SDV final test review with complete
solutions
____________ memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while
____________ memory allows one to store and recall information. - ANSWER-Short-
term; long-term
1)Never Eat Sour Watermelons = North, East, South,West; the points of a compass
2)PEN = Proton, Electron, Neutron; the parts of an atom - ANSWER-1) Acrostic
2)Acronym
A mentor is someone you look up to and whose advice and guidance you respect. -
ANSWER-true
A person sitting with their legs crossed the other way, slumped over, and arms crossed
across their chest indicates that the person is - ANSWER-uninterested
A student is working full-time (at least 40 hours a week) and is also starting their first
semester of college. This student wants to maintain a high GPA and graduate as soon
as possible. How many credits hours should the student take? - ANSWER-No more
than 7-credit hours
A student wants to be a medical doctor (M.D.). Using the following link, determine the
recommended program of study for the student to pursue at NOVA before transferring
to a four-year college or university.
Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ - ANSWER-Science A.S.
A student wants to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and major in
history. Using the following link, determine which program of study should the student
pursue at NOVA.
Link to the Virginia Commonwealth University transfer guide:
http://www.transfer.vcu.edu/vccs/what-courses-should-i-take.html - ANSWER-Social
Sciences A.S.
According to the college catalog (link below), the Personal Training Career Studies
Certificate is designed to:
Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ - ANSWER-Prepare students
to become knowledgeable fitness professionals and prepare students to sit for a
nationally recognized certification exam in Personal Training
Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used _____________ devices.
- ANSWER-mnemonic
, Appealing to Authority
Make sure the authorities quoted are truly subject matter experts on the issue being
discussed.
Personalizations
Focus on the merits and supporting data of an argument, not on the personality or
behavior of the people making the arguments.
Everyone Does It
The popular position is not always the right one. Be wary of arguments that rely
exclusively on one set of numbers.
Weak Analogy
Identify the properties relevant to the argument being made and see if both share those
properties. - ANSWER-Make sure the authorities quoted are truly subject matter experts
on the issue being discussed.
Focus on the merits and supporting data of an argument, not on the personality or
behavior of the people making the arguments.
The popular position is not always the right one. Be wary of arguments that rely
exclusively on one set of numbers.
Identify the properties relevant to the argument being made and see if both share those
properties.
Assessing, making judgements, and drawing conclusions from ideas, information, or
data is identified as the evaluating thinking skill. - ANSWER-True
By considering the writer's purpose in preparing the document you are focusing on -
ANSWER-intention
Certificate of Deposits (CDs) - ANSWER-Certificate of Deposits (CDs) are promissory
notes from banks that usually come with higher interest rates but restrict on demand
withdrawals.
Considering the URL can give you a sense behind the motivation for publishing the
material. - ANSWER-True
Creative thinking involves ignoring existing ideas and only creating a new solution. -
ANSWER-false
Creative thinking is an inherited skill. - ANSWER-False
Credit versus Debit - ANSWER-Credit: Budget
Credit limit allows you to charge larger items you don't have the cash for - but it's harder
to pay back
solutions
____________ memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while
____________ memory allows one to store and recall information. - ANSWER-Short-
term; long-term
1)Never Eat Sour Watermelons = North, East, South,West; the points of a compass
2)PEN = Proton, Electron, Neutron; the parts of an atom - ANSWER-1) Acrostic
2)Acronym
A mentor is someone you look up to and whose advice and guidance you respect. -
ANSWER-true
A person sitting with their legs crossed the other way, slumped over, and arms crossed
across their chest indicates that the person is - ANSWER-uninterested
A student is working full-time (at least 40 hours a week) and is also starting their first
semester of college. This student wants to maintain a high GPA and graduate as soon
as possible. How many credits hours should the student take? - ANSWER-No more
than 7-credit hours
A student wants to be a medical doctor (M.D.). Using the following link, determine the
recommended program of study for the student to pursue at NOVA before transferring
to a four-year college or university.
Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ - ANSWER-Science A.S.
A student wants to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and major in
history. Using the following link, determine which program of study should the student
pursue at NOVA.
Link to the Virginia Commonwealth University transfer guide:
http://www.transfer.vcu.edu/vccs/what-courses-should-i-take.html - ANSWER-Social
Sciences A.S.
According to the college catalog (link below), the Personal Training Career Studies
Certificate is designed to:
Link to the college catalog: https://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/ - ANSWER-Prepare students
to become knowledgeable fitness professionals and prepare students to sit for a
nationally recognized certification exam in Personal Training
Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used _____________ devices.
- ANSWER-mnemonic
, Appealing to Authority
Make sure the authorities quoted are truly subject matter experts on the issue being
discussed.
Personalizations
Focus on the merits and supporting data of an argument, not on the personality or
behavior of the people making the arguments.
Everyone Does It
The popular position is not always the right one. Be wary of arguments that rely
exclusively on one set of numbers.
Weak Analogy
Identify the properties relevant to the argument being made and see if both share those
properties. - ANSWER-Make sure the authorities quoted are truly subject matter experts
on the issue being discussed.
Focus on the merits and supporting data of an argument, not on the personality or
behavior of the people making the arguments.
The popular position is not always the right one. Be wary of arguments that rely
exclusively on one set of numbers.
Identify the properties relevant to the argument being made and see if both share those
properties.
Assessing, making judgements, and drawing conclusions from ideas, information, or
data is identified as the evaluating thinking skill. - ANSWER-True
By considering the writer's purpose in preparing the document you are focusing on -
ANSWER-intention
Certificate of Deposits (CDs) - ANSWER-Certificate of Deposits (CDs) are promissory
notes from banks that usually come with higher interest rates but restrict on demand
withdrawals.
Considering the URL can give you a sense behind the motivation for publishing the
material. - ANSWER-True
Creative thinking involves ignoring existing ideas and only creating a new solution. -
ANSWER-false
Creative thinking is an inherited skill. - ANSWER-False
Credit versus Debit - ANSWER-Credit: Budget
Credit limit allows you to charge larger items you don't have the cash for - but it's harder
to pay back
