EN110 FULL COURSE – 2015

ONLINE EXAMS

1Question 1 of 20

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Our learning style refers to:

 

A. how much we know.

 

B. how we best understand information.

 

C. how fast we read and write.

 

D. what we are learning.

 

Question 2 of 20

 

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Being aware of our learning style will help us:

 

A. know ourselves and learn better.

 

B. have a higher IQ.

 

C. become more verbal.

 

D. be more stylish.

 

Question 3 of 20

 

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The V in VARK stands for:

 

A. Verbal.

 

B. Visual.

 

C. Vernacular.

 

D. Valuable.

 

Question 4 of 20

 

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What modality has been the predominant traditional way of learning?

 

A. Aural

 

B. Kinesthetic

 

C. Read/write

 

D. Visual

 

Question 5 of 20

 

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When one learns best by touching and movement, the learning style is most likely:

 

A. visual.

 

B. aural.

 

C. kinesthetic.

 

D. read/write.

 

Question 6 of 20

 

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The VARK inventory was designed by:

 

A. Kolb.

 

B. Gardner.

 

C. Fleming.

 

D. Goleman.

 

Question 7 of 20

 

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A multi-modal learner means:

 

A. he/she has multiple intelligences.

 

B. he/she can learn in different modalities.

 

C. he/she has high intelligence quotient.

 

D. he/she has modern sensibilities.

 

Question 8 of 20

 

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An aural learner could also be referred to as a(n):

 

A. kinesthetic learner.

 

B. visual learner.

 

C. auditory learner.

 

D. reader or writer.

 

Question 9 of 20

 

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Dancers, athletes, and actors are examples of people who have keen __________ intelligence.

 

A. rhythmic

 

B. bodily

 

C. logical

 

D. interpersonal

 

Question 10 of 20

 

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This type of intelligence is usually expressed in words and languages.

 

A. Visual intelligence

 

B. Verbal intelligence

 

C. Intrapersonal intelligence

 

D. Spatial intelligence

 

Question 11 of 20

 

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Visually oriented learners think in terms of:

 

A. numbers and patterns.

 

B. images and spaces.

 

C. communication.

 

D. looking.

 

Question 12 of 20

 

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An intrapersonally intelligent person is someone who is:

 

A. very good with people and relationships.

 

B. good at making connections between information.

 

C. very personable.

 

D. sensitive and aware of one’s inner world.

 

Question 13 of 20

 

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Daniel Goleman is known for:

 

A. learning style.

 

B. multiple intelligence.

 

C. emotional intelligence.

 

D. VARK system.

 

Question 14 of 20

 

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According to Gardner, intelligence quotient (IQ) is the only barometer as to how students will succeed outside of school.

 

A. The statement is true.

 

B. The statement is false.

 

C. The statement did not originate from Gardner.

 

D. The statement is partly accurate.

 

Question 15 of 20

 

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This is a test to measure one’s intelligence in the area of motivation, persistence, self-control, and handling relationships.

 

A. IQ

 

B. EIQ

 

C. MIQ

 

D. EQ

 

Question 16 of 20

 

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According to the College Board study:

 

A. there is no correlation between higher education and higher earnings.

 

B. there is no difference in income between high school and college graduates.

 

C. education pays only among men in all racial and ethnic groups.

 

D. the gap in income between high school and college graduates widened over the years.

 

Question 17 of 20

 

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“I am going to finish my degree so that my father will approve of me” is an:

 

A. inspiration.

 

B. internal motivation.

 

C. affirmation.

 

D. external motivation.

 

Question 18 of 20

 

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Internal motivation is:

 

A. coming from the outside.

 

B. inner-directed.

 

C. goal-oriented.

 

D. performance-oriented.

 

Question 19 of 20

 

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External motivation is not desirable.

 

A. The statement is not accurate.

 

B. The statement is false.

 

C. The statement is true.

 

D. It depends.

 

Question 20 of 20

 

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Which statement has the strongest motivation?

 

A. I just want to get the degree over with.

 

B. I will try my best.

 

C. I am here because a college education means a lot to me.

 

D. College is also a time to have fun experiences.

 

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Question 1 of 20

 

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One of online learning’s major benefits is:

 

A. convenience.

 

B. cost.

 

C. social opportunities.

 

D. ease of learning.

 

Question 2 of 20

 

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Online learning’s delivery is heavily dependent on:

 

A. contact.

 

B. memory.

 

C. technology.

 

D. instructors.

 

Question 3 of 20

 

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The online method of learning where students and faculty log on to the course at different times is called:

 

A. real-time.

 

B. synchronous.

 

C. face-to-face.

 

D. asynchronous.

 

Question 4 of 20

 

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The most obvious difference between online learning and traditional is:

 

A. ease of learning.

 

B. lack of face-to-face interaction.

 

C. anonymity.

 

D. quality of learning.

 

Question 5 of 20

 

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This is the platform that online universities use for delivering courses to students.

 

A. Computer

 

B. Learning Management System

 

C. Adobe Acrobat

 

D. University Web site

 

Question 6 of 20

 

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The most important hardware an online student must have is a(n):

 

A. video technology.

 

B. Learning Management System.

 

C. computer.

 

D. operating system.

 

Question 7 of 20

 

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The student’s willingness to complete all assignments and to take required quizzes and exams in a timely fashion demonstrates:

 

A. commitment.

 

B. motivation.

 

C. critical thinking.

 

D. self-discipline.

 

Question 8 of 20

 

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A key to the student’s ability to apply strategies so that school requirements, assignments, and exams are met in a timely fashion is:

 

A. critical thinking.

 

B. time management.

 

C. self-motivation.

 

D. communication.

 

Question 9 of 20

 

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The student’s ability to think through difficult problems or dilemmas and try to find possible and plausible solutions is:

 

A. commitment.

 

B. motivation.

 

C. critical thinking.

 

D. self-discipline.

 

Question 10 of 20

 

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The most basic software required for an online course where writing is involved is:

 

A. spreadsheet.

 

B. presentation.

 

C. word processing.

 

D. graphic software.

 

Question 11 of 20

 

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The technology generally used for communication with instructors and peers that allows for attachments of documents is:

 

A. chat.

 

B. e-mail.

 

C. multimedia.

 

D. discussion board.

 

Question 12 of 20

 

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The use of learning materials such as video and audio clips, animation, film, presentations, or podcasts is referred to as:

 

A. multimedia.

 

B. interactivity.

 

C. presentations.

 

D. learning styles.

 

Question 13 of 20

 

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The first and most important document to read when beginning your online course is the:

 

A. reading assignments.

 

B. course objectives.

 

C. course content.

 

D. course syllabus.

 

Question 14 of 20

 

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Exams, quizzes, homework assignments, projects, and measures of learning that are graded are called:

 

A. tests.

 

B. assessments.

 

C. requirements.

 

D. feedback.

 

Question 15 of 20

 

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This technology allows the online learner to connect to the online school in order to access the courses.

 

A. Multimedia

 

B. Internet

 

C. Operating system

 

D. Browser

 

Question 16 of 20

 

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__________ developed a list of critical factors that lead to success in non-traditional learning.

 

A. U.S. Department of Education

 

B. DANTES

 

C. International Distance Education Certification Center

 

D. Microsoft

 

Question 17 of 20

 

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Software necessary to view videos and streaming audios such as Windows Media Player and QuickTime are called:

 

A. multimedia.

 

B. Media Player plug-ins.

 

C. downloads.

 

D. Adobe reader.

 

Question 18 of 20

 

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The myth about online learning is that it is:

 

A. not difficult at all.

 

B. cost-efficient.

 

C. convenient.

 

D. self-motivated.

 

Question 19 of 20

 

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__________ is/are used to create text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

 

A. Microsoft Office

 

B. Adobe

 

C. Word processors

 

D. Multimedia

 

Question 20 of 20

 

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At College, the LMS used is:

 

A. Sakai.

 

B. Moodle.

 

C. DANTES.

 

D. Adobe.

 

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Question 1 of 20

 

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Goal setting:

 

A. is only important in online learning.

 

B. gives direction and standards for achieving one’s purpose.

 

C. is keeping in mind what you want to do.

 

D. is simply writing what you want to achieve and then put it away.

 

Question 2 of 20

 

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Setting goals is futile if:

 

A. you do not stick to it.

 

B. you are committed.

 

C. you are only motivated by others.

 

D. you do not do it right.

 

Question 3 of 20

 

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When a goal states a quantifiable indicator of its achievement such as a target date, it is:

 

A. attainable.

 

B. realistic.

 

C. measurable.

 

D. specific.

 

Question 4 of 20

 

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Which of the following is a specific goal?

 

A. I will pass as many of my courses as possible.

 

B. I will finish my college degree.

 

C. I will devote Wednesday this week to work on my English research paper.

 

D. To become a doctor is my goal.

 

Question 5 of 20

 

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Which goal is realistic?

 

A. I will make $100,000 a year on my first job as a business major.

 

B. I will be a lawyer in three years after high school.

 

C. I can get by in college maintaining a grade point average of 2.5.

 

D. I will get an A average by studying no less than 30 hours a week.

 

Question 6 of 20

 

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An action step in the goal-setting process refers to:

 

A. how many steps are involved in the goal-setting process.

 

B. specifying exactly what you are going to do to achieve your goal.

 

C. the “what” you are trying to achieve.

 

D. the step you take once you have achieved your goal.

 

Question 7 of 20

 

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One way to remind you of your goals is to:

 

A. keep them in a safe place.

 

B. save them in the computer so you will not lose them.

 

C. put them where you can see and read them often.

 

D. let a friend keep them for you to remind you.

 

Question 8 of 20

 

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One way to look at goal setting is:

 

A. it is an exercise in futility.

 

B. it is useful while at school.

 

C. it is easy to write, harder to do.

 

D. it is a road map to getting where you want to go.

 

Question 9 of 20

 

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Efficient time management is essential to get things done because time:

 

A. is a limited resource.

 

B. is stressful.

 

C. costs money.

 

D. is a way to control our disorganization.

 

Question 10 of 20

 

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Managing time means:

 

A. keeping an eye on time.

 

B. knowing and monitoring how you spend and use time.

 

C. scheduling your activities.

 

D. listing things to do.

 

Question 11 of 20

 

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Cramming for exams and turning in late assignments are good indications of the habit of:

 

A. the late-nighter.

 

B. procrastination.

 

C. lack of prioritization.

 

D. disorganization.

 

Question 12 of 20

 

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This time management tool is used for recording how you spend your time daily.

 

A. To-Do List

 

B. Calendar

 

C. Activity log

 

D. Planner

 

Question 13 of 20

 

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You save time when you designate a study space or area because:

 

A. you are not as apt to lose things.

 

B. you can read better.

 

C. you can cover more studying when you are concentrating and not distracted.

 

D. you have more peace and quiet.

 

Question 14 of 20

 

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Your best study time is:

 

A. the time when you can access the Internet.

 

B. the time when it is most quiet.

 

C. the time when you are alert, productive, and can concentrate best.

 

D. either morning or afternoon when you have the time.

 

Question 15 of 20

 

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Taking breaks in between studying:

 

A. is a waste of time.

 

B. is a procrastinating strategy.

 

C. saves time because it refreshes your mind.

 

D. not a good thing when you are cramming.

 

Question 16 of 20

 

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Rest and nutrition are as important to good time management because:

 

A. when you sleep and eat well, your brain functions better and can grasp more material.

 

B. lack of sleep and eating bad foods may cause sickness.

 

C. lack of sleep and eating bad foods affects organization.

 

D. when you sleep and eat well, you are healthy.

 

Question 17 of 20

 

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When prioritizing your study period, the best strategy is to:

 

A. study the least enjoyable subject or assignment first.

 

B. start with the easier subject or assignment first.

 

C. start with the most enjoyable subject or assignment.

 

D. study the most urgent and most difficult subject or assignment first.

 

Question 18 of 20

 

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The first step toward making a change in time management is to:

 

A. keep your eye on the clock.

 

B. enlist somebody’s help to remind you of tasks.

 

C. record how you spend your time daily.

 

D. do multitasking.

 

Question 19 of 20

 

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Keeping a separate schedule for your studies apart from other activities is:

 

A. a waste of time.

 

B. a good idea.

 

C. too tedious.

 

D. does not matter.

 

Question 20 of 20

 

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Anxiety is to test as procrastination is to:

 

A. online learning.

 

B. time management.

 

C. goal setting.

 

D. reading.

 

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Question 1 of 10

 

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The most important task related to reading is:

A. reading speed.

B. reading comprehension.

C. taking notes.

D. memorization.

 

Question 2 of 10

 

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Comprehension refers to:

A. knowing how to read efficiently.

B. understanding and grasping the content or meaning of what was read.

C. getting better scores in exams.

D. taking accurate notes.

 

Question 3 of 10

 

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Poor reading comprehension skills lead to:

A. failure to remember what was read.

B. failure in academic performance.

C. lack of interest and concentration.

D. inability to relate sentences to one another.

 

Question 4 of 10

 

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Dave Ellis adopted a reading technique called:

A. speed reading.

B. muscle reading.

C. reading rate.

D. master student reading.

 

Question 5 of 10

 

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Which is the better strategy for reading comprehension?

A. Read five chapters before the exam.

B. Read only two long chapters before the exam.

C. Read two chapters at a time but do it regularly.

D. Read dense information just before the exam.

 

Question 6 of 10

 

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Which is the better strategy for increasing comprehension?

A. Paraphrase what you read.

B. Take notes word for word so as not to lose the meaning intended.

C. Summarize only chapter by chapter.

D. Take notes only when you are unclear of a concept.

 

Question 7 of 10

 

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Reading rate is:

A. a measure of how much you understand what you read.

B. the number of minutes it took to read a word.

C. a measure of how fast you read.

D. a measure of how well you read.

 

Question 8 of 10

 

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Speed reading is concerned with:

A. how fast you read.

B. the number of words read in a minute.

C. reading rate as well as comprehension of what was read.

D. recalling three main points in three minutes.

 

Question 9 of 10

 

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Note-taking:

A. can only be done by handwriting.

B. is not necessary for an online course.

C. helps retain knowledge and information learned.

D. should be done only in preparation for exams.

 

Question 10 of 10

 

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Which is the better strategy in note-taking?

A. Take as many notes as possible.

B. Study your notes closer to exam time.

C. Take notes according to chapter objectives.

D. Notes should only include key words.

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Question 1 of 20

 

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The measure of how much we understood and learned in a college course is referred to as:

A. assignments.

B. case studies.

C. testing.

D. all of the above.

 

Question 2 of 20

 

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Testing:

A. is the only basis of grades in college.

B. requires excellent writing and research skills.

C. creates anxiety for those who did not study well.

D. is the primary means of evaluating student performance.

 

Question 3 of 20

 

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The best way to reduce stress and anxiety in testing is:

A. getting sleep and eating healthy.

B. greathing well during testing.

C. prepare and study well.

D. take good notes.

 

Question 4 of 20

 

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Test-taking strategies are about knowing how to:

A. study.

B. memorize subject matter.

C. take a test.

D. take good notes.

 

Question 5 of 20

 

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Most students’ goal is to:

A. pass the course.

B. avoid failing the test.

C. get good grades.

D. reduce test anxiety.

 

Question 6 of 20

 

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The difference between taking a test in an online course and a traditional class is:

A. the online test is easier.

B. reviewing is not as rigorous because the online test is generally open-book.

C. the professor is not present and available to the students during the online test.

D. the online test is harder.

 

Question 7 of 20

 

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An essay-type exam is an example of a(n):

A. objective test.

B. written test.

C. subjective test.

D. academic writing.

 

Question 8 of 20

 

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An example of an objective test is:

A. short answers.

B. essay-type exam.

C. fill in the blanks.

D. discussion board.

 

Question 9 of 20

 

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A discussion board in an online course can be another form of:

A. communication.

B. assessment.

C. objective test.

D. free expression.

 

Question 10 of 20

 

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In multiple-choice exams, answers containing __________ such as always, every, and never are generally the wrong answers.

A. action words

B. evaluators

C. extreme modifiers

D. subjective words

 

Question 11 of 20

 

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Which is the better strategy in multiple-choice exams?

A. Answer questions sequentially.

B. Skip the question when you are not sure of the answer and return later.

C. Answer the hard questions first.

D. Answer questions in reverse order.

 

Question 12 of 20

 

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Open-book exams can be more difficult than expected because they:

A. are very detailed.

B. cover a lot of material.

C. are timed.

D. are monitored.

 

Question 13 of 20

 

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Which is the better strategy in essay type exams?

A. The longer the answer, the better.

B. Respond to the directive or action word.

C. State the answer word for word.

D. Be sure to use the keywords.

 

Question 14 of 20

 

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When the directive word for an essay exam is criticize, it also means to:

A. discuss.

B. evaluate.

C. justify.

D. state.

 

Question 15 of 20

 

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When you make your answer clear by giving an example, you:

A. analyze.

B. relate.

C. illustrate.

D. describe.

 

Question 16 of 20

 

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Compare is to discover resemblances and differences, while contrast is to look for:

A. causal connection.

B. identifications.

C. arguments.

D. differences.

 

Question 17 of 20

 

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To review your answer for correct spelling, grammar, complete sentences, and punctuation is to:

A. revise.

B. proofread.

C. rewrite.

D. edit.

 

Question 18 of 20

 

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Plagiarism is copying another’s work word for word, except when you copy and cite a(n):

A. anecdote.

B. quotation.

C. statement.

D. thesis.

 

Question 19 of 20

 

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Explain, discuss, analyze, state, and evaluate are examples of __________ words in an essay-type exam.

A. key.

B. directive.

C. instructive.

D. interpretation.

 

Question 20 of 20

 

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Objective and subjective tests, which include written and research papers, are called:

A. test types.

B. assessments.

C. exams.

D. qualifiers.

 

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Question 1 of 10

 

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To come up with possible solutions to a problem is referred to as:

A. decision making.

B. concept mapping.

C. critical thinking.

D. problem solving.

 

Question 2 of 10

 

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“Should I apply for a job or go for an internship?” is an example of which stage in the problem-solving process?

A. Gathering information

B. Implementing a plan of action

C. Interpreting information

D. Defining a problem

 

Question 3 of 10

 

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When looking at the pros and cons of a problem, you are in the process of:

A. gathering information.

B. implementing a plan of action.

C. interpreting information.

D. defining a problem.

 

Question 4 of 10

 

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A diagram showing the relationships among concepts and ideas used for organizing information is called:

A. visualization.

B. concept map.

C. outline.

D. organizational chart.

 

Question 5 of 10

 

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Bloom’s taxonomy was developed as a(n):

A. research methodology.

B. problem-solving strategy.

C. evaluation of critical thinking skills.

D. concept mapping tool.

 

Question 6 of 10

 

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Evaluation in Bloom’s taxonomy is considered a(n):

A. lower-order critical thinking skill.

B. higher-order critical thinking skill.

C. criteria for judging a course.

D. stage in the problem-solving process.

 

Question 7 of 10

 

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Paraphrasing or stating in your own words what you learned demonstrates which critical thinking skill in Bloom’s taxonomy?

A. Knowledge

B. Application

C. Synthesis

D. Comprehension

 

Question 8 of 10

 

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Application means to:

A. memorize the concepts, ideas, or vocabulary learned.

B. judge the merit or value of the information.

C. use the knowledge learned to understand actual situations.

D. breaking the idea down to component parts.

 

Question 9 of 10

 

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When a student’s writing demonstrates well-thought-out, logical reasoning, interconnected ideas, and creative approach, it shows evidence of:

A. good note-taking.

B. research skills.

C. critical thinking skills.

D. good planning.

 

Question 10 of 10

 

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Problem solving is a skill particularly used in:

 

A. the arts and humanities courses.

B. math and science courses.

C. English and writing courses.

D. foreign language courses.

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Question 1 of 20

 

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Research skills are fundamental to:

A. academic writing.

B. all types of writing.

C. education, literature, business, and other industries.

D. libraries.

 

Question 2 of 20

 

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A reference list is another name for a(n):

A. directory.

B. online resource.

C. database.

D. bibliography.

 

Question 3 of 20

 

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Research that involves gathering information from published sources is called:

A. primary research.

B. investigative research.

C. systematic research.

D. secondary research.

 

Question 4 of 20

 

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__________ are best for exhaustive searching for particular data like names, terms, and text.

A. Search engines

B. Databases

C. Directories

D. Online resources

 

Question 5 of 20

 

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As a researcher, when you gather your own data from original sources such as interviews, first-hand observations, or your own survey, it is called:

A. primary research.

B. investigative research.

C. systematic research.

D. secondary research.

 

Question 6 of 20

 

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If you go to the Internet and do a research for statistics to back up your argument for a speech you are writing for your Communications class, it is considered:

A. primary research.

B. investigative research.

C. systematic research.

D. secondary research.

 

Question 7 of 20

 

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__________ is a scholarly or systematic investigation or inquiry about a subject.

A. Investigation

B. Research

C. Open search

D. Closed search

 

Question 8 of 20

 

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In this URL www.ashworth.edu, “.edu” is called a(n):

A. domain name.

B. extension.

C. directory.

D. home page.

 

Question 9 of 20

 

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A global network connecting millions of computers worldwide is called:

A. the World Wide Web.

B. Facebook.

C. the Internet.

D. Internet Service Provider.

 

Question 10 of 20

 

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Google is an example of a(n):

A. Web site.

B. search engine.

C. search directory.

D. subject directory.

 

Question 11 of 20

 

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Information with subject directories is categorized according to:

A. references.

B. searches.

C. subjects.

D. Web sites.

 

Question 12 of 20

 

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Becoming a discerning consumer of research is something you can achieve by practicing good research skills and using your:

A. critical thinking.

B. education.

C. resources.

D. college library.

 

Question 13 of 20

 

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Being a scholar demands the utmost __________ of sources for your work.

A. availability

B. scholarship

C. accessibility

D. reliability

 

Question 14 of 20

 

5.0 Points

The purpose of evaluating the sources of your research material is to test:

A. the currency of information.

B. the reliability of the information.

C. whether the information is scholarly.

D. which Web sites are legitimate.

 

Question 15 of 20

 

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An extensive list that identifies sources cited in your research report is called a(n):

A. online resource.

B. bibliography.

C. directory.

D. database.

 

Question 16 of 20

 

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When citing an online resource, it is important to include this information, as well as the information provided in a standard citation.

A. Author’s name

B. Title of publication

C. Date downloaded or retrieved

D. Name of publisher

 

Question 17 of 20

 

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When there are thousands of written materials floating in cyberspace, what is the most important criterion to consider when choosing sources of information for your research paper?

A. Relevant

B. Current

C. Famous author

D. Impressive Web site

 

Question 18 of 20

 

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Which charges a fee for access to read, research, or copy articles and other published materials?

A. Open search

B. Online research

C. Database research

D. Closed search

 

Question 19 of 20

 

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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of plagiarism?

A. Academic warning

B. Academic probation

C. Failing the course

D. Cancellation from program

 

Question 20 of 20

 

5.0 Points

Yahoo! is best known as a(n):

A. search engine.

B. directory.

C. operating system.

D. computer.

 

ASSIGNMENTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENT

WRITING ASSESSMENT

 

EN 110 Achieving Academic Excellence

 

 

“Why college education is important to me”

 

1. Support your essay with your motivations, dreams, goals and aspirations, inspiration, plans, reasons, rationalizations, quotes, anecdotes, research.

 

2. Employ correct rules of sentence composition, grammar, and mechanics of style.

 

3. Use at least two references. Each reference must use a quoted passage and be appropriately cited to avoid plagiarism.

 

4. Include a bibliography at the end of the essay.

 

5. Turn in at least two full pages or up to three pages of writing, 12-pt. Times Roman, double-spaced.

 

6. Pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

 

7. Use this basic outline:

 

a. Introduction

 

b. Body Paragraph 1

 

c. Body Paragraph 2

 

d. Body Paragraph 3

 

e. Conclusion

 

f. Bibliography

 

This is the end of the Writing Assessment.

 

 

COMPREHENSION ASSIGNMENT

 

Question 1 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Read the following passage and answer the questions 1 through 5: Africa was one of the sites where agriculture began. Archaeological investigations suggest that knowledge of cultivation moved west from the ancient Judaea (southern Palestine) and arrived in the Nile Delta in Egypt about the fifth millennium before Christ. Settled agriculture then traveled down the Nile Valley and moved west across the southern edge of the Sahara to the central and western Sudan. By the first century B.C., settled agriculture existed in West Africa. From there it spread to the equatorial forests. African farmers learned to domesticate plants including millet, sorghum, and yams. Cereal-growing people probably taught forest people to plant regular fields. Gradually, African farmers also learned to clear land by burning. They evolved a sedentary way of life – living in villages, clearing fields, relying on root drops, and fishing.

 

McKay et al, A History of World Societies, Vol. I, 5th edition, p. 282.

 

In this passage, investigations means the same as:

 

A. studies.

 

B. experts.

 

C. crops.

 

D. forests.

 

Question 2 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

In this passage, people who are sedentary are those who:

 

A. migrate.

 

B. domesticate animals.

 

C. burn forests.

 

D. live in villages.

 

Question 3 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

 

A. Agriculture reached Africa first in Egypt.

 

B. African farmers domesticated millet, sorghum, and yams.

 

C. Agriculture reached Africa early and developed slowly.

 

D. African farmers learned to clear land by burning.

 

Question 4 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

According to the passage, agriculture reached the equatorial forests from which area?

 

A. Ancient Judaea

 

B. West Africa

 

C. The Central and Western Sudan

 

D. Egypt

 

Question 5 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

According to the passage, which crops were domesticated in Africa?

 

A. Cereals such as wheat

 

B. Oats, peas, and barley

 

C. Root crops only

 

D. Millet, sorghum, and yams

 

Question 6 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Read the following passage and answer the questions 6 through 10: As infants and caregivers respond to one another in the first year, the infant begins to form an attachment – a deep, affectionate, close, and enduring relationship — to these important figures. John Bowlby, a British psychoanalyst, drew attention to the importance of attachment when he observed the dire effects of separation from parents on children who had been orphaned during World War II. These children’s depression and other emotional scars led Bowlby to propose a theory about the importance of developing a strong attachment to one’s primary caregivers – a tie that normally keeps infants close to these caregivers and, therefore, safe. Soon after Bowlby described his theory, researchers in the United States began to investigate how such attachments are formed and what happens when they are not formed, or when they are broken by loss or separation. Perhaps the most dramatic of these studies was conducted with monkeys by Harry Harlow.

 

Bernstein/Nash, Essentials of Psychology, p. 349

 

In this passage, the word dire means:

 

A. long-lasting.

 

B. very serious.

 

C. affectionate.

 

D. very safe.

 

Question 7 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

This passage is mostly about:

 

A. John Bowlby.

 

B. separation.

 

C. attachment.

 

D. infancy.

 

Question 8 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Bowlby observed children who were separated from their parents because of:

 

A. war.

 

B. poverty.

 

C. neglect.

 

D. illness.

 

Question 9 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

The purpose of attachment is to:

 

A. ensure that adults will take care of an infant.

 

B. make sure infants are not depressed.

 

C. keep infants healthy.

 

D. keep infants safe.

 

Question 10 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

In this passage, propose means to:

 

A. suggest.

 

B. write.

 

C. guess.

 

D. separate.

 

Question 11 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Read the following passage and answer the questions 11 through 15: A Brook In The City The farmhouse lingers, though averse to square With the new city street it has to wear A number in. But what about the brook That held the house as in an elbow-crook? I ask as one who knew the brook, its strength And impulse, having dipped a finger length And made it leap my knuckle, having tossed A flower to try its currents where they crossed. The meadow grass could be cemented down From growing under pavements of a town; The apple trees be sent to hearth-stone flame. Is water wood to serve a brook the same? How else dispose of an immortal force No longer needed? Staunch it at its source With cinder loads dumped down? The brook was thrown Deep in a sewer dungeon under stone In fetid darkness still to live and run — And all for nothing it had ever done Except forget to go in fear perhaps. No one would know except for ancient maps That such a brook ran water. But I wonder If from its being kept forever under, The thoughts may not have risen that so keep This new-built city from both work and sleep.

 

-Robert Frost

 

In this passage, the word averse means:

 

A. long-lasting.

 

B. very serious.

 

C. opposed to.

 

D. comfortable.

 

Question 12 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

This passage is mostly about the:

 

A. new-built city.

 

B. farmhouse.

 

C. brook.

 

D. meadow grass.

 

Question 13 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

What happened to the apple trees?

 

A. They were moved.

 

B. They still stand by the brook.

 

C. They rotted.

 

D. They were used for firewood.

 

Question 14 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

In this passage, fetid means:

 

A. complete.

 

B. fearful.

 

C. comfortable.

 

D. foul smelling.

 

Question 15 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

What became of the brook?

 

A. It was diverted to the sewer system.

 

B. It dried up.

 

C. It still runs by the old house.

 

D. It runs by water wood.

 

Question 16 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Read the following passages and answer the questions 16 through 20: After three weeks she had found a wife’s life irksome and, later on, when she was beginning to find it unbearable, she had become a mother. The part of mother presented to her no insuperable difficulties and for twenty-five years she had kept house shrewdly for her husband. Her two eldest sons were launched. One was in a draper’s shop in Glasgow and the other was clerk to a tea-merchant in Belfast. They were good sons, wrote regularly and sometimes sent home money. The other children were still at school. Mr. Kernan sent a letter to his office next day and remained in bed. She made beef-tea for him and scolded him roundly. She accepted his frequent intemperance as part of the climate, healed him dutifully whenever he was sick and always tried to make him eat a breakfast. There were worse husbands. He had never been violent since the boys had grown up, and she knew that he would walk to the end of Thomas Street and back again to book even a small order.

 

Adapted from James Joyce’s short story “Grace” in Dubliners

 

In this passage, the word insuperable means:

 

A. long-lasting.

 

B. past.

 

C. insurmountable.

 

D. house maintenance.

 

Question 17 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

How many children do the Kernan’s have?

 

A. None

 

B. One

 

C. Two

 

D. More than two

 

Question 18 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

The second paragraph suggests that the Kernan’s marriage is characterized primarily by:

 

A. Mr. Kernan’s violent behavior towards his wife.

 

B. Mrs. Kernan’s patience with her husband.

 

C. Mr. Kernan’s fondness for his wife’s beef tea.

 

D. Mr. Kernan’s willingness to go to the store for his wife.

 

Question 19 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

The narrator’s point of view is that of:

 

A. a detached observer.

 

B. Mr. Kernan.

 

C. a biased observer.

 

D. the Kernan’s child.

 

Question 20 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

In this passage, irksome means:

 

A. agreeable.

 

B. annoying.

 

C. unbearable.

 

D. uncomfortable.

 

 

MATH ASSESSMENT

 

 

Question 1 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

A test has 20 questions. If Peter gets 80 percent correct, how many questions did Peter miss?

 

A. 2

 

B. 4

 

C. 6

 

D. 5

 

Question 2 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

The beginning tennis class has twice as many students as the advanced class. The intermediate class has three more students than the advanced class. How many students are in the advanced class if the total enrollment for the three tennis classes is 39?

 

A. 10

 

B. 15

 

C. 9

 

D. 12

 

Question 3 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Jim has grades of 84, 65, and 76 on three math tests. What grade must he obtain on the next test to have an average of exactly 80 for the four tests?

 

A. 87

 

B. 95

 

C. 85

 

D. 92

 

Question 4 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Seven students took a quiz. Four of these students received a score above 85 percent. Students who received at least an 85 percent got a sticker. What percent of the students (rounded to the nearest full percentage number) received a sticker?

 

A. 59 percent

 

B. 62 percent

 

C. 57 percent

 

D. 60 percent

 

Question 5 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 37. What are they?

 

A. 19 and 20

 

B. 17 and 18

 

C. 18 and 19

 

D. 20 and 17

 

Question 6 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Mary has a monthly salary of $1,200. She spends $240 per month on food. What percent of her monthly salary does she spend on food?

 

A. 25 percent

 

B. 20 percent

 

C. 30 percent

 

D. 23 percent

 

Question 7 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

A family had dinner in a restaurant and paid $30 for food. They also had to pay 9.5 percent sales tax on the food only and 10 percent for the tip on the food not including the tax. How much did they pay for the dinner?

 

A. $35.85

 

B. $40.00

 

C. $30.20

 

D. $45.00

 

Question 8 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Jerry borrowed $600 at 10 percent per year, simple interest, for three years. How much did he have to repay (principal + interest) at the end of the three-year period?

 

A. $625

 

B. $780

 

C. $805

 

D. $902

 

Question 9 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Kroger’s has reduced prices by 14 percent on everything to thank their customers for their patronage. If Ben & Jerry’s “Phish Food” ice cream cost $2.99 before the price reduction, how much does it cost now? (Round your answer to the nearest penny.)

 

A. $2.57

 

B. $2.45

 

C. $2.51

 

D. $2.63

 

Question 10 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Ace Car Rental advertises that a rental car costs $25 per day plus a charge of 10 cents per mile. For the same car, Better Car Rental advertises a price of $40 per day plus 5 cents per mile. For what number of miles is the cost of renting a car the same at both companies?

 

A. 250 miles a day

 

B. 500 miles a day

 

C. 300 miles a day

 

D. 275 miles a day

 

Question 11 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

John, Kevin, and Jane have $120. Jane has a third of what John has and Kevin has twice as much as Jane. How much money, in dollars, does Kevin have?

 

A. 10

 

B. 20

 

C. 40

 

D. 60

 

Question 12 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

“If Tom buys a red skateboard, then Anne buys pink in-line skates.” Which statement below is logically equivalent?

 

A. If Anne does not buy pink in-line skates, then Tom does not buy a red skateboard.

 

B. If Tom does not buy a red skateboard, then Anne does not buy pink in-line skates.

 

C. If Anne buys pink in-line skates, then Tom buys a red skateboard.

 

D. If Tom buys a red skateboard, then Anne does not buy pink in-line skates.

 

Question 13 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

In a class of 50 students, 18 take music, 26 take art, and 2 take both art and music. How many students in the class are not enrolled in either music or art ?

 

A. 6

 

B. 8

 

C. 16

 

D. 24

 

Question 14 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

If y = (x + 3)2, then (-2x – 6)2 must equal which of the following?

 

A.

 

-4y2

 

B.

 

-2y2

 

C. -4y

 

D. 4y

 

Question 15 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

“If Deb and Sam go to the mall, then it is snowing.” Which statement below is logically equivalent?

 

A. If Deb and Sam do not go to the mall, then it is not snowing.

 

B. If Deb and Sam do not go to the mall, then it is snowing.

 

C. If it is snowing, then Deb and Sam go to the mall.

 

D. If it is not snowing, then Deb and Sam do not go to the mall.

 

Question 16 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

A shop owner increased the selling price of a shirt from $20 to $26. By what percentage was the price increased?

 

A. 6 percent

 

B. 26 percent

 

C. 30 percent

 

D. 46 percent

 

Question 17 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

If m and p are positive integers and (m + p) x m is even, which of the following must be true?

 

A. If m is odd, then p is odd.

 

B. If m is odd, then p is even.

 

C. If m is even, then p is even.

 

D. If m is even, then p is odd.

 

Question 18 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

A 19-liter mixture consists by volume of 1 part juice to 18 parts water. If x liters of juice and y liters of water are added to this mixture to make a 54-liter mixture consisting by volume of 1 part juice to 2 parts water, what is the value of x?

 

A. 16

 

B. 17

 

C. 27

 

D. 35

 

Question 19 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

Which statement represents the inverse of the statement, “If it is snowing, then Paul wears a sweater”?

 

A. If Paul wears a sweater, then it is snowing.

 

B. If Paul does not wear a sweater, then it is not snowing.

 

C. If it is not snowing, then Paul does not wear a sweater.

 

D. If it is not snowing, then Paul wears a sweater.

 

Question 20 of 20

 

5.0 Points

 

When y = 3, which of the following is FALSE?

 

A. y is prime and y is odd

 

B. y is odd or y is even

 

C. y is not prime and y is odd

 

D. y is odd and 2y is even