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INTDSP 101 Final Quiz_ OpenStax _ Fall 2025

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A copy of a students permanent academic record including all classes taken and grades in those classes, is know as a __________.
a)
Transcript
b)
Resume
c)
Application
d)
Major
2.
  The least expensive type of college is usually...
a)
Universities
b)
Technical Colleges
c)
Community Colleges
d)
Public colleges
3.

Reese keeps sifting through syllabi to find the next assignment due every week. Which strategy would help the most?

a)

to do list

b)

priority matrix

c)

weekly schedule

d)

monthly plan

4.

A Japanese inventor created a technique that can be used to discover the underlying cause of a problem or the underlying reason for a decision. This technique is called:

a)

Sakichi Toyoda

b)

Semi Sicho

c)

The Five Whys

d)

Know Why

5.

What is the relationship between education and income?

a)

Improved health and wellness

b)

Investment

c)

Lower-pay scale

d)

Fewer opportunities

6.

Which of the following can be referred to as the "contract of the course"?

a)

Book

b)

Encyclopedia

c)

Syllabus

d)

Transcript

7.

Professors will likely expect you to read the textbook before class, take notes during class, and study between classes. These expectations are unwritten assumptions, which sociologists refer to as

a)

Open

b)

Hidden Curriculum

c)

Policies

d)

Laws

8.

What is the number that represents the average of all your grades in a semester?

a)

GPA

b)

SAT

c)

FAFSA

9.

What kind of a Mindset is this: "Failure is an opportunity to grow".

a)
Fixed Mindset
b)
Growth Mindset
10.

What kind of a Mindset is this: "I'm either good at it or I'm not".

a)
Fixed Mindset
b)
Growth Mindset
11.
What IS a "growth mindset"?
a)
the desire to raise crops
b)
a belief in one's ability to get smarter
c)
readiness to listen to a lesson
d)
knowing that you are capable of ANYTHING you set your mind to
12.

Time management requires prioritizing tasks.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Time management tools include planners, apps, and smartphones.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

If you make a plan to study for each of your exams for one hour each evening, which time management tip are you using?

a)

Using a planner or diary

b)

Starting strategies

c)

Timing your tasks

d)

Writing tasks in a logical order

15.

Which one should be prioritized when your time is very limited?

a)

a. Must do activities

b)

b. Need to do activities

c)

c. Nice to do activities

d)

d. Hard to do activities

16.

To spend your time productively, you need to have set some _____.

a)

possibilities

b)

ideas

c)

boundaries

d)

goals

17.

Alex is wondering how to fit in studying and gym time everyday. Which strategy would help the most?

a)

to do list

b)

priority matrix

c)

weekly schedule

d)

monthly plan

18.

Procrastination can lead to

a)

Stress

b)

Loss of Self-Esteem

c)

Loss of Goals

d)

Loss of Time

e)

all of the above

19.

Why do we procrastinate?

a)

All of the above

b)

Fear of Failure

c)

Lack of Focus

d)

Lack of energy

20.

Which of the following best defines procrastination?

a)

act of delaying some task that needs to be completed

b)

An attitude of getting things done.

c)

Approaching your homework with a proactive attitude

d)

None of these answers are correct.

21.

Which of the following can help overcome procrastination?

a)

Beat yourself up for not completing a task.

b)

Ask the instructor for an extension of the deadline.

c)

Reward yourself for completing the task.

d)

Wait till Saturday to do the homework.

22.

Overcoming procrastination can be accomplished by

a)

Get Organized

b)

Put aside Distractions

c)

Reward Yourself

d)

All of the above.

e)

Be Accountable

23.

Productivity can be increased by

a)

complete task in time without having any rest

b)

focus to complete your task during your best time at your highest energy level

c)

procrastinate on tasks until overdue

d)

having enough rest, sleep more than ten hours to recharge

24.

What is time management?

a)

The process of planning and organizing how much time you spend on various activities in order to maximize productivity and achieve your goals.

b)

The process of working for long hours without taking any breaks

c)

The process of randomly allocating time to various activities without any planning

d)

The process of procrastinating and delaying tasks until the last minute

25.

Name one time management technique that can help in balancing work and personal life.

a)

Multitasking

b)

Procrastination

c)

Overworking

d)

Prioritization

26.

What is the first level of Bloom's Taxonomy?

a)

Analyzing

b)

Remembering

c)

Creating

d)

Applying

27.

What is the second level of Bloom's Taxonomy?

a)

application

b)

analysis

c)

knowledge

d)

understanding

28.

What is metacognition?

a)

the awareness of your own learning processes

b)

Questioning the text

c)

Using reading strategies

d)

Rereading the text

29.

Using clues around a "tricky" word to figure out what it means is called?

a)

an inference

b)

using context clues

c)

predicting

d)

decoding

30.
What is skimming?
a)
Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.
b)
Quickly reading over a text to find a specific piece of information which is focused upon
c)
Taking the time to understand the whole text in depth.
31.

Purposeful engagement with the text is called:

a)
an alarm
b)
passive reading
c)
active reading
d)
none of the aboce
32.
The pictured notes were written in which note-taking format?
a)
Outline
b)
Cornell System
c)
Word Web
d)
Free hand
33.

1. You should take notes while you’re reading _________.

a)

so you can show your future teachers your notes so that they know what you’ve already learned

b)

because it will help you not get bored when you’re sitting in class

c)

because you can’t rely on your short-term memory to remember everything you read

d)

because notes will be helpful for any classmates or friends who need to copy your work

34.

What kind of note-taking method is this?

a)

Cornell notes

b)

outline

c)

mind map

35.

What kind of note-taking method is this?

a)

Cornell notes

b)

outline

c)

mind map

36.

What should you do when you find a word you don't know?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Guess what it means and move on

c)

Define it using a dictionary or context clues

d)

Write a catchy song about it

37.
The processing of information into the memory system.
a)
encoding
b)
storage
c)
retrieval
d)
automatic processing
38.
The retention (saving) of encoded material over time.
a)
encoding
b)
storage
c)
retrieval
d)
rehearsal
39.
The process of getting the information back out of memory storage.
a)
encoding
b)
storage
c)
retrieval
d)
Next-in-line-effect
40.
Information can be held in this storage bank for around 30 seconds with out rehearsal.
a)
short-term memory
b)
long-term memory
c)
sensory memory
d)
visual encoding
41.

What is cramming?

a)

The practice of learning large amounts of information in a short amount of time

b)

The practice of studying over a long period of time

c)

The practice of taking breaks while studying

d)

The practice of collaborating with classmates

42.

Which of the following is the best way to study material?

a)

Cramming and staying up all night

b)

Re-reading the textbook and highlighting key information

c)

In short bursts of 30 minutes

d)

None of these.

43.

Which study technique involves reviewing material immediately after learning it, then again after a short period of time, and then at increasing intervals?

a)

Cramming

b)

Highlighting

c)

Skimming

d)

Spaced repetition

44.

Which study technique involves using acronyms or rhymes to remember information?

a)

Acoustics

b)

Anagrams

c)

Mnemonics

d)

Palindromes

45.

What is a study technique that involves marking important information in a text with a pen or highlighter?

a)

Underlining

b)

Highlighting

c)

Erasing

d)

Scratching

46.

Studying in a quiet place - preferably the same place - every day helps you concentrate and learn more effectively.

a)

True

b)

False

47.
The night before my big test, I should ____________________.  
a)
Stay up extra late
b)
Argue with my sister
c)
Go to bed early
d)
Eat lots of junk food
48.
On the day of the test, I should ____________________. 
a)
Eat a good breakfast. 
b)
Sleep in and be late to school 
c)
Skip breakfast. 
d)
Skip school. 
49.
For multiple choice questions, I should _________________________. 
a)
Choose the first answer that sounds right to me. 
b)
Read all the answer choices before picking one. 
c)
Say "eeny  meeny miney moe" to pick an answer.
d)
Ask my friend to help me.
50.

Thinking about how you think is called

a)

long term memory

b)

working memory

c)

Metacognition

51.

Sleep plays a vital role in improving mental health and is a form of self care.

a)

Absolutely right!

b)

I disagree

c)

Sleeping is harmful for health

d)

I don't have time to sleep

52.

Self care = physical, emotional, environmental and spiritual well being.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

I am confused.

d)

Let me think

53.

What is an example of taking care of your body?

a)

coloring

b)

exercising

c)

writing

54.

What is self care?

a)

An activity to take care of your mind and body.

b)

Eating sweets

c)

getting a hair cut

d)

playing on your iPad

55.

What term refers to how much a person respects and likes himself or herself?

a)

self-actualized

b)

identity

c)

personality

d)

self-esteem

56.

Self esteem is ....

a)

negative messages

b)

not believing in yourself

c)

confidence and pride you have of yourself

d)

pressure from peers

57.

Social media can effect your self esteem.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Negative thinking means:

a)
focusing on the bad
b)
how much you value yourself
c)
coping
59.

How does having a positive self-concept impact our community?

a)

It values the uniqueness of each individual.

b)

It doesn’t have any impact at all.

c)

It only has an impact if everyone does it.

d)

It can’t have an impact because it’s very personal.

60.

What is the point of working in a group?

a)

Achieve a goal through collaboration

b)

Work is easier

c)

Find new friends

d)

Have one person do everything

61.

What is resilience?

a)

The ability to recover from, or adjust easily to, misfortune or change.

b)

Giving up and not trying to make the situation better.

c)

Being inflexible and unwilling to change.

d)

Becoming sensitive and taking changes in the workplace personally.

62.

Why is it important to control your Emotions?

a)

To take better decisions and without emotion.

b)

To control the World with your mind.

c)

To be sad more often.

d)

To make happy teacher Alex.

63.

"Stop and think before reacting" is an example of Managing Emotions.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What does "reframe your thinking" mean?

a)

Buying picture frames

b)

Working to be more positive and not stress out so much

c)

Thinking like someone else

d)

Training your brain

65.

What are coping skills?

a)

Skills to learn math

b)

Ways to refocus on the day or task you're doing

c)

Strategies to get out of doing work

d)

Breathing exercises

66.

Physical activity can help to …………………….. stress.

a)

Increase

b)

Reduce

67.

What does 'positive self-talk' refer to?

a)

Constant self-criticism

b)

Belief that positive thinking is unnecessary

c)

Ignoring one's own thoughts and feelings

d)

Using positive statements and affirmations to improve self-esteem and overall well-being.

68.

What is the purpose of identifying different emotions?

a)

To understand and manage our own emotions, and empathize with and support others.

b)

It is a waste of time.

c)

It is only important for psychologists.

d)

It has no purpose.

69.

How can positive self-talk improve emotional well-being?

a)

Positive self-talk promotes self-confidence, reduces stress and anxiety, increases resilience, and fosters a positive mindset.

b)

Positive self-talk has no impact on emotional well-being.

c)

Positive self-talk only works for certain individuals.

d)

Positive self-talk can worsen emotional well-being.

70.
A __________ is a way of dealing with or handling stress
a)
coping mechanism 
b)
to do list
c)
strategy 
d)
Appointment 
71.

Self-Efficacy is defined as...

a)

The ability to be self reliant and not need any help

b)

The belief in your abilities

c)

The belief that an individual's achievement and intelligence is rigid

d)

The ability to be correct in most to all situations

72.

A growth mindset is the belief that

a)

mistakes mean failure.

b)

skills can't be improved.

c)

your intelligence can't change.

d)

ability to reconsider situations and find positive ways forward is

73.

When you have a growth mindset,

a)

you automatically have strong neural connections.

b)

you push yourself and learn from mistakes.

c)

people always think that you're smart.

d)

you always do well on tests.

74.

What is Mindfulness?

a)

Meditating

b)

Things that bring our mind to the present

c)

Exercise Technique

d)

Things that distract our mind

75.

Select the true statement:

a)

Stress is a mental issue

b)

Stress is a physical issue

c)

Stress is neither mental nor physical

d)

Stress is both mental and physical

76.

A plan for spending is a:

a)
income
b)
expenses
c)
sales tax
d)
budget
77.
Which is an example of a variable expense?
a)
car payment
b)
mortgage
c)
electricity bill
78.
Which type of expenses are these, rent, car payment?
a)
Crazy bills
b)
Variable expense
c)
Fixed expense
79.
money earned or received
a)
Expenses
b)
Income
c)
Deductions
d)
Check
80.

What is Borrowed Money called? *

a)

Interest

b)

Loans

c)

Savings

d)

Investment

81.

Putting Money Away for Later

a)

Savings

b)

Net Pay

c)

Loan

d)

Interest

82.

What is in a Credit Report?

a)

Personal information, previous addresses, social security number

b)

Current and previous employers, and estimated income

c)

Detailed information about each credit card account, balance owed & payment history

d)

All the Above

83.

What is emergency savings?

a)

Transferring money into your savings before you pay your bills

b)

Original amount of money saved or invested

c)

Cash set aside to cover the cost of unexpected events

d)

Maximizing your return by selling stocks at a higher price than what you paid for

84.

How much money should you save for emergencies?

a)

2 months worth of expenses

b)

6 months worth of expenses

c)

Cash in whatever stocks you have to pay for an emergency

d)

As a neighbor for a loan if needed

85.

What is the highest credit score you can achieve?

a)

800

b)

1000

c)

850

d)

550

86.

Which is NOT a credit agency that calculates your credit score?

a)

Experian

b)

Federal Reserve

c)

Trans Union

d)

Equifax

87.

When is interest paid?

a)

When the company you have bought stock in has earned you a profit

b)

When you borrow money from a lender and they charge you for the convenience of giving you a line of credit

c)

When you put money into your savings

d)

When you over withdrawal in your bank account and you are charged a fee

88.

What is the difference between a want and a need?

a)

A want is something necessary to live

b)

A need is something necessary to live

89.

What is the best advice if you are going to use credit cards?

a)

Pay off the entire balance every month

b)

Get as many as you can

c)

Pay only the minimum balance each month

d)

Get a card with a high interest rate

90.

How is your credit score calculated?

a)

payment history

b)

Amount & type of debt

c)

Length of credit history

d)

All of the above

91.
identifying your own interests and abilities
a)
extracurricular
b)
self-assessment
c)
Stuart Cramer
92.
one- or two-page summary of a person’s work experience andeducation
a)
self-assessment
b)
job interview
c)
resume
93.

The ability to perform a task based on training and experience.

a)

Ability

b)

Job

c)

Series

d)

Skill

94.

A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field.

a)

pursue

b)

internal

c)

internship

d)

interests

95.

Networking

a)

The act of following another worker for a few days on a job.

b)

Job suitable for a worker who is new to a job, field, or subject

c)

The practice of building informal relationships with people whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business opportunities.

d)

Work history of one or more jobs in the same or related fields of interest.

96.

The goal of a resume is to...

a)

Make a good first impression

b)

Get an interview

97.

How long should your resume be?

a)

As long as you need it to be

b)

2 pages

c)

1/2 page

d)

1 page

98.

Always __________ your resume!

a)

Proofread

b)

Include a picture on

c)

Sign

d)

Use fancy fonts in

99.

The ______________ resume is the most commonly used type of resume. Time frames are the key to this type of resume.

a)

Chronological

b)

Functional

c)

Combination

100.

What should a resume always include?

a)

Contact information, education, and qualifications

b)

Age, religion, and race

c)

Education and GPA

d)

An honest and reflective account of your criminal record