Deck 2: Making the Most of Your Time

Question 1

Which of the following is not a reason for checking items off on your to-do list as they are completed?

A)It will make you feel guilty for tasks you didn't complete, prompting you to complete them.
B)It provides an objective record of what you have accomplished on a given day.
C)It provides you with concrete reinforcement for completing a task.
D)It helps you determine whether your goals are impossible to attain.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Tasks and activities that you need and want to do, rank-ordered from most to least important, are called

A)black holes.
B)priorities.
C)to-do lists.
D)short-term goals.
E)Priorities are an essential aspect of time management.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Seeing an objective record of what you've accomplished for a given day is

A)a reason to check off items on your to-do list.
B)not a reason to check off items on your to-do list.
C)equivalent to your master calendar.
D)not helpful.

Question 5

What should you prepare daily, and several days in advance?

A)your to-do list
B)your weekly timetable
C)your master calendar
D)your study schedule

Question 6

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.

Question 7

A time log is

A)a record of where you spend your time.
B)a list of accomplishments.
C)a schedule.
D)a type of clock.

Question 8

You are energized and ready to get working on your homework. You are in your

A)prime time.
B)optimum time.
C)priority time.
D)achievement time.

Question 9

The first step in improving your time management is to

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 10

The time period in which you are most awake and motivated is called

A)accomplishment time.
B)prime time.
C)achievement time.
D)optimum time.

Question 11

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.

Question 12

You'll increase your chances of being a successful student by

A)taking control of how you spend your time.
B)studying 24/7.
C)constantly emailing your professor to see how you're doing.
D)focusing on work instead of school.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

List two strategies that help you stay on task and control your time.

Question 16

The purpose of ranking your priorities is to

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 17

What should you do with your free time?

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

The goal of time management is to

A)not schedule every moment so you become a pawn of the timetable.
B)schedule every moment so that your entire day is planned.
C)schedule part of your day so you can add tasks that you're unprepared for.
D)create a time log so you can keep track of what you're doing.

Question 21

How much time should you allocate to your homework?

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 22

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?

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 23

Reassessing your goals and priorities helps you

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 24

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

When should you choose general goals rather than specific activities?

A)when you're creating your master schedule
B)when you're identifying priorities for an entire term
C)when you're writing your daily task list
D)when you're creating your weekly timetable

Question 27

The first step to improving your time management skills is to

A)follow a schedule.
B)determine how you are currently managing your time.
C)create a master calendar.
D)reflect on your time managing skills.

Question 28

Which behavior does not allow you to take control of your time and follow your intended schedule?

A)Prepare for interruptions and crises.
B)Learn when to say no.
C)Do everything you can in the moment. The rest will take care of itself.
D)Don't procrastinate.

Question 29

Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of

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 30

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

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 31

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

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

Question 32

How do you ensure effective time management?

A)Always say yes when friends ask for help.
B)Complete your tasks with others around you.
C)Stick to the schedule you've prepared.
D)Procrastinate.

Question 33

When you're identifying priorities for an entire term you should

A)choose specific activities rather than goals.
B)choose goals rather than specific activities.
C)focus on the most important course.
D)include your parents' and friends' priorities.

Question 34

To figure out the best use of your time, you need to determine your

A)goals.
B)free time.
C)priorities.
D)prime time.

Question 35

Which of the following shows the entire college term on one page and includes all assignments and important activities?

A)a time management chart
B)a to-do list
C)a weekly timetable
D)a master calendar

Question 36

Priorities are

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 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

A master calendar is

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 40

Which of the following is an effective way to deal with 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 41

Scheduling every moment so your entire day is planned is

A)the goal of time management.
B)becoming a timetable pawn.
C)equivalent to your master calendar.
D)counterproductive.

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

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 44

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

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 45

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

The text acknowledges how difficult it can be to balance work and school responsibilities. List three strategies to help you deal with this issue and one that you have discovered to be useful in your own life.

Question 48

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.

Question 49

Your master calendar should include all of the following except

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

Question 50

A daily to-do list is a

A)schedule showing all regular, prescheduled activities due to occur in the week.
B)schedule showing all the weeks in your term.
C)list of activities that you need and want to do, ranked in order from most to least important.
D)schedule showing tasks, activities, and appointments for the day.