# Taking Exams

AST-BBST Exams are challenging essay exams. Here we explain how we grade and offer advice on how to prepare well for the exam.

## Slides

* [How we grade exams](https://github.com/associationforsoftwaretesting/ast-bbst-materials/blob/master/Exams/GradingEssayExams.pdf)

## Required Readings

* [Cem Kaner: Answering Essay Questions](https://github.com/associationforsoftwaretesting/ast-bbst-materials/blob/master/Exams/Kaner_Answering_Essay_Questions.pdf)

## Study Guide

* [Foundations Study Guide](https://github.com/associationforsoftwaretesting/ast-bbst-materials/blob/master/Exams/ExamEssayQuestions2010.pdf)


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