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FAFE1032: NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main benefit of combining a good notemaking system with active revision?

a)

To complete homework faster

b)

To memorise every word

c)

To capture, reorder, and understand information

d)

To avoid studying at home

2.

Which of the following is NOT a kind of listening discussed in the notes?

a)

Active Listening

b)

Creative Listening

c)

Empathic Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

3.

Which skill is crucial in notemaking?

a)

Typing speed

b)

Listening

c)

Reading fiction

d)

Memorising textbooks

4.

Which type of listening involves interpreting the message to make it useful?

a)

Passive Listening

b)

Appreciative Listening

c)

Active Listening

d)

Critical Listening

5.

Which of the following is NOT part of the six kinds of information to listen to?

a)

Main ideas

b)

Verbal clues

c)

Images

d)

Headings

6.

What is recommended while doing active reading?

a)

Reading in a quiet room

b)

Using a pen to highlight and take notes

c)

Memorising silently

d)

Listening to music

7.

What method was developed by Prof. Walter Pauk?

a)

Boxing Method

b)

Cornell Method

c)

Linear Method

d)

Mind Mapping

8.

Which note-taking system is described as informal and uses headings and subheadings?

a)

Block Method

b)

Cornell Method

c)

Linear Method

d)

Index Card Method

9.

Which note method is most associated with visual learners?

a)

Linear Method

b)

Nuclear Note Method

c)

Mind Mapping

d)

Block Method

10.

Which is NOT a strategy to strengthen note-making?

a)

Predict the next point

b)

Use full sentences

c)

Paraphrase the speaker

d)

Use abbreviations

11.

Aliyah is attending a lecture and sits in front to avoid distractions. She focuses on the lecturer’s voice and ignores her phone notifications. After the lecture, she reviews her notes and highlights key terms.

What kind of listening skill is Aliyah practicing?

a)

Appreciative Listening

b)

Critical Listening

c)

Active Listening

d)

Passive Listening

12.

During a seminar, Farid takes notes using keywords and arranges them in a visual map with branches showing sub-topics. He uses colours and arrows to connect ideas.
Which notetaking method is Farid using?

a)

Linear Method

b)

Block Method

c)

Mind Mapping

d)

Cornell Method

13.

A lecturer plays a podcast with emotional stories. Nurul listens attentively, understanding the feelings behind each speaker’s voice.
Which type of listening is Nurul demonstrating?

a)

Empathic Listening

b)

Critical Listening

c)

Active Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

14.

Daniel is reading a textbook. He writes questions in the margin, highlights definitions, and creates flashcards. He also sketches diagrams and adds comments to images.
What study strategy is Daniel using?

a)

Passive Reading

b)

Surface Learning

c)

Active Reading

d)

Skimming

15.

During a group discussion, Mei uses a structured format with a cue column on the left, main notes on the right, and summary at the bottom of each page.
Which method is Mei using?

a)

Block Note Method

b)

Cornell Note Method

c)

Patterned Note Method

d)

Nuclear Note Method

16.

Syam takes notes by drawing boxes around related concepts. Each box contains key points and examples. He finds it helps to reduce clutter and improve clarity.
What notetaking method is Syam using?

a)

Diagrammatic Method

b)

Index Card Method

c)

Boxing Method

d)

Modified Block Method

17.

During a lecture on psychology, Aina focuses on identifying the lecturer’s main points, listens for verbal clues like 'the most important thing is...' and avoids distractions.
What kind of information is Aina focusing on?

a)

Supporting details only

b)

Headings and terminology only

c)

Verbal clues and main ideas

d)

Just definitions

18.

Azhar uses a digital tool to organise his notes, add images, and sync them across his devices. He shares his notes with classmates easily.
Which of the following apps would suit Azhar’s needs?

a)

Adobe Reader

b)

Google Keep

c)

Canva

d)

Google Docs

19.

Siti finds that she remembers content better when she uses coloured markers, draws symbols, and writes in her own words instead of copying everything word-for-word.
Which note-making strategies is she using?

a)

Note memorisation

b)

Visual and summarisation strategies

c)

Passive copying

d)

Auditory-only methods

20.

While preparing for finals, Hafiz listens to recorded lectures and paraphrases them into short notes using bullet points. He predicts what might be asked in the exam and writes practice questions.
Which skills is Hafiz applying?

a)

Note transcription

b)

Passive learning

c)

Active listening and test prediction

d)

Memorising lectures verbatim