CPO Exam Prep Vocabulary Questions and Correct Answers

CPO Exam Prep Vocabulary Questions and Correct Answers

1. clutter: (v.) to fill or cover in a disorderly way; (n.) a state of disorder, mess
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2. chronic disorganization: a lifelong struggle against disorganization in which self-
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help efforts haven't worked, leaving you with negative feelings or consequences every day.
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3. efficiency: using resources in such a way as to maximize the production of goods and service
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4. Gantt Chart: a simple bar chart that lists project tasks vertically against the project's t
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ime frame, listed horizontally
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5. sustainability: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future g
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enerations to meet their own needs a a a a a



6. transfer of skill: -the ability to perform a skill in a new environment
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-skill is context bound when taught in single context
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7. containing: To restrain or keep within limits, finding the proper container for objects.
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8. assessment: The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone
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or something
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9. coaching: communicating with someone for the direct purpose of improving the person's o
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n-the-job performance or behavior a a a




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clients in a thought provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their perso
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nal and professional potential.
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10. consolidate: (v.) to combine, unite; to make solid or firm a a a a a a a a a



11. Document Retention Policy: policy for process of retaining documents, includ-
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ing for how long, with what categories, and where to be store, specific to the industry or general I
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RS standards.
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12. effectiveness: accomplishing tasks that help fulfill organizational objectives a a a a a a a



13. evaluation: gauging the extent to which objectives have been achieved during the specifi
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ed time period
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14. executive function: higher-order, complex cognitive processes, including think-
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,ing, planning, and problem solving
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15. hoarding disorder: persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardles
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s of their actual value
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16. learning style: an individual's mode of gaining knowledge, esp. a preferred or best metho
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d, such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, intuitive, cognitive, or verbal
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17. visual learners: People who learn best by relying on their sense of sight.
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18. auditory learners: People who learn best by relying on their sense of hearing.
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19. kinesthetic learners: People who learn best through a hands-on approach by doing.
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, 20. tactile learner: People who process information through touching.
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21. prioritizing: arranging in order of importance a a a a a



22. project: Series of tasks and activities that has a stated goal and objectives, a schedule wi
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th defined start and end dates, and a budget that sets limits on the use of monetary and huma
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n resources.
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23. project management: Planning, directing, and controlling resources (people, equipmen
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t, material) to meet the technical, cost, and time constraints of a project.
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24. purge: eliminating excess a a



25. SMART goals: goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely
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26. sort: arranging in a category, as determined by the client
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27. space design: preparing for the best use of the space determined by priorities
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28. transfer of skill examples: • Lecture or speech a a a a a a a



• Examples with photos/drawings a a



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• Demonstration/Simulation
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29. work flow: the way work is organized to meet the organization's production or service goa
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30. trademark: A brand that has exclusive legal protection for both its brand name and its des
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31. service mark: the same as a trademark except that it refers to a service offering
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32. copyright: the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perf
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orm, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same
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33. intellectual property: A product of the intellect, such as an expressed idea or concept, t
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hat has commercial value.
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34. fair use: the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone e
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lse without paying royalties
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35. patent: (n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights
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