Question 1

Which of the following is not an effective way to balance school and work demands?

Accepted Answer

A) Make a to-do list for work as well as for school. 
B) With your employer's permission, study during slack time at work. 
C) Use your lunch hour effectively. 
D) Impress your employer by accepting as many new job responsibilities as you can. 
A) Make a to-do list for work as well as for school. 
B) With your employer's permission, study during slack time at work. 
C) Use your lunch hour effectively. 
D) Impress your employer by accepting as many new job responsibilities as you can.

Question 2

The purpose of ranking your priorities is to

Accepted Answer

A) reveal what is and what is not important to accomplish. 
B) reveal where you spend most of your time. 
C) set your schoolwork above everything else. 
D) reveal the unimportant tasks you should focus on first. 
A) reveal what is and what is not important to accomplish. 
B) reveal where you spend most of your time. 
C) set your schoolwork above everything else. 
D) reveal the unimportant tasks you should focus on first.

Question 3

Breaking large tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks is an effective way to deal with

Accepted Answer

A) preparation. 
B) procrastination. 
C) counterproductivity. 
D) prime time. 
A) preparation. 
B) procrastination. 
C) counterproductivity. 
D) prime time.

Question 4

Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A) time management tools. 
B) distractions that can eat up your time. 
C) time logs. 
D) positive distractions that keep you in touch with your friends and family. 
A) time management tools. 
B) distractions that can eat up your time. 
C) time logs. 
D) positive distractions that keep you in touch with your friends and family.

Question 5

Assessing the way you currently manage your time is the first step in improving your

Accepted Answer

A) time log. 
B) to-do list. 
C) time management. 
D) prime time. 
A) time log. 
B) to-do list. 
C) time management. 
D) prime time.

Question 6

Of the following, what should not be added to your master calendar?

Accepted Answer

A) free time 
B) assignments 
C) due date 
D) achievements 
A) free time 
B) assignments 
C) due date 
D) achievements

Question 7

Which of the following behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind in your schedule?

Accepted Answer

A) working harder 
B) doing more 
C) reassessing your goals and priorities 
D) relaxing and enjoying your personal life 
A) working harder 
B) doing more 
C) reassessing your goals and priorities 
D) relaxing and enjoying your personal life

Question 8

Priorities are

Accepted Answer

A) tasks and activities that you have to do, rank-ordered from least to most important. 
B) tasks and activities that you need and want to do, rank-ordered from most to least important. 
C) tasks and activities that are required, and rank-ordered from least important to most important. 
D) unranked task and activities. 
A) tasks and activities that you have to do, rank-ordered from least to most important. 
B) tasks and activities that you need and want to do, rank-ordered from most to least important. 
C) tasks and activities that are required, and rank-ordered from least important to most important. 
D) unranked task and activities.

Question 9

A master calendar is

Accepted Answer

A) a list of your ranked priorities. 
B) a daily task list. 
C) the entire college term on one page, including assignments and important activities. 
D) an unranked task list. 
A) a list of your ranked priorities. 
B) a daily task list. 
C) the entire college term on one page, including assignments and important activities. 
D) an unranked task list.

Question 10

Reassessing your goals and priorities helps you

Accepted Answer

A) focus on unimportant tasks. 
B) determine if you're falling behind in your schedule. 
C) get more done in less time. 
D) work harder, not smarter. 
A) focus on unimportant tasks. 
B) determine if you're falling behind in your schedule. 
C) get more done in less time. 
D) work harder, not smarter.

Question 11

When you organize your time, you should fill in schedules in the following order

Accepted Answer

A) daily to-do list, weekly timetable, master calendar. 
B) weekly timetable, master calendar, daily to-do list. 
C) master calendar, daily to-do list, weekly timetable. 
D) master calendar, weekly timetable, daily to-do list. 
A) daily to-do list, weekly timetable, master calendar. 
B) weekly timetable, master calendar, daily to-do list. 
C) master calendar, daily to-do list, weekly timetable. 
D) master calendar, weekly timetable, daily to-do list.

Question 12

What should you do with your free time?

Accepted Answer

A) Schedule it on your master calendar. 
B) Focus on your homework. 
C) Take on additional work. 
D) Study for your next test. 
A) Schedule it on your master calendar. 
B) Focus on your homework. 
C) Take on additional work. 
D) Study for your next test.

Question 13

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

Accepted Answer

Break large tasks into smaller

Question 14

List your three top priorities and explain why they are your top three.

Accepted Answer

My top three priorities are: (1) finishi

Question 15

Explain "prime time," and describe your optional prime time.

Accepted Answer

Prime time is the time of day

Question 16

Briefly explain how you would use a master calendar, a weekly timetable, and a daily to-do list, giving examples of what kind of information you would include in each.

Accepted Answer

A master calendar shows all the weeks of

Question 17

Spending time with your children cannot be a priority if you are attending school.
No matter how busy you are, you owe it to your children-and yourself-to spend time as a family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When creating your daily to-do list, scheduling every minute of the day is considered

Accepted Answer

A) counterproductive. 
B) critical. 
C) effective time management. 
D) enjoyable. 
A) counterproductive. 
B) critical. 
C) effective time management. 
D) enjoyable.

Question 19

The first step in improving your time management is to

Accepted Answer

A) assess the way you manage time now. 
B) give yourself a pat on the back. 
C) change your schedule and try again. 
D) stop using a to-do list. 
A) assess the way you manage time now. 
B) give yourself a pat on the back. 
C) change your schedule and try again. 
D) stop using a to-do list.

Question 20

The text asks you to identify the "black holes" that eat up your time. What is meant by the term "black holes"? List five "black holes" that eat up your time.

Accepted Answer

A black hole is an interruptio

Which of the following is not an effective way to balance school and work demands?

The purpose of ranking your priorities is to

Breaking large tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks is an effective way to deal with

Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of

Assessing the way you currently manage your time is the first step in improving your

Of the following, what should not be added to your master calendar?

Which of the following behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind in your schedule?

Priorities are

A master calendar is

Reassessing your goals and priorities helps you

When you organize your time, you should fill in schedules in the following order

What should you do with your free time?

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

List your three top priorities and explain why they are your top three.

Explain "prime time," and describe your optional prime time.

Briefly explain how you would use a master calendar, a weekly timetable, and a daily to-do list, giving examples of what kind of information you would include in each.

Spending time with your children cannot be a priority if you are attending school. No matter how busy you are, you owe it to your children-and yourself-to spend time as a family.

When creating your daily to-do list, scheduling every minute of the day is considered

The first step in improving your time management is to

The text asks you to identify the "black holes" that eat up your time. What is meant by the term "black holes"? List five "black holes" that eat up your time.

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Exam 2: Making the Most of Your Time

Which of the following is not an effective way to balance school and work demands?

The purpose of ranking your priorities is to

Breaking large tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks is an effective way to deal with

Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of

Assessing the way you currently manage your time is the first step in improving your

Of the following, what should not be added to your master calendar?

Which of the following behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind in your schedule?

Priorities are

A master calendar is

Reassessing your goals and priorities helps you

When you organize your time, you should fill in schedules in the following order

What should you do with your free time?

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

List your three top priorities and explain why they are your top three.

Explain "prime time," and describe your optional prime time.

Briefly explain how you would use a master calendar, a weekly timetable, and a daily to-do list, giving examples of what kind of information you would include in each.

Spending time with your children cannot be a priority if you are attending school. No matter how busy you are, you owe it to your children-and yourself-to spend time as a family.

When creating your daily to-do list, scheduling every minute of the day is considered

The first step in improving your time management is to

The text asks you to identify the "black holes" that eat up your time. What is meant by the term "black holes"? List five "black holes" that eat up your time.

Power Learning: Becoming a Successful Student

Discovering Your Learning Styles, Self-Concept, and Values

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Writing and Speaking

Choosing Your Courses and Major

Technology and Information Competency

Making Good Decisions

Diversity and Your Relationships With Others

Money Matters

Stress, Health, and Wellness

Filters