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FAST Test Preparation Guide

Jul 12, 2024

Preparation for FAST Test

Introduction

  • Name: Sanam Sad
  • College: Islamabad Campus
  • Course: Software Engineering
  • Batch: 2022
  • My experience: FAST and NUST Tests

FAST and YOU Test

  • Total: 120 MCQs
    • Advanced Maths: 50
    • Basic Maths: 20
    • IQ and Analytical Skills: 20
    • English: 30
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

Test Preparation

Advanced Maths

  • Important Chapters:
    • Sequences and Series
    • Probability
    • Trigonometry
    • Derivatives
    • Limits
    • Integration
      • Questions related to the area under the curve
    • Tip: Backtrack integration questions (derive them)
  • Sources:
    • First and Second Year Maths
    • KIPS E-Series or F-Series

Basic Maths

  • Source: Kip's Quantitative Mathematics Book
  • Time: 2-3 hours daily

English

  • Topics:
    • Active Voice, Passive Voice
    • Direct and Indirect Speech
    • Sentence Completion
    • Synonyms and Antonyms
    • Prepositions
  • Personal Experience: No special preparation done

IQ and Analytical Skills

  • Topics: Verbal, Non-verbal, Pictorial Questions
  • Sources: NET IEE or NET ICS books

Time Management

  • Allocate time for each section
  • First go: Solve the easy MCQs first
  • Second go: Work on difficult MCQs

Negative Marking

  • Tip:
    • Solve the sure MCQs
    • Skip or attempt uncertain MCQs only if confused between two options

Test Day Preparation

  • Get a good night's sleep
  • Do not study on the test day

Additional Tips

  • Social Life: Social life is great even at FAST
  • Hostel Facilities: FAST does not have a hostel

Conclusion

  • FAST is a good university
  • Comparison between FAST and NUST
  • Contact for any questions

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