Question 1

The college catalog is a(n)

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A) course offered from another institution. 
B) list of courses offered online. 
C) academic regulation. 
D) important resource containing college requirements. 
A) course offered from another institution. 
B) list of courses offered online. 
C) academic regulation. 
D) important resource containing college requirements. D

Question 2

Which one of the following is the job of a college adviser?

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A) Tell students exactly what courses they should take throughout their college careers. 
B) Provide psychological counseling. 
C) Give academic advice on courses of study. 
D) Take the blame for students who fail to meet graduation requirements. 
A) Tell students exactly what courses they should take throughout their college careers. 
B) Provide psychological counseling. 
C) Give academic advice on courses of study. 
D) Take the blame for students who fail to meet graduation requirements. C

Question 3

What could be on your resume that is so specialized future employers may not understand it?

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A) a unique major 
B) a prerequisite 
C) a minor 
D) a web-based course 
A) a unique major 
B) a prerequisite 
C) a minor 
D) a web-based course A

Question 4

If you have officially enrolled in courses for next semester you have

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A) registered. 
B) drafted a personal schedule. 
C) updated your transcript. 
D) completed distance learning. 
A) registered. 
B) drafted a personal schedule. 
C) updated your transcript. 
D) completed distance learning.

Question 5

A secondary specialization in a discipline that is different from your major is referred to as a

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A) prerequisite. 
B) web-based course. 
C) unique major. 
D) minor. 
A) prerequisite. 
B) web-based course. 
C) unique major. 
D) minor.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

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A) All of the courses listed in the course catalog are offered every term. 
B) Students should realize that it's never too late to drop a course. 
C) Students should pay attention to major requirements, divisional requirements, and college-wide requirements as they read the catalog. 
D) Catalogs are only a guideline-department advisers have all of the authority. 
A) All of the courses listed in the course catalog are offered every term. 
B) Students should realize that it's never too late to drop a course. 
C) Students should pay attention to major requirements, divisional requirements, and college-wide requirements as they read the catalog. 
D) Catalogs are only a guideline-department advisers have all of the authority.

Question 7

Service learning courses are courses that

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A) are part of your graduation requirements. 
B) allow students to engage in community service activities and get course credit. 
C) guarantee job placement. 
D) students take online through a different college. 
A) are part of your graduation requirements. 
B) allow students to engage in community service activities and get course credit. 
C) guarantee job placement. 
D) students take online through a different college.

Question 8

Registering is the formal act of enrolling in courses.
Registering for classes means completing the appropriate forms that formally enroll you in courses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the most important things you can do when it comes to your studies is to

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A) look at where you are and where you're headed. 
B) enroll in every course possible. 
C) focus on electives. 
D) take online learning courses. 
A) look at where you are and where you're headed. 
B) enroll in every course possible. 
C) focus on electives. 
D) take online learning courses.

Question 10

Your college adviser is ultimately responsible for your academic career.
The ultimate responsibility for taking the right courses rests with you. Advisers sometimes make mistakes and overlook a requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

As you are planning your fall schedule, helpful strategies include

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A) consulting only the college course catalog. 
B) concentrating only on university-wide requirements. 
C) talking with her friends and fellow students about fun courses that they would recommend. 
D) drafting a schedule that takes into consideration requirements, electives, and time commitments, plus how frequently courses that you need are offereD.Planning is the key to getting the classes you need when you need them. Taking the time to identify your next set of requirements and to plan your electives around it is always a good choice. 
A) consulting only the college course catalog. 
B) concentrating only on university-wide requirements. 
C) talking with her friends and fellow students about fun courses that they would recommend. 
D) drafting a schedule that takes into consideration requirements, electives, and time commitments, plus how frequently courses that you need are offereD.Planning is the key to getting the classes you need when you need them. Taking the time to identify your next set of requirements and to plan your electives around it is always a good choice.

Question 12

College courses that are not required are known as

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A) prerequisites. 
B) introductory courses. 
C) electives. 
D) seminars. 
A) prerequisites. 
B) introductory courses. 
C) electives. 
D) seminars.

Question 13

College catalogs are considered legal documents that offer you a contract.
Because college catalogs outline contractual obligations and provide a summary of what your institution expects and offers, they are important documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A transcript is a

Accepted Answer

A) requirement that must be fulfilled prior to enrolling in a course or discipline. 
B) specialization in a particular subject area. 
C) list of courses that the school offers. 
D) college's official record of courses taken and grades receiveD.It's a good idea to check your transcript every so often to make sure that it's accurate. 
A) requirement that must be fulfilled prior to enrolling in a course or discipline. 
B) specialization in a particular subject area. 
C) list of courses that the school offers. 
D) college's official record of courses taken and grades receiveD.It's a good idea to check your transcript every so often to make sure that it's accurate.

Question 15

In what situation do students participate in courses taught at another college either via video or the web?

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A) online registration 
B) distance learning 
C) cross courses 
D) double majors 
A) online registration 
B) distance learning 
C) cross courses 
D) double majors

Question 16

Courses that allow a student to engage in community service activities while getting course credit for the experience are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) required courses. 
B) prerequisites. 
C) service learning courses. 
D) electives. 
A) required courses. 
B) prerequisites. 
C) service learning courses. 
D) electives.

Question 17

Once you've registered for your courses, the first thing you should do to make sure you were successful is to

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A) appeal to your course instructor. 
B) look over the courses you're enrolled in. 
C) be sure you are actually formally registered for the courses you think you are. 
D) set up a meeting with the registrar's office. 
A) appeal to your course instructor. 
B) look over the courses you're enrolled in. 
C) be sure you are actually formally registered for the courses you think you are. 
D) set up a meeting with the registrar's office.

Question 18

Most students decide on their career before they choose a major.
One of the greatest sources of indecision in choosing a major stems from the mistaken notion that when you choose your major, you're also choosing a career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You are in the second semester of your sophomore year and are preparing a list of the requirements you need to complete to graduate. As you cannot remember all of the classes you have taken, which of the following documents should you obtain?

Accepted Answer

A) transcript 
B) report card 
C) course schedule 
D) catalog 
A) transcript 
B) report card 
C) course schedule 
D) catalog

Question 20

The official designated to oversee course scheduling and the maintenance of transcripts and other official paperwork is called

Accepted Answer

A) a guidance counselor. 
B) the registrar. 
C) the dean. 
D) a college adviser. 
A) a guidance counselor. 
B) the registrar. 
C) the dean. 
D) a college adviser.

The college catalog is a(n)

Which one of the following is the job of a college adviser?

What could be on your resume that is so specialized future employers may not understand it?

If you have officially enrolled in courses for next semester you have

A secondary specialization in a discipline that is different from your major is referred to as a

Which of the following statements is true?

Service learning courses are courses that

Registering is the formal act of enrolling in courses. Registering for classes means completing the appropriate forms that formally enroll you in courses.

One of the most important things you can do when it comes to your studies is to

Your college adviser is ultimately responsible for your academic career. The ultimate responsibility for taking the right courses rests with you. Advisers sometimes make mistakes and overlook a requirement.

As you are planning your fall schedule, helpful strategies include

College courses that are not required are known as

College catalogs are considered legal documents that offer you a contract. Because college catalogs outline contractual obligations and provide a summary of what your institution expects and offers, they are important documents.

A transcript is a

In what situation do students participate in courses taught at another college either via video or the web?

Courses that allow a student to engage in community service activities while getting course credit for the experience are referred to as

Once you've registered for your courses, the first thing you should do to make sure you were successful is to

Most students decide on their career before they choose a major. One of the greatest sources of indecision in choosing a major stems from the mistaken notion that when you choose your major, you're also choosing a career.

You are in the second semester of your sophomore year and are preparing a list of the requirements you need to complete to graduate. As you cannot remember all of the classes you have taken, which of the following documents should you obtain?

The official designated to oversee course scheduling and the maintenance of transcripts and other official paperwork is called

Power Learning: Becoming a Successful Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Discovering Your Learning Styles, Self-Concept, and Values

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Writing and Speaking

Technology and Information Competency

Making Good Decisions

Diversity and Your Relationships With Others

Money Matters

Stress, Health, and Wellness

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Exam 8: Choosing Your Courses and Major

The college catalog is a(n)

Which one of the following is the job of a college adviser?

What could be on your resume that is so specialized future employers may not understand it?

If you have officially enrolled in courses for next semester you have

A secondary specialization in a discipline that is different from your major is referred to as a

Which of the following statements is true?

Service learning courses are courses that

Registering is the formal act of enrolling in courses. Registering for classes means completing the appropriate forms that formally enroll you in courses.

One of the most important things you can do when it comes to your studies is to

Your college adviser is ultimately responsible for your academic career. The ultimate responsibility for taking the right courses rests with you. Advisers sometimes make mistakes and overlook a requirement.

As you are planning your fall schedule, helpful strategies include

College courses that are not required are known as

College catalogs are considered legal documents that offer you a contract. Because college catalogs outline contractual obligations and provide a summary of what your institution expects and offers, they are important documents.

A transcript is a

In what situation do students participate in courses taught at another college either via video or the web?

Courses that allow a student to engage in community service activities while getting course credit for the experience are referred to as

Once you've registered for your courses, the first thing you should do to make sure you were successful is to

Most students decide on their career before they choose a major. One of the greatest sources of indecision in choosing a major stems from the mistaken notion that when you choose your major, you're also choosing a career.

You are in the second semester of your sophomore year and are preparing a list of the requirements you need to complete to graduate. As you cannot remember all of the classes you have taken, which of the following documents should you obtain?

The official designated to oversee course scheduling and the maintenance of transcripts and other official paperwork is called

Power Learning: Becoming a Successful Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Discovering Your Learning Styles, Self-Concept, and Values

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Writing and Speaking

Technology and Information Competency

Making Good Decisions

Diversity and Your Relationships With Others

Money Matters

Stress, Health, and Wellness

Filters