For an exam consisting of multiple-choice questions worth 40 points and an essay
portion worth 60 points, you should plan to spend most of your time
a. previewing the questions.
b. answering the multiple-choice questions.
c. answering the essay questions.
d. reviewing your answers.
Ques. 2The auditory/visual section of the Learning Style Questionnaire indicates
a. the types of learning tasks and learning situations you find easiest to handle.
b. the sensory mode you prefer when processing information.
c. your ability to work with spatial relationships.
d. your preferred level of interaction with other people.
Ques. 3The flash card system does all of the following except
a. allows you to study in your spare time.
b. forces you to learn information in a certain order.
c. lets you separate items you already know from those you have not yet learned.
d. lets you review regularly until you have learned all the information.
Ques. 4To discover the progression of ideas in a textbook, you should study the
a. preface.
b. glossary.
c. appendices.
d. table of contents.
Ques. 5One way to make note taking easier during a lecture is to
a. sit near the back of the classroom.
b. leave space to fill in any missing information later.
c. plan to recopy your notes later.
d. write your notes on small note cards.
Ques. 6Writers who use the passive voice avoid revealing information by
a. ignoring contradictory evidence.
b. making an incomplete comparison.
c. including only details that favor their position.
d. not identifying who performed a specific action.
Ques. 7Compared to the average rate of speech, the rate at which you can process ideas is
a. slightly slower.
b. much slower.
c. much faster.
d. about the same.
Ques. 8A person accused of a crime may pass through six stages in the American criminal
justice system.
a. cause-effect
b. comparison-contrast
c. time sequence
d. definition