Question 1

It is best to prepare a daily to-do list several days in advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an effective way to take control of your time and follow your intended schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequently check your smart phone for messages.
B)  Plan as if you'll never be inconvenienced by an emergency.
C)  Avoid procrastination.
D)  Say "yes" to as many activities as possible.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

When you keep falling behind in your schedule,it's a good idea to

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A)  make choices about what needs to get done.
B)  stick to your schedule until you can get it right.
C)  relax and enjoy your personal life.
D)  reassess your goals and priorities,and make choices.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The difference between effective time management and time management that doesn't work lies in how well you deal with the inevitable surprises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your master calendar should include your major class assignments and test dates,as well as other important activities from your work and personal life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

Accepted Answer

Break large tasks into smaller ones,start with the easiest part of task,work with others,and think about the costs of procrastination.

Question 8

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.

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Strategies could include making to-do li...

Question 9

It is important to schedule free time on your master calendar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  With your employer's permission,study during slack time at work.
B)  Use flextime to create your own work hours.
C)  Impress your employer by accepting as many new job responsibilities as you can.
D)  Use your lunch hour effectively.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  goals.
B)  free time.
C)  priorities.
D)  prime time.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The goal of time management is to schedule every moment so that your entire day is planned out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  priorities.
B)  to-do lists.
C)  short-term goals.
D)  time logs.E) None of the above
F) All of the above A

Question 14

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 15

Checking items off on your to-do list is important because

Accepted Answer

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 helps you see how much is left to accomplish for the day.
D)  it helps you determine whether your goals are impossible to attain.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

When identifying priorities,it is best to choose general goals rather than specific activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Spending time with your children can not be a priority if you are attending school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ____________________ shows the entire college term on one page and includes all assignments and important activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  time management chart
B)  to-do list
C)  weekly timetable
D)  master calendarE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Making the Most of Your Time

It is best to prepare a daily to-do list several days in advance.

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Which of the following is an effective way to take control of your time and follow your intended schedule?

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When you keep falling behind in your schedule,it's a good idea to

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The difference between effective time management and time management that doesn't work lies in how well you deal with the inevitable surprises.

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Your master calendar should include your major class assignments and test dates,as well as other important activities from your work and personal life.

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

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Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

Correct AnswerverifiedBreak large tasks into smaller ones,start with the easiest part of task,work with others,and think about the costs of procrastination.

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.

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It is important to schedule free time on your master calendar.

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

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

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The goal of time management is to schedule every moment so that your entire day is planned out.

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

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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.

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Checking items off on your to-do list is important because

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

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When identifying priorities,it is best to choose general goals rather than specific activities.

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Spending time with your children can not be a priority if you are attending school.

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A ____________________ shows the entire college term on one page and includes all assignments and important activities.

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

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