Glossary of Exam Terms

Examinations are a fact of life in college. But, the only  time an exam should be an ordeal is when you aren’t prepared for it. A sure sign that you aren’t prepared is when you have to stay up all night to “cram.”  Instead of staying up all night to cram for a test, check with your advisor or  an instructor to learn if  the college offers workshops or sessions on test taking strategies and/or study skills.

Strengthening your study and test taking skills can help. So can understanding  what common words and phrases frequently used in exam questions mean.  A glossary of terms commonly used in exam questions can help demystify exam terms.

Click on the document below to open a glossary of terms commonly found in exams and tests.  For test taking tips, see the post, Tips for Effective Test Taking

Table of common terms used in exams
Glossary of common terms used in exams
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Author: WINAHEAD

WINAHEAD is made up of representatives from thirty institutions. Our members are professionals employed by two- and four-year colleges and universities who work directly with students with disabilities to ensure equal access to higher education. WIN indicates the geographic area we represent: Western Iowa and Nebraska. AHEAD is our national parent organization, the Association on Higher Education and Disability.