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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. {{citation needed}} For example, a sample question is "(2 × 4) + (10 × 3)" (Answer: 38). The winner should not receive any assistance (e.g. using a calculator, asking another individual to calculate the answer for the winner) in answering the STQ. Enforcement of these rules is not very stringent, especially for small prizes. Enforcement is often impossible if the winner chooses the time and ___location to answer the question (for example, the question is attached to the prize claim form). In most cases, there is no individual monitoring to ensure the integrity of answering STQ without assistance and the winner will submit the claim form having affirmed that they completed STQ without any assistance. In some cases, the player may not be required to answer the STQ to claim a prize. The questions are also becoming easier.<ref name="wired">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/2007/01/dumb-math-tests-a-canadian-thing/ |title=Dumb Math Tests a Canadian Thing |publisher=Wired |date=2007-01-18}}</ref> 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==