BL-ICT-2300-LEC-1922S WORK IMMERSION
Question 1
How can students with an “improvisor” time management style overcome their
tendency to procrastinate?
Select one:
a. ask their teachers for help and cut out all other activities to focus on
class
b. make plans to organize their time and ask their teachers for help before
they fall behind CORRECT
c. stop making excuses and pay more attention in class
Question 2
Which is the best way to become more productive when you are tempted to
multitask and check your social media account while studying?
Select one:
a. Prioritize your day and focus on getting the least important tasks out of
the way in the beginning.
b. Have set times during the day for checking and responding to online
messages. CORRECT
c. Reward yourself with a social media break after every 5-10 minutes of
studying.
Question 3
If you encounter a setback in your academic goals, which of the following
should you do?
Select one:
a. ignore the setback and deal with it later
b. keep working hard, try to pay better attention in class, do extra
homework
c. define the problem, see how others are dealing with the problem,
determine what solutions exist and what is needed to implement those
solutions CORRECT
Question 4
What is meant by the study tip “keep your studying bite-sized”?
Select one:
a. organize your readings and tasks into small chunks that are easy to
accomplish CORRECT
b. always have some food nearby while studying
c. sandwich each big task with two smaller tasks
Question 5
Which of the following definitions most closely describes a goal?
Select one:
a. a general ambition for the future
b. a desired result that you envision and then plan and commit to achieve
CORRECT
c. a hope and dream that is unrealistic
Question 6
Good goals should be
Select one:
a. selective, middling, achievable, relaxing, and tenacious.
b. spectacular, magnificent, awe-inspiring, redefining, and tantalizing.
c. specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. CORRECT
Question 7
Multitasking is best defined as
Select one:
a. performing two or more tasks at the same time
b. taking fifteen-minute breaks between two tasks
c. switching back and forth between two or more tasks quickly CORRECT
Question 8
If your schedule varies from week to week, which of the following is the best
option for managing your time?
Select one:
a. create a new schedule each day to account for changes
b. keep track of everything in your head instead of making a schedule
c. leave space in your schedule to adjust events and reminders as needed
CORRECT
Question 9
Diane has a goal of becoming fluent in Chinese by the time she graduates
with a degree in linguistics. She has been taking Chinese classes and reading
Chinese news websites for two years in preparation for a study abroad
program in Beijing. However, the semester before she is scheduled to start
her study abroad program, the program’s funding is cut, resulting in the
program’s cancellation. Which of the following is the best way for Diane to
deal with this setback?
Select one:
a. She should find a native Chinese speaker to tutor her or possibly even
be her roommate. CORRECT
b. She should continue her Chinese classes and reading Chinese news
sites.
c. She should go on a study abroad program to Japan instead.
Question 10
Ideally, family members and friends will help you through college by
Select one:
a. providing distractions from challenging homework.
b. giving you test answers.
c. offering support and encouragement to reach your goals. CORRECT
Question 1
Which of the following is recommended as a good study habit?
Select one:
a. Keep a regular study schedule. CORRECT
b. Copy homework answers from a fellow student.
c. Study in a loud, distracting place.
Question 2
Which of the following traits is associated with a successful student?
Select one:
a. avoids socializing
b. joins a study group or campus organization CORRECT
c. stays up late and doesn’t get enough sleep
Question 3
You are interested in identifying careers that might be a good fit for your
interests, values, and skills. Who would you contact?
Select one:
a. a career counselor CORRECT
b. a transfer counselor
c. a faculty member
Question 4
What would you least expect to find in school-wide policies?
Select one:
a. information about your class reading assignments CORRECT
b. information about degree types and requirements
c. information about admissions and enrollment
Question 5
If you need to find resources for your English paper, where should you go for
help?
Select one:
a. the career services center
b. the reference librarian CORRECT
c. the tutoring center
Question 6
Which of the life values self-assessment survey instruments allows you to
arrange life values in order of importance?
Select one:
a. Life Values Assessment CORRECT
b. ISEEK Career Cluster Interest Survey
c. Values Clarification Questionnaire
Question 7
Which of the following types of class delivery formats meets in-person the
least amount of time?
Select one:
a. face-to-face/traditional
b. web enhanced
c. hybrid/blended CORRECT
Question 8
Which of the following is a strategy for achieving success in the classroom?
Select one:
a. attend class without reading the assigned text
b. go to office hours and ask your instructor questions CORRECT
c. avoid studying in groups
Question 9
Which term describes your core beliefs and guiding principles that shape the
roles you play in daily life?
Select one:
a. personal values CORRECT
b. self-assessments
c. personality traits
Question 10
Self-assessment surveys are useful in helping you evaluate your personal
identity and can help to recommend which of the following?
Select one:
a. potential career paths CORRECT
b. potential life partners
c. roommate compatibility
Question 1
What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview?
Select one:
a. In a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In
a group interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
CORRECT
b. In a panel interview, the interview takes place over the phone. In a
group interview, the interview takes place in person.
c. In a panel interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
In a group interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee.
Question 2
Which of the following are “soft skills”?
Select one:
a. using Adobe Photoshop, operating a buzzsaw, speaking Chinese
b. changing a tire, being detail-oriented, piloting an airplane
c. being a good listener, demonstrating common sense, having the ability
to work under pressure CORRECT
Question 3
You are a college-ready student if you have the necessary knowledge, skills,
and professional behaviors to do which of the following?
Select one:
a. write a convincing cover letter and résumé
b. win a debate against your professor
c. earn a certificate or degree in college CORRECT
Question 4
Which of the following are transferable skills?
Select one:
a. identifying specific organisms under a microscope
b. accepting constructive criticism CORRECT
c. operating a forklift
Question 5
Katie is nervous about her upcoming job opportunities and wants to make
sure that her résumé is perfect. What is the best advice for her?
Select one:
a. Let typos remain to show that you’re not too picky or uptight.
b. Use action verbs and phrases. CORRECT
c. Put in as many details as possible.
Question 6
Which of the following are examples of “hard skills”?
Select one:
a. identifying a type of rock, having a good bedside manner, being able to
encourage others
b. sewing a dart in a dress, writing Python code, operating an x-ray
machine CORRECT
c. working well in a group, exuding confidence, treating others with
respect
Question 7
To be a career-ready person, which of the following must you have?
Select one:
a. a college degree in a major that applies to your desired field
b. a glowing recommendation from your teacher
c. the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed to be employed in
your desired field CORRECT
Question 8
What are the five steps for choosing a career?
Select one:
a. get to know yourself, get to know your field, prioritize your “deal
makers” and rule out your “deal breakers,” make a preliminary career decision
and create a plan of action, go out and achieve your career goal CORRECT
b. get to know your coworkers, get to know your field, make a preliminary
career decision, achieve your career goal, retire
c. get to know your goals, get to know your personality, get to know your
feelings, get to know your ambitions, get to know your calling in life
Question 9
If you are looking for more information on choosing a major or career path
from others who can best relate to your current situation, you should talk to
Select one:
a. fellow students and graduating seniors. CORRECT
b. professionals in a career center.
c. faculty and academic advisors.
Question 10
Bert works as a cashier in a bookstore for an hourly wage. He likes his work,
but he doesn’t want to be doing the same thing five years from now. On the
other hand, Ernie works in a different bookstore. He started as a cashier and
was promoted to a manager. Ernie has been learning about marketing, and
five years from now he hopes to be working on marketing projects for his
current bookstore or perhaps a different bookstore. Which of the following
statements best fits this scenario?
Select one:
a. Bert has a job; Ernie has a career. CORRECT
b. Bert has a career; Ernie has a job.
c. Both Bert and Ernie have careers.
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Question 1
Which of the following is the most effective response to the interview question
“What is your greatest weakness?”
Select one:
a. “Well, my last boss said I had a problem showing up on time to work.”
b. “In the past I haven’t been great at planning and prioritizing tasks.
However, I am taking steps to fix that by using a planning app and marking
deadlines on my calendar.” CORRECT
c. “My biggest flaw is that I am a workaholic. I just get really involved in a
task and can’t stop until it is done. I just work, work, work.”
Question 2
Which of the following is the first step to preparing for an interview?
Select one:
a. send a thank-you note
b. look up average pay for the position
c. reread the job posting or description CORRECT
Question 3
Which of the following should a cover letter accomplish?
Select one:
a. get the reader’s attention, reflect genuine interest in the position, and
explain why you are the best person for the position CORRECT
b. explain what you did wrong in your last position that you would like to fix
if you get this position
c. give prospective employers an autobiography, listing every
accomplishment from childhood to the present
Question 4
Which of the following should you AVOID in your cover letter?
Select one:
a. highlights of your skills or accomplishments
b. reasons why you left your last position CORRECT
c. information about how you learned about the position or company
Question 5
Which traits are typical of the exploring stage of career development?
Select one:
a. identifying your interests and aptitudes and trying out jobs CORRECT
b. feeling stagnant and taking stock of where you are and where you want
to go
c. selecting or entering a field and looking for upward growth
Question 6
Which of the following will be most beneficial to help you grow your
professional network?
Select one:
a. update your LinkedIn profile picture every day
b. consider getting business cards
c. connect with your parents’ friends as network contacts CORRECT
Question 7
Which of the following is the best technique to win a face-to-face interview
from a screening interview?
Select one:
a. suggest unfavorable things about the other interviewees
b. try to stand out from the competition CORRECT
c. compliment the interviewer
Question 8
Which of the following should you include on a résumé?
Select one:
a. education, work experience, relevant skills, contact information
CORRECT
b. wage/salary expectations, what you expect from the position
c. social security number, date of birth, medical conditions
Question 9
Which of the following should NOT be included on a résumé?
Select one:
a. volunteer experience
b. childhood hobbies CORRECT
c. job-related skills
Question 10
“Why should we hire you?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
“What attracted you to this company?” These are all examples of
Select one:
a. behavioral interview questions.
b. basic interview questions. CORRECT
c. brainteaser interview questions.
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Question 1
What type of situation best inspires creativity?
Select one:
a. when there is a client requesting help
b. when there is a problem to solve CORRECT
c. when there is an invention ahead
Question 2
Just one day after computer programming class, Suzanne was surprised to
find that, like most people, she forgot roughly ________ of what she learned
in that class session.
Select one:
a. 20%
b. 80% CORRECT
c. 30%
Question 3
Which of the following are diversity and multicultural organizations?
Select one:
a. philanthropy, activism, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, and direct
service organizations
b. clubs focused on creating diverse, multicultural, and inclusive
communities CORRECT
c. student government associations, leadership courses and retreats, and
social change projects
Question 4
Isabella needs to create a mini-presentation with her group for an advertising
campaign project in her marketing class. What type of learning is she doing?
Select one:
a. discussion based learning
b. active learning CORRECT
c. 3 passive learning
Question 5
Which tool can best enable students to observe and analyze the world or
reimagine it in a way that appeals to them?
Select one:
a. blogs
b. interactive whiteboards
c. digital camcorders CORRECT
Question 6
What best defines “critical thinking”?
Select one:
a. skepticism and examining assumptions CORRECT
b. memorizing and repeating information
c. spending significant amounts of time considering behavior
Question 7
Why are academic print resources generally more credible than online
sources?
Select one:
a. Print resources are sequentially organized.
b. Print resources have been vetted by multiple authors and editors in
order to reach publication. CORRECT
c. Print resources include graphics and images instead of hyperlinks,
audio, and video.
Question 8
Which resource below probably contains the most effective information to to
help you write your paper on death penalty laws in California?
Select one:
a. "Former DA Michael Millman accepts 'Lifetime Achievement Award'"
news article
b. "How to Stop a Heart" blog post
c. "Polls Show Preference for Death Penalty Alternatives" news article
CORRECT
Question 9
When studying to remember things, it’s best to think about ________ rather
than facts.
Select one:
a. concepts CORRECT
b. notecards
c. textbook summaries
Question 10
Which of the following is a positive effect of participating in diverse groups in
an educational setting?
Select one:
a. You can perceive in new ways, seeing issues and problems from new
angles. CORRECT
b. You can be prevented from hearing differing opinions.
c. You can be comfortable working only with people like yourself.
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Question 1
Budgets should include
Select one:
a. all of your spending habits.CORRECT
b. all expenses that would be considered “wants.”
c. all expenses that are considered “needs.”
Question 2
A person with good mental health will realize his or her own abilities, can cope
with the normal stresses of life, and
Select one:
a. can work productively and fruitfully. CORRECT
b. can maintain a happy countenance.
c. can see the good in every situation.
Question 3
If you rewrite a quote in your own words, it
Select one:
a. always need to be cited. CORRECT
b. no longer needs to be cited
c. should be cited with you as the author of the new quote.
Question 4
Correct
If you include quotes in your paper, they
Select one:
a. should be rewritten in your own words.
b. always need to be cited. CORRECT
c. only need to be cited if you use more than 3-4 sentences.
Question 5
Using web applications and tools to help you keep track of your sources and
create your citations is
Select one:
a. acceptable as long as you mention the tool in your works cited list.
b. a good idea. CORRECT
c. frowned upon by most professors.
Question 6
Eating a healthy diet can reduce your risk of which of the following?
Select one:
a. both heart disease and cancer CORRECT
b. heart disease
c. cancer
Question 7
Presenting someone else’s ideas as your own is best defined as
Select one:
a. attributing.
b. cheating.
c. plagiarism. CORRECT
Question 8
What are common signs of depression?
Select one:
a. excessive cleaning, excessive exercise, feelings of panic, and feelings
of euphoria
b. anger, doubt, resentment, and feelings of disorganization
c. moving slowly, difficulty sleeping, feelings of pessimism. aches and
pains CORRECT
Question 9
Taking tests is valuable for which of the following reasons?
Select one:
a. The more often you retrieve information, the more likely you are to
retain it for the long term. CORRECT
b. Tests apply real-world decision-making skills to the course material.
c. Test taking creates optimal body chemistry which ensures a good
grade.
Question 10
If you are concerned about not having enough time to work during school, you
may find ________ to be the best solution.
Select one:
a. a summer job CORRECT
b. a work-study program
c. an on-campus job