All of the following are characteristics of the psat except: a. it prepares you to take the sat. b. it consists of mostly short-answer and fill-in-the-blank items. c. it could make you eligible for scholarships. d. some math questions are grid-ins.

B. It consists of mostly short-answer and fill-in-the-blank items.

It actually doesn't have any short answer questions. Most of the PSAT is multiple choice.

The correct answer is B.it consists of mostly short-answer and fill-in-the-blank items.

Explanation:

The length of The PSAT is estimated to last 2 hours and 45 minutes and it tests your skills in reading, writing, and math. So, it is necessary that the exam has both short and long answer questions. And there are different types of questions not only filling the blanks but multiple choice, among others.