Below, I try to answer some of them.
1. What happens if I don't understand a question?
You should not be worried much about this. If you don't quite get what the question means, you can always ask for clarification. However, if this occurs too much you may leave a negative effect on the examiner.
2. Do I have to answer all of the questions?
Absolutely. You should never pass a question or say t hat you have no idea about it. You must always try to provide an answer that is as relevant as possible to the question.
3. Should I edit myself?
Not too much. It is a positive sign to be able to notice your mistakes and correct them. However, if this is done a lot, it will cause you to be speaking slowly. Fluency should never be sacrificed for any thing else.
4. What of I get a topic that I have no idea about?
It is simple. in the minute that you have to prepare for your talk you can ask the examiner by starting up giving you a few examples that you could speak about. It is good to know that those who have practiced intensively have a greater chance to get a topic that they are familiar with.
5. Is it alright if I ask the examiner how well I did?
Doing so would be pointless. The interviewer is instructed to provide no information about the candidates' performance on the test as this is confidential information until another examiner listens to your performance on the test. Don't even insist on knowing how you generally did on the test.
6. Can I ask the examiner to change my topic on cue-card on part 2?
I wouldn't recommend it. There is a pre-planned cue-card for every test taker and you are required to give a talk about it.
7. What happens if I speak for less that two minutes on part 2?
It is not such a crime. It all depends of how fast a speaker you are and whether you have completely covered all the points on the cue-card. Remember that you are instructed to speak for 1 to 2 minutes so the IELTS people must have taken the above two factors into account.
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