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1.5.2 Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Instead of trying to learn everything, you should focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

A. notes in the book from a previous user.

b)

B. the class review session.

c)

C. notes on the board.

d)

D. the study questions.

2.

Which of the following it NOT a benefit of taking an AP course?

a)

A. It shows that you can do college-level work.

b)

B. It could save you on tuition.

c)

C. You can explore potential college majors while still in high school.

d)

D. You get automatic college credit.

3.

Which of the following is most likely to appear on your high school transcript and be considered by colleges during the admissions process?

a)

A. Your immunization records

b)

B. Results of state standardized tests

c)

C. Your grade point average

d)

D. Your attendance record

4.

All of the following are concepts learned in English courses EXCEPT:

a)

A. literary criticism.

b)

B. public speaking.

c)

C. grammar.

d)

D. how to speak the language.

5.

Which of the following is NOT a personal benefit of attending college?

a)

A. You are less likely to smoke.

b)

B. You are less likely to pay taxes.

c)

C. You are more likely to work where you want to live.

d)

D. You are less likely to be obese.

6.

Which of the following is a benefit of a college education?

a)

A. You have an increased chance of financial stability.

b)

B. You have more friends, on average, than a high school graduate does.

c)

C. You are less likely to go into military service.

d)

D. You collect Social Security benefits at an earlier age than a high school graduate.

7.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a college education?

a)

A. A college degree isn't as important as it was in the past.

b)

B. People with college degrees earn about double the income of people with high school diplomas.

c)

C. A college degree is more important nowadays to secure your place in the workforce.

d)

D. During tough economic times, people with a college degree are more likely to stay employed.

8.

Spending a day observing a professional in his or her work environment is called:

a)

A. a job shadow.

b)

B. community service.

c)

C. an internship.

d)

D. volunteering.

9.

All of the following are examples of postsecondary education EXCEPT:

a)

A. military service.

b)

B. Connecticut Community College.

c)

C. Virginia Tech University.

d)

D. Emily Griffith Apprenticeship and Training.

10.

High school graduation requirements always include:

a)

A. English, math, social studies, and visual arts.

b)

B. English, math, psychology, and chemistry.

c)

C. math, psychology, English, and physics.

d)

D. math, English, science, and social studies.

11.

To help you sleep, you should try to start unwinding ____ minutes before you go to bed.

a)

A. 10

b)

B. 30

c)

C. 20

d)

D. 15

12.

All of the following are benefits to earning a college degree EXCEPT:

a)

A. better consumer decision making.

b)

B. paying fewer taxes.

c)

C. earning more money.

d)

D. job protection.

13.

The benefits of a career as compared to a job include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

A. a better benefits package.

b)

B. more responsibilities.

c)

C. a better chance at self-fulfillment.

d)

D. less responsibility.

14.

All of the following are examples of careers available through vocational and technical education EXCEPT:

a)

A. real estate appraiser.

b)

B. practical nurse.

c)

C. HVAC technician.

d)

D. dentist.

15.

All of the following are examples of what rigorous coursework in high school might mean EXCEPT:

a)

A. increased numbers of quizzes and tests.

b)

B. taking twice as many classes as normal.

c)

C. faster pace in covering course material.

d)

D. added reading assignments.

16.

You think of screaming "EEE!" when walking past a cemetery in order to remember that cemetery is spelling with three e's. This is an example of a:

a)

A. rhythm mnemonic.

b)

B. word mnemonic.

c)

C. name mnemonic.

d)

D. spelling mnemonic.

17.

What does GPA stand for?

a)

A. Grade point assessment

b)

B. Graduation points average

c)

C. Goal predictor average

d)

D. Grade point average

18.

A(n) ____ grade point average gives the student credit for taking more rigorous courses.

a)

A. weighted

b)

B. dual enrollment

c)

C. unweighted

d)

D. service-learning

19.

The weighted credit for a B+ average in a weighted class is ____.

a)

A. 3.33

b)

B. 3.66

c)

C. 4.0

d)

D. 3.0

20.

All of the following are examples of a healthful breakfast EXCEPT:

a)

A. granola with yogurt.

b)

B. oatmeal with fruit.

c)

C. whole-wheat toast with honey and butter.

d)

D. doughnuts.