Test Taking Tips

Don’t read too much into a question. Do not get too elaborate and ruin your answer.

If two choices are very similar, the answer is probably not either of them.

If two choices are opposite, one of them is probably correct.

Don’t go against your first impulse unless you are very sure you were wrong.

Check for negatives and other words that can throw you off.

The answer is usually wrong if it contains “all,” “always,” “never,” or “none.”

The answer has a great chance of being right if it has “sometimes,” probably” or “some.”

When you don’t know the answer, look for the wrong ones.

If you are supposed to read a long passage and then answer questions about it, read the question first. That will tell you what you are looking for and affect the way you read the passage.

Be suspicious of choices that seem obvious.

Don’t give up on a question that, after one reading, seems complicated. Looking at it from a different angle, restating it in your own words, drawing a picture, or breaking it down, etc., may help you realize that it’s not as hard as you thought.

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Examination Scheme

As per the present scheme, API 510, 570 & 653 examination is one-day, 8-hour, 2 session examination, comprising of pre-lunch session (4 hours) for “open-book” examination and post-lunch session (4 hours) for “closed-book” examination.

There are a total of 150 questions carrying 1 mark each (total of 150 marks), split into open-book (approximately 50 questions) and closed-book (approximately 100 questions). The distribution of 50 and 100 questions respectively for open-book and closed-book examinations is approximate; however the total is always 150 questions.

 

Each question is multiple-choice question with given 4 possible choices. Only one is the correct choice. The candidates have to pick-up the correct choice, and indicate the same on separate answer sheet. The answer sheet along with the question paper should be returned back to the Supervisor. The correct answer is to be indicated by blackening (filling) the relevant circle by a pencil. There is no set passing percentage. However a score of about 110 to 125 out of 150 is a good estimate of passing score.

Please note the following:

• Fill only one circle out of four given
• Fill the circle fully and completely. Half or less than half blackened circle area is not reckoned for answer.
• Never indicate the answers by ticking (√) the circles.
• There is no negative marking.

During the “open-book” session, you are permitted to refer to the codes and other documents as per “Effective Sheets”. Code pages may be tabbed, high lightened, underlined or notes in margin of the pages are accepted. Additional new pages to codes are not accepted. Always carry the following to the exam hall.

• 2 Nos. B or 2B pencils and eraser
• Non-programmable calculator
• Photo identity (passport, driving license, etc.)
• Exam confirmation letter

Be present in the exam hall at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled start of exam. The supervisor announces important instructions during this period. Do not miss them. Now relax and attempt the exam calmly. Time is always more than enough.

Good luck, friends!

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