What should candidates do if they face a difficult question during the CFAT?

When facing a difficult question during the CFAT, moving on and revisiting it later if time permits is the most effective strategy. This approach allows candidates to manage their time efficiently and maintain their momentum throughout the test. By not getting bogged down on a particular question, candidates can continue to answer the questions they are more confident about, which can help build a sense of accomplishment and improve overall performance.

If candidates skip a question and do not return to it, they might miss an opportunity to earn points on a question they could have answered correctly with a second chance. Struggling through a question can lead to frustration and may cause them to waste valuable time that could be used on other, easier questions. Relying solely on intuition for an answer may not yield the best outcome, especially if the candidate is uncertain about the material. Thus, the recommended strategy is to keep moving forward and come back to challenging questions later, ensuring that they maximize their score based on their strengths during the test.