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Completing GAMSAT ® Practice Questions is arguably the most important aspect of your GAMSAT ® Exam Preparation as it allows you to develop your reasoning skills and familiarise yourself with the style of questions you’ll face on the day of the exam. Practicing with GAMSAT ® Style Questions is often one part of an overall preparation strategy and is usually approached following a familiarisation with the different areas of content that typically appear in the GAMSAT ® Exam.
We’ve created this page to give you easy access to some free GAMSAT ® practice questions. You’ll get a better idea of the types of questions you should expect from the GAMSAT ® exam. Plus, we’ve asked one of our expert tutors, Catarina, to briefly go through each practice question and help you solve them in this Free GAMSAT ® Practice Questions video guide.
To learn more, you can visit our free guide on How to Prepare for the GAMSAT ® . In addition, if you’re yet to familiarise yourself with the different sections of the GAMSAT ® Exam, you can find further free GAMSAT ® Preparation Materials below:
Guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Section 1
An overview of what to expect in Section 1 of the GAMSAT ® Exam and how to prepare: Includes study tips, MCQ tricks and a reading list.
Guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Section 2
An overview of what to expect in Section 2 of the GAMSAT ® Exam and how to prepare: Learn how to build up an ideas bank and how to structure your writing.
Essay Topics: Free GAMSAT ® Section 2 Quote Generator
Get over 90 free essay topics for Section 2 of the GAMSAT ® Exam
Guide: GAMSAT Example Essays
Download our GAMSAT ® Essay Writing guide with 3 marked GAMSAT ® example essays of varying qualities.
Guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Section 3
An overview of what to expect in Section 3 of the GAMSAT ® Exam and how to prepare. Get a topic list of everything you need to know for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Biology
Get even further details and specific tips for the Biology component of Section 3 of the GAMSAT ® Exam
Guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Chemistry
Further advice and information specific to GAMSAT ® Section 3 Chemistry - Get a detailed breakdown of various topics.
Guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Physics
Not sure about the value of preparing for GAMSAT ® Physics? Think again - The Physics component of Section 3 can be a key separator of student performance, get further details on how to prepare.
It’s important to remember that the GAMSAT ® exam that tests your reasoning and problem solving skills rather than your recall of specific content - As such, it's important that you avoid trying to study for it as if it were a knowledge-based exam. The greater focus should lie in learning to apply that knowledge and using it in a problem-solving setting - i.e. Problem Based Learning (you can learn more here ). This is most effectively done by completing GAMSAT ® Practice Questions.
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If you’re looking for some free GAMSAT ® Practice Questions, you can find several examples below, separated according to their different Sections:
The following is a poem titled A Bird Came Down The Walk by Emily Dickinson.
A bird came down the walk:
He did not know I saw;
He bit an angle-worm in halves
And ate the fellow, raw.
And then he drank a dew
From a convenient grass,
And then hopped sidewise to the wall
To let a beetle pass.
He glanced with rapid eyes
That hurried all abroad,
They looked like frightened beads, I thought;
He stirred his velvet head
Like one in danger; cautious,
I offered him a crumb,
And he unrolled his feathers
And rowed him softer home
Than oars divide the ocean,
Too silver for a seam,
Or butterflies, off banks of noon,
Leap, splashless, as they swim.
1. What theme is most evident in A Bird Came Down The Walk?
2. In the final two stanzas, the bird is described as flying away. The depiction that the bird's flight "rowed him softer..." than oars dividing the ocean implies:
You can find more free GAMSAT ® Essay Topics and a Free GAMSAT ® Essay Quote Generator at our guide here: GAMSAT ® Section 2 Essays: How to Prepare
You can find some free example essays here: Free GAMSAT ® Example Essay
The diagram above shows the absorbance of NAD+ and NADH at various wavelengths of light. As NAD+ is a dinucleotide it absorbs, like all nucleotides, strongly in the 260-280 nm range. It can also be seen that the protonated form exhibits a modified absorbance spectra.
An important biochemical measure of the health of a cell is known as the redox state and is the ratio of NAD+ to NADH. A healthy cell has a redox state of around 700. This high ratio makes oxidative reactions favourable and thus enables oxidative phosphorylation, or the aerobic formation of ATP.
To do this, reference samples of known concentrations of NAD+ and NADH are made up and measured in a spectrophotometer. The unknown samples are then measured and compared to the reference samples to determine the quantity of NAD+ or NADH in the sample.
A molecular biologist has a number of samples that they wish to test the redox state of. For each question select the correct answer using the knowledge provided in this section
1. What wavelength would be most appropriate for determining the concentration of NAD + ?
2. What wavelength would be most appropriate for determining the concentration of NADH when discriminating against NAD + concentration?
3. What redox state would most likely be found in a cell that was overwhelmed with the work of metabolizing alcohol?
The increased emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere leads to a decrease in the pH of ocean water due to a chemical equilibrium between carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and carbonic acid (H 2 CO 3 ) which can then contribute protons into the ocean:
CO 2 + H 2 O ↔ H 2 CO 3
H 2 CO 3 ↔ H + + HCO 3 -
HCO 3 - ↔ H + + CO 3 2-
The relative abundance of the above species at a given pH is represented on a Bjerrum Plot.
1. In 1751 the ocean pH was 8.25, but it is expected by 2100 that [H+] in the ocean will increase by 2.5 fold. Which of the following indicates the expected ocean pH in 2100?
2. The initial [H + ] in 1751 was 5.62 * 10 -9 M, and Ca(OH) 2 is a strong base that is expected to dissociate completely. How much Ca(OH) 2 (1.0 M) would be required to return a 4 L water sample from the year 2100 back to the acidities of year 1751?
3. Oceanic species such as corals and plankton have calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) skeletal structures that require the levels of CO 3 2- to be saturated in ocean waters. What effect would an increase in CO 2 emissions have on these species?
Hydraulic force multiplication is one of the mechanisms that allow the force applied to a car’s brake pedal by a person's foot to be multiplied to a level that can stop a car quickly. A very simplified diagram is provided below.
Piston A and B are both cylindrical and are at the same height. The fluid used, in blue, is water. The diameter of Piston A is 10 cm.
1. How much pressure would the person be applying to the water if they push down on the brake pedal with 200 N of force?
2. It is known that a fluid’s density increases as temperature increases and decreases as the temperature decreases. If the efficiency of the hydraulic braking system is defined as how effectively the forces are multiplied, what happens to the braking system efficiency on a hot day?
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1. C is correct.
Dickinson repeatedly compares and contrasts the cruelty/fear ("...bit an angle-worm in halves" depicting the predator-prey relationship between bird and worm) and beauty ("...he unrolled his feathers, And rowed him softer home") of nature. Students may interpret the poem to represent the other themes, however these are either not suggested (Answers 1 and 2) or a minor theme (Answer 4).
2. A is correct.
As the comparative 'softer' is used, it suggests that the natural sight of a bird flying is more beautiful than boat oars that create gentle ripples in the water. This implies natural beauty surpasses man-made beauty, as oars and boats are man-made. Use of enjambment (the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza) creates a relaxed tone.
1. B is correct.
260nm is the answer as this is in the range light is most strongly absorbed by NAD + , which assists its measurement by a spectrophotometer
2. C is correct.
At 340nm, there is the greatest amount of difference between the standard molar absorbance of NAD + and NADH, and this would be the most appropriate point to measure the two comparatively.
3. B is correct.
In the stem, it is indicated that ' a healthy cell has a redox state of around 700. This high ratio makes oxidative reactions favourable and thus enables oxidative phosphorylation, or the aerobic formation of ATP '.
We can infer that a cell overwhelmed with the work of metabolizing alcohol is less healthy, and therefore the ratio would be less than 700.
The enzymes used to metabolise ethanol (ADH and ALDH2) reduce NAD + to NADH, and therefore the cellular NAD + / NADH redox ratio is lowered as a consequence of ethanol metabolism.
1. B is correct.
Students should be familiar with pH being a logarithmic scale with a change in 1 pH unit corresponding to a [H+] change of a factor of 10. Therefore, for an acidification with a [H+] factor change of 2.5 the pH is expected to decrease, but by less than 1 pH unit. The only answer that fulfills this criteria is B.
2. B is correct.
Calculate difference in proton concentration by determining concentration in 2100 and taking away initial concentration.
In 1751: [H + ] = 5.62 * 10 -9 M (mol L -1 )
Multiply by 2.5 to get 2100 levels: [H + ] = 14.1 * 10 -9 mol L -1
Difference in [H + ] (2100 levels - 1751 levels) = 8.48 * 10 -9 mol L -1Determine amount of H + to be neutralised in a 4 L sample (multiply difference by 4 L):
4 L sample = 33.9 * 10 -9 mol to be neutralised
Each Ca(OH) 2 provides two hydroxides, therefore we require half this amount of Ca(OH) 2 :
n(Ca(OH) 2 ) = 17.0 * 10 -9 mol
Concentration is 1.0 M (mol L -1 ), therefore answer is 17.0 nanolitres (17.0 * 10 -9 L).
3. A is correct.
Of the extra carbon dioxide added into the oceans, some remains as dissolved carbon dioxide, while the rest contributes towards making additional carbonic acid and additional bicarbonate as in the equilibria. This also increases the concentration of hydrogen ions, and the percentage increase in hydrogen is larger than the percentage increase in bicarbonate, creating an imbalance in the reaction HCO 3 − ↔ CO 3 2− + H + . To maintain chemical equilibrium, some of the carbonate ions already in the ocean combine with some of the hydrogen ions to make further bicarbonate. Thus the ocean's concentration of carbonate ions is reduced, creating an imbalance in the reaction Ca 2+ + CO 3 2- ↔ CaCO 3 , and making the dissolution of formed CaCO 3 structures more likely. In other words, the CO32- concentration drops, so that the ocean is no longer saturated and CO 3 2- dissolves from the coral. This can be seen on the Bjerrum plot - as pH drops, the concentration of CO 3 2- drops too.
1. D is correct.
Using the formula P=F/A and keeping in mind that the radius of Piston A is 5 cm ,
200
π x 5 2
N
cm 2
200
π x 25
N
cm 2
8
π
N
cm 2
8
π
N
(1/100m) 2
8
π
X
100 2
N
m 2
8
π
X
10 4
Pa
80
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Remember that Pa (pascals) is the equivalent of N/m 2
2. D is correct.
On a hot day, the density of the water increases. Using the formula P = ρ X g X h it is clear that if the density (ρ) increases, then the pressure will increase.
However, this pressure increase is applied to both pistons. While this might increase the force applied to the water in Piston A, it increases the force applied to Piston B by the same proportion. In other words, the ratio of forces between the pistons remains the same, so the brake efficiency remains the same.
Section 1: GAMSAT ® Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences is comprised of solely multiple-choice questions, and focuses mostly on the candidate’s ability to interpret and understand various ideas which may arise from different social and cultural contexts. There will be a number of modalities presented here ranging from argumentative writings and academic essays, to poems and fictional stories. Visual stimuli will also be included, such as satirical newspaper cartoons. Emphasised through these stems will be the need for candidates to understand both explicit and implicit nuances, employ rationalisation to come to various conclusions, and make discriminations and judgements.
Section 2: GAMSAT ® Written Communication will assess the candidate’s ability to take a number of thematic statements offered as prompts, and create 2 essays based off these aforementioned prompts. Of particular importance here is the candidate’s ability to clearly articulate their thoughts, whilst offering up a thought-provoking response to the prompts, which often relate to socio-cultural or personal issues.
Section 3: GAMSAT ® Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences will include questions which cover a range of disciplines within science; namely, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Chemistry will comprise 40% of the total Section III paper; Biology 40%, and Physics 20%. The expected standard of both Biology and Chemistry is to a first-year university level, whereas the expected standard for Physics is Year 12. This section focuses heavily on problem solving and will present graphs, tables and diagrams to the candidate for interpretation.
There will be 62 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in total for Section 1: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences, which are to be completed within 100 minutes of test time. Section 2: Written Communication will offer the candidate a number of essay prompts for a total of 2 questions corresponding to 2 essays, both of which must be completed within 65 minutes. Lastly, Section 3: Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences will consist of 75 MCQs with a time limit of 150 for all questions. All MCQs in both Sections I and II will have 4 options to choose from.
Unfortunately there is no definite number of practice questions that you can do to guarantee a good or even passable score, especially given individual variation in terms of strengths and weaknesses.
However as a benchmark, 1 full practice test per week may be a good goal, whether this is timed or untimed. The key here is to focus on quality over quantity, ensuring you understand not only why the correct answers are correct, but why the incorrect answers are incorrect. In doing so, it becomes easier to identify areas of weakness and where you may need to undertake further study; for example, a bridging course or external textbooks. Regular, focused practice is the key to improving your knowledge and GAMSAT ® exam results as opposed to a lengthy test session sans review.
In addition to this full practice test per week, it would also be recommended to write at least 2 full essays, timed or untimed, per week. This not only assists in breaking up the relative monotony of Section I and III’s MCQs, but allows practice on a range of essay topics, some of which may be more difficult for individual candidates.
Ultimately, whilst there is no set number of questions or essays to go through per week for success in GAMSAT®, the key considerations remain the same: regular, consistent practice with focused reviews to identify weaknesses. As test day comes closer, it would also be recommended to graduate from untimed tests and essays to timed tests and essays, to best simulate the testing environment and time constraints.
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Taking practice tests for the GAMSAT ® examination is crucial to your preparation. A practice test allows you to try things out and see where you are at and which concepts you might be struggling with or strong in.
Most importantly, practice tests allow self-reflection on the key aspects of both general test-taking abilities and those specific to the GAMSAT ® :
Taking a GAMSAT ® free practice test allows you to gauge how quickly you are answering questions in sections 1 and 3. Many students struggle to finish these sections on time, and resort to guessing a significant portion of questions at the end of the time. Therefore, even simply finishing all questions on time gives you a significant edge over other students.
Doing a GAMSAT ® practice test online allows you to see whether you are completing Qs on time, or spending too long on individual questions. It allows you to gauge how long a set of Qs takes as opposed to individual Qs, and start to get a sense of how to allocate time between large and smaller stems.
In Section 2 Written Communication, many students fail to complete two essays in the time-frame allocated. If you take a practice test, you can get a sense of what length and detail is reasonable to aim for for yourself, and challenge yourself to balance quality/quantity. You also get a sense of the bank of ideas you have at your disposal and whether you need to develop more knowledge and material to imbue your essays with.
However, in order to gain this benefit from a practice test, the formal GAMSAT ® time restrictions should be followed. Check out our blog article for more tips on how to manage time in the GAMSAT ® exam.
Understanding the format of each section and question styles is important. With Sections 1 and 3, you may want to read the stem first, or read the questions first, so finding what works for you early in preparation is key.
It is important to see how GAMSAT ® asks you to apply science concepts. While you may be studying endless amounts of chemistry, physics and biology, without knowing how questions ask you to apply such information, you will not fulfill your potential in the exam. If you come from a non-science background, you may find our guide to preparing for the GAMSAT ® with a non-science background useful.
Most relevant to section 3, taking GAMSAT ® practice tests allows you to gauge in which topics your knowledge may be lacking. This helps you to direct your time towards studying subjects/topics which are going to take you to the next level, rather than constantly going over things you may already be competent at. This is especially helpful if you are preparing for the GAMSAT ® with a non-science background.
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An overview of what to expect in Section 2 of the GAMSAT ® Exam, how to prepare and how to perfect your essay technique.
An overview of what to expect in Section 3 of the GAMSAT ® Exam and how to prepare for each of the topics - Biology, Chemistry, & Physics.
Get even further details and specific tips for the Biology component of Section 3 of the GAMSAT ® Exam
Further advice and information specific to GAMSAT ® Section 3 Chemistry - Get a detailed breakdown of various topics.
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