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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• Allah Hafiz