Deck 15: Strategies for Success in College

Question 1

Resilience is the ability to:

A)work with others toward a mutual goal."
B) cope with stress and setbacks.
C) develop creative solutions to problems.
D) carry out the actions needed to reach a goal.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Cai plans to major in English. She needs to take a math course to meet her general education requirements, so she signed up for Introduction to Calculus. She was able to keep up at first, but now she is having difficulty understanding the material and is concerned that if she does not figure things out soon, she might fail her midterm exam. Who would be the BEST person for Cai to turn to for help?

A)Stella, her roommate, who will be taking Introduction to Calculus next term"
B) Professor Jenkins, who teaches biology and holds office hours three days a week
C) Michael, a math tutor who works at the tutoring center on campus
D) Taisha, a counselor who works at the career center on campus

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Justin wants to set a SMART goal to help him improve his reading skills. Which of these goals is a SMART goal?

A)Read for at least one hour every evening for the next two months."
B) Spend more time reading for both school and pleasure this term.
C) Join a study group that focuses on improving members' reading skills.
D) Visit the library and ask for recommendations about interesting books.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which is NOT an expectation of college?

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 5

Which statement about managing your interests is accurate?

A)Having interests is not as important as picking a major that will make you money."
B) Interest inventories are required at most schools before you can pick a major.
C) Taking an interest inventory is a great way to learn about what interests you.
D) Interest inventories are a great way to learn about yourself, but they are expensive.

Question 6

One way to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy is to:

A)allow stress to stay inside you."
B) politely reject offers of support and encouragement.
C) observe others who are successful.
D) limit your course load to classes in your major.

Question 7

When making a decision, what is the next step after identifying your options?

A)Evaluate your options."
B) Gather information about each option.
C) Select the best option.
D) Develop and implement an action plan.

Question 8

Kim, Ian, Brianna, and Erik are classmates in geology. All four students failed the midterm exam. Which student has a growth mindset?

A)Kim, who feels she got a bad grade because she must work so often"
B) Ian, who thinks he got a bad grade because the instructor does not like him
C) Brianna, who blames her bad grade on a bad cold that kept her out of class a few days
D) Erik, who believes he got a bad grade because he did not spend enough time studying

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a practical idea for backing up electronic files?

A)Scan your paper documents and keep them in electronic files."
B) Use an external hard drive or thumb drive to store backup files separately.
C) Make a hard copy of every document so that you have paper versions if needed.
D) Use the cloud to back up your entire hard drive online.

Question 10

What are the four steps to effective time management in order, from first to last?

A)Identify your priorities, build your schedule, track your time, and use tools to track your progress."
B) Track your time, identify your priorities, build your schedule, and use tools to track your progress.
C) Use tools to track your progress, identify your priorities, build your schedule, and track your time.
D) Build your schedule, track your time, identify your priorities, and use tools to track your progress.

Question 11

Malik must write a paper for his European history class, but he has been putting it off because he does not feel motivated to do the work. Which strategy would likely be MOST effective to help Malik beat his procrastination?

A)block out other sources of distraction"
B) reframe his expectations and realize he has time
C) remind himself he cannot do everything at once
D) just get started and write as much as he can before class

Question 12

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

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 13

Which study strategy is considered a metacognitive activity?

A)self-testing"
B) multimodal studying
C) distributed studying
D) self-explanation

Question 14

You must use higher-level thinking skills when answering which question?

A)Where is Fort Knox located?"
B) What year did World War I start?
C) Why are there so many different religions?
D) Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

Question 15

At which level of Bloom's taxonomy do you explain ideas or concepts in your own words and organize them into meaningful groups?

A)Remember"
B) Understand
C) Apply
D) Analyze

Question 16

Active reading requires that you:

A)simply gaze at the words on the page."
B) interact with the content you read.
C) recite the words on the page aloud.
D) read the material no more than once.

Question 17

Andrea is reading a chapter in her organic chemistry textbook, but the material is confusing her. Which technique can help Andrea make sense of the information?

A)Look up definitions of unfamiliar words."
B) Set longer reading goals.
C) Underline every word that might be important.
D) Continue staring at the page until it makes sense.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

When taking notes during a lecture in a history class, you should:

A)recognize when you are confused and write down your questions."
B) memorize the information verbatim.
C) write down everything the instructor says.
D) write out full words instead of abbreviating.

Question 20

Gabriel wants to try using the Cornell system when taking notes for his Western civilization class. On which part of the page should Gabriel write his notes while listening to his instructor's lecture?

A)right side"
B) left side
C) middle section
D) bottom section

Question 21

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

Question 22

Self-efficacy is a belief that you will never succeed, no matter how hard you try.

Question 23

Reflecting on your past successes and failures can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.

Question 24

The first step in developing a good action plan is to set deadlines for your steps.

Question 25

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

Question 26

Someone with Realistic interests would really enjoy planting a garden.

Question 27

Exploring the many aspects of college life as an active learner is a great way to determine what interests you.

Question 28

Guided Pathways is a great book for students to purchase that helps explain how to be successful in school.

Question 29

If you are in a two-year program, it is a good idea to consider whether you are going to transfer to a four-year program before you graduate.

Question 30

Someone with an associate's degree will earn about the same as someone with a high school diploma.

Question 31

A budget is a critical tool to increase your financial health.

Question 32

A negative attitude makes you more resilient in the face of difficulties and helps you learn from your mistakes.

Question 33

The last step of the decision-making process is to develop and implement an action plan.

Question 34

Most colleges encourage passive learning.

Question 35

Scientists believe that we have brain plasticity, which means that the brain can be shaped through thoughts, emotions, and even actions.

Question 36

It is important to choose your successes and strive to bounce back from mistakes you make.

Question 37

Having more independence at work and more responsibility leads to greater job satisfaction.

Question 38

There is only one "right" way to create a clean, organized study space.

Question 39

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

Question 40

Your schedule should be rigid, not flexible, to help you avoid procrastination.

Question 41

Sharing study times with your roommate will help to minimize distractions while you focus on your schoolwork.

Question 42

Being late for a job interview is okay if it is only a few minutes.

Question 43

Life after college becomes all about work because you must get a job.

Question 44

Research shows that if you switch between different topics when studying, you may learn more effectively.

Question 45

Creating a personal example is a form of self-testing.

Question 46

Becoming a multimodal learner can help you succeed when your instructor's teaching preference differs from your preferred learning strategy.

Question 47

Critical thinking involves keeping an open mind.

Question 48

Your own career-related goals should align with the organization for which you work.

Question 49

Reading is a central study skill in college.

Question 50

Previewing helps you read more actively.

Question 51

Writing in your reading material is not advised.

Question 52

After you read, it is a good idea to take a few minutes to recite the main ideas, key words, and new information you have learned from the reading.

Question 53

Journals are important reading material in higher education.

Question 54

Reading comprehension is one of the core skills needed to perform work in many career fields.

Question 55

Writing notes must follow a strict format.

Question 56

When creating an outline, you should use Arabic numerals to indicate the main ideas on the first level.

Question 57

When using the mapping method to take notes, branches represent the main topics and key ideas, and nodes represent supporting details.

Question 58

It is important to quickly write down formulas, diagrams, and equations when you are in a math lecture.

Question 59

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

Question 60

Note-taking skills and attention to detail are vital in the workpace.

Question 61

Explain why it is important to develop a support network to help you in college, and provide specific examples of sources of support that you currently utilize or plan to utilize. For each example, describe how the support can help you succeed.

Question 62

Describe the different levels of learning and how they work together. Be sure to explain Bloom's taxonomy and include examples when describing each level.

Question 63

Give an example of a long-term goal that you want to achieve, discuss what motivates you to pursue your goal, and explain how you can use metacognition to help you achieve this goal.

Question 64

Describe your ideal study space in detail, and explain why each feature you describe is important to you. Then describe what you would do to help avoid distractions and procrastination when studying in your ideal space.

Question 65

Discuss the significance of active reading as it relates to other study skills.

Question 66

Environmental conservation is important to Rachael, and she also enjoys working alone and spending time outdoors. Which career would she likely enjoy MOST?

A) park ranger at a national or state park
B) production manager for a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products
C) lobbyist for an organization dedicated to protecting the environment
D) sales manager for a corporation that sells outdoor equipment

Question 67

What is self-efficacy?

A) the willingness to accept help when you need it
B) your sense that things will turn out for the best
C) the ability to cope with stress and setbacks
D) your belief in your ability to do the things required to achieve your goals

Question 68

Which question should you ask when visiting the financial aid office?

A) How can I avoid taking on too much debt during college?
B) What resources are available when I have difficulty in a science class?
C) Can you recommend some additional reading materials to help me understand algebra?
D) I'm not sure whether to major in biology or chemistry - who should I speak to?

Question 69

What is the first step of goal setting?

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 70

Martin has been late for his 8:00 a. m. anthropology class three times this month, and his instructor has informed him that if he continues to be late, it will affect his grade. Which is an example of a SMART goal that can help Martin get to his anthropology class on time?

A) try to get up earlier on the days he has an anthropology class
B) set an alarm every night for 6:30 a.m. for the rest of the term, and get out of bed when it goes off
C) ask his roommate to wake him up in the morning if he notices that he has not gotten out of bed yetd.
D) work harder to make sure that he is awake and ready for school every weekday for a month

Question 71

Which is an example of using communication skills at work?

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

Question 72

People with Artistic interests may be:

A) drawn to studies and careers related to community leadership.
B) creative, intuitive, sensitive, and expressive.
C) detail-oriented and enjoy working with numbers or data.
D) drawn to careers in the sciences and enjoy research.

Question 73

Which is NOT a component of academic planning?

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

Question 74

Which statement about direct unsubsidized loans is correct?

A) They do not accrue while the student is in school.
B) They are taken out by the student's parents, not the student.
C) All college students are eligible for them, regardless of financial need.
D) They tend to have lower interest rates than direct subsidized loans.

Question 75

Which is NOT one of the three key components of motivation?

A) metacognition
B) positive attitude
C) self-efficacy
D) relevance

Question 76

Which is an example of an intrinsic motivator?

A) weekly paycheck
B) desire to keep a scholarship
C) fear of punishment
D) desire to achieve success

Question 77

Botan attends community college and is planning to transfer to a four-year school next year. He is trying to decide which college to choose and has just finished gathering information about each of the schools he is considering. What should Botan do next?

A) select the school that best meets his needs
B) determine the actions he will take to follow through on his decision
C) list the pros and cons of each school he is considering
D) identify his own interests and values

Question 78

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

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

Question 79

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?

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

Question 80

A project plan is used to:

A) help you identify the most appropriate topic for a project.
B) determine the best sources of information for a research project.
C) break down a large project into smaller, more manageable steps.
D) eliminate the need to hold yourself accountable for meeting project deadlines.