Question 1

One advantage of creating a project plan is that you can:

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A)  assign the project a higher priority than your other commitments. 
B)  skip several steps of the project to get it done sooner. 
C)  add new tasks to the plan without affecting the schedule. 
D)  use the deadlines in the plan to hold yourself accountable. 
A)  assign the project a higher priority than your other commitments. 
B)  skip several steps of the project to get it done sooner. 
C)  add new tasks to the plan without affecting the schedule. 
D)  use the deadlines in the plan to hold yourself accountable.

Question 2

Honoring your priorities may sometimes involve disappointing someone who wants some of your time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe three common root causes for procrastination and discuss at least one strategy for overcoming each cause.

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Question 4

After reviewing and analyzing your time tracker, discuss three changes that you can implement to make more effective use of your time.

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Question 5

Discuss how distractions can be detrimental to your success in college, and describe three strategies for protecting yourself against distractions.

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Question 6

What is the best way to back up your paper documents so that the information can still be retrieved if the original documents are lost or stolen?

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A)  Make photocopies of all your documents. 
B)  Scan your documents and save them in an electronic format. 
C)  Make handwritten copies of your documents. 
D)  Take photographs of your documents with a cell phone. 
A)  Make photocopies of all your documents. 
B)  Scan your documents and save them in an electronic format. 
C)  Make handwritten copies of your documents. 
D)  Take photographs of your documents with a cell phone.

Question 7

Tricking yourself is a good way to cope with feeling overwhelmed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A cloud-based system is used to:

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A)  store files online and access them with electronic devices. 
B)  rent textbooks rather than purchase them. 
C)  hold virtual meetings with members of your study group. 
D)  attend classes virtually rather than in person. 
A)  store files online and access them with electronic devices. 
B)  rent textbooks rather than purchase them. 
C)  hold virtual meetings with members of your study group. 
D)  attend classes virtually rather than in person.

Question 9

When should you create a to-do list for Wednesday?

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A)  Sunday evening or Monday morning 
B)  Monday evening or Tuesday morning 
C)  Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning 
D)  Wednesday morning or Wednesday evening 
A)  Sunday evening or Monday morning 
B)  Monday evening or Tuesday morning 
C)  Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning 
D)  Wednesday morning or Wednesday evening

Question 10

As you create your daily schedule, you should:

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A)  schedule only important activities, such as work and school. 
B)  build some flexibility into it. 
C)  set aside no more than one hour each day for leisure activities. 
D)  schedule your time as tightly as possible. 
A)  schedule only important activities, such as work and school. 
B)  build some flexibility into it. 
C)  set aside no more than one hour each day for leisure activities. 
D)  schedule your time as tightly as possible.

Question 11

If you notice that you have stopped using your schedule, you should:

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A)  think about dropping a class. 
B)  just keep the information in your head. 
C)  wait until a new term to start using a schedule again. 
D)  be honest with yourself about it. 
A)  think about dropping a class. 
B)  just keep the information in your head. 
C)  wait until a new term to start using a schedule again. 
D)  be honest with yourself about it.

Question 12

What is a benefit of using a paper-based system for organizing your documents?

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A)  It gives you instantaneous access to all of your documents anyplace, anytime. 
B)  You can quickly locate a document by entering keywords into a search tool. 
C)  It is small and very portable, so you can bring it with you wherever you go. 
D)  It eliminates the possibility of viruses and other types of computer problems. 
A)  It gives you instantaneous access to all of your documents anyplace, anytime. 
B)  You can quickly locate a document by entering keywords into a search tool. 
C)  It is small and very portable, so you can bring it with you wherever you go. 
D)  It eliminates the possibility of viruses and other types of computer problems.

Question 13

Carlos uses a paper filing system for his school-related documents. On the morning of October 6, he took notes in Professor Simpson's American history class. What should he call this document and where should he file it?

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A)  He should call it "Notes" and file it in the "Notes" folder in his "American history" file. 
B)  He should call it "American history notes" and file it in his "American history" file. 
C)  He should call it "Notes from Oct 6" and file it in the "Notes" folder in his "American history" file. 
D)  He should call it "Oct 6, am" and file it in his "Professor Simpson" file. 
A)  He should call it "Notes" and file it in the "Notes" folder in his "American history" file. 
B)  He should call it "American history notes" and file it in his "American history" file. 
C)  He should call it "Notes from Oct 6" and file it in the "Notes" folder in his "American history" file. 
D)  He should call it "Oct 6, am" and file it in his "Professor Simpson" file.

Question 14

Explain why it is so important to use organization and time-management skills at work.

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Question 15

By prioritizing tasks at work, the workload becomes more manageable, but what is another benefit of prioritizing?

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A)  becoming a "workaholic" 
B)  taking on additional work 
C)  the ease of "unplugging" from work 
D)  more time for socializing at work 
A)  becoming a "workaholic" 
B)  taking on additional work 
C)  the ease of "unplugging" from work 
D)  more time for socializing at work

Question 16

What are important strategies for staying on top of online coursework?

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Question 17

Why is it important to estimate how much time will be required to complete each step in the project when creating a project plan?

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Question 18

Procrastinating helps you to avoid distractions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What should you do if you need to read a few long chapters for one of your classes, but you find yourself procrastinating because you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work facing you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell yourself you are going to read for as long as it takes to finish everything. 
B)  Find a way to distract yourself for a while before you start working. 
C)  Tell yourself that you must achieve a perfect result. 
D)  Remind yourself that every journey starts with a single step. 
A)  Tell yourself you are going to read for as long as it takes to finish everything. 
B)  Find a way to distract yourself for a while before you start working. 
C)  Tell yourself that you must achieve a perfect result. 
D)  Remind yourself that every journey starts with a single step.

Question 20

There is a right and a wrong way to create a clean study space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One advantage of creating a project plan is that you can:

Honoring your priorities may sometimes involve disappointing someone who wants some of your time.

Describe three common root causes for procrastination and discuss at least one strategy for overcoming each cause.

After reviewing and analyzing your time tracker, discuss three changes that you can implement to make more effective use of your time.

Discuss how distractions can be detrimental to your success in college, and describe three strategies for protecting yourself against distractions.

What is the best way to back up your paper documents so that the information can still be retrieved if the original documents are lost or stolen?

Tricking yourself is a good way to cope with feeling overwhelmed.

A cloud-based system is used to:

When should you create a to-do list for Wednesday?

As you create your daily schedule, you should:

If you notice that you have stopped using your schedule, you should:

What is a benefit of using a paper-based system for organizing your documents?

Carlos uses a paper filing system for his school-related documents. On the morning of October 6, he took notes in Professor Simpson's American history class. What should he call this document and where should he file it?

Explain why it is so important to use organization and time-management skills at work.

By prioritizing tasks at work, the workload becomes more manageable, but what is another benefit of prioritizing?

What are important strategies for staying on top of online coursework?

Why is it important to estimate how much time will be required to complete each step in the project when creating a project plan?

Procrastinating helps you to avoid distractions.

What should you do if you need to read a few long chapters for one of your classes, but you find yourself procrastinating because you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work facing you?

There is a right and a wrong way to create a clean study space.

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Exam 4: Organization and Time Management

One advantage of creating a project plan is that you can:

Honoring your priorities may sometimes involve disappointing someone who wants some of your time.

Describe three common root causes for procrastination and discuss at least one strategy for overcoming each cause.

After reviewing and analyzing your time tracker, discuss three changes that you can implement to make more effective use of your time.

Discuss how distractions can be detrimental to your success in college, and describe three strategies for protecting yourself against distractions.

What is the best way to back up your paper documents so that the information can still be retrieved if the original documents are lost or stolen?

Tricking yourself is a good way to cope with feeling overwhelmed.

A cloud-based system is used to:

When should you create a to-do list for Wednesday?

As you create your daily schedule, you should:

If you notice that you have stopped using your schedule, you should:

What is a benefit of using a paper-based system for organizing your documents?

Carlos uses a paper filing system for his school-related documents. On the morning of October 6, he took notes in Professor Simpson's American history class. What should he call this document and where should he file it?

Explain why it is so important to use organization and time-management skills at work.

By prioritizing tasks at work, the workload becomes more manageable, but what is another benefit of prioritizing?

What are important strategies for staying on top of online coursework?

Why is it important to estimate how much time will be required to complete each step in the project when creating a project plan?

Procrastinating helps you to avoid distractions.

What should you do if you need to read a few long chapters for one of your classes, but you find yourself procrastinating because you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work facing you?

There is a right and a wrong way to create a clean study space.

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

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

Strategies for Success in College

Filters