What it is
If there is no penalty for wrong answers, never leave blanks. Educated guesses after elimination beat random guessing.
When to use it
Last 5 minutes of an exam or when completely stuck on one question.
How to do it
- Eliminate what you can.
- Look for the most precise, textbook-style answer.
- Mark the question and return if time allows.
Common mistakes
- Spending 10 minutes on one hard question early in the test.
- Leaving blanks when there is no negative marking.
- Second-guessing without new evidence.
Your 1-minute action
Practice timing: max 90 seconds per MCQ on your next drill.