Help! I have no idea how to answer this MCQ & AKT question – what do I do?
Apr 05, 2025
Here is a “fact” – this will happen to you, “guaranteed”.
So:
- Don’t panic!
- Expect it will happen at some point, no matter how well prepared you are
- Then we can plan for it.
When (not if) this happens to you, your first job is to acknowledge and accept it, take a big breath in and to not panic.
This is what to do:
- Read the case.
- Then read the actual question, and spot exactly what is being asked – as you now know, the addition of a single word can change the entire meaning of the question
- Then, go back to your case, and spot the clues.
- Then look at your answers. Are any so obviously wrong that you can discount them from the outset?
- Can you spot which guideline might be relevant?
- Finally, can you link the clues to the best answer?
Remember there is no negative marking in the MCQ & AKT exams – so even if you don’t have a clue (mind the pun) then have a guess. Academic research shows that your 1st instinct is most often correct so run with it.
Intrigued? With the PassGP Examiner Hints and Tips we step you through how to answer MCQ & AKT questions, even if you don’t have a clue what is going on.
