right answer from several
possible answers for a specific question
 Sample Question:
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2 + 3 = ____
a)
b)
c)
d)
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2
3
4
5
Answer: d) 5
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Multiple Choice Test
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Answer:
a
d) 5
b
c
d
e
On your answer sheet (e.g., Scantron), fill in the circle corresponding
to answer choice D.
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Writing Proficiency
A brief essay assessing candidate’s
writing skills
 Write a brief essay responding to the
given prompt
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Answer essay prompt thoroughly, yet
succinctly
 Use correct spelling, proper
grammar, punctuation and
sentence structure
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Preparing for the Written Exam
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Review the job description!
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Exams are based upon:
Representative Job Duties
 Job Knowledge
(i.e., food health and safety regulations)
 Skills and Abilities
(i.e., mathematical calculations)
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Preparing for the Written Exam
 Practice
taking timed multiple choice
tests
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Borrow practice exams from your library
Search for free test preparation materials
from reputable sources on the Internet
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Preparing for the Written Exam
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Know the location of the exam
Map out the location
 Visit the location beforehand if necessary
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Bring essential items to the exam
Picture ID (e.g., driver’s license)
 Reading Glasses
 Calculator (if allowed)
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Taking the Written Exam
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Listen to proctor’s instructions
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Listen to instructions to avoid
making costly mistakes
Budget your time
Do not spend too much time on one question
 Return to the question when you have time
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Taking the Written Exam
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Read questions carefully and completely
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Look for key words in the question to
understand what is being asked
(i.e., first, most, except, only)
Eliminate obvious wrong answers
Narrow down your possible correct answers
 Guess! if all else fails
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Taking the Written Exam
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Mark your answer properly on the
Scantron sheet
Use a #2 pencil
 Fill in bubble of your answer for the
appropriate question number
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Taking the Written Exam
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Check your work
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If time permits, review your answers before
the timer rings.
Do your own work!
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You may be disqualified from
this and all future recruitments
if caught cheating
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Taking the Written Exam
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Stop when timer rings
Put pencil down
 Do not fill in any more answers on Scantron
 Failure to stop may result in disqualification
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After the Written Exam
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Everyone should receive notification of
their written exam test results.
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Before the exam, the proctor will give
detailed instructions on how candidates will
be notified of the test results.
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