2024-2025 DC HS TO C EXAM LATEST UPDATED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
______ anything with your name, address, credit card information, or bank account numbers
before putting it into the trash or recycle bin, - RIGHT ANSWER -shred
1. What skills do you feel are most important to college success - list three and describe how you
feel they are important?
2. How do you plan to use this information to improve your study skills?
3. What is the difference between hearing and listening?
4. Why is your health and wellness important to college success?
5. What is emotional intelligence?
Selected Answer: - RIGHT ANSWER -3. The main difference between hearing and listening is that
when you listen, you actually comprehend what the person is saying and know what is going on
in the conversation. When you hear, you do not comprehend the conversation; instead, it goes in
one ear and out the other.
4. Your health and wellness are important to college success, because without health and
wellness, you may become constantly sick and ill. With illness, you may miss school. With
missing school, you miss lectures and assignments and fall behind. That is why health and
wellness are so important, because they enable you to not get sick as often. This enables you to
go to class and keep up. Another reason is that when you are in good health and wellness, you
are better able to deal with stressful situations.
5. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a set of learned skills. They may be more important than your
Intelligence Quotient (IQ). These skills enable you to manage stress and build relationships. They
also help you better relate to and understand others. In other words, your IQ may get you into
college, but your EQ will help you deal with the stress of college and build healthy relationships
with others. Employers are now looking at EQ, because employees with a high EQ are able to
manage job related stress better, build relationships with others, and have empathy for others.
,An intensive study session of your notes from a lecture should take place immediately following
the class. - RIGHT ANSWER -False
An undergraduate is? - RIGHT ANSWER -A student in the freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
year of study in college.
Associates - RIGHT ANSWER -a degree granted by a college after the satisfactory completion of a
two-year, full-time program of study or its part-time equivalent
Bachelor's - RIGHT ANSWER -a degree granted by a college after the satisfactory completion of a
four- or five-year, full-time program of study, or its part-time equivalent.
Bloom's Taxonomy - RIGHT ANSWER -Bloom's taxonomy is a way of distinguishing the
fundamental questions within the education system.
6 Knowledge - memorizing
5 Comprehension - understanding
4 Analysis - taking apart
3 Application - using
2 Synthesis - creating
1 Evaluation - judging
Budgeting for College - RIGHT ANSWER -Once you go to college, it will be more likely that you
will need to budget your expenses and your income. It may be necessary that you get a job
either on-campus or off-campus. You will also most likely work a job during the summer to help
with expenses. Budgeting your income to match with your expenses will be a life-long skill which
often begins in college.
Read the packet 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know to help
prepare for budgeting in college.
, Also, review the creative thinking and problem-solving methods (especially IDEA) from Unit 5 --
they help to identify processes that can be applied to money-related issues when you are in
college.
One of the purposes of college is to gain knowledge in an area you are interested in and that will
help you gain access to a job that will allow you to make a living wage. A "living wage" is the
amount of money needed to support your self and, if necessary, a family. The eCIS Reality Check
module will help you to understand what amount is necessary in order to make a wage that you
will need to live on -- you may have to make some choices regarding what wage will fit both your
income and your lifestyle.
College - RIGHT ANSWER -term used for Higher Education
College vs. University - RIGHT ANSWER -Universities can be private or public. They can also be
undergrad, graduate, or both. Universities typically consist of multiple colleges in one school.
They offer a variety of degrees and certificates. college is an institution of higher education that
may stand alone or make up one part of a university
Community College - RIGHT ANSWER -Community colleges are designed to meet the vocational
and educational needs of the community. Individual colleges vary widely and can offer programs
ranging from classes in continuing education and certificate programs to vocational programs
and associates degrees. They offer programs of study that result in associate's degree in arts or
sciences. They are funded with local community tax revenue and typically serve students within
the community they are in.
Concept map note-taking is best for auditory learners. - RIGHT ANSWER -False
DAPPS stands for: - RIGHT ANSWER -Dated
Achievable
Personal
, Positive
Specific
Discuss money situations with your roommates before a problem comes up. Even better, put
your agreement ______ ______and have each roommate sign the agreement. - RIGHT ANSWER
-in writing
Doctorate - RIGHT ANSWER -A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree.
Everyone is familiar with the medical doctor, who holds an M.D. (Medical Doctorate). But you
can earn a doctorate in almost any subject area. For example, most states require licensed
psychologists to hold a doctorate degree in psychology.
Don't try to write your final product in one ______. - RIGHT ANSWER -draft
During a class lecture you should do the following things: - RIGHT ANSWER -listen
make notes
ask questions
summarize your notes
During the last session, we covered a lot of information about financial aid. Let's review what we
have discussed. Write the number of the correct description in the space next to the financial aid
term.
A financial aid award that must be paid back upon graduation
The form you must complete in order to be eligible for federal financial aid.
A need-based program that allows you to earn money while attending school.
A financial aid award that is given to students, usually based on merit, that does not have to be
repaid. Typically, students need to complete applications in order to be considered for this
award.
A type of financial aid that is given based on the financial status of a student's family.
, A type of financial aid that is awarded on the basis of a student's personal achievements and
accomplishments.
A financial aid award, usually need-based, which does not have to be repaid.
F.
Grant
G.
FAFSA - RIGHT ANSWER -A financial aid award, usually need-based, which does not have to be
repaid.
F.
Grant
The form you must complete in order to be eligible for federal financial aid.
G.
FAFSA
A type of financial aid that is awarded on the basis of a student's personal achievements and
accomplishments.
C.
Merit-based aid
A need-based program that allows you to earn money while attending school.
D.
Work-study
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
______ anything with your name, address, credit card information, or bank account numbers
before putting it into the trash or recycle bin, - RIGHT ANSWER -shred
1. What skills do you feel are most important to college success - list three and describe how you
feel they are important?
2. How do you plan to use this information to improve your study skills?
3. What is the difference between hearing and listening?
4. Why is your health and wellness important to college success?
5. What is emotional intelligence?
Selected Answer: - RIGHT ANSWER -3. The main difference between hearing and listening is that
when you listen, you actually comprehend what the person is saying and know what is going on
in the conversation. When you hear, you do not comprehend the conversation; instead, it goes in
one ear and out the other.
4. Your health and wellness are important to college success, because without health and
wellness, you may become constantly sick and ill. With illness, you may miss school. With
missing school, you miss lectures and assignments and fall behind. That is why health and
wellness are so important, because they enable you to not get sick as often. This enables you to
go to class and keep up. Another reason is that when you are in good health and wellness, you
are better able to deal with stressful situations.
5. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a set of learned skills. They may be more important than your
Intelligence Quotient (IQ). These skills enable you to manage stress and build relationships. They
also help you better relate to and understand others. In other words, your IQ may get you into
college, but your EQ will help you deal with the stress of college and build healthy relationships
with others. Employers are now looking at EQ, because employees with a high EQ are able to
manage job related stress better, build relationships with others, and have empathy for others.
,An intensive study session of your notes from a lecture should take place immediately following
the class. - RIGHT ANSWER -False
An undergraduate is? - RIGHT ANSWER -A student in the freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
year of study in college.
Associates - RIGHT ANSWER -a degree granted by a college after the satisfactory completion of a
two-year, full-time program of study or its part-time equivalent
Bachelor's - RIGHT ANSWER -a degree granted by a college after the satisfactory completion of a
four- or five-year, full-time program of study, or its part-time equivalent.
Bloom's Taxonomy - RIGHT ANSWER -Bloom's taxonomy is a way of distinguishing the
fundamental questions within the education system.
6 Knowledge - memorizing
5 Comprehension - understanding
4 Analysis - taking apart
3 Application - using
2 Synthesis - creating
1 Evaluation - judging
Budgeting for College - RIGHT ANSWER -Once you go to college, it will be more likely that you
will need to budget your expenses and your income. It may be necessary that you get a job
either on-campus or off-campus. You will also most likely work a job during the summer to help
with expenses. Budgeting your income to match with your expenses will be a life-long skill which
often begins in college.
Read the packet 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know to help
prepare for budgeting in college.
, Also, review the creative thinking and problem-solving methods (especially IDEA) from Unit 5 --
they help to identify processes that can be applied to money-related issues when you are in
college.
One of the purposes of college is to gain knowledge in an area you are interested in and that will
help you gain access to a job that will allow you to make a living wage. A "living wage" is the
amount of money needed to support your self and, if necessary, a family. The eCIS Reality Check
module will help you to understand what amount is necessary in order to make a wage that you
will need to live on -- you may have to make some choices regarding what wage will fit both your
income and your lifestyle.
College - RIGHT ANSWER -term used for Higher Education
College vs. University - RIGHT ANSWER -Universities can be private or public. They can also be
undergrad, graduate, or both. Universities typically consist of multiple colleges in one school.
They offer a variety of degrees and certificates. college is an institution of higher education that
may stand alone or make up one part of a university
Community College - RIGHT ANSWER -Community colleges are designed to meet the vocational
and educational needs of the community. Individual colleges vary widely and can offer programs
ranging from classes in continuing education and certificate programs to vocational programs
and associates degrees. They offer programs of study that result in associate's degree in arts or
sciences. They are funded with local community tax revenue and typically serve students within
the community they are in.
Concept map note-taking is best for auditory learners. - RIGHT ANSWER -False
DAPPS stands for: - RIGHT ANSWER -Dated
Achievable
Personal
, Positive
Specific
Discuss money situations with your roommates before a problem comes up. Even better, put
your agreement ______ ______and have each roommate sign the agreement. - RIGHT ANSWER
-in writing
Doctorate - RIGHT ANSWER -A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree.
Everyone is familiar with the medical doctor, who holds an M.D. (Medical Doctorate). But you
can earn a doctorate in almost any subject area. For example, most states require licensed
psychologists to hold a doctorate degree in psychology.
Don't try to write your final product in one ______. - RIGHT ANSWER -draft
During a class lecture you should do the following things: - RIGHT ANSWER -listen
make notes
ask questions
summarize your notes
During the last session, we covered a lot of information about financial aid. Let's review what we
have discussed. Write the number of the correct description in the space next to the financial aid
term.
A financial aid award that must be paid back upon graduation
The form you must complete in order to be eligible for federal financial aid.
A need-based program that allows you to earn money while attending school.
A financial aid award that is given to students, usually based on merit, that does not have to be
repaid. Typically, students need to complete applications in order to be considered for this
award.
A type of financial aid that is given based on the financial status of a student's family.
, A type of financial aid that is awarded on the basis of a student's personal achievements and
accomplishments.
A financial aid award, usually need-based, which does not have to be repaid.
F.
Grant
G.
FAFSA - RIGHT ANSWER -A financial aid award, usually need-based, which does not have to be
repaid.
F.
Grant
The form you must complete in order to be eligible for federal financial aid.
G.
FAFSA
A type of financial aid that is awarded on the basis of a student's personal achievements and
accomplishments.
C.
Merit-based aid
A need-based program that allows you to earn money while attending school.
D.
Work-study
