How to Take BOC Practice Exams the Right Way

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Practice testing is an essential part of your prep for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Practice BOC exams allow you to answer former or approximate test questions in a simulated testing environment. BOC exam practice tests will give you the feedback you need, as well as build the stamina you need to reach your ultimate score goals. There are things that you should do when preparing for or taking a BOC practice test, and there are also things you should avoid. To maximize your BOC practice test experience, you should steer clear of the following mistakes.

Half Asleep

After waking up from sleep, the human brain takes approximately 90 minutes to reach its optimal operating level. It’s hard to be successful with your eyes half-shut. It doesn’t work, so plan to ​get 7–9 hours of sleep each night if possible. On the real BOC exam day, get up early enough to have plenty of time to be ready and alert by the time your proctor says, “You may begin.”

Hungry

Before testing, you should be properly fueled. Long exams can be physically demanding. Although your brain does 80% of the work, remember that it is a part of your body, and the adrenaline, dopamine, and cortisol that are flowing through your body will require calories … lots of them. Bring snacks to the test center and eat your…