Pen or Pencil Trivia Quiz

Answer: Scantron

The Scantron test format was introduced in 1972. It is primarily a multiple choice test format that utilizes optical mark recognition to score using a special imaging scanner. Scantrons have become popular in high schools and colleges across the United States. Earlier versions of the test required students to use a #2 pencil only. Nowadays, students can use either a pen or pencil to complete a Scantron test.

However, it would be wiser to use pencil, so you can more easily correct any mistakes.

Answer: Scholastic Aptitude Test

The SAT is a standardized test used for college admissions. Originally known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it was first introduced in 1926. Over the years the name for the exam was changed to simply the SAT. The exam is separated into a verbal and math portion with a maximum score of 800 points each.

The better a student does on the SAT gives him/her a better chance of being accepted to a more selective college or university. An alternative to the SAT is the ACT (American College Testing) exam.

Answer: No

The Rorschach test is more commonly known as the ink-blot test. It is used in psychology to help assess a person's personality traits as well as their emotional state. The test is comprised of several random shapes created by spilled ink. The test taker then tells the doctor what he/she interprets those shapes to be. It was introduced by Swiss psychologist Hermann Rorschach in 1921.

Answer: New York

The Regents Examination is a high school level standardized test system that is exclusive to the State of New York. The examination was first implemented in 1866. The Regents Examination is administered for numerous basic subjects including history, language arts, algebra, geometry, chemistry and physics. Regents Examinations were at one time required for various foreign languages, such as Spanish, French and even Latin, however they were discontinued by 2012. Students must pass five Regents Examinations to qualify for a Regents diploma.

Answer: lawyer

Passing a bar examination is required in order to become a lawyer in the United States. The bar examination varies based on each individual state's laws, however a Uniform Bar Examination format was introduced in 2011 that can be used by multiple states if the state government approves.

The UBE is comprised of the multiple choice Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) and the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE).

Answer: GRE

The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) are tests designed to assess a college student's academic prowess after completing their undergraduate programs. It is often required to be accepted into graduate school. The exam was introduced in 1936 by Ivy League universities Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Columbia.

The standard GRE consists of a math, verbal and writing section. There are also several subject specific (biology, literature, physics, etc.) GRE exams. The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is an alternative examination that can be taken by prospective graduate students.

Answer: Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement courses and examinations are offered to try to give students a chance to earn college credits before graduating high school. They are often reserved for students at higher academic levels. Advanced Placement courses are offered in a variety of subjects, including chemistry, physics and U.S.

History. The Advanced Placement exam is scored from 1-5. A minimum score of 3 is required to be awarded college credit for each specific subject.

Answer: Candidates must compose several sentences to test their English proficiency

In order for an immigrant to be granted U.S. citizenship, he/she must pass the U.S. Naturalization Test. The test is divided into two portions, a civics section and an English section. In the civics portion, the candidate must correctly answer six out of ten possible questions regarding the American Constitution, government, history and geography.

In the English portion, the candidate must be able to read at least one word or phrase in English as well as be able to write at least one English sentence correctly out of three given.

The Naturalization Test will soon be taken using tablets, with the writing portion completed using a stylus pen.

Answer: Charles M. Schulz

Art Instruction Schools is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization began as the Federal School of Applied Cartooning in 1914 and was also previously known as Art Instruction, Inc. The school would attempt to attract students by placing free art tests in newspapers and magazines.

The prospective students would complete the test and submit them to the school for evaluation and possible enrollment. In recent years, the school aired commercials offering potential students a free art test. Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, who created the "Peanuts" comic strip, was a student at the school and later became an instructor.

Answer: GED

A GED (General Educational Development) is a certification offered in the United States in lieu of a high school diploma. It is available to those people who for whatever reason (academic, health, etc.) were unable to graduate high school. Possessing a Certificate of High School Equivalency after passing the GED would place the person in a better position when applying for a job.

However, job opportunities would still be limited to someone who does not possess a standard high school diploma. The GED is now mostly done electronically, but you are still asked to bring a pencil to use on scratch paper.