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==Question format==

The most common form that these questions take is as an [[mathematical exercise|arithmetic exercise]]. A court decision ruled that a mathematical STQ must contain at least three operations to actually be a test of skill. For example, a sample question is "(2 × 4) + (10 × 3)" (Answer: 38). Enforcement of these rules is not very stringent, especially for small prizes. The player may not be required to answer the STQ to claim a prize. Anecdotally, getting the answer wrong is also often not an obstacle to claiming a prize. The questions are also becoming easier. For contests held in other countries but open to Canadians, a STQ must be asked of any potential Canadian winner.

==Consequences for not answering correctly==

Since those sections of the Criminal Code require elements of skill for the winners to be awarded of their prize, not answering the STQ correctly can result in the prize not being awarded. This has happened in at least one occasion for [[Tim Hortons]]' Roll Up the Rim contest winner in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |first=Harold |last=Carmichael |url=http://www.saultstar.com/2008/06/21/refused-for-getting-skill-testing-question-wrong-sudbury-woman-finally-gets-her-prize |title=Refused for getting skill-testing question wrong, Sudbury woman finally gets her prize |publisher=Sault Star |date=2008-06-21}}</ref> The individual failed to answer the same STQ correctly on the prize claim form twice due to a learning disability. Tim Hortons refused to release the prize until the intervention of a local newspaper. Anecdotally, getting the answer wrong is often not an obstacle to claiming a prize and the winner is given another chance to calculate again.

==Free entry alternative==