Question 1

Once a routine is established as a habit,how often do you need to make tough choices about the process involved?

Accepted Answer

A) Never 
B) Just as often 
C) More often 
D) Less often 
A) Never 
B) Just as often 
C) More often 
D) Less often D

Question 2

When you have work and play scheduled:

Accepted Answer

A) You will need to check your calendar more often 
B) Focusing on work is harder because you are thinking about getting to the fun 
C) You need to reevaluate your priorities 
D) The balance makes it easier to maintain focus 
A) You will need to check your calendar more often 
B) Focusing on work is harder because you are thinking about getting to the fun 
C) You need to reevaluate your priorities 
D) The balance makes it easier to maintain focus D

Question 3

The best thing to do when you've lost focus is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Initiate your focus-renewal strategy 
B) Follow through on whatever has broken your concentration before trying again to focus 
C) Take a break,you obviously need it 
D) Keep trying the same task in the same manner until it works 
A) Initiate your focus-renewal strategy 
B) Follow through on whatever has broken your concentration before trying again to focus 
C) Take a break,you obviously need it 
D) Keep trying the same task in the same manner until it works A

Question 4

Reviewing the time it took you to complete a task will allow you to:

Accepted Answer

A) Know exactly how long the task will take you every time in the future 
B) Prioritize 
C) Know how much you can accomplish in a minimum amount of time 
D) Make more realistic estimates and time constraints for similar upcoming undertakings 
A) Know exactly how long the task will take you every time in the future 
B) Prioritize 
C) Know how much you can accomplish in a minimum amount of time 
D) Make more realistic estimates and time constraints for similar upcoming undertakings

Question 5

Part of prioritizing is knowing how and when to say "no."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All routines require constant and conscious effort to execute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these will best allow you to estimate the time you will need to set aside?

Accepted Answer

A) Do housework 
B) Start laundry in washer,dust,sweep,vacuum,wash dishes,put laundry in dryer,clean sinks,toilets,shower,and counters,fold and put away clothes 
C) Sweep,dust,etc. 
D) Do laundry,dishes,floors,and clean bathroom 
A) Do housework 
B) Start laundry in washer,dust,sweep,vacuum,wash dishes,put laundry in dryer,clean sinks,toilets,shower,and counters,fold and put away clothes 
C) Sweep,dust,etc. 
D) Do laundry,dishes,floors,and clean bathroom

Question 8

__________ can be both the trigger and the result of failing concentration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ can be both the trigger and...

Question 9

How does being specific help you manage your time?

Accepted Answer

A) Having details regarding the amount of work needed will let you precisely estimate the time required to accomplish each part of your task. 
B) It doesn't: You will spend more time calculating all the aspects than you would if you just took action. 
C) If you know how much time something will take,you know when you absolutely must begin to finish by the deadline,thus allowing you to do something else until that point. 
D) You will be able to allot an exact amount of time to use,including travel time,so you will never have to use more than the time you have set aside. 
A) Having details regarding the amount of work needed will let you precisely estimate the time required to accomplish each part of your task. 
B) It doesn't: You will spend more time calculating all the aspects than you would if you just took action. 
C) If you know how much time something will take,you know when you absolutely must begin to finish by the deadline,thus allowing you to do something else until that point. 
D) You will be able to allot an exact amount of time to use,including travel time,so you will never have to use more than the time you have set aside.

Question 10

Anticipating conceivable changes allows you to make alternate plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What should you create to most effectively help you juggle multiple tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) A calendar of deadlines 
B) An agenda book 
C) A computer program 
D) A master priority list 
A) A calendar of deadlines 
B) An agenda book 
C) A computer program 
D) A master priority list

Question 12

What is a time management tactic crucial to your success?

Accepted Answer

A) Limiting your social media usage to an hour a day 
B) Only checking your e-mail once every two hours during the work day 
C) The ability to remain focused when faced with distractions 
D) Multi-tasking 
A) Limiting your social media usage to an hour a day 
B) Only checking your e-mail once every two hours during the work day 
C) The ability to remain focused when faced with distractions 
D) Multi-tasking

Question 13

Don't bother to include minor details like travel time in your estimations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As the saying goes,the only constant in life is change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How can you reeducate your mind and body to improve your habits?

Accepted Answer

A) Listen to self-help podcasts while sleeping 
B) Hypnotherapy 
C) Adopt a new routine and stick to it 
D) Take a time-out 
A) Listen to self-help podcasts while sleeping 
B) Hypnotherapy 
C) Adopt a new routine and stick to it 
D) Take a time-out

Question 16

What is an example of an effective time management technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Buying a watch 
B) Synchronizing all of the clocks in your house 
C) Creating a task list and sorting it by due date 
D) Downloading an app that announces the time every hour on the hour 
A) Buying a watch 
B) Synchronizing all of the clocks in your house 
C) Creating a task list and sorting it by due date 
D) Downloading an app that announces the time every hour on the hour

Question 17

If you are having trouble completing a task in the time you have set for it,what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Reschedule: Add at least another day to each step of your plan 
B) Re-interpret: Change the parameters of the task 
C) Request: Ask someone for help 
D) Re-evaluate: Try to make the process more specific,carve it in to more manageable pieces,and adjust your plan 
A) Reschedule: Add at least another day to each step of your plan 
B) Re-interpret: Change the parameters of the task 
C) Request: Ask someone for help 
D) Re-evaluate: Try to make the process more specific,carve it in to more manageable pieces,and adjust your plan

Question 18

After making and prioritizing specific plans,your next step is to

Accepted Answer

A) Create a spreadsheet on your computer 
B) Color-code your master priority list 
C) Carry out the plans 
D) Double-check the plans 
A) Create a spreadsheet on your computer 
B) Color-code your master priority list 
C) Carry out the plans 
D) Double-check the plans

Question 19

How can you learn from procrastinating?

Accepted Answer

A) If you are most likely to delay work for a certain class,you know to drop that class 
B) You know to build a day into your schedule to finish all of the things you may have put off doing 
C) Identifying why you are procrastinating can help you avoid dragging your feet in the future 
D) Paying attention to when you start procrastinating lets you know when to schedule breaks 
A) If you are most likely to delay work for a certain class,you know to drop that class 
B) You know to build a day into your schedule to finish all of the things you may have put off doing 
C) Identifying why you are procrastinating can help you avoid dragging your feet in the future 
D) Paying attention to when you start procrastinating lets you know when to schedule breaks

Question 20

Prioritizing is limiting yourself to only the most important tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Once a routine is established as a habit,how often do you need to make tough choices about the process involved?

When you have work and play scheduled:

The best thing to do when you've lost focus is to:

Reviewing the time it took you to complete a task will allow you to:

Part of prioritizing is knowing how and when to say "no."

All routines require constant and conscious effort to execute.

Which of these will best allow you to estimate the time you will need to set aside?

__________ can be both the trigger and the result of failing concentration.

How does being specific help you manage your time?

Anticipating conceivable changes allows you to make alternate plans.

What should you create to most effectively help you juggle multiple tasks?

What is a time management tactic crucial to your success?

Don't bother to include minor details like travel time in your estimations.

As the saying goes,the only constant in life is change.

How can you reeducate your mind and body to improve your habits?

What is an example of an effective time management technique?

If you are having trouble completing a task in the time you have set for it,what should you do?

After making and prioritizing specific plans,your next step is to

How can you learn from procrastinating?

Prioritizing is limiting yourself to only the most important tasks.

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Learning Strategies

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Exam 9: Managing Time

Once a routine is established as a habit,how often do you need to make tough choices about the process involved?

When you have work and play scheduled:

The best thing to do when you've lost focus is to:

Reviewing the time it took you to complete a task will allow you to:

Part of prioritizing is knowing how and when to say "no."

All routines require constant and conscious effort to execute.

Which of these will best allow you to estimate the time you will need to set aside?

__________ can be both the trigger and the result of failing concentration.

How does being specific help you manage your time?

Anticipating conceivable changes allows you to make alternate plans.

What should you create to most effectively help you juggle multiple tasks?

What is a time management tactic crucial to your success?

Don't bother to include minor details like travel time in your estimations.

As the saying goes,the only constant in life is change.

How can you reeducate your mind and body to improve your habits?

What is an example of an effective time management technique?

If you are having trouble completing a task in the time you have set for it,what should you do?

After making and prioritizing specific plans,your next step is to

How can you learn from procrastinating?

Prioritizing is limiting yourself to only the most important tasks.

Foundations for Student Success

Taking Charge of Your Education

Setting Goals

Building Positive Relationships

Learning Strategies

Taking Notes

Studying for Examzes and Exams

Writing With Clarity

Managing Money

Focusing on Health

Building a Career Foundation

Filters