What is the best strategy for managing time on a practice test?

• A. Start with the hardest questions first.
• B. Spend equal time on every question.
• C. Allocate time to each section, answer easy questions first, and flag tougher ones to revisit.
• D. Ignore the clock.

Answer: (C)

Time management on a practice test comes down to pacing, prioritizing easy points, and having a plan to return to tougher items. The best approach is to allocate a reasonable amount of time to each section upfront, answer the easier questions first to lock in quick points and build confidence, and flag the tougher ones to revisit if time allows. This avoids getting stuck on a single hard problem and risking unfinished sections. After your initial pass, you use the remaining time to tackle the flagged questions, applying clues from what you already answered and eliminating unlikely choices. This contrasts with starting with the hardest questions, which can drain time and energy without guaranteed payoff, or spending equal time on every question, which wastes time on hard items that deserve more attention and may deprive you of finishing easy ones. Ignoring the clock leads to poor pacing and missed opportunities.