Contender and Loser

[donger]

Hi Powerscore,

I just wanted to confirm something about one of the primary objectives listed in the bible. I'm beginning to realize how super important it is to use this contender/loser technique to excel in this test, especially to save time, and I wanted to confirm if I understand it.

I know we keep answer choices as contenders if we find the answer choice 1) somewhat attractive 2) confusing 3) interesting but am I missing any other "contender signals"?

Thank you!

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Donger,

Good question. Yes, each of those items you listed would be a reason to keep an answer as a Contender. Basically, if you either don't know, or think there's a chance it could be right, keep it. If you know it is incorrect, or if you feel that another answer is better, eliminate it. One interesting thins is because people evaluate answers in different ways, the process for each person is somewhat different (that is, no two people keep the same contenders throughout a whole section or test). That's also one reason practice is such a big deal, because the more questions you see, the more exposure you have to right and wrong answers, which sharpens your ability to recognize true contenders.

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!

[donger]

Yes, that helped!

Thank you, Dave!