COL 103 Final Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
3)getting through four chapters per week by reading for twenty minutes each night -
ANSWERDaniel sets the long-term goal of reading a novel in Spanish by the end of
the term. Which option is the best supporting short-term goal?
1)reading on any night he doesn't have other plans
2)being halfway through the novel by midterms
3)getting through four chapters per week by reading for twenty minutes each night
4)spending a lot of time reading plot summaries to help his comprehension
3)This goal is not specific. - ANSWERIdentify why the following statement is not a
S.M.A.R.T. goal: "I plan to major in a subject that will help me help people when I
graduate."
1)This goal is not realistic.
2)This goal is not attainable.
3)This goal is not specific.
4)This goal is not desirable.
4)I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can
converse in French with a friend. - ANSWERWhich example is a long-term academic
goal?
1)I will practice the piano for half an hour this week.
2)I will spend an hour every night reading magazines.
3)I will visit websites about investing this week so that I can apply what I learn in the
next two weeks.
4)I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can
converse in French with a friend.
2)knowledge - ANSWERLawrence is strongly considering a career in library science.
Which central value would Lawrence be most likely to have to connect him to that
goal?
1)risk-taking
2)knowledge
3)spiritual/religious life
4)financial stability
2)concrete and improve the chances of achieving it. - ANSWERAnyone can set
goals, but that doesn't guarantee a person will achieve them. If a student sets
SMART goals, he or she is more likely to succeed. SMART is an acronym for a list of
qualities that make a goal more
1)enjoyable to work toward.
2)concrete and improve the chances of achieving it.
3)acceptable to self, family, and educators.
4)value-centered.
,3)People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an
associate's degree. - ANSWERWhich statement about salary and unemployment is
true?
1)The unemployment rate of people with an associate's degree is higher than that of
people who have a high school diploma.
2)People with a high school diploma usually make about as much money as people
who have an associate's degree.
3)People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an
associate's degree.
4)The unemployment rate of people with less than a high school diploma is about the
same as for people with an associate's degree.
1)short-term - ANSWERAyah hopes to obtain her medical license to practice
medicine someday. However, to reach that goal, Ayah plans to apply to take the pre-
qualifying MCAT exam next week. Which type of goal is applying for the MCAT
exam?
1)short-term
2)interim
3)long-term
4)immediate
4)set a time frame for finding information on internships - ANSWERHank wants to
find an internship in computer science. He tells a friend, "My goal is to find out more
about internships." Two weeks later, Hank's friend asks him what he's learned. Hank
says, "I don't know anything yet." What can Hank do to make SMART goals that will
help him achieve his goal of finding out more about internships?
1)identify other people he knows who plan to find an internship
2)write a list of internships he thinks sound interesting
3)study more for his computer science class than his core classes
4)set a time frame for finding information on internships
3)accept responsibility for what happens in your life. - ANSWERIn college you are
the one who is in charge. It is all about self-motivation and self-responsibility. If you
are a victor in college, then you
1)blame others for your problems.
2)procrastinate and make excuses for not doing a good job.
3)accept responsibility for what happens in your life.
4)constantly complain and have a negative mentality about most things.
4)2-3 hours - ANSWERSelf-management will be your key to success. You will have
a significant amount of reading as homework. The basic guideline is that for every
hour spent in class, a minimum of _____ should be spent in review and preparation
for the next class.
1)45 minutes
2)8-9 hours
3)whatever you want
4)2-3 hours
2)This Isn't Harvard Syndrome - ANSWERYour two-year college has spent decades
developing, revising, and honing degree programs to meet strict regional and
,national accreditation standards. With this in mind it is important that you as a
student dispel the
1)No Pain, No Gain Syndrome
2)This Isn't Harvard Syndrome
3)Anything you can do, I can do better Syndrome
4)You Can't Control Me Syndrome
3)visiting with friends in high school - ANSWERWhich activity can distract a college
student from his or her goals?
1)reading the newspaper every day
2)going to bed at the same time every night
3)visiting with friends in high school
4)playing on an intramural sports team
4)Yolanda - ANSWERWhich student shows maturity after receiving negative
feedback from an instructor?
Jennifer thinks, "I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark thinks, "I'm not learning
anything. That instructor is no good."
Stephan thinks, "I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable."
Yolanda thinks, "I need help. I'd better find a tutor."
1)Jennifer
2)Mark
3)Stephan
4)Yolanda
3)Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school. - ANSWERWhat is
one way college culture differs from high school culture?
1)Course content is more valuable in college than in high school.
2)Homework completion is more important in college than in high school.
3)Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.
4)Students have less accountability for attendance in college than in high school.
4)Both Tanya and Ted because each student is expected to do his or her own work.
- ANSWERTanya finishes her essay for health class. Her friend, Ted, is writing a
paper on a similar topic for English class. Tanya lets Ted use her paper to turn in to
his English instructor. Who is cheating?
1)Ted because he turned in someone else's work. Tanya was just helping a friend.
2)Tanya because she already knew the work was good. Ted was just guessing.
3)Neither Tanya nor Ted because schools value collaborative work.
4)Both Tanya and Ted because each student is expected to do his or her own work.
1)I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time - ANSWERAidan feels
that his schedule is pretty full with class, work, studying, and sleeping. Since his
grades are falling, Aidan will need to make a change. Which statement indicates a
"victor" mindset?
1)I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time.
2)My boss needs to understand that I need more time off.
3)I am overwhelmed and there's not much I can do about it.
4)My instructors are loading on too much work.
, 2)realize that change takes time. - ANSWERTo create success in your life through
positive change,
1)let go of all past attitudes and actions.
2)realize that change takes time.
3)run away from unpleasantness.
4)keep negative past attitudes.
4)by having a focused, directed goal - ANSWERHow is change accomplished?
1)through daily concentration
2)only with the help of others
3)through quick attitude adjustments
4)by having a focused, directed goal
1)Associate of Arts degree - ANSWERThis degree has emphasis in liberal and
performing arts, history, English, literature, international languages, psychology,
sociology, education, the humanities, and communication. It is also a transfer
degree.
1)Associate of Arts degree
2)Associate of Science degree
3)Associate of Applied Science degree
4)Bachelor of Fine Arts
2)respect - ANSWERDuring a political class discussion, Beth becomes angry
because of another student's opinions. However, before she speaks she makes sure
she listens to the other student. Which example of academic integrity does Beth
show?
1)honesty
2)respect
3)trust
4)fairness
1)advisor - ANSWERWho should a student talk with in their college when they want
to get help in planning their coursework for their degree?
1)advisor
2)parent
3)tutor
4)professor
4)All of the above. - ANSWERWhen a student is a 'transfer student' they
1)need to check out the catalog from the four-year college they are going to move on
to.
2)Get to know your advisor on the four-year campus.
3)Be mindful of the requirements and policies of the four-year school
4)All of the above.
4)Yolanda - ANSWERWhich student shows maturity after receiving negative
feedback from an instructor?
Jennifer thinks, "I studied a lot. I should drop this class.
Mark thinks, "I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good.
Stephan thinks, "I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable."
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
3)getting through four chapters per week by reading for twenty minutes each night -
ANSWERDaniel sets the long-term goal of reading a novel in Spanish by the end of
the term. Which option is the best supporting short-term goal?
1)reading on any night he doesn't have other plans
2)being halfway through the novel by midterms
3)getting through four chapters per week by reading for twenty minutes each night
4)spending a lot of time reading plot summaries to help his comprehension
3)This goal is not specific. - ANSWERIdentify why the following statement is not a
S.M.A.R.T. goal: "I plan to major in a subject that will help me help people when I
graduate."
1)This goal is not realistic.
2)This goal is not attainable.
3)This goal is not specific.
4)This goal is not desirable.
4)I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can
converse in French with a friend. - ANSWERWhich example is a long-term academic
goal?
1)I will practice the piano for half an hour this week.
2)I will spend an hour every night reading magazines.
3)I will visit websites about investing this week so that I can apply what I learn in the
next two weeks.
4)I will spend half an hour practicing my French every day this year so I can
converse in French with a friend.
2)knowledge - ANSWERLawrence is strongly considering a career in library science.
Which central value would Lawrence be most likely to have to connect him to that
goal?
1)risk-taking
2)knowledge
3)spiritual/religious life
4)financial stability
2)concrete and improve the chances of achieving it. - ANSWERAnyone can set
goals, but that doesn't guarantee a person will achieve them. If a student sets
SMART goals, he or she is more likely to succeed. SMART is an acronym for a list of
qualities that make a goal more
1)enjoyable to work toward.
2)concrete and improve the chances of achieving it.
3)acceptable to self, family, and educators.
4)value-centered.
,3)People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an
associate's degree. - ANSWERWhich statement about salary and unemployment is
true?
1)The unemployment rate of people with an associate's degree is higher than that of
people who have a high school diploma.
2)People with a high school diploma usually make about as much money as people
who have an associate's degree.
3)People with at least a bachelor's degree make more money than people with an
associate's degree.
4)The unemployment rate of people with less than a high school diploma is about the
same as for people with an associate's degree.
1)short-term - ANSWERAyah hopes to obtain her medical license to practice
medicine someday. However, to reach that goal, Ayah plans to apply to take the pre-
qualifying MCAT exam next week. Which type of goal is applying for the MCAT
exam?
1)short-term
2)interim
3)long-term
4)immediate
4)set a time frame for finding information on internships - ANSWERHank wants to
find an internship in computer science. He tells a friend, "My goal is to find out more
about internships." Two weeks later, Hank's friend asks him what he's learned. Hank
says, "I don't know anything yet." What can Hank do to make SMART goals that will
help him achieve his goal of finding out more about internships?
1)identify other people he knows who plan to find an internship
2)write a list of internships he thinks sound interesting
3)study more for his computer science class than his core classes
4)set a time frame for finding information on internships
3)accept responsibility for what happens in your life. - ANSWERIn college you are
the one who is in charge. It is all about self-motivation and self-responsibility. If you
are a victor in college, then you
1)blame others for your problems.
2)procrastinate and make excuses for not doing a good job.
3)accept responsibility for what happens in your life.
4)constantly complain and have a negative mentality about most things.
4)2-3 hours - ANSWERSelf-management will be your key to success. You will have
a significant amount of reading as homework. The basic guideline is that for every
hour spent in class, a minimum of _____ should be spent in review and preparation
for the next class.
1)45 minutes
2)8-9 hours
3)whatever you want
4)2-3 hours
2)This Isn't Harvard Syndrome - ANSWERYour two-year college has spent decades
developing, revising, and honing degree programs to meet strict regional and
,national accreditation standards. With this in mind it is important that you as a
student dispel the
1)No Pain, No Gain Syndrome
2)This Isn't Harvard Syndrome
3)Anything you can do, I can do better Syndrome
4)You Can't Control Me Syndrome
3)visiting with friends in high school - ANSWERWhich activity can distract a college
student from his or her goals?
1)reading the newspaper every day
2)going to bed at the same time every night
3)visiting with friends in high school
4)playing on an intramural sports team
4)Yolanda - ANSWERWhich student shows maturity after receiving negative
feedback from an instructor?
Jennifer thinks, "I studied a lot. I should drop this class. Mark thinks, "I'm not learning
anything. That instructor is no good."
Stephan thinks, "I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable."
Yolanda thinks, "I need help. I'd better find a tutor."
1)Jennifer
2)Mark
3)Stephan
4)Yolanda
3)Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school. - ANSWERWhat is
one way college culture differs from high school culture?
1)Course content is more valuable in college than in high school.
2)Homework completion is more important in college than in high school.
3)Instructors provide less guidance in college than in high school.
4)Students have less accountability for attendance in college than in high school.
4)Both Tanya and Ted because each student is expected to do his or her own work.
- ANSWERTanya finishes her essay for health class. Her friend, Ted, is writing a
paper on a similar topic for English class. Tanya lets Ted use her paper to turn in to
his English instructor. Who is cheating?
1)Ted because he turned in someone else's work. Tanya was just helping a friend.
2)Tanya because she already knew the work was good. Ted was just guessing.
3)Neither Tanya nor Ted because schools value collaborative work.
4)Both Tanya and Ted because each student is expected to do his or her own work.
1)I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time - ANSWERAidan feels
that his schedule is pretty full with class, work, studying, and sleeping. Since his
grades are falling, Aidan will need to make a change. Which statement indicates a
"victor" mindset?
1)I need to make strong choices about how I spend my time.
2)My boss needs to understand that I need more time off.
3)I am overwhelmed and there's not much I can do about it.
4)My instructors are loading on too much work.
, 2)realize that change takes time. - ANSWERTo create success in your life through
positive change,
1)let go of all past attitudes and actions.
2)realize that change takes time.
3)run away from unpleasantness.
4)keep negative past attitudes.
4)by having a focused, directed goal - ANSWERHow is change accomplished?
1)through daily concentration
2)only with the help of others
3)through quick attitude adjustments
4)by having a focused, directed goal
1)Associate of Arts degree - ANSWERThis degree has emphasis in liberal and
performing arts, history, English, literature, international languages, psychology,
sociology, education, the humanities, and communication. It is also a transfer
degree.
1)Associate of Arts degree
2)Associate of Science degree
3)Associate of Applied Science degree
4)Bachelor of Fine Arts
2)respect - ANSWERDuring a political class discussion, Beth becomes angry
because of another student's opinions. However, before she speaks she makes sure
she listens to the other student. Which example of academic integrity does Beth
show?
1)honesty
2)respect
3)trust
4)fairness
1)advisor - ANSWERWho should a student talk with in their college when they want
to get help in planning their coursework for their degree?
1)advisor
2)parent
3)tutor
4)professor
4)All of the above. - ANSWERWhen a student is a 'transfer student' they
1)need to check out the catalog from the four-year college they are going to move on
to.
2)Get to know your advisor on the four-year campus.
3)Be mindful of the requirements and policies of the four-year school
4)All of the above.
4)Yolanda - ANSWERWhich student shows maturity after receiving negative
feedback from an instructor?
Jennifer thinks, "I studied a lot. I should drop this class.
Mark thinks, "I'm not learning anything. That instructor is no good.
Stephan thinks, "I'm not good at science, so this grade is understandable."
