What should candidates do if they encounter a difficult question on the PiCAT?

Moving on and coming back to a difficult question if time permits is a strategic approach during the PiCAT. This method allows candidates to manage their time more effectively, ensuring that they can answer as many questions as possible rather than getting stuck on one challenging item. By marking the difficult question and returning to it later, test-takers can maintain their momentum and potentially recall relevant information when they revisit the question.

This strategy is particularly important in standardized testing environments where time is limited. Candidates often find that they can answer easier questions more quickly, thus accumulating points and boosting their overall score. If they return to the difficult question later and find that they can approach it with a fresh perspective, they might be more successful in answering it correctly.

Additionally, focusing too long on a single challenging question can lead to increased anxiety and stress, which may affect performance on subsequent questions. By planning to revisit tough questions instead of trying to solve them immediately, candidates help ensure that they utilize their test time in the most efficient manner possible.