Freshman Seminar Practice Questions
Course Introduction
Freshman Seminar is an introductory course designed to help first-year students transition into university life by fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and academic skills. Through a combination of discussions, group activities, and projects, students explore a variety of topics relevant to their personal development and academic success. The seminar encourages engagement with campus resources, cultivates a supportive learning community, and provides guidance for setting educational and career goals, laying a strong foundation for a successful college experience.
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P.O.W.E.R. Learning and Your Life Essentials of Student Success 2nd Edition by Robert S. Feldman
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Chapter 1: Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student
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Q1) The rethinking step of the POWER Learning process is meant to
A)help you develop perfectionism.
B)prove once and for all whether you can succeed in college.
C)increase the number of hours you can work on a project.
D)help you grow and understand your work process.
Answer: D
Q2) According to your textbook,POWER Learning is
A)a strategy for achieving higher test scores.
B)a way to make learning a lifelong habit.
C)a method to deal with fast-changing technology.
D)a system to increase your chances of success at any task.
Answer: D
Q3) _________________ are plans that relate to major accomplishments and that take some time to achieve.
A)Long-term goals
B)Short-term goals
C)Measurable changes
D)Organizational tools
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Making the Most of Your Time
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Q1) Spending time with your children can not be a priority if you are attending school.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) To figure out the bestuse of your time,you need to determine your A)goals.
B)free time.
C)priorities.
D)prime time.
Answer: C
Q3) It is important to schedule free time on your master calendar.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) It is best to prepare a daily to-do list several days in advance.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Taking Notes
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Q1) According to the text,the most important aspect of taking notes is
A)understanding the instructor's goals.
B)using complete sentences.
C)hearing what the instructor says.
D)active listening and thinking.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following statements about taking notes in outline form are correct? Click all that apply.
A)It allows you to daydream during the lecture.
B)It forces you to determine the structure of the lecture.
C)It helps you to understand the connections among key points.
D)It helps you process and remember the material better.
E)It helps you develop a graphic of how the key points are related.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct
Answer: F
Q3) The key to effective notetaking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Taking Tests
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Q1) To do well on multiple-choice,true-false,and matching tests,you need to guess well and understand general ideas.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Before answering the questions on a test,you should read the instructions and skim through the entire test.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In the Prepare section of Chapter 4,the text discusses a number of ways that you can prepare for tests.Please discuss,in your own words and with examples,three of the recommended strategies.
Q4) What are the possible consequences of academic dishonesty?
Q5) Math tests do not appear to provoke any more anxiety than tests for other subjects.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Explain in your own words what the term "academic honesty" means and why it is important.
Q7) Please list four examples of behavior that violate academic honesty.
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Chapter 5: Reading and Remembering
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Q1) Forming mental images to ensure that you can recall material is a technique called A)visualization.
B)overlearning.
C)rehearsal.
D)acrostics.
Q2) Which of the following materials are "tools of the trade" recommended in the Organize section of your textbook? Click all that apply.
A)pens,pencils,highlighters
B)your assignment
C)paper,index cards,or a word processing program
D)a thesaurus
E)a copy of the instructor's PowerPoint presentation
F)Answers a,b,& c are correct
Q3) According to your textbook,you will find it easier to concentrate on longer reading assignments if you
A)break them into several smaller segments.
B)read them straight through.
C)read them out loud.
D)read them while watching TV.
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Chapter 6: Careers
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Q1) It is very important to find appropriate references.List three categories of people who could provide a reference.
Q2) Which of the following is important in career planning?
A)research
B)administration
C)negotiations
D)delegating
Q3) You should wait for the employer to follow up with you regarding your interview;otherwise,you will seem pushy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) After a job interview,you should
A)evaluate your interview performance.
B)prepare possible questions.
C)prepare your answers to the possible questions.
D)learn about the company or organization.
Q5) Electronic job searches may mean that your résumé will be "read" by a computer. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Technology and Information Competency
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Q1) What are four criteria you should use to evaluate the accuracy of information located on the Web?
Q2) You should assume that your e-mails and text messages will remain private.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You should avoid using detailed subject lines in e-mails.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A common drawback of distance learning programs can be
A)their lack of availability.
B)the fact that most colleges will not accept credits earned in this way.
C)the lack of face-to-face contact with instructors or other students.
D)that many courses are not offered in this format.
Q5) Distance learning courses require significant discipline,personal responsibility,and time management skills.
A)True
B)False
Q6) There are two main sources of information today: libraries and the Web.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Making Decisions and Problem Solving
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Q1) _________ is a useful way to generate a list of flexible alternatives.
A)Clearly identifying your goals
B)Freewriting continuously for five to ten minutes
C)Considering the outcomes of various options
D)Brainstorming with other students and friends
Q2) _______ is the first step in solving any problem.
A)Generating alternatives
B)Separating fact from opinion
C)Defining the problem as clearly as possible
D)Imagining the outcome
Q3) Imagine that you have just graduated from college and are exploring various job opportunities.You have researched what each job involves,how likely you are to get it,and how the different workplaces compare with each other.What strategies might you use to make a final decision about which job to apply for?
Q4) When making a decision,asking others for advice is not a recommended strategy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Major decisions are seldom reversible.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Diversity and Relationships
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for improving your listening skills?
A)Demonstrate that you are listening with nonverbal indications like head nods,eye contact,"uh-huhs," and "OKs."
B)Multitask in order to have time for listening even during busy periods in your life.
C)Ask questions.
D)Rephrase the speaker's statement to capture the essential message in different words.
Q2) The text emphasizes how important it is to communicate well in personal relationships,and it particularly stresses the need to listen carefully to what others say.Why is it important to listen? Briefly outline some of the things you can do to improve your listening skills.
Q3) Being comfortable with people whose backgrounds may differ from yours is a social necessity,but it matters less for career success.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work
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Q1) Backing out of commitments when you're feeling pressured is a good way to cope with stress.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Virtually any event,good or bad,can cause ___________ if it presents you with a challenge.
A)illness
B)stress
C)a poor attitude
D)anxiety
Q3) It is important to develop strategies for coping with stress.Which of the following are suggested by your textbook? Click all that apply.
A)looking for the silver lining in negative situations.
B)talking to friends and family.
C)using relaxation techniques.
D)trying to change things that seem unchangeable.
E)ignoring the causes hoping they'll go away
F)Answers a,b,& c are correct
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