ACA 122 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (2)
Question:
Understand the expectations of college students and
how college is different from high school.
Answer:
-Actively prepare for class
-Participate in class
-Seek out resources when you need help
-Be responsible for your own learning
Question:
Know what information should be included on a college
syllabus.
Answer:
-Instructor's contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours)
-Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies)
-Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)
Question:
Discuss the importance of attendance in college and
understand the difference between dropping a class and
withdrawing from a class.
Answer:
Courses dropped after the last day to drop for the term and on or before the 60%
date of the semester or term are considered withdrawals.
Question:
Know the difference between the grades of W and WF.
Answer:
The grade of WP counts the same as a grade of W in the determination of the
student's GPA.
Question:
Grade of W
Answer:
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason, including
attendance policy violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of
W.
Question:
Grade of WP
Answer:
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with legitimate,
extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.
, Question:
Grade of NA
Answer:
Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop deadline are
assigned a grade of NA (never attended).
Question:
Grade of WF
Answer:
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with no
legitimate, extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student
stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has
violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade of WF. The
grade of WF counts the same as an F in the determination of the student's GPA.
Question:
Grade of F
Answer:
A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but earned the F
(failing) grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project,
or final exam but has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive
the grade earned, including zeros for the work missed.
Question:
Grade of I
Answer:
A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the instructor if the
instructor decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request
an incomplete) has a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final
exam, or other assignment.
Question:
Know how to calculate a GPA.
Answer:
Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA
Question:
What is plagiarism and what are the consequences?
Answer:
Taking someones ideas without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in
assignment or course
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (2)
Question:
Understand the expectations of college students and
how college is different from high school.
Answer:
-Actively prepare for class
-Participate in class
-Seek out resources when you need help
-Be responsible for your own learning
Question:
Know what information should be included on a college
syllabus.
Answer:
-Instructor's contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours)
-Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies)
-Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)
Question:
Discuss the importance of attendance in college and
understand the difference between dropping a class and
withdrawing from a class.
Answer:
Courses dropped after the last day to drop for the term and on or before the 60%
date of the semester or term are considered withdrawals.
Question:
Know the difference between the grades of W and WF.
Answer:
The grade of WP counts the same as a grade of W in the determination of the
student's GPA.
Question:
Grade of W
Answer:
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason, including
attendance policy violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of
W.
Question:
Grade of WP
Answer:
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with legitimate,
extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.
, Question:
Grade of NA
Answer:
Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop deadline are
assigned a grade of NA (never attended).
Question:
Grade of WF
Answer:
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with no
legitimate, extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student
stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has
violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade of WF. The
grade of WF counts the same as an F in the determination of the student's GPA.
Question:
Grade of F
Answer:
A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but earned the F
(failing) grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project,
or final exam but has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive
the grade earned, including zeros for the work missed.
Question:
Grade of I
Answer:
A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the instructor if the
instructor decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request
an incomplete) has a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final
exam, or other assignment.
Question:
Know how to calculate a GPA.
Answer:
Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA
Question:
What is plagiarism and what are the consequences?
Answer:
Taking someones ideas without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in
assignment or course
