Search in Reading Comp

[rob40wilson03]

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For those of you who have taken the DAT, im certain at least a few of you have tried hitting Ctrl+F to see if on the off chance there is a search function (which would be very helpful on the Reading Comp section)

I am guessing that there is no such functionality on the computers used to administer the DAT?

 

[billythekid]

Can't do it

 

[ldm0208]

Can't do it

Hey did you really try that on your real DAT?
I was really wondering about using Ctrl+F as well..

 

[ddstobe]

bump

 

[Albuterol]

I heard its the feature is disabled. not 100% sure but pretty sure.

 

[Andre3k]

Whoa good idea. I will definitely try and see.

 

[keliao]

lol....it won't work. i tried when i took it last year. the place where i took it at, they can hear every little click of your mouse and keyboard while in use.

 

[rob40wilson03]

i doubt there's any chance it would work.... but i'm def. gonna try

 

[jimber03]

don't get your scores voided now...

 

[rob40wilson03]

one other question about it.... can you use the mouse and highlight parts of the text as you're reading? i find that this helps me on my practice tests

btw, i dont mean highlight it permanently, just in the same was as highlighting any text on a web page would behave

 

[dentalplan]

I took the test today and I tried this!!!!!!!!!

I know all about Ctrl-F.........I use it a lot on the internet!!

But NO...it doesn't work for the DAt...trust me...

MAYBE at some test centers it would work....but not at mine (CT).........


I tried doing Ctrl-F and I was pissed (but at the same time not surprised) that it didn't work..I mean honestly...The world revolves around computers nowadays...don't you think finding information within a passage shouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately..the DAT is still traditional...you have 2 options: (1) read the passage and answer the questions (recommended for advanced readers) and (2) Skim the passage and go STRAIGHT for the questions - - refer back to the passage as necessary

I did #2.....you can't go wrong. Passages are short and questions are easy. But yeah...I like you're inquiry about the Ctrl-F thing....but sorry mate....it won't work. The testing center is not THAT smart...but they do know how to disable CTRL-F.

Peace.