A mock test is a practice test designed to be similar to an actual exam. It helps students prepare for exams by giving them the opportunity to practice answering questions under similar conditions to the actual exam. Mock tests can familiarize students with the exam format, identify their strengths and weaknesses, develop good test-taking strategies, and manage their time effectively during the exam
. Mock exams are especially important for international students at UK boarding schools, as the exam may be very different from what they're used to. They allow students to get an idea of the kind of questions that can be expected on the day and have a better sense of how much time they have
. Mock tests are also used in software testing, where they involve testing the code with non-interference of the dependencies and different variables like network problems
