Goals & Priority Matrix Practice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a SMART goal?

• I will read 20 books this year by reading 30 minutes each day.

• I will improve my communication skills.

• I will run a marathon in 6 months by following a training plan.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In WOOP goals, why is it important to focus on obstacles?

• To understand why a goal may not be worth pursuing

• To avoid thinking about potential barriers

• To prevent failure by giving up early

• To prepare for challenges and create specific plans to overcome them

In the WOOP method, what is the purpose of identifying the "Outcome"?

• To set a deadline for your goal

• To think about potential obstacles

• To focus on why a goal is difficult

• To envision the best possible result if the wish comes true

What is a "micro goal"?

• A small, manageable step that leads to a larger goal

• A long-term goal that takes years to achieve

• A goal that requires minimal effort

• A reward system for achieving big dreams

How does micro goal setting help with procrastination?

• By ignoring deadlines

• By making tasks appear smaller and more manageable

• By removing the need for planning

• By focusing solely on long-term rewards

What is the first step in backward goal setting?

• Listing all resources available

• Setting short-term milestones

• Identifying obstacles to your goal

• Defining your end goal or outcome

Which of the following is an advantage of backward goal setting?

• It eliminates the need for smaller tasks

• It avoids potential obstacles

• It creates a clear path by working from the final goal to the present

• It reduces the need for detailed planning

What is the key purpose of making a goal specific?

• To keep the goal open-ended for flexibility

• To ensure the goal is ambitious

• To make the goal clear and well-defined

• To eliminate unnecessary details

In the SMART framework, a goal being relevant means:

• It is simple to achieve

• It involves as many people as possible

• It is challenging but vague

• It aligns with your long-term objectives or values

What should you do with tasks that are important but not urgent, according to the Eisenhower Priority Matrix?

• Complete them right away

• Delegate them to someone else

• Schedule them for later

• Eliminate them