Chapter 7, Annex J PREPARING FOR THE QUALIFYING EXAM

1.Ensure that you have gathered all study materials available. (See resource checklist at Annex G).

2.Go through the material once, writing down questions.

3.Find someone in the local community who may be able to help find the answers. (Ground school instructor, science teacher, etc).

4.Go through the material again. The exam is multiple choice, so concentrate on key words and concepts.

5.If possible, go through the practice exams multiple times.

6.Be sure to have all of the information relevant to the exam (eg, time, date, etc).

7.Show up early for the exam. This will give you time to become comfortable with the surroundings.

8.Whatever you do, do not leave studying to the last minute.