Question 1

The first step in improving your time management is to

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A)  assess the way you manage time now.
B)  give yourself a pat on the back.
C)  change your schedule and try again.
D)  stop using a to-do list.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind in your schedule?

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A)  working harder
B)  doing more
C)  reassessing your goals and priorities
D)  relaxing and enjoying your personal life

Question 3

Breaking large tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks is an effective way to deal with

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A)  preparation.
B)  procrastination.
C)  counterproductivity.
D)  prime time.

Question 4

Assessing the way you currently manage your time is the first step in improving your

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A)  time log.
B)  to-do list.
C)  time management.
D)  prime time.

Question 5

Reassessing your goals and priorities helps you

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A)  focus on unimportant tasks.
B)  determine if you're falling behind in your schedule.
C)  get more done in less time.
D)  work harder, not smarter.

Question 6

The text asks you to identify the "black holes" that eat up your time. What is meant by the term "black holes"? List five "black holes" that eat up your time.

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A black hole is an interruptio...

Question 7

When you organize your time, you should fill in schedules in the following order

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A)  daily to-do list, weekly timetable, master calendar.
B)  weekly timetable, master calendar, daily to-do list.
C)  master calendar, daily to-do list, weekly timetable.
D)  master calendar, weekly timetable, daily to-do list.

Question 8

The purpose of ranking your priorities is to

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A)  reveal what is and what is not important to accomplish.
B)  reveal where you spend most of your time.
C)  set your schoolwork above everything else.
D)  reveal the unimportant tasks you should focus on first.

Question 9

Briefly explain how you would use a master calendar, a weekly timetable, and a daily to-do list, giving examples of what kind of information you would include in each.

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A master calendar shows all the weeks of...

Question 10

What should you do with your free time?

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A)  Schedule it on your master calendar.
B)  Focus on your homework.
C)  Take on additional work.
D)  Study for your next test.

Question 11

Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of

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A)  time management tools.
B)  distractions that can eat up your time.
C)  time logs.
D)  positive distractions that keep you in touch with your friends and family.

Question 12

Priorities are

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A)  tasks and activities that you have to do, rank-ordered from least to most important.
B)  tasks and activities that you need and want to do, rank-ordered from most to least important.
C)  tasks and activities that are required, and rank-ordered from least important to most important.
D)  unranked task and activities.

Question 13

Which of the following is not an effective way to balance school and work demands?

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A)  Make a to-do list for work as well as for school.
B)  With your employer's permission, study during slack time at work.
C)  Use your lunch hour effectively.
D)  Impress your employer by accepting as many new job responsibilities as you can.

Question 14

When creating your daily to-do list, scheduling every minute of the day is considered

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A)  counterproductive.
B)  critical.
C)  effective time management.
D)  enjoyable.

Question 15

List your three top priorities and explain why they are your top three.

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My top three priorities are: (1) finishi...

Question 16

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

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Break large tasks into smaller...

Question 17

A master calendar is

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A)  a list of your ranked priorities.
B)  a daily task list.
C)  the entire college term on one page, including assignments and important activities.
D)  an unranked task list.

Question 18

Of the following, what should not be added to your master calendar?

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A)  free time
B)  assignments
C)  due date
D)  achievements

Question 19

Spending time with your children cannot be a priority if you are attending school.
No matter how busy you are, you owe it to your children-and yourself-to spend time as a family.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain "prime time," and describe your optional prime time.

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Prime time is the time of day ...

Exam 2: Making the Most of Your Time

Breaking large tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks is an effective way to deal with

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The text asks you to identify the "black holes" that eat up your time. What is meant by the term "black holes"? List five "black holes" that eat up your time.

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When you organize your time, you should fill in schedules in the following order

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Reassessing your goals and priorities helps you

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Briefly explain how you would use a master calendar, a weekly timetable, and a daily to-do list, giving examples of what kind of information you would include in each.

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Explain "prime time," and describe your optional prime time.

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Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

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What should you do with your free time?

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List your three top priorities and explain why they are your top three.

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