Watch the Show
It is not difficult to tune in to "Jeopardy" to see other contestants compete. Pay close attention to how the players respond to get an idea of how you should prepare to answer the online questions. Make note of which categories appear most often on the show so you can prepare for the types of items that might be included on the online test.
Play a Personal Version
There are several online, computer and video-game versions of Jeopardy; practice playing one or more of them to help familiarize yourself with potential items on the online test. Personal versions of Jeopardy will also give you an idea of the kinds of categories you might see on the online test; they will also help you learn to answer the questions quickly, because the online test is timed.
Take Practice Tests
The "Jeopardy" website offers guests access to past online test questions. Take the practice tests to help hone your skills. The practice tests include items that cross a wide range of categories; this will help prepare you to answer questions about many different topics. It might also help you determine which topics you need to study more thoroughly before taking the online test.
Study
After you know the types of categories that might appear on the online test, study. Read online sources about topics in which you are not well-versed or check out reference books from your local library. Enlist a friend or family member to help you study by quizzing you from the Internet sites and books that you have been using. Alternatively, ask a friend or family member to write a series of items in "Jeopardy" style so that you can use your resources to find the answers. The more you study, the more likely it is that you will have a tidbit of knowledge that appears on the online test.