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Course Catalog Test

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the core subjects in high school?

a)

Mathematics, English Language Arts, Physics, Social Studies

b)

Mathematics, English Language Arts, Biology, Career and Technical Education

c)

Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

d)

Mathematics, Science, History, Career and Technical Education

2.

What is the purpose of Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

a)

To provide extra credit for students

b)

To replace standard high school courses

c)

To prepare students for college-level courses

d)

To offer vocational training

3.

What are extracurricular activities?

a)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

b)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

c)

Optional courses based on personal interests

d)

College preparatory courses

4.

What is the purpose of College Preparatory Courses?

a)

To provide vocational training

b)

To prepare students for success in college

c)

To offer extra credit for students

d)

To replace standard high school courses

5.

ACT stands for (a)  

6.

What are Graduation Requirements?

a)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

b)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

c)

Optional courses based on personal interests

d)

Criteria a student must fulfill to earn a high school diploma

7.

What is the purpose of Weighted GPA?

a)

To provide extra credit for students

b)

To consider course difficulty in GPA calculation

c)

To replace standard GPA calculation

d)

To offer vocational training

8.

What are Career Pathways in high school?

a)

Optional courses based on personal interests

b)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

c)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

d)

Areas of study and career preparation

9.

What is the purpose of Credit Recovery Programs?

a)

To help students regain credits for classes they did not pass initially

b)

To replace standard high school courses

c)

To offer vocational training

d)

To provide extra credit for students

10.

What is the Student Success Plan in high school?

a)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

b)

Optional courses based on personal interests

c)

An outline of goals and steps needed to graduate high school

d)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

11.

What are Concurrent Credits in high school?

a)

Units of measurement indicating academic work completed

b)

Courses designed to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement courses

c)

Opportunity for students to earn credit for a course at both high school and college levels simultaneously

d)

College-level courses offered in high schools

12.

What are Electives in high school?

a)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

b)

Optional courses based on personal interests

c)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

d)

Areas of study and career preparation

13.

What are Honors Courses in high school?

a)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

b)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

c)

Optional courses based on personal interests

d)

Courses providing a more challenging curriculum than standard classes

14.

What are Minimum Grade Levels in high school?

a)

Optional courses based on personal interests

b)

Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements

c)

Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum

d)

Lowest acceptable grades for successful completion of a course

15.

What is Dual Credit?

a)

A pathway for Middle School students to take college classes

b)

A pathway for High School students to take college classes

c)

Really hard high school courses

d)

An elective you can take in high school to teach you about college

16.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Dual Credit?

a)

Save $$$ on college tuition

b)

Gain college credit to finish your degree faster

c)

High school will take twice as long to complete

d)

Easier transition from high school to college

17.

A ____________ is an institution of higher education that grants degrees and certificates.

a)

Collage

b)

Colege

c)

Colage

d)

College

18.

A __________ is a student who lives off-campus and drives to class

a)

commuter

b)

computer

c)

comuter

d)

commutter

19.

People who have graduated from the institution.

a)

Allumn

b)

Alumnium

c)

Alumni

d)

Alumnus

20.

These are tests designed to measure a student’s level of knowledge in basic areas such as math, science, English and social studies.

a)

AAT & SAT

b)

SAT & ACT

c)

AAT & SCT

d)

ACT & STA

21.

Match the following degrees with the type of institution that typically offers them.

a)

Associates

1.

Two-year colleges

b)

Bachelors

2.

Four-year colleges and universities

c)

Masters

3.

Graduate schools

d)

Doctoral

4.

Research universities

22.

Match the following year classifications with their corresponding terms.

a)

Freshman

1.

1st year classification

b)

Sophomore

2.

2nd year classification

c)

Junior

3.

3rd year classification

d)

Senior

4.

4th year classification

23.

AIP stands for...

a)

Achievement Instruction Plan

b)

Academic Involvement Process

c)

Academic Improvement Plan

d)

Archive Involvement Process

24.

Dorm is another word for...

a)

Dormatory

b)

Dormitory

c)

Derogatory

d)

Dormouth

25.

FAFSA stands for

a)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

b)

Free Application for Formal Student Aid

c)

Free Application for Federal Student Accounts

d)

Free Application for Formal Student Assistance

26.

A ____________ course is a course taken in preparation for another course.

a)

prerequsite

b)

prerequstie

c)

prerequsite

d)

prerequisite

27.

When you are enrolled in more than 12 credit hours, you are considered a full time student

a)

true

b)

false

28.

You have to pay a scholarship back

a)

true

b)

false

29.

A __________ is a student’s chosen field of study

a)

Magor

b)

Major

c)

Mayor

d)

Majar

30.

Match the following roles with their responsibilities.

a)

Friend

1.

This person is someone you socialize with and share personal experiences.

b)

Professor

2.

This person teaches you in a classroom and provides subject knowledge.

c)

Advisor

3.

This person helps you select courses, review requirements, and solve academic problems.

d)

Alumni

4.

This person has graduated from your institution and can provide career insights.

31.

Employability means

a)

an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

b)

move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.

c)

the quality of being suitable for paid work.

32.

A career is

a)

A short gig.

b)

an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

c)

A Hobby.

33.

College is defined as

a)

an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.

b)

an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.

c)

a college providing courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.

34.

A technical school is defined as

a)

an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.

b)

an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.

c)

a college providing courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.

35.

A university is defined as

a)

an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.

b)

a college providing courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.

c)

an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.

36.

The difference between a job and a career is

a)

A job typically last longer than a career and is meant to be held until retirement.

b)

A career is usually shorter than a Job.

c)

A career typically lasts longer than a job and is meant to be held until retirement.

37.

A job is defined as

a)

a paid position of regular employment.

b)

a Hobby.

c)

A long lasting assignment.

38.

Retirement means:

a)

Attain another Job.

b)

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work.

c)

To start Working for the first time.

39.

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee,

a)

salary

b)

loan

c)

wage

40.

What would be an appropriate example of a career? (More than one answer)

a)

Lawyer

b)

Teacher

c)

Doctor

d)

babysitter

41.

What tests are the most important for college entrance?

a)

ASVAB

b)

PRAXIS

c)

ACT-SAT

d)

CCP

42.

___________ must be submitted along with your completed application when applying for college.

a)

completed doctor's form

b)

letter of recommendation

c)

copies of final exams

d)

none of the above

43.

A _____ is a compilation of all earned high school grades averaged together.

a)

grade list

b)

semester grades

c)

exams

d)

grade-point average (GPA)

44.

ACT or SAT tests are typically taken during ____ year of high school.

a)

8th

b)

9th

c)

10th

d)

11th

45.

What types of courses do colleges recommend students take during throughout high school?

a)

Business courses

b)

Honors or AP courses

c)

General education courses

d)

Fine arts electives

46.

When you write your _________, you may include your desires, your goals and/or special events in your life.

a)

Personal statement/essay

b)

Memoir

c)

Obituary

d)

Personal Advertisement

47.

Being involved in a club, organization, volunteering for a local organization and/or playing on a sports team are all examples of a ________________ that colleges look at, rather than just grades.

a)

social butterfly

b)

well-rounded student

c)

nerd

d)

top scholar

48.

Including this in your personal statement/essay can provide excellent essay material to showcase your maturity, initiative, work ethic and time-management skills.

a)

work experience

b)

tutoring

c)

participating in a new start-up business

d)

all of the above

49.

Some of the important factors that play a role in your admission to a college include

a)

students from places from outside the college community

b)

students whose parents, grandparents or other family who have attended

c)

ethnic heritage

d)

first in family to go to college

e)

all of the above

50.

Academics, test scores, course rigor, letters of recommendation, personal statement/essay, extracurricular activities and other factors are all what colleges refer to as

a)

options for enrollment

b)

requirements to apply to college

c)

the "total package"

d)

none of the above

51.

The analysis and study of educational institutions to see if they are of good quality and offering equal education to all students.

a)

Private School

b)

Public School

c)

Accredidation

d)

School Rating

52.

A college or university funded by private sources without any control by a government agency. Tends to cost more.

a)

Public School

b)

Private School

c)

Trade School

d)

Community School

53.

A college or university funded by local, state or national government that oversees and regulates the school’s operations.

a)

Private School

b)

Public School

c)

University

d)

Community College

54.

A school that specializes in career readiness in fields such as hairdressing, cosmetology, and auto mechanics.

a)

Trade School

b)

Public School

c)

Private School

d)

University

55.

A 2 year public institution providing higher education and lower-level courses, certificates, and associate’s degrees

a)

Private School

b)

University

c)

Public School

d)

Community School

56.

An institution of higher learning that grants bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or science or both.

a)

College

b)

Univesity

c)

Trade School

57.

A school that includes many different schools - such as a college of nursing and a college of business - and has graduate students as well.

a)

College

b)

University

c)

Trade School

58.

A student’s concentrated field of study. Every major includes a required set of courses. Colleges typically ask students to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year.

a)

Minor

b)

Major

59.

A student’s secondary field of study. A minor is not required to graduate.

a)

Major

b)

Minor

60.

Credit given for attending class. Most college classes are 3 credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is 3 hours.

a)

Credit Hour

b)

Class Period

c)

GED

d)

Schedule

61.

What does GPA stand for

a)

Good Professional Attitude

b)

Go Pro Awesome

c)

Grade Point Average

d)

Grade Point Accreditation

62.

A 2 year undergraduate degree earned at a community or junior college

a)

Doctoral Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Associate's Degree

63.

A 4 year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Doctoral Degree

64.

The first level of graduate study. To apply for a master’s degree, you must already hold a bachelor’s degree.

a)

Doctoral Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Associate's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

65.

The highest level of academic degrees.

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Master's Degree

c)

Doctoral Degree

d)

Bachelor's Degree

66.

What does FAFSA stand for?

a)

Free Application for Faculty and Student Aid

b)

Faculty Approved Financial Student Aid

c)

Financial Aid for Federal Student Applicants

d)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

67.

the amount of money you and your family could be expected to pay for one year of college, based on the data gathered from you FAFSA.

a)

EFC

b)

ABC

c)

IFC

d)

EEFCC

68.

A sum of money given to a student for the purpose of paying for college. Scholarships can be awarded based on academic achievements or other requirements based on the scholarship requirements.

a)

Grant

b)

Loan

c)

Scholarship

d)

Check

69.

Money provided by a funding source that does not have to be paid back

a)

Loan

b)

Grant

c)

Scholarship

d)

Check

70.

Money provided by a funding source that has to be paid back. In most cases payments do not begin until the student finishes school.

a)

Grant

b)

Scholarship

c)

Check

d)

Loan

71.

A program that allows students to work part time during the school year as a part of their financial aid package. The money earned is used to pay for tuition or other college charges.

a)

Employee Student Program

b)

Part Time Worker Program

c)

Work Study Program

d)

Financial Aid Program

72.

A 3 hour college entrance exam which measures verbal and mathematical skills, as well as grammar and the ability to write a brief essay. Students may earn up to 2400 points.

a)

SAT

b)

ACT

73.

A 2 hour and 55 minute exam that measures a student’s knowledge and achievement in english, math, science and reading to determine the student’s readiness for college-level instruction. Scored on a scale of 1-36 in each of the 4 areas. The final score is an average of the 4 areas to create a composite score.

a)

SAT

b)

ACT

74.

What can you do to better your chances of getting into the college of your dreams?

a)

Work hard in school now

b)

Plan ahead

c)

Research schools that are best for me

d)

All of the above

75.

Requirements that must be filled before a student may enroll in a course or discipline.

a)

academic regulation

b)

academic program

c)

course listings

d)

prerequisites

76.

Match the following outcomes with the program.

a)

College Transfer Pathway

1.

Credits that transfer to a 4-Year institution

b)

Career and Technical Education

2.

Credential, certificate or diploma that lead into our 2- year programs

c)

Workforce Continuing Education

3.

Certificates that make you eligible to begin work right out of high school

77.

Put the following in order from LEAST expensive to MOST expensive, assuming you have NO financial aid awarded:

a)

Community College (ex. Harper or Elgin Community College)

b)

In-state public university (ex. Illinois State University or University of Illinois Chicago-UIC)

c)

Out-of-state public university ( ex. Western Michigan University or Iowa State)

d)

A private university (ex. Northwestern or Columbia)

1)
2)
3)
4)
78.

What is a college catalog?

a)

A list of all the students enrolled in a college

b)

A comprehensive guide to a college's academic programs, courses, and policies

c)

A collection of textbooks used in college courses

d)

A directory of college faculty and staff

79.

Which of the following is typically included in a college catalog?

a)

The college's sports team schedule

b)

Detailed descriptions of each course offered

c)

A list of local restaurants near the college

d)

Student testimonials

80.

What information can you find about college classes in a college catalog?

a)

The number of students in each class

b)

The syllabus for each class

c)

The prerequisites required for each class

d)

The average grade given in each class

81.

How often are college catalogs typically updated?

a)

Every month

b)

Every semester

c)

Annually

d)

Every five years

82.

What is the purpose of listing prerequisites in a college catalog?

a)

To limit the number of students in a class

b)

To ensure students have the necessary background knowledge

c)

To increase the difficulty of the course

d)

To provide additional reading material

83.

Which section of a college catalog would you find information about degree requirements?

a)

Course Descriptions

b)

Academic Policies

c)

Degree Programs

d)

Faculty Directory

84.

What is the significance of course numbers in a college catalog?

a)

They indicate the number of credits a course is worth

b)

They show the order in which courses should be taken

c)

They reflect the difficulty level and sequence of courses

d)

They are randomly assigned

85.

In a college catalog, what does the term "elective" refer to?

a)

A required course for a major

b)

A course chosen by the student that is not specifically required

c)

A course that is only available online

d)

A course that is offered every semester

86.

What is the typical format for listing courses in a college catalog?

a)

Alphabetically by course title

b)

By department and course number

c)

By the popularity of the course

d)

By the instructor's last name

87.

Which of the following is NOT typically found in a college catalog?

a)

Course descriptions

b)

Tuition and fees

c)

Student housing options

d)

Local job listings

88.

What is the role of the academic calendar in a college catalog?

a)

To list all the holidays and breaks during the academic year

b)

To provide a schedule of all classes offered

c)

To outline important academic deadlines and events

d)

To show the availability of faculty members

89.

How can a college catalog help students plan their academic path?

a)

By providing a list of extracurricular activities

b)

By detailing course sequences and degree requirements

c)

By offering tips for studying

d)

By listing available scholarships

90.

What is the benefit of reading the course descriptions in a college catalog?

a)

To find out the cost of textbooks

b)

To understand the content and objectives of the course

c)

To learn about the instructor's background

d)

To see the class schedule

91.

Which of the following best describes a "core course" in a college catalog?

a)

A course that is optional for students

b)

A course that is required for all students in a particular program

c)

A course that is only offered in the summer

d)

A course that is taught by a guest lecturer

92.

What is the importance of the grading policy section in a college catalog?

a)

It provides the schedule for final exams

b)

It outlines how students will be assessed and graded

c)

It lists the names of all the professors

d)

It describes the campus facilities

93.

What is the full name of the marching band at Jackson State University?

a)

The Sonic Boom of the South

b)

The Thunderous Roar

c)

The Southern Sound

d)

The Mighty Marchers

94.

In which city is Jackson State University located?

a)

New Orleans

b)

Jackson

c)

Birmingham

d)

Atlanta

95.

What is the primary color of Jackson State University's athletic teams?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Blue

d)

Yellow

96.

What is the mascot of Jackson State University?

a)

Tiger

b)

Lion

c)

Eagle

d)

Panther

97.

In what year was Jackson State University founded?

a)

1877

b)

1900

c)

1882

d)

1895

98.

What is the name of the dance line that performs with the Sonic Boom of the South?

a)

Golden Girls

b)

Prancing J-Settes

c)

Dancing Divas

d)

Silver Stars

99.

Which of the following is a traditional song played by the Sonic Boom of the South?

a)

Eye of the Tiger

b)

Get Ready

c)

Sweet Home Alabama

d)

We Will Rock You

100.

What is the primary mission of Jackson State University?

a)

To provide technical education

b)

To promote agricultural research

c)

To educate and empower students for leadership

d)

To focus solely on sports excellence