This is generally true for ability and achievement tests. However, other assessment tools, such as interest inventories or biodata instruments, may allow for more assistance with the assessment. In general, test takers should not be coached on how best to answer test questions. Administrators should not offer more information than what is indicated in the instructions. If they do, some individuals will be given an unfair advantage.
Most people feel some anxiety about taking a test.
For some otherwise qualified individuals, test anxiety can have a paralyzing effect on their performance. There are a few things that can be done to alleviate anxiety. Written orientation materials are available for many tests. These materials describe the test and provide sample questions. If such materials exist, they should be made available to all test takers well in advance of the test date.