DON’T JUST MEMORIZE THE QUESTIONS: Our practice tests contain sample questions that are only similar to questions you will see on your state exam. However, the Department of Real Estate maintains a large pool of exam questions that they draw from on a frequent and indeterminable basis. The exam given on one day will be totally different on another day. For this reason, it is important that you concentrate on learning the subject matter of each question instead of memorizing the questions and answers. By learning the subject matter of each question, you will prepare yourself to answer questions that may be reworded or have different choices.
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR STUDYING: There is no easy, guaranteed, special technique for passing the state examination. To learn the material in detail, you need to study. This involves commitment and discipline on your part. Most people who have trouble with the state exam simply are unable to discipline themselves to study our practice tests properly. Do not wait until the weekend before your test date to start the practice tests.
DON’T GET DISCOURAGED: The average score the first time around on our practice tests is approximately 45 percent, so don’t get discouraged. After the first try, go back and check the questions you missed, or had to guess at, and retake that exam a few days later. Continue taking the practice tests until you are scoring at 90 percent or better (on each practice test) before taking the actual state examination.
BUDGET YOUR TIME: Select a quiet and undisturbed environment for practice testing. Make sure you have a score sheet, calculator, pencil with an eraser, and a piece of scratch paper. Do not start until you have set aside enough uninterrupted time to complete an entire practice test. The time allotment breaks down to approximately one and one-half minutes per question. Therefore, you cannot spend a disproportionate amount of time on any one question. If you are struggling with a particular question, pass it up, mark the question number in column fashion on your scratch paper and continue on. Sometimes, another question will give you some help on the questions you passed up. Attempt to complete each test in less time than you will be allowed for the actual state examination.
WATCH FOR KEY WORDS: Many errors are the result of rushing and skimming so read each question over carefully, along with its four answer choices. Watch for qualifying words, such as “never, except, not, incorrect, must, best, normally,” etc. These key words are vital to determining the correct answer and should set off an alarm in your head when they appear.
READ ALL THE ANSWERS: Don’t get caught picking the first answer you read that sounds good. Read all of the answers and then pick the best answer. You may encounter questions that have more than one correct answer. In this case, choose the answer that is most correct. Sometimes it helps to arrive at the most correct answer by the process of elimination.