OpenStax College Success
Chapter 4, Planning Your Academic Pathways
Multiple Choice
1. John has a long-term goal of graduating with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. His
advisor suggests that he needs to create a plan to reach this goal. What is the first step
John should take in creating his plan?
a. Review the curriculum map
b. Find a study group
c. Talk to his professor about internship opportunities
d. Reflect on his values
[Bloom’s 3; Section 1]
2. Jiliyann has some free time in her schedule. She will soon be graduating with a
bachelor’s degree in business and wants to use this time to prepare for her upcoming
career search. Which of the following activities would you recommend?
a. Look for internship opportunities in her chosen field
b. Take an extra class in her major
c. Apply for part-time jobs in fast food
d. Spend more time having fun with her friends
[Bloom’s 3; Section 1]
3. What is the first step in creating a successful long-term goal?
a. Determine how much money you can make
b. Look for service-learning opportunities
c. Think about your values
d. Choose your degree major
[Bloom’s 1; Section 1]
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, 4. Brian has reached the end of his freshman year and is realizing that he may not be on
track to achieve his long-term goal of receiving an associate’s degree in two years.
Which of the following would be the least helpful advice for you to give Brian?
a. Revisit his values to assess whether his goal is still in line with his values
b. Change his major
c. Adjust his short-term goals
d. Reflect on how he has kept track of his progress
[Bloom’s 2; Section 1]
5. Taliyah has a long-term goal of becoming an accountant. She has reflected on her values
and set several short-term goals. Analyze the short-term goals listed below. Which of
Taliyah’s short-term goals is NOT aligned to the long-term goal of becoming an
accountant?
a. Seek an internship with an accounting office
b. Pursue a minor in foreign language
c. Exercise for 30 minutes each day
d. Research the requirements for accounting certification
[Bloom’s 3; Section 1]
6. Which of the following is NOT a way to gain additional real-world experience outside of
your coursework?
a. Certification exam
b. Service-learning
c. Internship
d. Clinicals
[Bloom’s 2; Section 2]
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Chapter 4, Planning Your Academic Pathways
Multiple Choice
1. John has a long-term goal of graduating with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. His
advisor suggests that he needs to create a plan to reach this goal. What is the first step
John should take in creating his plan?
a. Review the curriculum map
b. Find a study group
c. Talk to his professor about internship opportunities
d. Reflect on his values
[Bloom’s 3; Section 1]
2. Jiliyann has some free time in her schedule. She will soon be graduating with a
bachelor’s degree in business and wants to use this time to prepare for her upcoming
career search. Which of the following activities would you recommend?
a. Look for internship opportunities in her chosen field
b. Take an extra class in her major
c. Apply for part-time jobs in fast food
d. Spend more time having fun with her friends
[Bloom’s 3; Section 1]
3. What is the first step in creating a successful long-term goal?
a. Determine how much money you can make
b. Look for service-learning opportunities
c. Think about your values
d. Choose your degree major
[Bloom’s 1; Section 1]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 4. Brian has reached the end of his freshman year and is realizing that he may not be on
track to achieve his long-term goal of receiving an associate’s degree in two years.
Which of the following would be the least helpful advice for you to give Brian?
a. Revisit his values to assess whether his goal is still in line with his values
b. Change his major
c. Adjust his short-term goals
d. Reflect on how he has kept track of his progress
[Bloom’s 2; Section 1]
5. Taliyah has a long-term goal of becoming an accountant. She has reflected on her values
and set several short-term goals. Analyze the short-term goals listed below. Which of
Taliyah’s short-term goals is NOT aligned to the long-term goal of becoming an
accountant?
a. Seek an internship with an accounting office
b. Pursue a minor in foreign language
c. Exercise for 30 minutes each day
d. Research the requirements for accounting certification
[Bloom’s 3; Section 1]
6. Which of the following is NOT a way to gain additional real-world experience outside of
your coursework?
a. Certification exam
b. Service-learning
c. Internship
d. Clinicals
[Bloom’s 2; Section 2]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
