GAMSAT Exam Questions: Quiz!

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1.

All entrance examination have their genesis or an individual or board that pioneered them, a prospective medical student seeking admission into certain universities have to take this exam, when did it start?
- A.
  
  1995
- B.
  
  1996
- C.
  
  1998
- D.
  
  1999
Correct Answer
B. 1996

Explanation
The question is asking about the year in which the entrance examination for medical students seeking admission into certain universities started. The correct answer is 1996.

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2.

After the exams started in Australia several other medical schools have adopted and mandated all students seeking admission into their medical school, all have adopted GAMSAT except?
- A.
  
  Nottingham
- B.
  
  Cardiff
- C.
  
  Liverpool
- D.
  
  Insbruck
Correct Answer
D. Insbruck

Explanation
The given statement suggests that after the exams started in Australia, several medical schools have adopted and mandated GAMSAT for admission. However, Insbruck is the exception as it has not adopted GAMSAT.

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3.

The Test started in Australia medical school for a student seeking admission in the medical line, it was later adopted in the UK, who introduced GAMSAT to the UK?
- A.
  
  St. George Hospital Medical School
- B.
  
  University of Medicine, Liverpool
- C.
  
  Manchester University Medical School
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. St. George Hospital Medical School

Explanation
The correct answer is St. George Hospital Medical School. The question asks about the institution that introduced GAMSAT to the UK. GAMSAT is a test for students seeking admission to medical schools. The question states that the test originated in Australia and was later adopted in the UK. Therefore, the correct answer is St. George Hospital Medical School, as it introduced GAMSAT to the UK.

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4.

GAMSAT is now widely used in the UK, all graduates applying to five-year courses at Exeter and Plymouth students are required to sit the exam. Why are they required to take it?
- A.
  
  Standard test
- B.
  
  Admission Criteria
- C.
  
  Aptitude test
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Admission Criteria

Explanation
The reason graduates applying to five-year courses at Exeter and Plymouth are required to sit the GAMSAT exam is because it serves as an admission criterion. This means that the exam is used as a measure of the applicants' suitability and eligibility for the course. It is likely that the universities consider the GAMSAT scores as an important factor in their selection process, alongside other admission criteria such as academic qualifications and personal statements.

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5.

Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test started in Australia in the 90s and is widely accepted today by the university for students graduate entry programs, how many school adopted GAMSAT in Australia in its first year.
- A.
  
  Fifth year
- B.
  
  Third year
- C.
  
  Four medical school
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Four medical school

Explanation
In its first year, GAMSAT was adopted by four medical schools in Australia.

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6.

The role of the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam is to assist in the selection criteria primarily for students who are applying to study and fast-track graduate-entry programs? Which course of study does this apply to?
- A.
  
  Oncology
- B.
  
  Pharmacy
- C.
  
  Dentistry
- D.
  
  Medicine
Correct Answer
D. Medicine

Explanation
The correct answer is Medicine. The Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam is specifically designed to assist in the selection criteria for students who are applying to study and fast-track graduate-entry programs in the field of Medicine. This exam is not relevant to Oncology, Pharmacy, or Dentistry courses.

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7.

The examination draws upon a wide-ranging skillset and subject knowledge, naturally aligns it to the problem-based learning environment in most school, which students were the exams designed for?
- A.
  
  Accounting Students
- B.
  
  Psychology Students
- C.
  
  Medical Students
- D.
  
  Art Students
Correct Answer
C. Medical Students

Explanation
The examination draws upon a wide-ranging skillset and subject knowledge, which suggests that it is designed for students who have a comprehensive understanding of various subjects. Accounting, psychology, and art students may have specific knowledge in their respective fields, but medical students are likely to have a broader skillset and subject knowledge due to the nature of their studies. Therefore, the examination is most likely designed for medical students.

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8.

While Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam is predominantly multiple choice based, it places great emphasis on reasoning ability and?
- A.
  
  Intelligent quotient
- B.
  
  Critical Thinking
- C.
  
  Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Critical Thinking

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Critical Thinking". This is because the question states that the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam places great emphasis on reasoning ability and something else. Among the given options, critical thinking is the most relevant skill that is closely associated with reasoning ability. Therefore, critical thinking is the best fit for the answer.

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GAMSAT gives a 360-degree overview of students’ ability to master information adeptly and select relevant responses within a limited time frame, it encourages lateral thinking for medical student, which means?
- A.
  
  Thinking on collected results
- B.
  
  Thinking outside of the box
- C.
  
  Thinking based on past report
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Thinking outside of the box

Explanation
GAMSAT encourages lateral thinking for medical students, which means thinking outside of the box. This implies that students are expected to think creatively and consider alternative perspectives or solutions, rather than relying solely on traditional or conventional approaches. Thinking outside of the box allows students to approach problems or situations from different angles and come up with innovative solutions. Therefore, the correct answer is "Thinking outside of the box."

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10.

The study and practice of medicine demand the ability to sift through, interpret, and make a swift judgment from ever-increasing quantities of information and?
- A.
  
  File
- B.
  
  Record
- C.
  
  Data
- D.
  
  Task
Correct Answer
C. Data

Explanation
The study and practice of medicine require the ability to analyze and make quick decisions based on large amounts of information. This information is typically in the form of data, such as patient records, test results, and medical research. Therefore, the correct answer is "Data" as it accurately reflects the need to sift through and interpret information in the field of medicine.

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GAMSAT Exam Questions: Quiz!

All entrance examination have their genesis or an individual or board that pioneered them, a prospective medical student seeking admission into certain universities have to take this exam, when did it start?

After the exams started in Australia several other medical schools have adopted and mandated all students seeking admission into their medical school, all have adopted GAMSAT except?

The Test started in Australia medical school for a student seeking admission in the medical line, it was later adopted in the UK, who introduced GAMSAT to the UK?

GAMSAT is now widely used in the UK, all graduates applying to five-year courses at Exeter and Plymouth students are required to sit the exam. Why are they required to take it?

Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test started in Australia in the 90s and is widely accepted today by the university for students graduate entry programs, how many school adopted GAMSAT in Australia in its first year.

The role of the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam is to assist in the selection criteria primarily for students who are applying to study and fast-track graduate-entry programs? Which course of study does this apply to?

The examination draws upon a wide-ranging skillset and subject knowledge, naturally aligns it to the problem-based learning environment in most school, which students were the exams designed for?

While Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Exam is predominantly multiple choice based, it places great emphasis on reasoning ability and?

GAMSAT gives a 360-degree overview of students’ ability to master information adeptly and select relevant responses within a limited time frame, it encourages lateral thinking for medical student, which means?

The study and practice of medicine demand the ability to sift through, interpret, and make a swift judgment from ever-increasing quantities of information and?