1.

Effective reading strategies include:

Select one:

a. Reflecting on content after reading

b. Skimming quickly

c. Reading in an uncomfortable chair so you don't get too comfortable

d. Reading in bed

2. When is the Concept Map Method for note-taking best used?

Select one:

a. When you want to capture relationships

b. When the information is very linear

c. When the information is very organized

d. When you're taking notes on mathematics

3. Which of these is true about the list method of note-taking?

Select one:

a. It focuses on thoroughly capturing information.

b. It minimizes the ability to process information as notes are taken.

c. It's beneficial if you're proficient in short-hand.

d. Both A and B.

4. Which of these options are true for the Outline Method for note-taking?
 Select one:

a. It's easiest to do electronically

b. It allows you to prioritize information

c. It can be complicated to use during lectures

d. All of the above

5. Effective reading involves what four steps?

Select one:

a. Preparing, reading, capturing key ideas, and reviewing.

b. Preparing, absorbing, capturing, reviewing

c. Reading, note-taking, summarizing, reviewing

d. Reading, capturing key ideas, summarizing, reviewing

6. True or False: It doesn't matter how you take notes - any type of notes are effective as long as

you're taking notes.

Select one:

True

False

7. What is the most effective strategy for note-taking?

Select one:

a. Taking notes on paper

b. Reviewing your notes after taking them

c. Writing a short summary of your notes after taking them

d. All of the above Incorrect

e. Both B and C
8. The Cornell Method for note-taking involves which of the following?

Select one:

a. drawing a diagram that maps out the information in a more visual pattern

b. writing the terms over and over again for repetitious learning

c. organizing the information into categories in a chart-format

d. placing key words in the left-hand side margin of the paper

9. Find the academic calendar, and then answer: How many days after the end of the course are

the final grades published?

Select one:

a. 12 days

b. 7 days

c. 14 days

d. 3 days

10. Find the answer to this question: Which of the following classes are not offered in the Computer

Science program?

Select one:

a. Web Programming 1

b. Databases 1

c. Web Metrics

d. Analysis of Algorithms

11. Locate the answer to this question: If a student with a disability requires reasonable

accommodations, who should the student contact?

Select one:

a. The course instructor

 b. Their Program Advisor

c. The Disability Services Committee

d. Office of Student Services

12. Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): Which of the following

statements is true about a "proctor" for exam-taking?:

Select one:

a. All University of the People courses require students to take a proctored final exam.

b. University of the People students are responsible for finding their own exam proctor.

c. An exam proctor can be a relative of the student, as long as they hold a professional

position.

d. An exam proctor must be over 18 years of age.

13. find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): When can a student

drop a course without academic penalty?

Select one:

a. During the first week of the course session.

b. Anytime within the first two weeks of the course session.

c. Within 5 days of the beginning of the course.

d. A student will always receive an academic penalty when dropping a course after it has

begun.

14. Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): A student can request a Leave

of Absence that begins when:

Select one:

a. The following week after submitting the request.

b. Only during designated vacation times.

 c. Two weeks after submitting the request.

d. The first day of the following term.

15. Find the answer to the following question: Where can students find their GPA and number of

credits taken?

Select one:

a. the University Catalog

b. Personal Information tab, in the Student Portal

c. Academic History tab, in the Student Portal

d. Enrollment tab, in the Student Portal

16. Find the answer to the following question: Full-time, degree-seeking students can take how

many courses per term?

Select one:

a. up to four courses per term

b. no less than three courses per term

c. two-three courses per term

d. no more than one course per term is advisable

17. Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): How does a student

register a proctor for a course with a required proctored exam?

Select one:

a. Email the selected proctor's name and contact information to the Instructor for the

course.

b. Email the selected proctor's name and contact information to Student Services
 c. Request that the proctor contact Student Services.

d. Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course.

18. Find the answer to the following question: How many hours should students budget every week

for a single UoPeople course?

Select one:

a. 5-7 hours

b. 7-10 hours

c. 10-14 hours

d. 15-17 hours

19. Find the answer to the following question: Where should students go to find out if they

are allowed to appeal their final grade in a course?

Select one:

a. Students should start with Student Services for support on this question.

b. Students should consult the University Catalog to find the answer to this question.

c. Students should begin with their Academic Advisor to ask this question.

d. Students should contact technical support to ask this question.

20. Where can students find out when course registration will be open?

Select one:

a. From Student Services.

b. Registration is always open

c. From the Instructor

d. In the Academic Calendar

21. The University Catalog has a lot of very important information in it, and is basically a

student's guide to the University. Where can students find a copy of the University

Catalog to print out and refer to regularly?

Select one:

a. They should ask their Academic Advisor to email them a copy of the University

Catalog.

b. They should find it in the Student Portal, on the right-hand side of the page, under

"Links," and can open and print it from there.

c. They should find it on their student home page, (where their courses are listed), as a

tab at the top of the page, and can open and print it from there.

d. Both b and c are correct ways for students to access the University Catalog.

22. Citations are not required when:

Select one:

a. The information is in the textbook

b. It is something the writer personally experienced

c. The information is common knowledge

d. Both B and C

23. Peer assessment:

Select one:

a. Develops feedback skills

b. Develops subject matter mastery

c. Develops self-appraisal skills

d. All of the above

24. Which of the following journal article citations are correct?

Select one:

a. Qutoshi, S. B. (2018). Phenomenology: A philosophy and method of inquiry. Journal

of Education and Educational Development, 5(1), 215-222.

https://doi.org/10.22555/joeed.v5i1.2154

b. Qutoshi, S. B. (2018). Phenomenology: A philosophy and method of inquiry. Journal

of Education and Educational Development, 215-222.

c. Qutoshi, S. B. Phenomenology: A philosophy and method of inquiry. Journal of

Education and Educational Development, 215-222.

https://doi.org/10.22555/joeed.v5i1.2154

d. Qutoshi, S. B. Phenomenology: A philosophy and method of inquiry. Journal of

Education and Educational Development, 5(1), 215-222.

https://doi.org/10.22555/joeed.v5i1.2154

25. Giving feedback in peer assessment:

Select one:

a. Is a passive activity

b. Requires the student to become an expert like the instructor

c. Stimulates self-reflection

d. Takes the place of instructor feedback

26. Which of the following is a good way to start the writing process?

Select one:

a. Writing a draft

b. Outlining

c. Writing the introduction

d. Writing the title

27. To write a successful discussion post, students should:

Select one:

a. Use a writing process similar to writing papers

b. Use informal, non-academic language

c. Only discuss personal experience with the topic

d. Ignore citation rules because it's a discussion

28. True or False: When assessing peer work, it is enough to give a numerical grade - feedback isn't

necessary.

Select one:

True

False

29. True or False: When participating in the discussion board, a one-sentence post that consists of

"Good job, I like the way you wrote this!" counts as a substantive participation post.

Select one:

True

False

30. Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation could result in dismissal from the

University of the People.

Select one:

True

False

31. Netiquette is:

 Select one:

a. Internet etiquette

b. Rules about what should and should not be done in online communication

c. Important for respect, harmony, and tolerance in online classes

d. All of the above

32. To find the UoPeople code of conduct, students should:

Select one:
a. Read Chapter 15 of the UoPeople catalog
b. Ask their Academic Advisor
c. As the course instructor
d. Check the syllabus

33. In writing, using all capital letters is considered to be:

Select one:
a. Enthusiastic
b. Shouting
c. Rude
d. Both B and C

34. Plagiarizing part of an assignment can result in failing the entire assignment.
Select one:
True
False

35. True or False: The Ladder of Inference helps us to stop ourselves from jumping
to conclusions about situations.
Select one:
True
False
36. Which of these dictionary citations is correct?

Select one:
a. Critical. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/critical
b. Critical. Merriam Webster online. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/critical
c. Merriam Webster. (2018). Critical. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/critical
 d. Critical. (2018). In Merriam Webster online. Retrieved from
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical

37. Which of the following is a technique for brainstorming new ideas by asking a lot
of questions?
Select one:
a. starbursting
b. spider-webbing
c. firesparking
d. star-brighting

38. True or False: Critical thinking improves language and presentations skills.
Select one:
True
False

39. What is a proctor?

Select one:
a. A responsible individual who verifies student identity during the exam
b. A friend of the student
c. Someone who works for the university
d. A fellow student

40. Which of these is NOT a strategy for self-directed learning?

Select one:
a. Identify your learning goals
b. Compartmentalize your learning
c. Cultivate intrinsic motivation
d. Practice using what you've learned

41. True or False: Effective time management requires prioritization.

Select one:
True
False

42. True or False: Taking a walk can really help you to relax and reduce your stress
after a difficult day.
Select one:
True
False
43. Which of these strategies is NOT an effective test-taking strategy?
Select one:
a. Taking practice quizzes
b. Wait until the deadline
c. Examining each possible answer on multiple-choice questions
d. Careful reading of each question

44. Understanding the motivation a person has to do something because it is

inherently interesting to them is characterized by which theory?
Select one:
a. Internal Motivational theory
b. Extrinsic Motivational theory
c. Self-determination theory
d. Self-entitlement theory

45. What is the most effective strategy to manage test anxiety?

Select one:
a. Be prepared
b. Don't think about the test
c. Find a distraction
d. Remind yourself that everyone has to take the test

46. True or False: A study plan should involve examining conflicting priorities in your
life.
Select one:
True
False

47. True or False: Forgiving others helps to reduce our personal stress.
Select one:
True
False

48. True or False: The term "A.P.A. standards" for properly citing sources and
structuring research papers, stands for "American Print Administration."
Select one:
True
False

49. True or False: Self-directed learners are more likely to be extrinsically motivated.
Select one:
True
False
50. The best strategy to prepare for your final exam is:
Select one:
a. Study intensely the night before
b. Study periodically
c. Study regularly
d. Re-read the textbook

51. True or False: In a "root cause analysis" you only diagnose the cause of the
issue, but do not suggest possible solutions.
Select one:
True
False

52. True or False: Sleeping more than usual is a good way to deal with stress,
because your body should rest more when you are dealing with a lot of stress.
Select one:
True
False

53. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Select one:
a. receiving an "A" on a test
b. learning a new skill so that you can use it on a project you are excited to tackle
in your workplace
c. Receiving a financial "bonus" at work
d. Achieving the "Employee of the month" designation and praise at work

54. A self-directed learner is characterized by which of the following?

Select one:
a. Has self-confidence
b. Studies primarily when a test is approaching
c. Prefers to attend large, lecture-based classes
d. Does not care about keeping to a schedule

55. Critical thinking is:

Select one:
a. A foundation for effective communication
b. The principle skill used in effective decision making
c. A way to uncover bias and prejudice
d. All of the above

56. Find the answer to the following question: Where should students go for
information about their degree program, how many credits they need to graduate,
 how many credits each course is, etc.?

Select one:
a. Students should visit the University Catalog to find answers to these
questions.
b. Students should contact Student Services to ask these questions.
c. Students should ask their Instructors these questions.
d. Students should call Technical Support for help with these questions.

57. True or False: Cramming before an exam can be a very effective way to learn
new material.

Select one:
True
False

58. Which of the following are characteristics of effective goals?

Select one:
a. Realistic, specific, time-bound, and motivating
b. Specific, short-term, and motivating
c. Motivating, long-term, and realistic
d. Realistic, inspirational, time-bound, and challenging

59. True or False: Goal-setting improves time management.

Select one:
True
False

60. True or False: If you have a larger task to accomplish, it is recommended to wait
until you have an entire day to dedicate to it before getting started.
Select one:
True
False

61. What is the most effective strategy for stress management?

Select one:
a. Taking a vacation
b. Going to bed early
c. Getting a pet
d. Time management

62. Which of the following are part of a person's time personality?

Select one:
a. Time anxiety
 b. Being most productive in the morning
c. Time management Incorrect
d. Time analysis

63. "Ad populum" means that the argument is based on:

Select one:
a. Appeal to authority
b. Personal attacks
c. Generalizations
d. Everyone does it

64. Which of these is NOT an example of active learning?

Select one:
a. Reading quickly
b. Reading while taking notes
c. Debating course topics with a classmate
d. Analyzing a case study

65. Of the following options, who has the most responsibility for student learning?
Select one:
a. The instructor
b. The university
c. The Program Advisor
d. The student

66. Which of the following is the correct citation for an article on a website?
Select one:
a. University of the People. (n.d.). Mission & values. Retrieved from
https://www.uopeople.edu/about/uopeople/mission-values/
b. University of the People. Mission & values. Retrieved from
https://www.uopeople.edu/about/uopeople/mission-values/
c. University of the People. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.uopeople.edu/about/uopeople/mission-values/
d. Mission & Values. (n.d.). University of the People. Retrieved from
https://www.uopeople.edu/about/uopeople/mission-values/

67. Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism:

Select one:
a. Unacknowledged and/or unauthorized collaboration in submitted course work
b. Copying words or ideas from a source without appropriate attribution
c. Rewording someone else's ideas, and then citing the source of ideas.
d. Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
 68. True or False: A "time stealer" is someone who steals clocks and wristwatches.
Select one:
True
False

1. True or False: Discussion posts facilitate discussions similar to on-site class

discussions.
The correct answer is 'True'.

2. Netiquette is:
The correct answer is: All of the above

a. Internet etiquette
b. Rules about what should and should not be done in online communication
c. Important for respect, harmony, and tolerance in online classes

3. Which of the following is true about using direct quotations?

The correct answer is: Quotations should be used only when necessary.

4. True or False: Spell-check will find all of the spelling errors in a document, so
proofreading is not necessary.
The correct answer is 'False'.

5. Which of the following online journal article citations is correct?

The correct answer is: Mitka, M. (1998). A quarter century of health maintenance.
JAMA, 280(24), 2059-2060. Retrieved from http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama

6. True or False: Peer and self-assessments help a student to develop the ability to
make judgments.
The correct answer is 'True'.

7. Peer assessment improves learning for:

The correct answer is: Both A & B
a. The student receiving the feedback
b. The student writing the feedback

8. Which of the following is the correct citation for an article on a website?

The correct answer is: United Nations. (n.d.). History of the United Nations. Retrieved
from http://www.un.org/en/sections/history/history-united-nations/index.html

9. Extrinsic motivation is a stronger influence than intrinsic motivation.

The correct answer is 'False'.

10. True or False: Active learning improves retention of information.

The correct answer is 'True'.

11. Which of the following is a technique for brainstorming new ideas by asking a lot
of questions?
The correct answer is: starbursting

12. Find the answer to the following question: How many hours should students
budget every week for a single UoPeople course?
The correct answer is: 15-17 hours

13. Critical thinking is a meta-thinking skill, which requires thinking about thinking.
The correct answer is 'True'.

14. True or False: Critical thinking skills are impacted by knowledge and practice.
The correct answer is 'True'.

15. Which of these is NOT an example of active learning?

The correct answer is: Reading quickly

16. Which of these strategies would a self-directed learner be most likely to use?
The correct answer is: All of the above
a. Carefully follow the syllabus to stay on track
b. Reflect on knowledge gaps and use research to fill those gaps
c. Actively brainstorm ways to apply course material outside of class

17. Which of the following tasks requires critical thinking skills:

The correct answer is: identify the relevance and importance of ideas
 18. True or False: Developing independent thought involves watching the nightly
news to get all of your information.
The correct answer is 'False'.

19. Critical thinking is:

The correct answer is: All of the above
a. A foundation for effective communication
b. The principle skill used in effective decision making Incorrect
c. A way to uncover bias and prejudice

20. Which of these dictionary citations is correct?

The correct answer is: Critical. (2018). In Merriam Webster online. Retrieved from
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical

21. Citations are not required when:

The correct answer is: Both B and C
b. It is something the writer personally experienced
c. The information is common knowledge

22. Which of the following is a good way to start the writing process?
The correct answer is: Outlining

23. What is a proctor?

a. A responsible individual who verifies student identity during the exam Correct

24. True or False: Forgiving others helps to reduce our personal stress.
True Correct
 25. What is the most effective strategy for stress management?
b. Time management Correct

26. Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): How does a
student register a proctor for a course with a required proctored exam?
a. Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course. Correct

27. Which of these dictionary citations is correct?

b. Merriam Webster. (2018). Critical. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/critical

1. Asynchronous discussions are those which:

students can participate in any time and allow students to think about their answers
before responding

2. Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): UoPeople
recommends that a student take how many courses per term?
recommended: a minimum of two course per term

3. True or False: If the "5 Whys" technique doesn't prompt an intuitive answer, then
it is advisable to move onto another problem-solving method.
True

4. True or False: Developing independent thought involves challenging and

questioning information you hear on the news or in the media.
True

5. True or False: The Starbursting technique for brainstorming encourages us to

ask "Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How" about a situation.
True
 6. Forgiving others helps to reduce our personal stress.
True

7. Making jokes about a stressful situation only makes it worse.

False

8. How does a student register a proctor for a course with a required proctored
exam?
Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course

9. One method you can use for studying and memorizing ordered or unordered
lists, is:
Chaining

10. Locate the answer to this question: What is the prerequisite course required
before registering for the Globalization course?
No prerequisites for this course

11. In order to alleviate stress, one should eliminate the words: "always," "never,"
"should," and "must."
True

12. Which of the following is an important question to ask when determining the
credibility of the information in an online resource?
What was the intention of this article or web page in the first place?

13. True or False: Spacing our learning activities over time can cause us to forget
important information that we've just studied.
False

14. Forgiving others helps to reduce our personal stress.

True
 15. The Mapping Method for note-taking is most effectively used in which type of
situation?
when content is very heavy, but well organized

16. Find the answer to the following question: Where can students find their student
ID numbers?
in the "Personal Information" tab of the Student Portal

17. Stephen Covey's seven habits of effectiveness are based on the concept of
guiding us through the stages of:
Character development

18. Bloom's Taxonomy is based on which three domains of learning:

Cognitive, affective, psychomotor.

19. "S.M.A.R.T." goals are characterized by which aspects:

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound
&
Significant, Meaningful, Action-oriented, Rewarding, Trackable

20. SQ3R stands for what?

Survey! Question! Read! Recite! Review!

21. When reading difficult text, the "look-away" method means:

that you should look away from the text every once-in-awhile and ask yourself a
stimulus question relating to the text

22. Which of the following tasks requires critical thinking skills:

Identify, construct, and evaluate arguments

23. In the KWL reading method, the "K-W-L" stands for:

Know, Will or Want to know, and Learned

24. True or False: Critical thinking skills are not impacted by motivation and attitude:
they are only impacted by knowledge and practice.
False

25. In researching online, what questions should you be asking about the URL of a
website in order to deem its appropriateness, reliability, and objectivity?
Personal Page? Domain? Publisher?
 26. The Charting Method for note-taking is most effectively used in which type of
situation?
when the information focus is on facts and relationships

27. Which of the following statements is true about giving peer feedback:
It can help students to be more effective with producing their own work, because they
see other ways to produce it effectively and they become more familiar with the grading
criteria.

28. When answering a question for the discussion forum or another assignment, you
want to pay close attention to which types of words to ensure that you are
answering it accurately:
task, content, and limiting

29. Which of the following is true about goal-setting?

It's a method of separating what's important from what's irrelevant

30. In the "Root Cause Analysis" one typically finds three different kinds of causes of
problems linking to the origin of the issue. These include:
physical, human, and organizational causes

31. Which of the following is a method for student authentication in an online

university
Proctored exams

32. Researchers at the universities of Colorado and Chicago discovered that a

simple way to reduce stress and perform better when taking an exam is:
write about your feelings before taking the test

33. Which of the following is a technique for brainstorming new ideas by asking a lot
of questions?
Starbursting

34. The Higher Education Act of 2008 attempts to improve academic integrity in
online courses through:
Select one:
Compliance
 35. True or False: The "Ladder of Inference" encourages us to form assumptions
about situations and people.
Select one:
False

36. It is recommended that you should check your e-mail inbox constantly throughout
the day in order to stay on top of the mail flow.
False

37. Find the answer to the following question (hint: "Student Portal"): How does a
student register a proctor for a course with a required proctored exam?
Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course.

38. The "F.A.T" system for organizing mail on your desk stands for: File, Act, Toss.
True

39. One of the recognized benefits of peer review is:

peer feedback is often more timely than teacher feedback

40. Piper and self-assessment a help a student to develop the ability to make
judgements. True or False?
True