| The majority of police written tests today | | | | |
| are multiple choice. In order to get a top | | | | Use the following tactic. If you're taking |
| score on your test you need a strategy that | | | | too long on a particular question, mark it |
| will put you ahead of your competition. | | | | and move on. If it's a question you seem to |
| | | | know but are unsure of at the moment put a |
| Time is important when taking the police | | | | small x by it, then move on. If the question |
| written test. Once you've been told to begin | | | | seems impossible place two x's by it and move |
| the test, quickly scan all parts of the exam | | | | on. |
| to estimate how long it will take to complete | | | | |
| the test. For example, one minute and a half | | | | No questions should be left blank. You either |
| per question on a 100 question, multiple | | | | answer it or mark it with one or two x's. If |
| choice exam would take 150 minutes (two and a | | | | you have properly managed your testing time, |
| half hours). Many police tests today are | | | | when you're finished with the rest of the |
| divided into sections, each timed separately. | | | | test go back to these more difficult |
| So, if you are given 15 minutes to complete a | | | | questions. First return to the questions |
| 20 question section, you will have 45 seconds | | | | you've marked with a single x and answer |
| per question. You simply divide the amount of | | | | those. If you still have time left, only then |
| time you're given by the number of questions | | | | do you work on the double x questions. |
| in that section, or the whole test if that is | | | | |
| the situation. Why is this important? You | | | | Use all your allotted time. Take advantage of |
| need to keep a steady pace throughout the | | | | any extra time you have at the end of the |
| test. Knowing how much time you have on each | | | | test to check and re-check your answers. The |
| question will allow you to complete the test | | | | early finishers are not always the top |
| within the allotted time. Remember to wear a | | | | scores. Smart test takers are never in a |
| reliable watch. | | | | hurry to leave. Re-read questions checking |
| | | | for accuracy or a question you may have |
| A huge mistake many test takers make is | | | | missed. You will gain valuable points by |
| spending too much time trying to answer | | | | finding obvious mistakes. |
| questions on subjects they know little about. | | | | |
| Many people score lower then they should | | | | If you apply these simple strategies when |
| because they dwell on the difficult questions | | | | taking the police written test you will be in |
| and never complete many of the easier | | | | a position to get a top score and be on your |
| questions. Don't let this happen to you. | | | | way to becoming a police officer. |