{"id":253539,"date":"2024-06-25T19:23:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T19:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/?p=253539"},"modified":"2025-08-25T23:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T23:14:11","slug":"exam-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/studying-exams\/exam-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam preparation tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14px||4px|||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;116.9px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">It is important to start your exam preparation well in advance of your exam date. This will ensure you have sufficient time to study, reduce your stress levels, and make sure you feel ready for your exams when they occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; min_height=&#8221;765px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;36px||54px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Here are some things to consider for your exam preparation process, whether your exam is on campus or online<\/span>ng<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Organize your materials (if permitted)&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe0db;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">If you are permitted to use resources during your exam, have all materials\/notes organized to make it easy to find what is necessary. Consider adding tabs of sticky notes to pages to make navigation easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Know where to find your exam&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf3c5;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 500\">Establish what type of exam you will be taking (e.g., synchronous timed, flexibly timed, or take home), where you can find your exam (quizzes versus assignments), and if you will be required to take the academic integrity pledge. The type of exam you will be taking will determine how you should prepare, so find out early so you can create a study plan. Knowing where to access your exam and any pre-exam requirements will help you avoid technical issues and reduce your stress level on the day of your exam.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Clarify expectations&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x4e;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Knowing what types of questions you will be asked and whether you are allowed any materials during your exam will help guide how you prepare. Here are some great questions to ask your instructor before your exam: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">What will the format of the exam be?<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">What types of questions will there be?<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">What material will be covered?<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Are we allowed to bring in any materials with us?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Take a practice exam&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf15b;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\">\n<div data-shortcode-id=\"1.0.0.1.0.0.0.0-1719346408825\" data-quickaccess-id=\"body\" data-quickaccess-editable=\"yes\" class=\"et-fb-popover-tinymce\">\n<div class=\"mce-content-body\" style=\"position: relative\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Practice testing is one of the most effective ways to prepare for your exam. If your instructor provides you with a practice test, make sure you take it before your exam. Doing a practice test can also help you feel confident about the exam settings. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||33px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for an online exam? Here are some tips specifically for virtual test taking<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Set up your device&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf109;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#002754&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#002754&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0It is recommended that you complete your exams on a desktop or laptop computer rather than your mobile device\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/systems\/status\/features\/min-tech-requirements.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #000000\">UVic\u2019s Tech Requirements<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Prepare a study space&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf015;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#002754&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#002754&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Setting up a quiet, comfortable and distraction free study space is important for helping you focus. 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