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Multitasking is best defined as

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a.
switching back and forth between two or more tasks quickly
b.
performing two or more tasks at the same time
c.
taking fifteen-minute breaks between two tasks

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If your schedule varies from week to week, which of the following is the best option
for managing your time?

Select one:
a.
leave space in your schedule to adjust events and reminders as needed
b.
create a new schedule each day to account for changes
c.
keep track of everything in your head instead of making a schedule
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Diane has a goal of becoming fluent in Chinese by the time she graduates with a
degree in linguistics. She has been taking Chinese classes and reading Chinese news
websites for two years in preparation for a study abroad program in Beijing.
However, the semester before she is scheduled to start her study abroad program,
the program’s funding is cut, resulting in the program’s cancellation. Which of the
following is the best way for Diane to deal with this setback?

Select one:
a.
She should go on a study abroad program to Japan instead.
b.
She should find a native Chinese speaker to tutor her or possibly even be her
roommate.
c.
She should continue her Chinese classes and reading Chinese news sites.

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How can students with an “improvisor” time management style overcome their
tendency to procrastinate?

Select one:
a.
stop making excuses and pay more attention in class
b.
make plans to organize their time and ask their teachers for help before they fall
behind
c.
ask their teachers for help and cut out all other activities to focus on class

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Which of the following definitions most closely describes a goal?

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a.
a hope and dream that is unrealistic
b.
a desired result that you envision and then plan and commit to achieve
c.
a general ambition for the future

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What is meant by the study tip “keep your studying bite-sized”?

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a.
sandwich each big task with two smaller tasks
b.
organize your readings and tasks into small chunks that are easy to accomplish
c.
always have some food nearby while studying

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If you encounter a setback in your academic goals, which of the following should
you do?

Select one:
a.
ignore the setback and deal with it later
b.
define the problem, see how others are dealing with the problem, determine what
solutions exist and what is needed to implement those solutions
c.
keep working hard, try to pay better attention in class, do extra homework

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Ideally, family members and friends will help you through college by

Select one:
 a.
offering support and encouragement to reach your goals.
b.
giving you test answers.
c.
providing distractions from challenging homework.

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Good goals should be

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a.
spectacular, magnificent, awe-inspiring, redefining, and tantalizing.
b.
selective, middling, achievable, relaxing, and tenacious.
c.
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

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Which is the best way to become more productive when you are tempted to
multitask and check your social media account while studying?

Select one:
 a.
Reward yourself with a social media break after every 5-10 minutes of studying.
b.
Prioritize your day and focus on getting the least important tasks out of the way in
the beginning.
c.
Have set times during the day for checking and responding to online messages.

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What would you least expect to find in school-wide policies?

Select one:
a.
information about degree types and requirements
b.
information about your class reading assignments
c.
information about admissions and enrollment

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Which of the following types of class delivery formats meets in-person the least
amount of time?

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a.
face-to-face/traditional
b.
web enhanced
c.
hybrid/blended

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Which of the following traits is associated with a successful student?

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a.
joins a study group or campus organization
b.
avoids socializing
c.
stays up late and doesn’t get enough sleep

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If you need to find resources for your English paper, where should you go for help?

Select one:
a.
the reference librarian
b.
the tutoring center
c.
the career services center

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Which term describes your core beliefs and guiding principles that shape the roles
you play in daily life?

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a.
self-assessments
b.
personal values
c.
personality traits

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Self-assessment surveys are useful in helping you evaluate your personal identity
and can help to recommend which of the following?

Select one:
a.
roommate compatibility
b.
potential career paths
c.
potential life partners

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Which of the following is recommended as a good study habit?

Select one:
a.
Keep a regular study schedule.
b.
Copy homework answers from a fellow student.
c.
Study in a loud, distracting place.

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Which of the following is a strategy for achieving success in the classroom?

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a.
attend class without reading the assigned text
b.
avoid studying in groups
c.
go to office hours and ask your instructor questions

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Which of the life values self-assessment survey instruments allows you to arrange life
values in order of importance?

Select one:
a.
Life Values Assessment
b.
Values Clarification Questionnaire
c.
ISEEK Career Cluster Interest Survey

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You are interested in identifying careers that might be a good fit for your interests,
values, and skills. Who would you contact?

Select one:
a.
a faculty member
b.
a career counselor
c.
a transfer counselor

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What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview?

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a.
In a panel interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees. In a group
interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee.
b.
In a panel interview, the interview takes place over the phone. In a group interview,
the interview takes place in person.
c.
In a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group
interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees.

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Which of the following are “soft skills”?

Select one:
a.
using Adobe Photoshop, operating a buzzsaw, speaking Chinese
b.
being a good listener, demonstrating common sense, having the ability to work
under pressure
c.
changing a tire, being detail-oriented, piloting an airplane

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If you are looking for more information on choosing a major or career path from
others who can best relate to your current situation, you should talk to

Select one:
a.
fellow students and graduating seniors.
b.
faculty and academic advisors.
c.
professionals in a career center.

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Bert works as a cashier in a bookstore for an hourly wage. He likes his work, but he
doesn’t want to be doing the same thing five years from now. On the other hand,
Ernie works in a different bookstore. He started as a cashier and was promoted to a
manager. Ernie has been learning about marketing, and five years from now he
hopes to be working on marketing projects for his current bookstore or perhaps a
different bookstore. Which of the following statements best fits this scenario?

Select one:
a.
Both Bert and Ernie have careers.
b.
Bert has a job; Ernie has a career.
c.
Bert has a career; Ernie has a job.

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You are a college-ready student if you have the necessary knowledge, skills, and
professional behaviors to do which of the following?

Select one:
a.
earn a certificate or degree in college
b.
write a convincing cover letter and résumé
 c.
win a debate against your professor

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What are the five steps for choosing a career?

Select one:
a.
get to know your coworkers, get to know your field, make a preliminary career
decision, achieve your career goal, retire
b.
get to know yourself, get to know your field, prioritize your “deal makers” and rule
out your “deal breakers,” make a preliminary career decision and create a plan of
action, go out and achieve your career goal
c.
get to know your goals, get to know your personality, get to know your feelings, get
to know your ambitions, get to know your calling in life

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Which of the following are transferable skills?

Select one:
a.
identifying specific organisms under a microscope
b.
accepting constructive criticism
c.
operating a forklift

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Which of the following are examples of “hard skills”?

Select one:
a.
identifying a type of rock, having a good bedside manner, being able to encourage
others
b.
sewing a dart in a dress, writing Python code, operating an x-ray machine
c.
working well in a group, exuding confidence, treating others with respect

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To be a career-ready person, which of the following must you have?

Select one:
a.
a college degree in a major that applies to your desired field
b.
a glowing recommendation from your teacher
c.
the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed to be employed in your desired
field

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Katie is nervous about her upcoming job opportunities and wants to make sure that
her résumé is perfect. What is the best advice for her?

Select one:
a.
Put in as many details as possible.
b.
Use action verbs and phrases.
c.
Let typos remain to show that you’re not too picky or uptight.

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Which of the following should you include on a résumé?

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 a.
social security number, date of birth, medical conditions
b.
education, work experience, relevant skills, contact information
c.
wage/salary expectations, what you expect from the position

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“Why should we hire you?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” “What
attracted you to this company?” These are all examples of

Select one:
a.
basic interview questions.
b.
brainteaser interview questions.
c.
behavioral interview questions.

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Which of the following is the best technique to win a face-to-face interview from a
screening interview?
Select one:
a.
suggest unfavorable things about the other interviewees
b.
compliment the interviewer
c.
try to stand out from the competition

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Which of the following should you AVOID in your cover letter?

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a.
information about how you learned about the position or company
b.
highlights of your skills or accomplishments
c.
reasons why you left your last position

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Which of the following is the first step to preparing for an interview?

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 a.
look up average pay for the position
b.
send a thank-you note
c.
reread the job posting or description

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Which of the following will be most beneficial to help you grow your professional
network?

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a.
update your LinkedIn profile picture every day
b.
consider getting business cards
c.
connect with your parents’ friends as network contacts

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Which of the following should NOT be included on a résumé?

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 a.
childhood hobbies
b.
volunteer experience
c.
job-related skills

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Which traits are typical of the exploring stage of career development?

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a.
identifying your interests and aptitudes and trying out jobs
b.
selecting or entering a field and looking for upward growth
c.
feeling stagnant and taking stock of where you are and where you want to go

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Which of the following should a cover letter accomplish?

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 a.
give prospective employers an autobiography, listing every accomplishment from
childhood to the present
b.
explain what you did wrong in your last position that you would like to fix if you get
this position
c.
get the reader’s attention, reflect genuine interest in the position, and explain why
you are the best person for the position

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Which of the following is the most effective response to the interview question
“What is your greatest weakness?”

Select one:
a.
“In the past I haven’t been great at planning and prioritizing tasks. However, I am
taking steps to fix that by using a planning app and marking deadlines on my
calendar.”
b.
“Well, my last boss said I had a problem showing up on time to work.”
c.
“My biggest flaw is that I am a workaholic. I just get really involved in a task and
can’t stop until it is done. I just work, work, work.”

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What best defines “critical thinking”?

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a.
memorizing and repeating information
b.
spending significant amounts of time considering behavior
c.
skepticism and examining assumptions

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When studying to remember things, it’s best to think about ________ rather than facts.

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a.
concepts
b.
textbook summaries
c.
notecards

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Isabella needs to create a mini-presentation with her group for an advertising
campaign project in her marketing class. What type of learning is she doing?

Select one:
a.
3 passive learning
b.
active learning
c.
discussion based learning

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Which resource below probably contains the most effective information to to help
you write your paper on death penalty laws in California?

Select one:
a.
"Former DA Michael Millman accepts 'Lifetime Achievement Award'" news article
b.
"How to Stop a Heart" blog post
c.
"Polls Show Preference for Death Penalty Alternatives" news article

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Which of the following are diversity and multicultural organizations?

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a.
clubs focused on creating diverse, multicultural, and inclusive communities
b.
philanthropy, activism, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, and direct service
organizations
c.
student government associations, leadership courses and retreats, and social change
projects

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Just one day after computer programming class, Suzanne was surprised to find that,
like most people, she forgot roughly ________ of what she learned in that class
session.

Select one:
a.
20%
b.
30%
c.
80%

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Which tool can best enable students to observe and analyze the world or reimagine
it in a way that appeals to them?

Select one:
a.
blogs
b.
digital camcorders
c.
interactive whiteboards

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Which of the following is a positive effect of participating in diverse groups in an
educational setting?

Select one:
a.
You can be prevented from hearing differing opinions.
b.
You can be comfortable working only with people like yourself.
 c.
You can perceive in new ways, seeing issues and problems from new angles.

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What type of situation best inspires creativity?

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a.
when there is a client requesting help
b.
when there is an invention ahead
c.
when there is a problem to solve

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Why are academic print resources generally more credible than online sources?

Select one:
a.
Print resources include graphics and images instead of hyperlinks, audio, and video.
b.
Print resources have been vetted by multiple authors and editors in order to reach
publication.
 c.
Print resources are sequentially organized.

A person with good mental health will realize his or her own abilities, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, and

Select one:
a.
can see the good in every situation.
b.
can maintain a happy countenance.
c.
can work productively and fruitfully.

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Budgets should include

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a.
all of your spending habits.
b.
all expenses that are considered “needs.”
c.
all expenses that would be considered “wants.”

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What are common signs of depression?

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a.
moving slowly, difficulty sleeping, feelings of pessimism. aches and pains
b.
anger, doubt, resentment, and feelings of disorganization
c.
excessive cleaning, excessive exercise, feelings of panic, and feelings of euphoria

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If you include quotes in your paper, they

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a.
only need to be cited if you use more than 3-4 sentences.
b.
should be rewritten in your own words.
c.
always need to be cited.

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If you are concerned about not having enough time to work during school, you may
find ________ to be the best solution.

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a.
a summer job
b.
an on-campus job
c.
a work-study program

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Presenting someone else’s ideas as your own is best defined as

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a.
attributing.
b.
cheating.
c.
plagiarism.

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If you rewrite a quote in your own words, it

Select one:
a.
always need to be cited.
b.
no longer needs to be cited
c.
should be cited with you as the author of the new quote.

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Eating a healthy diet can reduce your risk of which of the following?

Select one:
a.
cancer
b.
both heart disease and cancer
c.
heart disease

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Taking tests is valuable for which of the following reasons?

Select one:
a.
Tests apply real-world decision-making skills to the course material.
b.
Test taking creates optimal body chemistry which ensures a good grade.
c.
The more often you retrieve information, the more likely you are to retain it for the
long term.

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Using web applications and tools to help you keep track of your sources and create
your citations is

Select one:
a.
acceptable as long as you mention the tool in your works cited list.
b.
frowned upon by most professors.
c.
a good idea.