Question 1

Which is NOT a component of academic planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  investigate career options 
B)  choose a major 
C)  get support 
D)  choose a degree or certificate 
A)  investigate career options 
B)  choose a major 
C)  get support 
D)  choose a degree or certificate

Question 2

Which is a strategy to connect the content you are learning with knowledge you already have?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-testing 
B)  interleaved practice 
C)  distributed studying 
D)  elaborative interrogation 
A)  self-testing 
B)  interleaved practice 
C)  distributed studying 
D)  elaborative interrogation

Question 3

When taking an online course, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  read all your materials electronically rather than print them. 
B)  be prepared to do less reading than you would in an in-person class. 
C)  assume that you will be reading primarily journal articles. 
D)  read and respond to other students' online posts in discussion boards. 
A)  read all your materials electronically rather than print them. 
B)  be prepared to do less reading than you would in an in-person class. 
C)  assume that you will be reading primarily journal articles. 
D)  read and respond to other students' online posts in discussion boards.

Question 4

Reading is a central study skill in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Stress hormones cause your heart rate and breathing to slow down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Javad was having difficulty completing his school assignments on time, so he decided to use the four steps to effective time management to get better control of his time. He has tracked his time for the last week and analyzed his results. What should Javad do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  build his schedule 
B)  use tools to track his progress 
C)  take steps to minimize distractions 
D)  identify his priorities 
A)  build his schedule 
B)  use tools to track his progress 
C)  take steps to minimize distractions 
D)  identify his priorities

Question 7

Being a freshman in college is not that much different from being a senior in high school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You should spend as much time taking notes for your online classes as you do for your traditional classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to take control of your time, you should first identify your priorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If you are not sure whether you need to cite a source in your paper, you should err on the side of caution and include a citation to the original work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is NOT a common stressor for college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing a major 
B)  tackling a major assignment for class 
C)  having a stable home life 
D)  starting a new dating relationship 
A)  choosing a major 
B)  tackling a major assignment for class 
C)  having a stable home life 
D)  starting a new dating relationship

Question 12

When using the Cornell method of note taking, what should you do immediately after taking your initial notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add branches and nodes. 
B)  Add cues to the cue column. 
C)  Divide the page into sections. 
D)  Write a brief summary. 
A)  Add branches and nodes. 
B)  Add cues to the cue column. 
C)  Divide the page into sections. 
D)  Write a brief summary.

Question 13

Which is NOT an expectation of college?

Accepted Answer

A) taking responsibility for your time and how you spend it" 
B)  participating more actively in your learning 
C)  figuring out how and what to study 
D)  attending classes five days a week 
A) taking responsibility for your time and how you spend it" 
B)  participating more actively in your learning 
C)  figuring out how and what to study 
D)  attending classes five days a week

Question 14

Explain how higher-level thinking skills differ from lower-level thinking skills, and describe three higher-level thinking skills using real-world examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 15

Calmly and respectfully discussing politics with someone who aligns themselves with a political party that is different from yours is an example of practicing tolerance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the O*NET used for?

Accepted Answer

A)  researching a topic for a paper 
B)  networking with professionals 
C)  applying for financial aid 
D)  helping you choose a career 
A)  researching a topic for a paper 
B)  networking with professionals 
C)  applying for financial aid 
D)  helping you choose a career

Question 17

Clarissa has been assigned to write a poem for her creative writing class. In her poem, she must convey her emotions in a serious manner. What is the purpose of Clarissa's writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to commemorate 
D)  to express 
A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to commemorate 
D)  to express

Question 18

Which is used to store your electronic files on the internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  PowerPoint 
B)  the cloud 
C)  project plan 
D)  VARK 
A)  PowerPoint 
B)  the cloud 
C)  project plan 
D)  VARK

Question 19

Self-awareness empowers you to take advantage of your strengths and ignore your weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When you synthesize, you judge the authenticity or soundness of an argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is NOT a component of academic planning?

Which is a strategy to connect the content you are learning with knowledge you already have?

When taking an online course, you should:

Reading is a central study skill in college.

Stress hormones cause your heart rate and breathing to slow down.

Javad was having difficulty completing his school assignments on time, so he decided to use the four steps to effective time management to get better control of his time. He has tracked his time for the last week and analyzed his results. What should Javad do next?

Being a freshman in college is not that much different from being a senior in high school.

You should spend as much time taking notes for your online classes as you do for your traditional classes.

In order to take control of your time, you should first identify your priorities.

If you are not sure whether you need to cite a source in your paper, you should err on the side of caution and include a citation to the original work.

Which is NOT a common stressor for college students?

When using the Cornell method of note taking, what should you do immediately after taking your initial notes?

Which is NOT an expectation of college?

Explain how higher-level thinking skills differ from lower-level thinking skills, and describe three higher-level thinking skills using real-world examples.

Calmly and respectfully discussing politics with someone who aligns themselves with a political party that is different from yours is an example of practicing tolerance.

What is the O*NET used for?

Clarissa has been assigned to write a poem for her creative writing class. In her poem, she must convey her emotions in a serious manner. What is the purpose of Clarissa's writing?

Which is used to store your electronic files on the internet?

Self-awareness empowers you to take advantage of your strengths and ignore your weaknesses.

When you synthesize, you judge the authenticity or soundness of an argument.

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

Which is NOT a component of academic planning?

Which is a strategy to connect the content you are learning with knowledge you already have?

When taking an online course, you should:

Reading is a central study skill in college.

Stress hormones cause your heart rate and breathing to slow down.

Javad was having difficulty completing his school assignments on time, so he decided to use the four steps to effective time management to get better control of his time. He has tracked his time for the last week and analyzed his results. What should Javad do next?

Being a freshman in college is not that much different from being a senior in high school.

You should spend as much time taking notes for your online classes as you do for your traditional classes.

In order to take control of your time, you should first identify your priorities.

If you are not sure whether you need to cite a source in your paper, you should err on the side of caution and include a citation to the original work.

Which is NOT a common stressor for college students?

When using the Cornell method of note taking, what should you do immediately after taking your initial notes?

Which is NOT an expectation of college?

Explain how higher-level thinking skills differ from lower-level thinking skills, and describe three higher-level thinking skills using real-world examples.

Calmly and respectfully discussing politics with someone who aligns themselves with a political party that is different from yours is an example of practicing tolerance.

What is the O*NET used for?

Clarissa has been assigned to write a poem for her creative writing class. In her poem, she must convey her emotions in a serious manner. What is the purpose of Clarissa's writing?

Which is used to store your electronic files on the internet?

Self-awareness empowers you to take advantage of your strengths and ignore your weaknesses.

When you synthesize, you judge the authenticity or soundness of an argument.

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