Question 1

In your textbook, a record of how you spend your time, including interruptions, is called

Accepted Answer

A) a time log. 
B) a master calendar. 
C) a weekly calendar. 
D) a time sheet. 
A) a time log. 
B) a master calendar. 
C) a weekly calendar. 
D) a time sheet.

Question 2

If you have two papers and three tests due in the same week, but you know this six weeks ahead of time, you should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) come up with strategies to manage the situation. 
B) wait until the day before to work on your assignments. 
C) ask your instructor if you can take your test earlier or later. 
D) try to change some of the due dates. 
A) come up with strategies to manage the situation. 
B) wait until the day before to work on your assignments. 
C) ask your instructor if you can take your test earlier or later. 
D) try to change some of the due dates.

Question 3

Your master calendar should include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) major class assignments. 
B) test dates. 
C) important activities. 
D) minor class assignments. 
A) major class assignments. 
B) test dates. 
C) important activities. 
D) minor class assignments.

Question 4

Learning when to say no and preparing for interruptions allows you to

Accepted Answer

A) take control and follow your schedule. 
B) procrastinate. 
C) reassess your priorities. 
D) reconsider your style of time management. 
A) take control and follow your schedule. 
B) procrastinate. 
C) reassess your priorities. 
D) reconsider your style of time management.

Question 5

Your phone ringing while you're studying for a critical exam is an example of a distraction. Of the following, which shows you are not in control?

Accepted Answer

A) You do not answer. 
B) You answer and say you're studying and you'll call back later. 
C) You talk for three hours. 
D) You talk, but for a short time. 
A) You do not answer. 
B) You answer and say you're studying and you'll call back later. 
C) You talk for three hours. 
D) You talk, but for a short time.

Question 6

Sticking to the schedule that you've prepared is the most effective way to

Accepted Answer

A) manage your time. 
B) procrastinate. 
C) work harder, not smarter. 
D) be reactive instead of proactive. 
A) manage your time. 
B) procrastinate. 
C) work harder, not smarter. 
D) be reactive instead of proactive.

Question 7

How much time should you allocate to your homework?

Accepted Answer

A) one hour every night 
B) four hours every night 
C) three hours for every one hour of class 
D) 30 minutes per day 
A) one hour every night 
B) four hours every night 
C) three hours for every one hour of class 
D) 30 minutes per day

Question 8

A schedule showing all regular, prescheduled activities due to occur in the week, together with onetime events and commitments, is a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on the large task. 
B) Break large tasks into small pieces. 
C) Avoid working with others. 
D) Don't think about the costs and effects of procrastination. 
A) Focus on the large task. 
B) Break large tasks into small pieces. 
C) Avoid working with others. 
D) Don't think about the costs and effects of procrastination.

Question 10

A good example of a "black hole" that eats up your time is

Accepted Answer

A) an assignment that takes too long. 
B) time spent at work. 
C) class time. 
D) a long, unexpected phone call. 
A) an assignment that takes too long. 
B) time spent at work. 
C) class time. 
D) a long, unexpected phone call.

In your textbook, a record of how you spend your time, including interruptions, is called

If you have two papers and three tests due in the same week, but you know this six weeks ahead of time, you should do all of the following except

Your master calendar should include all of the following except

Learning when to say no and preparing for interruptions allows you to

Your phone ringing while you're studying for a critical exam is an example of a distraction. Of the following, which shows you are not in control?

Sticking to the schedule that you've prepared is the most effective way to

How much time should you allocate to your homework?

A schedule showing all regular, prescheduled activities due to occur in the week, together with onetime events and commitments, is a

Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination?

A good example of a "black hole" that eats up your time is

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

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Exam 2: Making the Most of Your Time

In your textbook, a record of how you spend your time, including interruptions, is called

If you have two papers and three tests due in the same week, but you know this six weeks ahead of time, you should do all of the following except

Your master calendar should include all of the following except

Learning when to say no and preparing for interruptions allows you to

Your phone ringing while you're studying for a critical exam is an example of a distraction. Of the following, which shows you are not in control?

Sticking to the schedule that you've prepared is the most effective way to

How much time should you allocate to your homework?

A schedule showing all regular, prescheduled activities due to occur in the week, together with onetime events and commitments, is a

Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination?

A good example of a "black hole" that eats up your time is

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