7 Rules to Excel in CAT QA

In this season of Mock CATs, most of the students struggle with the problem of low attempts (and low scores) in QA despite having good knowledge. Many students are unable to choose the right questions while attempting the paper and end up attempting difficult questions that not only take time but also get them negative marks. When youre taking a competitive exam like the CAT, its not important whether you know more than the others. How you attempt the paper makes all the difference. Ive always achieved very high scores in QA and cleared many competitive tests due to the way I attempt the section. I have devised seven simple rules for myself and they work every single time! Heres how:

Rule 1. I believe that a CAT Exam is not a place for R&D; hence I attempt only those question types that I am familiar with. I do not want to attempt any new kind of question in the paper R&D has to be done at home and not inn the examination hall. Rule 2. I believe in attempting the QA section in 3 Rounds starting with the easiest

questions and am not afraid of leaving difficult questions unattempted. Rule 3. In Round 1 (R1), I will go through the questions sequentially but will attempt only those questions: a. That are from my area of interest or topics that I am comfortable with b. That are not lengthy c. That do not confuse me in the first reading d. That can be attempted in about 90 seconds Rule 4. Lengthy or difficult questions from my area of interest will be marked in Round 1 and attempted only in Round 2 (R2). Rule 5. If time is available, I will attempt remaining questions Round 3 (R3). Rule 6. My attempt preference in the QA section is: a. Number system and rest of Arithmetic b. In Algebra, I am partial towards progressions, inequalities, quadratic equations, maxima-minima and operators. c. In Algebra, I prefer solving questions by substitution of choices and avoid questions that have to be solved by the conventional methods. d. Maxima minima questions, I usually solved them by differentiation. e. I attempt most of the Mensuration questions. f. I avoid questions from Geometry and P & C in Round 1 unless I have solved a similar question earlier. g. I attempt Probability questions that do not require fundas of P & C in Round 1, the

ones that need P & C are usually attempted in Round 2. h. I usually attempt Grouped questions in Round 2 since logic has be cracked in most cases which can be time consuming. Ofcourse, this preference is based on my strengths and weaknesses and will differ for everyone. Rule 7. I read the choices along with the question as it helps in deciding the amount of calculation, elimination of choices and in substitution. Still confused about CAT preparation ? Get yourself enrolled in the best online course for CAT under the guidance of highly qualified professionals. Learn more at : http://www.wiziq.com/course/9277-lr-vr-di-ds-speed-calculations-quant-generalawareness
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