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by roshan567 » Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:08 am

Hey guys
I retook the GMAT prep test 1 by resetting the software twice(second time I clicked the reset button bu mistake) and i encountered many duplicate questions. Hence i am a bit apprehensive to take the the practice test 2 as I dont wanna waste time in answering the same questions. Please advise

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Wed Nov 27, 2013 1:42 pm

Hi roshan567,

I wrote an article ("Taking the GMATPrep Practice Tests Multiple Times") that specifically addresses this question: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/2010/03/ ... iple-times

You'll see about 6 duplicate questions per section, which isn't bad. However, if you remember the answer to a duplicate question and enter your answer immediately, you'll unfairly give yourself extra time to answer other questions, and this will inflate your score. So, if you retake a GMATPrep practice test and see a duplicate question, be sure to wait 2 minutes before entering your response. This will result in scores that more accurately reflect your skills.

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by [email protected] » Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:17 am

Hi roshan567,

It's not clear from your post, but did you actually take the GMAT Prep2 CAT already?

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by roshan567 » Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:39 am

I did not take the second CAT as the first one i took had many duplicates.

[email protected] wrote:Hi roshan567,

It's not clear from your post, but did you actually take the GMAT Prep2 CAT already?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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by [email protected] » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:41 am

Hi roshan567,

Each of the two GMAT Prep CATs draws from a different "pool" of questions, so you shouldn't see repeat questions from one CAT to the next. If you retake a CAT, either on purpose or accidentally, you will almost certainly see some repeat questions.

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