Which of the following is a sign of a good CASAS test-taking strategy?

• A. Managing time so you answer all questions with informed reasoning
• B. Reading only the easy questions
• C. Guessing randomly on every item
• D. Skipping all difficult items

Answer: (A)

A solid CASAS test-taking strategy shows up when you manage your time so you can work through every question with informed reasoning. By pacing yourself, you give each item a fair chance, applying what you know and using clues in the question to narrow choices. This approach also lets you leave room to review and adjust answers if needed, rather than blasting through or leaving items unanswered.

Reading only the easy questions misses part of what the test assesses and can waste your time, leaving harder items untackled. Guessing randomly on every item ignores the information you have and typically lowers accuracy. Skipping all difficult items similarly leaves potential points on the table and doesn’t demonstrate your full ability. With good time management, you can tackle items you know confidently, use process of elimination on tougher ones, and revisit uncertain questions if time allows.