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Quiz about Preparing to Take the Almighty ACT

Preparing to Take the Almighty ACT Quiz

Many students cringe when they hear the acronym ACT, which stands for American College Test. Why is this one test so important that it controls what college, as well as field of study, a student may enter or how much scholarship money they may receive?

A multiple-choice quiz by ponycargirl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ponycargirl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,711

Updated
Dec 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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500

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the majority of the states in the United States, how many times a year is the ACT given? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the standard format of the ACT? Hint

True/False

Multiple Choice

Essay

Matching

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many required sub-tests are part of the overall ACT? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these ACT sub tests takes the longest? Hint

English

Science Reasoning

Math

Writing

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Question 5 of 10

5. A student may register on-line to take the ACT.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What can a person take inside the testing room with them when taking the ACT? Hint

food

dictionary

highlighter

permitted calculator

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which sub-test on the ACT is optional? Hint

English

Reading

Writing

Science Reasoning

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Question 8 of 10

8. I missed the regular deadline to sign up for the ACT. Is there any way I can register late?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What should a student do if he is running out of time on the ACT? Hint

Panic!

Leave the answers blank.

Randomly mark the answers.

Mark the same choice on all the remaining answers.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is a perfect score on the ACT? Hint

1000

100

2400

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the majority of the states in the United States, how many times a year is the ACT given?

Answer: 7

The ACT is given in September, October, December, February, April, June, and July in most states. According to the ACT company, the assessment measures "high school students' general educational development and their capacity to complete college-level work..." In some states, scores on the ACT are even tied into assessment of school performance.

2. What is the standard format of the ACT?

Answer: Multiple Choice

The entire test is multiple choice, except for the Writing sub-test.

3. How many required sub-tests are part of the overall ACT?

Answer: 4

The test covers English with 75 questions, Math with 60 questions, Reading with 40 questions, and Science Reasoning with 40 questions.

4. Which of these ACT sub tests takes the longest?

Answer: Math

The math test has 60 questions to complete in 60 minutes.

5. A student may register on-line to take the ACT.

Answer: True

There are three ways to register: on-line, by mail, and by phone if you have previously registered to take the test. Have your credit card ready if you plan to register on-line or by phone!

6. What can a person take inside the testing room with them when taking the ACT?

Answer: permitted calculator

In "Registering for the ACT" there is a list of prohibited and permitted calculators, so it is good to check. The math guidelines suggest that all the problems can be solved without a calculator, and using one could sometimes just take more time.

7. Which sub-test on the ACT is optional?

Answer: Writing

In February 2005 an optional writing test was added. It is taken after the other sub tests and lasts for 30 minutes. The writing test does not affect the overall score - two additional scores, along with comments will be received along with the core score. Be sure to check that your school requires the writing prompt before paying the extra fee and spending the extra time after an already long morning of taking the ACT.

8. I missed the regular deadline to sign up for the ACT. Is there any way I can register late?

Answer: Yes

ACT will take late registrations, but it costs $21 more to take the test if a student registers late. Students may even walk in on the morning of the test and will be accepted if there are still seats available - for an additional fee of $41. (Based on 2009-10 price listings)

9. What should a student do if he is running out of time on the ACT?

Answer: Mark the same choice on all the remaining answers.

There is no penalty on the ACT for guessing. Statistically the student will have a better chance of getting more correct if they mark the same answer on every question they have not yet answered. Some sources suggest that "c" is the most often used answer on the test; however that has not been my experience!

10. What is a perfect score on the ACT?

Answer: 36

A "36" is the highest possible score on the ACT. According to the website, in 2009 less than one-tenth of one percent of the students who took the test made a 36. In the state of Missouri in 2010, students in the top 5% of all Missouri students taking the test may qualify for a scholarship if they meet other criteria as well. A "2400" is a perfect score on the SAT.

Source: Author ponycargirl

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