Which of the following statements is true about PSAT/NMSQT practice materials?

• A. It includes 33 questions in the Reading and Writing section
• B. It requires a handwritten essay
• C. It uses five-option questions
• D. It is administered only online

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested here is the standard structure of PSAT/NMSQT practice materials, specifically how many questions the Reading and Writing portion contains to help you gauge pacing.

That statement is true because practice sets are designed to mirror the test’s workload, giving you a realistic number of items to work through in the Reading and Writing section—33 questions in that part. Knowing this helps you allocate your time effectively, practice the rhythm of answering, and build stamina for the actual exam.

The other ideas don’t fit the format you’d expect from PSAT practice materials. There isn’t a handwritten essay requirement in this section, since the Reading and Writing portions focus on multiple-choice questions with four answer choices rather than producing free-response writing. Practice materials aren’t limited to online delivery; they’re commonly available in print as well, letting you simulate test conditions away from a computer. And items typically use four options, not five, so four-choice questions are standard rather than five-choice ones.