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5.1. Exam Strategy and Time Management

Exam logistics:
  • 45 minutes for approximately 60 questions
  • ~45 seconds per question on average
  • No penalty for wrong answers—never leave blanks
  • Flag difficult questions and return after completing others
Question approach:
  1. Read the scenario carefully — Identify the business need, not just keywords
  2. Eliminate obviously wrong answers — Usually 1-2 answers are clearly incorrect
  3. Match need to solution — Don't recommend complex solutions for simple problems
  4. Consider responsible AI — Most scenarios require some governance consideration
  5. Trust your preparation — First instinct is usually right
Time management strategy:
PhaseDurationFocus
First pass30 minutesAnswer all questions you know, flag uncertain ones
Second pass12 minutesReturn to flagged questions
Final review3 minutesCheck for unmarked answers
Alvin Varughese
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