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Hello, I'm a bit unclear about the exam pattern. I've heard that the difficulty level of questions increases as we answer correctly. Is there a particular strategy for attempting the questions? Also, is there any advantage—or is it just a myth—in intentionally answering some questions incorrectly to achieve a better overall score?

Hi. You won't get a higher score by intentionally bombing questions. It is a pretty wishful strategy. You get the most points by getting hard questions right and you lose the most by getting easy wrong. Answering some questions intentionally wrong is going to be a losing proposition unfortunately.
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Hi SANNUS,

You're correct that the GMAT is a question-adaptive exam, and the difficulty of the questions you see adjusts based on how well you're doing.

As you answer questions correctly, the test gives you more challenging ones to better assess your skill level. Regarding your question, purposely answering questions incorrectly will for sure leave you with a lower score, so I do not recommend doing it. The algorithm rewards strong and consistent performance, not attempts to outsmart it.

The best approach across all sections, Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights, is to focus on accuracy and time management rather than trying to manipulate the system. Here is an article with more details about GMAT scoring.

GMAT Focus Scoring System