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How to crack CAT 2011 | How To Prepare CAT 2011 Computer Based Test | CAT 2011 CBT Preparation Tips
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How to crack CAT 2011 | How To Prepare CAT 2011 Computer Based Test | CAT 2011 CBT Preparation Tips
As the Indian Institutes of Management have adopted the CBT (computer-based test) mode for the Common Admission Test, the aspirants must get used to the format. The aspirants have to read and solve questions on the computer screen instead of paper and have to practice a large number of computer-based mock CATs. One need not get tensed about CBT as it will be similar to the paper-based one, where you can scan through questions and sections, review questions already seen and can come back to a difficult question. So, CAT remains mostly unchanged, though it requires mouse management skills to manage time.
The success of a candidate in CAT mainly depends on the following criteria
* Self assessment of strong and weak sections in quantitative, verbal ability and logical & data interpretation
* Focused Preparation
* Taking a large number of computer-based mock CATs
* The number of questions attempted
* Accuracy
* Attempting well prepared questions first
* Concentrating on basics and concepts
Preparation Strategy
Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability You should focus on strengthening your skills by reading a wide range of non-fiction topics like rural development, space research etc in the e-book, e-paper or internet blog forms to help you do well in the online format.
Quantitative Ability:
Focusing on basic principles can fetch you good marks from this section. Strategic preparation by dividing the topics will be more useful. Don’t try for instant answers; instead practice questions using basic formulae to get answers.
Logical Reasoning:
This section requires no basic formulae. You should focus on understanding and analyzing the given statements carefully. One has to analyze the given statements in all the possible ways. Concentration plays a vital role in this section.
Data Interpretation:
It consists of analyzing, logical reasoning and calculation type of questions. Practice large number of questions based on pie charts, graphs and tables and focus on percentages and averages.
As the Indian Institutes of Management have adopted the CBT (computer-based test) mode for the Common Admission Test, the aspirants must get used to the format. The aspirants have to read and solve questions on the computer screen instead of paper and have to practice a large number of computer-based mock CATs. One need not get tensed about CBT as it will be similar to the paper-based one, where you can scan through questions and sections, review questions already seen and can come back to a difficult question. So, CAT remains mostly unchanged, though it requires mouse management skills to manage time.
The success of a candidate in CAT mainly depends on the following criteria
* Self assessment of strong and weak sections in quantitative, verbal ability and logical & data interpretation
* Focused Preparation
* Taking a large number of computer-based mock CATs
* The number of questions attempted
* Accuracy
* Attempting well prepared questions first
* Concentrating on basics and concepts
Preparation Strategy
Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability You should focus on strengthening your skills by reading a wide range of non-fiction topics like rural development, space research etc in the e-book, e-paper or internet blog forms to help you do well in the online format.
Quantitative Ability:
Focusing on basic principles can fetch you good marks from this section. Strategic preparation by dividing the topics will be more useful. Don’t try for instant answers; instead practice questions using basic formulae to get answers.
Logical Reasoning:
This section requires no basic formulae. You should focus on understanding and analyzing the given statements carefully. One has to analyze the given statements in all the possible ways. Concentration plays a vital role in this section.
Data Interpretation:
It consists of analyzing, logical reasoning and calculation type of questions. Practice large number of questions based on pie charts, graphs and tables and focus on percentages and averages.
Do not set any minimum number of questions to be attempted as your target. Going by the past few years’ CAT papers, ambiguity and close options are likely, so proceed with caution while attempting the verbal section.
Reference Books:
* Grammar – Wren and Martin
* Quantitative Ability – Trishna Publications
* Vocabulary – Norman
Exam Dates: October 27 to November 24, 2010
Last date for Registration: September 30, 2010
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