Midterm Exam COL-103 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
Which SCC campus resource offers assistance with academic planning and course
selection to those enrolled in health science programs and/or zero level courses and
first semester students? - ANSWERAdvising Center
Which SCC campus resource offers a range of assessment services including make-
up testing and proctored online testing for students at SCC as well as other
colleges? - ANSWERTesting Center
If a student wants to participate in cultural activities, college transfer planning, peer-
mentoring, and tutoring, he or she should visit the _____________________ to
check their eligibility. - ANSWERTrio Support Services
If a student needs to purchase textbooks, computer software or school supplies,
which SCC campus resource should he or she visit? - ANSWERThe Book Inn
If a student has questions about their FAFSA form and/or the funds available to
him/her to help with college costs, which campus resource should he or she visit?
(End Of Campus Resource Quiz) - ANSWERFinancial Aid
(Begin of Chapter 1 Quiz)
Which of the following is a sign that you are thriving in college and life? -
ANSWERYou discover talents you did not know you had.
Citrine is a first-year college student. She is scheduled to be in a first-year seminar
focused on student success. She is skeptical that she will receive much benefit from
this course. Which is a benefit of this course that you would share with Citrine? -
ANSWERCompleting this course will make it more likely that she will finish her
degree.
Which SCC campus resource offers individual and group tutoring in many subjects
as well as a computer lab offering assistance with CPT classes and software use? -
ANSWERTLC (The Learning Center)
If a student needs to learn how to locate, evaluate and use information, which SCC
campus resource would he or she need to visit? - ANSWERLibrary
If a student wants to locate information about job readiness skills and employment
opportunities, which SCC campus resource would he or she need to visit? -
ANSWERCareer Services
A student who is around eighteen years old and has just graduated high school is
classified as which type of student? - ANSWERTraditional
, Which of the following describes how college differs from high school? -
ANSWERYou will probably be part of a more diverse student body.
A student who is older, has experience in the job market, and is returning to college
to retrain for a new career would be classified as which type of student? -
ANSWERNon-Traditional
What challenge would nontraditional students face that traditional college students
would not? - ANSWERThey may have trouble juggling responsibilities.
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on the basis of their - ANSWERmerit
Students who become careful critical thinkers are more likely to - ANSWERLook for
evidence before forming a personal opinion.
What is an example of a short-term goal? - ANSWERI will read three books this
semester.
Marcus was anxious about starting college next semester, so he approached his
adviser, who told him about the importance of setting SMART short-term goals as a
way to ensure success. Which of Marcus's goals is SMART?
(End of Chapter 1) - ANSWERto transfer to a four-year college after two years.
(Begin Chapter 3 Quiz)
Locus of control is defined as - ANSWERA belief about how much control you have
over the events that affect you.
If you find yourself frequently saying "I don't have time," you likely have which kind of
locus of control? - ANSWERExternal
Which is a calendar that shows all the important dates that are specific to your
campus? - ANSWERAn academic calendar
Which individual is likely studying most effectively? - ANSWERJamal makes sure to
concentrate on one task at a time.
Unhealthy habits are MORE likely to develop in individuals who engage in which
activity. - ANSWERprocrastination
Stephanie has a large, complex assignment due in two weeks for her biology class.
She is not sure how best to tackle completing it on time. What will help Stephanie
finish her project on time? - ANSWERCreate a to-do list and check off items as they
are completed.
Which is a strategy for successful time management to help you succeed
academically? - ANSWERPrepare to-do lists to keep track of all your tasks.
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
Which SCC campus resource offers assistance with academic planning and course
selection to those enrolled in health science programs and/or zero level courses and
first semester students? - ANSWERAdvising Center
Which SCC campus resource offers a range of assessment services including make-
up testing and proctored online testing for students at SCC as well as other
colleges? - ANSWERTesting Center
If a student wants to participate in cultural activities, college transfer planning, peer-
mentoring, and tutoring, he or she should visit the _____________________ to
check their eligibility. - ANSWERTrio Support Services
If a student needs to purchase textbooks, computer software or school supplies,
which SCC campus resource should he or she visit? - ANSWERThe Book Inn
If a student has questions about their FAFSA form and/or the funds available to
him/her to help with college costs, which campus resource should he or she visit?
(End Of Campus Resource Quiz) - ANSWERFinancial Aid
(Begin of Chapter 1 Quiz)
Which of the following is a sign that you are thriving in college and life? -
ANSWERYou discover talents you did not know you had.
Citrine is a first-year college student. She is scheduled to be in a first-year seminar
focused on student success. She is skeptical that she will receive much benefit from
this course. Which is a benefit of this course that you would share with Citrine? -
ANSWERCompleting this course will make it more likely that she will finish her
degree.
Which SCC campus resource offers individual and group tutoring in many subjects
as well as a computer lab offering assistance with CPT classes and software use? -
ANSWERTLC (The Learning Center)
If a student needs to learn how to locate, evaluate and use information, which SCC
campus resource would he or she need to visit? - ANSWERLibrary
If a student wants to locate information about job readiness skills and employment
opportunities, which SCC campus resource would he or she need to visit? -
ANSWERCareer Services
A student who is around eighteen years old and has just graduated high school is
classified as which type of student? - ANSWERTraditional
, Which of the following describes how college differs from high school? -
ANSWERYou will probably be part of a more diverse student body.
A student who is older, has experience in the job market, and is returning to college
to retrain for a new career would be classified as which type of student? -
ANSWERNon-Traditional
What challenge would nontraditional students face that traditional college students
would not? - ANSWERThey may have trouble juggling responsibilities.
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on the basis of their - ANSWERmerit
Students who become careful critical thinkers are more likely to - ANSWERLook for
evidence before forming a personal opinion.
What is an example of a short-term goal? - ANSWERI will read three books this
semester.
Marcus was anxious about starting college next semester, so he approached his
adviser, who told him about the importance of setting SMART short-term goals as a
way to ensure success. Which of Marcus's goals is SMART?
(End of Chapter 1) - ANSWERto transfer to a four-year college after two years.
(Begin Chapter 3 Quiz)
Locus of control is defined as - ANSWERA belief about how much control you have
over the events that affect you.
If you find yourself frequently saying "I don't have time," you likely have which kind of
locus of control? - ANSWERExternal
Which is a calendar that shows all the important dates that are specific to your
campus? - ANSWERAn academic calendar
Which individual is likely studying most effectively? - ANSWERJamal makes sure to
concentrate on one task at a time.
Unhealthy habits are MORE likely to develop in individuals who engage in which
activity. - ANSWERprocrastination
Stephanie has a large, complex assignment due in two weeks for her biology class.
She is not sure how best to tackle completing it on time. What will help Stephanie
finish her project on time? - ANSWERCreate a to-do list and check off items as they
are completed.
Which is a strategy for successful time management to help you succeed
academically? - ANSWERPrepare to-do lists to keep track of all your tasks.
