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How to prepare for an open-book exam

An open-book exam still tests understanding and judgment. Knowing where information lives is useful, but finding and applying it quickly takes practice.

A simple way to try it

  1. Learn the main concepts before building an index.
  2. Label key sections and source pages clearly.
  3. Practice applying a concept to a new question.

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Use the next small step that fits your goal. You can return to the full guide library at any time.