FYE Final Study Guide, Practice Questions and Exam Review 2026
key to being successful in class - ✔✔participating in the class
where should you sit in a classroom - ✔✔sit towards the front of the room where you can
easily make eye contact with the instructor
examples of unhealthy effects of stress - ✔✔-weakened immune system, elevated blood
pressure, and muscle and back pain
something to develop a positive attitude - ✔✔-enjoy daily activities
-motivation to get the job done
-have flexibility to make changes when needed
-have the ability to make productive, effective use of time
-acceptance of responsibility for one's actions and feeling good about success
creative thinking - ✔✔the ability to look at things from a new perspective, to come up with
fresh solutions to problems
what to do right after you get an exam - ✔✔you should review the entire exam and work the
problems you feel most confident with first
steps of learning cycle - ✔✔-prepare
-absorb (listen carefully)
-capture (take effective notes)
-review
, why is it important to pose questions about the sources of material you read - ✔✔so you can
evaluate the strength of the information you are using
best preferred way to take notes - ✔✔the Cornell system
-because it doesn't require as much writing, and it is easier to keep up with the professor
4 steps of problem solving - ✔✔1. define the problem
2. narrow the problem
3. generate solutions
4. choose the solution
listening definition - ✔✔purposefully focusing on what the speaker is saying with the objective
of understanding
future student loan payments should not be more than_____percent of what you except to
make with your starting salary - ✔✔10%
3 questions for support of your argument or position - ✔✔1. is it enough support?
2. is it right support?
3. is it credible?
best course of action if your learning style clashes with the instructor's teaching style -
✔✔adapt your style or study with other students
when should you start studying for an exam - ✔✔about a week before
-review notes and outlines
key to being successful in class - ✔✔participating in the class
where should you sit in a classroom - ✔✔sit towards the front of the room where you can
easily make eye contact with the instructor
examples of unhealthy effects of stress - ✔✔-weakened immune system, elevated blood
pressure, and muscle and back pain
something to develop a positive attitude - ✔✔-enjoy daily activities
-motivation to get the job done
-have flexibility to make changes when needed
-have the ability to make productive, effective use of time
-acceptance of responsibility for one's actions and feeling good about success
creative thinking - ✔✔the ability to look at things from a new perspective, to come up with
fresh solutions to problems
what to do right after you get an exam - ✔✔you should review the entire exam and work the
problems you feel most confident with first
steps of learning cycle - ✔✔-prepare
-absorb (listen carefully)
-capture (take effective notes)
-review
, why is it important to pose questions about the sources of material you read - ✔✔so you can
evaluate the strength of the information you are using
best preferred way to take notes - ✔✔the Cornell system
-because it doesn't require as much writing, and it is easier to keep up with the professor
4 steps of problem solving - ✔✔1. define the problem
2. narrow the problem
3. generate solutions
4. choose the solution
listening definition - ✔✔purposefully focusing on what the speaker is saying with the objective
of understanding
future student loan payments should not be more than_____percent of what you except to
make with your starting salary - ✔✔10%
3 questions for support of your argument or position - ✔✔1. is it enough support?
2. is it right support?
3. is it credible?
best course of action if your learning style clashes with the instructor's teaching style -
✔✔adapt your style or study with other students
when should you start studying for an exam - ✔✔about a week before
-review notes and outlines
