Question 1: The highest dropout rate in college occurs during:
[] (a) the first year
[] (b) the second year
[] (c) the third year
[] (d) the fourth year
[] (e) none of the above
[] (f) Don't know
Question 2: If you are a full-time student, it is recommended that you limit your work week to
[] (a) 35 hours
[] (b) 30 hours
[] (c) 25 hours
[] (d) 20 hours
[] (e) none of the above
[] Don't know
Question 3: Research shows that independent study leads to higher grades than
studying in groups.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 4: Currently, women outnumber men in college.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 5: Research has found that students who involve themselves in class discussions:
[] (a) usually remember more about the discussion
[] (b) enjoy the class more
[] (c) earn higher grades
[] (d) All of the above
[] (e) only "A" and "B" are correct
[] (f) only "C" is correct
[] (g) none of the above
[] (h) Don't know
Question 6: Today, more than _________of high school graduates go on to college.
[] (a) 30%
[] (b) 55%
[] (c) 60%
[] (d) 75%
[] (e) 90%
[] (f) Don't know
Question 7: ______ of students who start in four-year programs never finish their degree.
[] (a) 5%
[] (b) 10%
[] (c) 25%
[] (d) 35%
[] (e) 40%
Question 8: It is no longer the case that, on average, college-educated men earn
substantially more than college-educated women.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 9: To make optimum use of your time, you’ll need
[] (a) a clock or watch
[] (b) a calendar
[] (c) a plan
[] (d) to be a full-time student
[] (e) good friends
Question 10: It is recommended that you schedule ________aerobic workouts per week.
[] (a) at least 1
[] (b) at least 2
[] (c) at least 3
[] (d) 4 or more
[] (e) None of the above, exercising is not for everyone.
Question 11: Signing up for classes that run together without breaks is called
[] (a) cramming
[] (b) block scheduling
[] (c) contiguous scheduling
[] (d) bracketing
[] (e) concentrated scheduling
Question 12: After sitting and concentrating for an extended period of time, it is ill-advised to try to
review your notes immediately after class.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 13: To achieve optimal results, it is recommended that you study your most
difficult or most boring subjects first.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 14: In college you have tremendous study demands. Plan to study several hours
at a sitting.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 15: For coherence in your comprehension, plan to study similar subjects
back to back.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 16: It is important to be relaxed and comfortable when you study, so it is
ideal to study on your bed.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know
Question 17: Time is a constant, viewed by everyone in the same way.
[] True
[] False
[] Don't know