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Taking an open-book test

Not many students are familiar with open-book tests, which are exams where the teacher allows you to use your textbooks and notes as references while you sit for the test.

This concept of testing is not easy since it is designed to teach you how to use your brain. As such, the questions will ask you to explain, evaluate, discuss or compare and contrast, among others.

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