Question 1

After you finish reading a chapter, what should you do to complete the active reading process?

Accepted Answer

A) move around" 
B)  remove distractions 
C)  review what you read 
D)  identify intentional reading questions 
A) move around" 
B)  remove distractions 
C)  review what you read 
D)  identify intentional reading questions C

Question 2

It is NOT a good idea to use shorthand when taking notes in a math or science class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which is an example of using communication skills at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a list of specific tasks that you want to complete by the end of the year 
B)  delivering a presentation about a new human resources policy to your team 
C)  examining data from several reports to determine whether a price increase would be justified 
D)  reorganizing the storage closet to make it easier for employees to find what they need 
A)  creating a list of specific tasks that you want to complete by the end of the year 
B)  delivering a presentation about a new human resources policy to your team 
C)  examining data from several reports to determine whether a price increase would be justified 
D)  reorganizing the storage closet to make it easier for employees to find what they need B

Question 4

Joining a professional association should be done after you graduate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In order for Dominic to practice self-testing to learn new material, he should:

Accepted Answer

A) relate it to a personal experience." 
B)  create a set of flash cards. 
C)  read small amounts of several subjects at once. 
D)  study the same content over several weeks. 
A) relate it to a personal experience." 
B)  create a set of flash cards. 
C)  read small amounts of several subjects at once. 
D)  study the same content over several weeks.

Question 6

Writing computer code is an example of a transferable skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the first step of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make an action plan. 
B)  Identify a goal you would like to achieve. 
C)  List barriers and solutions. 
D)  Determine a SMART goal. 
A)  Make an action plan. 
B)  Identify a goal you would like to achieve. 
C)  List barriers and solutions. 
D)  Determine a SMART goal.

Question 8

What professional strategy MOST often helps people to get hired, according to LinkedIn?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-reflection 
B)  goal setting 
C)  adapting to change 
D)  networking 
A)  self-reflection 
B)  goal setting 
C)  adapting to change 
D)  networking

Question 9

Lia is having difficulty in her calculus class, so her instructor recommends that she attend a Supplemental Instruction program. Who should Lia expect to lead the Supplemental Instruction group?

Accepted Answer

A)  her calculus instructor 
B)  a student who already completed the calculus course 
C)  a classmate from her calculus course 
D)  a different instructor from the math department 
A)  her calculus instructor 
B)  a student who already completed the calculus course 
C)  a classmate from her calculus course 
D)  a different instructor from the math department

Question 10

To prepare for a test, you should NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)  read and take notes. 
B)  know the format of the exam. 
C)  change your routine right before the test. 
D)  review any available previous exams. 
A)  read and take notes. 
B)  know the format of the exam. 
C)  change your routine right before the test. 
D)  review any available previous exams.

Question 11

Writing in your reading material is not advised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Someone with Realistic interests would really enjoy planting a garden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Denise just started to use a vaginal ring for birth control. If the vaginal ring was inserted today, when should Denise remove it?

Accepted Answer

A)  just before she has sex 
B)  right after she has sex 
C)  after one week 
D)  after three weeks 
A)  just before she has sex 
B)  right after she has sex 
C)  after one week 
D)  after three weeks

Question 14

You can boost your reading efficiency by setting brief reading goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sachi is taking algebra this term and wants to be sure that she takes good notes because she has had difficulty with math in the past. Which strategy would BEST help Sachi to take good notes for her algebra class?

Accepted Answer

A)  stop writing if she gets off track 
B)  avoid any type of abbreviation or symbol 
C)  leave extra space in her notes 
D)  scratch out everything if she makes a mistake 
A)  stop writing if she gets off track 
B)  avoid any type of abbreviation or symbol 
C)  leave extra space in her notes 
D)  scratch out everything if she makes a mistake

Question 16

The first step of active reading is to read with focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research indicates that college graduates are more likely than high school graduates to participate actively in their children's education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Marcus is speaking to the members of his study group. Which member of his study group is using nonverbal communication that indicates they are actively listening to Marcus and agreeing with what he has to say?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bennett, who is looking down at the table where they are sitting 
B)  Ramesh, who has his arms crossed 
C)  Sun-Hi, who is nodding occasionally 
D)  Julien, who is glancing periodically at his phone 
A)  Bennett, who is looking down at the table where they are sitting 
B)  Ramesh, who has his arms crossed 
C)  Sun-Hi, who is nodding occasionally 
D)  Julien, who is glancing periodically at his phone

Question 19

When studying for a math class, it is helpful to:

Accepted Answer

A)  check your answers when solving problems to make sure they make sense. 
B)  focus on the numbers in problems and disregard the units of measure. 
C)  complete only the problems that have been assigned by your instructor. 
D)  skip any steps that you don't understand when solving problems. 
A)  check your answers when solving problems to make sure they make sense. 
B)  focus on the numbers in problems and disregard the units of measure. 
C)  complete only the problems that have been assigned by your instructor. 
D)  skip any steps that you don't understand when solving problems.

Question 20

Which question would BEST help you determine the objectivity of a source?

Accepted Answer

A)  When did the author create this source? 
B)  What is the political affiliation of the author? 
C)  Do you recognize the author's name? 
D)  Is the article posted online? 
A)  When did the author create this source? 
B)  What is the political affiliation of the author? 
C)  Do you recognize the author's name? 
D)  Is the article posted online?

After you finish reading a chapter, what should you do to complete the active reading process?

It is NOT a good idea to use shorthand when taking notes in a math or science class.

Which is an example of using communication skills at work?

Joining a professional association should be done after you graduate.

In order for Dominic to practice self-testing to learn new material, he should:

Writing computer code is an example of a transferable skill.

What is the first step of goal setting?

What professional strategy MOST often helps people to get hired, according to LinkedIn?

Lia is having difficulty in her calculus class, so her instructor recommends that she attend a Supplemental Instruction program. Who should Lia expect to lead the Supplemental Instruction group?

To prepare for a test, you should NOT:

Writing in your reading material is not advised.

Someone with Realistic interests would really enjoy planting a garden.

Denise just started to use a vaginal ring for birth control. If the vaginal ring was inserted today, when should Denise remove it?

You can boost your reading efficiency by setting brief reading goals.

Sachi is taking algebra this term and wants to be sure that she takes good notes because she has had difficulty with math in the past. Which strategy would BEST help Sachi to take good notes for her algebra class?

The first step of active reading is to read with focus.

Research indicates that college graduates are more likely than high school graduates to participate actively in their children's education.

Marcus is speaking to the members of his study group. Which member of his study group is using nonverbal communication that indicates they are actively listening to Marcus and agreeing with what he has to say?

When studying for a math class, it is helpful to:

Which question would BEST help you determine the objectivity of a source?

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

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Exam 15: Strategies for Success in College

After you finish reading a chapter, what should you do to complete the active reading process?

It is NOT a good idea to use shorthand when taking notes in a math or science class.

Which is an example of using communication skills at work?

Joining a professional association should be done after you graduate.

In order for Dominic to practice self-testing to learn new material, he should:

Writing computer code is an example of a transferable skill.

What is the first step of goal setting?

What professional strategy MOST often helps people to get hired, according to LinkedIn?

Lia is having difficulty in her calculus class, so her instructor recommends that she attend a Supplemental Instruction program. Who should Lia expect to lead the Supplemental Instruction group?

To prepare for a test, you should NOT:

Writing in your reading material is not advised.

Someone with Realistic interests would really enjoy planting a garden.

Denise just started to use a vaginal ring for birth control. If the vaginal ring was inserted today, when should Denise remove it?

You can boost your reading efficiency by setting brief reading goals.

Sachi is taking algebra this term and wants to be sure that she takes good notes because she has had difficulty with math in the past. Which strategy would BEST help Sachi to take good notes for her algebra class?

The first step of active reading is to read with focus.

Research indicates that college graduates are more likely than high school graduates to participate actively in their children's education.

Marcus is speaking to the members of his study group. Which member of his study group is using nonverbal communication that indicates they are actively listening to Marcus and agreeing with what he has to say?

When studying for a math class, it is helpful to:

Which question would BEST help you determine the objectivity of a source?

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Filters