CAT 2015: 4 step process to finalize your answer; easier to change answer of Non-MCQ; make no mistake

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November 26, 2015
There will be a 4 step answering process along with a different process to change the answers for MCQ and Non-MCQ questions in CAT 2015
It is easier to change your answer response for a non MCQ than the MCQ type question even if you saved the answer for the non-MCQ

CAT 2015 has introduced a 4 step answering process along with a different process to change the answers for MCQ and Non-MCQ questions. Unless understood and practiced well, CAT 2015 test takers might end up either in not getting their answers posted and saved for evaluation or getting a wrong answer posted. It is therefore pertinent not only to know how to answer a question but also how to change the answer and save it for evaluation also in CAT 2015 exam to be held on November 29, 2015 in 2 sessions.

CAT 2015 despite scrapping freedom to toggle between the test sections has provided the facility to view all the questions in a section at one go by clicking on the ‘Question Paper button’. This feature enables you to see all the questions in a section at a glance without moving to and fro to scan all the questions individually in the section and save your time.

The facility will also enable you to select questions of your choice to solve in the first attempt. If you go to each question individually, more of your time will be wasted.

How to answer the question: The 4 step process
Please proceed as follows while going to answer a question-

Step-1:   Click on the question number in the Question Palette to go to that question directly in the respective section

Step-2:  Select an answer for a multiple choice type question by clicking on the bubble placed before the 4 choices in the form of radio buttons (o).  For Non MCQs, type in the answer in the space provided on the screen, using the on-screen key board.

Step-3:  Click on Save & Next. It will save your answer for the current question and then go to the next question. Or, a better option also exists which is to click on ‘Mark for Review & Next’  to save your answer for the current question and also mark it for review, and then go to the next question.

This option will get your answer to be considered for evaluation unless you modify the status of the answer.  Please note that your answer for the current question will not be saved, if you navigate to another question directly by clicking on a question number without saving the answer to the previous question.

Step-4:  After making the first attempt you can view all the questions and the options by clicking on the Question Paper button. This will bring the entire question paper at a glance on your computer screen.

Use first attempt for 100% accuracy
The green coloured symbol on the computer terminal in CAT 2015 exam will indicate the status that the question is answered.  Prof S K Agarwal suggests the aspirants to choose the option of ‘save & next’ after answering the question where they are able to finally answer the questions about  which they are absolutely sure of and wouldn’t need to visit the question again. 

In case of slightest doubt about the answer , they shouldn’t  click ‘save & next’ after answering  a question as they may not modify it afterwards.  It will be better to use another navigation tool ‘mark for review’ after answering the question.

Avail double benefit from the process
You may answer the question first, then click on ‘Mark for Review’ and then on ‘Save and next’. This will allow you to answer the question as well as mark it for review. The twin benefits are that you may come to this question after wards if time permits. If you are unable to re-visit the question due to paucity of time, your answer will still be evaluated. If the answer is correct you will get full marks else one third negative marking will be there. So be rational while answering the questions and using the tools.

Don’t spare any Non-MCQ
Answering a Non-MCQ is easier as you will have to simply key in the correct answer of the question in the given space. Prof S K Agarwal expert on Verbal Ability and mentor on CAT 2015 preparation suggests not to leave any non-MCQ type question unanswered as you don’t have any fear of negative marking even if your answer is wrong.

MCQ: How to change the answer response
Following process must be followed in CAT 2015 to change your answer response

-- Click on the Question number on the palette and click on the ‘Clear Response’ button.
-- To change your chosen answer, click on the bubble of another option.
-- To save your changed answer, you must click on the ‘Save & Next’ or ‘Mark for Review & next’ button

Non-MCQ:Easier to change answer
It is easier to change your answer response for a non MCQ than the MCQ type question even if you saved the answer for the non-MCQ. The process is simple.

-- Just click on the relevant question number, cursor will be at your answer response
-- You can delete it, or can mark on ‘Clear Response’
-- Key in the new answer.
-- After clicking on Save & next you can move on.

Navigation tools: Use carefully
CAT 2015 has provided the facility to the aspirants to know the status of the question. The Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question.

There will be 4 colour symbols to indicate the status of the question on the right hand side of question-answer screen

Green - Answered question
Red - Unanswered question
White - Question not viewed
Violet – Question marked for review

The serial numbers A to E will indicate the following-

Sl No

Meaning

Colour

A

You have not visited the question yet

White

B

You have visited the question but not answered the same

Red

C

You have answered the question but have not marked for review

Green

D

You have NOT answered the question, but have marked the question for review

Violet

E

You have answered the question as well as marked it for review

 

In the changed new exam pattern of CAT 2015, you are supposed to know and practice well the process how to answer the questions to avoid any testing room problem and technical glitches during the examination. CAT 2015 aspirants should carefully read and understand how to navigate your answers to keep pace with the notified changes in CAT 2015 exam.

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