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11. The price for many free applications on the Internet includes
- AA. a request for a password.
- BB. a reduced processing speed.
- CC. a small fee for uploads.
- DD. allowing a cookie to be put on your computer.
22. One advantage of e-books over traditional books is that
- AA. they can be sold to other students.
- BB. they come with supplements.
- CC. they are faster to read.
- DD. they are searchable.
33. What is a podcast?
- AA. An audio or video recording of instructional or entertaining material that can be accessed on the Internet
- BB. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides written commentary
- CC. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides video-based commentary
- DD. A way to get to know your instructor better
44. What is a blog?
- AA. An audio or video recording of instructional material that can be accessed on the Internet
- BB. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides written commentary
- CC. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides video-based commentary
- DD. A collaborative wiki
55. What is a vlog?
- AA. An audio or video recording of instructional material that can be accessed on the Internet
- BB. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides written commentary
- CC. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides video-based commentary
- DD. A collaborative wiki
66. Which of these statements is FALSE?
- AA. Facebook and Myspace are designed for social interactions.
- BB. Employers don't access social networking sites when making hiring decisions
- CC. You can control your privacy settings on social networking sites.
- DD. Group work is an essential part of post-secondary education.
77. LinkedIn is an example of what type of application?
- AA. Professional networking
- BB. Social networking
- CC. Online private workspace
- DD. Online shared workspace
88. The key feature of distance learning courses is
- AA. the number of students.
- BB. the nature of interaction between instructor and students.
- CC. the number of normative hours.
- DD. the number of assignments.
99. One potential challenge of distance learning is
- AA. the need for extra discipline and time management skills
- BB. the lack of opportunities to develop your writing skills.
- CC. the number of class hours.
- DD. the number of assignments.
1010. One potential benefit of distance learning is
- AA. the immediacy of feedback.
- BB. the carefully structured pace.
- CC. the potential for more online contact with your professor.
- DD. the lack of written assignments.
1111. What is netiquette?
- AA. Guidelines for demonstrating civility and respect in an online environment
- BB. Guidelines for demonstrating civility and respect in an offline environment
- CC. Guidelines for demonstrating excellence
- DD. Guidelines for etiquette when online gaming
1212. What are emoticons
- AA. Symbols that show the writer is not being serious in his/her comments
- BB. Symbols used instead of punctuation in email or text messages
- CC. Symbols used to provide information on the emotion that the writer wants the reader to feel
- DD. Symbols used in email or text message that provide information on the emotion that the writer is trying to convey
1313. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- AA. You should use different email addresses, depending on purpose.
- BB. You should use the same email address for social and job-seeking purposes.
- CC. Consider carefully the tone you convey in an email.
- DD. Consider carefully the content you put in an email.
1414. An informative subject line of an email might read
- AA. Funding applications.
- BB. Funding applications due at noon.
- CC. Funding applications due at noon on Oct 17
- DD. Important: funding applications due.
1515. If you have more than one topic to discuss with an email recipient, you should
- AA. write separate emails for each topic.
- BB. include all topics in one email.
- CC. use more abbreviations in the email to keep it short.
- DD. include the topics as attachments.
1616. Information competency is defined as
- AA. the ability to determine where information can be found.
- BB. the ability to determine what information is true.
- CC. the ability to determine what information is necessary, and then to locate, evaluate, credit, and effectively use that information.
- DD. the ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources.
1717. An online database is defined as
- AA. an electronic, organized body of information on a related topic, or dealing with related media.
- BB. a series of volumes that attempt to cover the entire range of knowledge.
- CC. a list of all the materials held in the library, as well as their locations.
- DD. a way to search by subject, date range, abstract, or author.
1818. One way to protect your privacy online is to
- AA. use public computers whenever possible.
- BB. accept cookies from free websites.
- CC. set your browser to remember your passwords.
- DD. adjust your social media settings to restrict access to your information
1919. One way you can limit the number of results returned on an online search is to use
- AA. Quotation marks.
- BB. Apostrophes.
- CC. Punctuation.
- DD. Equal signs.
2020. Using minus (-) signs before terms in an online search will
- AA. denote that the word can have more than one ending.
- BB. denote a phrase that should appear in its entirety.
- CC. denote terms that you do not want to appear in the results.
- DD. denote words like AND, OR, AND NOT, and NEAR.
2121. Using an asterisk (*) after terms in an online search will
- AA. denote that the word can have more than one ending
- BB. denote a phrase that should appear in its entirety.
- CC. denote terms that you do not want to appear in the results.
- DD. denote words like AND, OR, AND NOT, and NEAR.
2222. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, "the ghost writer" tends to
- AA. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
- BB. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
- CC. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration.
- DD. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own
2323. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, the writer who engages in "the poor disguise" tends to
- AA. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
- BB. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
- CC. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration.
- DD. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.
2424. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, the writer who engages in "the photocopy" tends to
- AA. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
- BB. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
- CC. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration
- DD. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.
2525. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, the writer who acts as "the self-stealer" tends to
- AA. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
- BB. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
- CC. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration.
- DD. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.
2626. When it comes to plagiarizing sources that are cited, "the forgotten footnote" exists when
- AA. the writer copies from several different sources.
- BB. the writer takes the time to paraphrase from several sources.
- CC. the writer provides inaccurate information regarding sources.
- DD. the writer neglects to include specific information on the location of the material referenced.
2727. When it comes to plagiarizing sources that are cited, "the misinformer" tends to
- AA. copy from several different sources.
- BB. take the time to paraphrase from several sources.
- CC. provide inaccurate information regarding sources.
- DD. neglect to include specific information on the location of the material referenced.
2828. A closely related set of ideas that suggest a way of approaching a topic is
- AA. an outline.
- BB. a thesis.
- CC. a defence.
- DD. an argument.
2929. A set of facts, research findings, or other evidence used to support a thesis is
- AA. an outline.
- BB. a defence.
- CC. an argument.
- DD. an action.
3030. Mind mapping allows you to
- AA. explore your topic.
- BB. generate your topic.
- CC. write without an outline.
- DD. write in one step.
3131. Which of the following steps should you take first when writing an essay?
- AA. Outline
- BB. Mind map
- CC. Organize research
- DD. Write
3232. Which of the following steps should you take last when writing an essay?
- AA. Outline
- BB. Mind map
- CC. Organize research
- DD. Write
3333. Writer's block may be overcome through the practice of
- AA. writing the whole essay at once.
- BB. writing before outlining.
- CC. writing immediately after eating.
- DD. writing immediately upon waking up in the morning.
3434. What are the elements normally listed on a title page of a report?
- AA. Title of the assignment only
- BB. Title of the assignment, title of the professor, and the date the assignment was handed in
- CC. Title of the assignment, the date the assignment is due, and the date the assignment was handed in
- DD. Title of the assignment, your name and student number, and the course code
3535. What does the conclusion section of a report normally contain?
- AA. A few paragraphs outlining the scope and the main topics
- BB. Highlights and recommendations
- CC. Main topics and subtopics
- DD. A list of topics and subtopics
3636. What does the introduction section of a report normally contain?
- AA. A few paragraphs outlining the scope and the main
- BB. Highlights and recommendations
- CC. Main topics and subtopics
- DD. A list of topics and subtopics
3737. What does the body section of a report normally contain?
- AA. A few paragraphs outlining the scope and the main topics
- BB. Highlights and recommendations
- CC. Main topics and subtopics
- DD. A list of topics and subtopics
3838. What does the bibliography section of a report normally contain?
- AA. A list of topics and subtopics
- BB. A list of conclusions
- CC. A list of sources used
- DD. A list of graphs, diagrams, and supporting articles
3939. What do the appendices section of a report normally contain?
- AA. Major topics and subtopics
- BB. Graphs, diagrams, and supporting articles
- CC. Works cited
- DD. Conclusions and recommendations
4040. Which of these statements is FALSE with regard to presentation anxiety?
- AA. Such anxiety is caused because you cannot control the audience's reaction.
- BB. Such anxiety is normal.
- CC. Practiced presenters feel no anxiety.
- DD. Practised presenters usually feel a bit anxious.
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41. For a presentation, you can determine which topics to cover and in how much depth on the basis of- AA. your grade.
- BB. your audience
- CC. your subtopics.
- DD. your table of contents.
4242. Making a mental movie of a decision means
- AA. playing different parts in your friends' lives.
- BB. seeing yourself in different roles in the decision.
- CC. working through different scripts in your head to envision potential outcomes.
- DD. thinking through the most favourable alternative to determine the outcome.
4343. What is the best way to make a decision or solve a problem when in "crisis mode"?
- AA. Act on your gut instinct right away.
- BB. Delay until the situation changes.
- CC. Compartmentalize (break down/chunking) the problem.
- DD. Choose the quickest and easiest solution.
4444. Problem-solving is defined as
- AA. the process depicted in decision trees.
- BB. the process depicted in freewriting.
- CC. the process of deciding among various alternatives.
- DD. the mental activity involved in generating a set of alternative courses of action to enhance decision-making.
4545. Chunking is defined as
- AA. breaking a problem down into two pieces.
- BB. breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable pieces
- CC. dividing a problem into parts you can solve and parts that you can't solve.
- DD. dividing a problem into parts that are short-term and long-term.
4646. In Robert Ennis's classic definition of critical thinking, such thinking is
- AA. intuitive or feeling-based.
- BB. reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do.
- CC. based on the opinions of others.
- DD. based on information gathered over time.
4747. Before you make a decision, you need to begin with
- AA. the pros and cons.
- BB. the alternatives.
- CC. the end you have in mind
- DD. the criteria.
4848. To avoid providing a short-term answer to an immediate problem, when making a decision, you need to consider
- AA. the context of your entire life.
- BB. the alternatives.
- CC. the pros and cons.
- DD. how fast the decision will take effect.
4949. When determining the probability that an outcome will take place, you need to
- AA. make a rough estimate of the likelihood that an outcome will come to pass.
- BB. toss a coin.
- CC. assign a precise number to the likelihood that an outcome will come to pass.
- DD. rate the chances that the outcome will come to pass.
5050. What is the first step in solving any problem?
- AA. Generating alternatives
- BB. Being as clear as you can about what the problem is
- CC. Generating solutions
- DD. Taking another's perspective
5151. Why is it so easy to jump to conclusions when we are facing everyday problems?
- AA. We may be unaware of the assumptions that underlie our thinking.
- BB. We accept some bit of information as a fact.
- CC. We confuse fact with opinion.
- DD. We don't like to rely on common sense.
5252. If two events appear to be associated with one another, we CAN’T conclude
- AA. a relationship
- BB. causality.
- CC. interference
- DD. comparison.
5353. When choosing group members, it is most important to consider
- AA. pre-existing friendships.
- B. compatible schedules.
- CC. Intellectual Intelligence.
- DD. Emotional Intelligence.
5454. Emotional intelligence, according to Daniel Goleman, means possessing abilities such as
- AA. being able to instantly gratify oneself.
- BB. being able to motivate oneself and persist in the face of frustrations.
- CC. being able to motivate others.
- DD. being able to sympathize with others.
5555. In which stage of a group's evolution do group members try to determine how the group will work and which role each person will play?
- AA. Adjourning
- BB. Performing
- CC. Norming
- DD. Forming
5656. In which stage of a group's evolution do groups tend to disintegrate?
- AA. Performing
- BB. Norming
- CC. Storming
- DD. Adjourning
5757. In which stage of a group's evolution do groups start to bond?
- AA. Forming
- BB. Storming
- CC. Norming
- DD. Performing
5858. In which stage of a group's evolution do groups focus on working together to get the task done?
- AA. Forming
- BB. Performing
- CC. Storming
- DD. Norming
5959. To engage in reflective feedback, you should
- AA. rephrase what the speaker has said.
- BB. reframe what the speaker has said.
- CC. ask questions.
- DD. deal with distractions.
6060. What term refers to shared national origins or cultural patterns?
- AA. Sociology
- BB. Diversity
- CC. Ethnicity
- DD. Culture
6161. What term reflects the learned behaviours, beliefs, and attitudes that are characteristic of an individual society?
- AA. sociology
- BB. diversity
- CC. ethnicity
- DD. culture
6262. What term is defined as knowledge and understanding about other ethnic groups, cultures, and minority groups?
- AA. Cultural competence
- BB. IQ
- CC. Emotional intelligence
- DD. Diversity training
6363. What term is defined as evaluation or judgments of members of a group that are based primarily on membership in the group?
- AA. Culture
- BB. Prejudice
- CC. Ethnicity
- DD. Discrimination
6464. What term is defined as behaviour directed towards individuals on the basis of their membership in a particular group?
- AA. Culture
- BB. Prejudice
- CC. Ethnicity
- DD. Discrimination
6565. What term is defined as beliefs and expectations about members of a group that are held simply because of that membership in the group?
- AA. Stereotypes
- BB. Prejudice
- CC. Ethnicity
- DD. Discrimination
6666. In Toronto, what percentage of the city's residents was born outside of Canada?
- AA. 15
- BB. 25
- CC. 40
- DD. 50
6767. Which is North America's most multicultural city?
- AA. Montreal
- BB. Vancouver
- CC. Toronto
- DD. Ottawa
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68. In Toronto, what approximate percentage of the city's residents speaks a language other than English or French at home?- AA. 40 %
- BB. 30 %
- CC. 20 %
- DD. 10 %
6969. What is the definition of a zero-sum game?
- AA. A situation in which loser takes all
- BB. A situation in which there can be two winners, or two losers
- CC. A situation in which when one person wins, the other person automatically loses
- DD. A situation in which both parties walk away with something they want
7070. Failing a course, losing a job, and ending a relationship are examples of
- AA. Pre-existing conditions.
- BB. Cataclysmic events.
- CC. Personal stressors.
- DD. Daily hassles.
7171. Receiving a cell phone bill full of errors, being interrupted by noise when trying to study, and getting stuck in a traffic jam are examples of
- AA. Pre-existing conditions.
- BB. Cataclysmic events.
- CC. Personal stressors.
- DD. Daily hassles.
7272. Getting married, starting a new job, or having a baby are examples of
- AA. pre-existing conditions.
- BB. cataclysmic events.
- CC. personal stressors.
- DD. daily hassles.
7373. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, good mental health is related to
- AA. your degree of self-actualization and your work-life balance
- BB. your ability to totally relax.
- CC. your support system.
- DD. your workload.
7474. Someone who is resistant to change and driven by emotion is likely to be
- AA. emotionally intelligent.
- BB. emotionally reactive.
- CC. resilient and self-confident.
- DD. a female member of the baby boomer generation.
7575. Someone who is assertive in their communication and optimistic and positive in their focus is likely to be
- AA. emotionally intelligent.
- BB. emotionally reactive.
- CC. resilient and self-confident.
- DD. a female member of the baby boomer generation.
7676. Someone who is emotionally intelligent is likely to
- AA. be driven by emotion.
- BB. act on their intuition.
- CC. do things with reflection and intention.
- DD. overwhelmed often.
7777. Someone who is emotionally reactive is likely to be
- AA. optimistic, positive, and hopeful in focus.
- BB. an assertive communicator.
- CC. better at coping with stress.
- DD. pessimistic and sarcastic
7878. Assistance and comfort supplied by others in times of stress is known as
- AA. social assistance.
- BB. social support
- CC. close friends.
- DD. meditation.
7979. A technique for refocusing attention and producing bodily relaxation is known as
- AA. social support.
- BB. religion.
- CC. meditation
- DD. yoga.
80A life without stress would probably be?
- AA. boring.
- BB. safer.
- CC. happier.
- DD. wise.
8181. If you have to juggle your responsibilities, the first thing you should do is
- AA. update your status.
- BB. clean out your closet
- CC. identify your priorities
- DD. finish gaming.
8282. If you have to juggle your responsibilities, you should
- AA. keep your problems to yourself.
- BB. communicate with others about your obligations.
- CC. put your own needs last.
- DD. fill every spare minute with work.
8383. In the video presented during class, what did Dr. Evans refer to as the single most important thing we can do to control our stress
- AA. Talk to someone
- BB. Distract your mind
- CC. Change your thinking style
- DD. Spend time outdoors
8484. Following consumption, the stimulant effects of caffeine may last as long as
- AA. 1-2 hours.
- BB. 3-4 hours.
- CC. 6-8 hours.
- DD. 8-12 hours.
8585. What counts as disposable income once you are living on your own?
- AA. Your parents' money
- BB. Money for clothing, electronics, and partying
- CC. Money left over after paying taxes and contributions to social insurance plans
- DD. Money left over after paying car loans and credit card payments
8686. What is a budget?
- AA. A formal plan that accounts and plans for income and expenditures
- BB. An informal plan that tracks income and expenditures
- CC. An ideal strategy for where your money will go
- DD. A list of expenditures, itemized and prioritized
8787. The best part about a budget is that it provides
- AA. transparency.
- BB. security.
- CC. free money.
- DD. justification for wants.
8888. To get an overview of your expenditures for the coming year, the first thing you should do is
- AA. plan for all your needs.
- BB. go through any records you've kept to identify where you've spent money over the last year.
- CC. plan for all your wants.
- DD. find out when you are likely to get your income tax refund.
8989. To track all the items for which you normally pay with cash, the best thing to do is
- AA. set aside $50 a week for cover all those items.
- BB. don't worry about expenditures under $2.
- CC. record everything for which you have a receipt.
- DD. jot down everything you spend for one week in a notebook that you carry with you all the time.
9090. What is one way to control impulse buying when grocery shopping?
- AA. Read your flyer ahead of time and plan menus around items on sale
- BB. Shop when you're hungry.
- CC. Always buy the same items.
- DD. Shop when you've got a limited amount of time.
9191. How can you make credit cards work for you?
- AA. Pay the interest on your balance every month.
- BB. Use the "grace period" as an interest-free loan.
- CC. Use only department store credit cards.
- DD. Only use credit cards for cash advances.
9292. Why get a credit card in the first place?
- AA. It's a great way to finance your lifestyle.
- BB. It's a quick way to get new merchandise from a department store.
- CC. It is one of the most accepted forms of payment worldwide.
- DD. It's a good form of cash advance.
9393. What is a credit rating?
- AA. A judgment by an employment agency about your credit worthiness
- BB. A judgment by a credit reporting agency about your credit worthiness
- CC. A judgment by a credit reporting agency about your employment worthiness
- DD. A judgment by a government agency about your loan worthiness
9494. When should you see a credit counsellor?
- AA. If you want more credit than you have
- BB. If you want a prestigious credit card
- CC. If you cannot work out a repayment plan on your own
- DD. If you want to increase your student loan
9595. What is the average Canadian family’s largest annual expenditure?
- AA. Food
- BB. Shelter
- CC. Taxes
- DD. Bills
9696. What is the average amount of student loan(s) outstanding after graduation for a college student in Canada? For a student graduating with a bachelor’s degree from a Canadian university?
- AA. College $5,300; University $7,300
- BB. College $9,400; University $1,530
- CC. College $11,800, University $22,700
- DD. College $12,700, University $32,000
9797. You have a $3000 balance on your credit card, which charges 19% interest on outstanding balances. If you make only the minimal payment each month (usually 2.5% of the outstanding balance), how many months will it take you to pay off the entire balance?
- AA. 283 Months (more than 23 years)
- BB. 125 Months (more than 10 years)
- CC. 62 Months (more than 5 years)
- DD. 38 Months (more than 3 years)
9898. If you graduate from college with a two-year diploma, how much more money will you earn in total over a 37-year working life than someone who has only a high-school diploma?
- AA. $38, 925
- BB. $58, 825
- CC. $96, 825
- DD. $173, 825
9999. A Canadian couple decides to marry and plan to invite 100 people to their wedding. How much does the average couple budget for this size of wedding? How much do they actually spend?
- AA. Budget $8,000, Spend $7,000
- BB. Budget $9,000, Spend $14,000
- CC. Budget $14,000, Spend $27,000
- DD. Budget $19,000, Spend $19,000
100100. According to the Zeitgeist documentary presented in class, what is the part of our money system that creates the greatest negative effect?
- AA. Interest
- BB. Securities
- CC. Savings
- DD. Debt
101101. What does the financial acronym TFSA refer to?
- AA. Tax Free Security Allowance
- BB. Tax Free Savings Account
- CC. Tax Free Social Allowance
- DD. Tri Federal Savings Account
102102. In class we watched a video by financial guru David Bach. He gives one huge suggestion for ensuring a secure financial security. What is the suggestion?
- AA. Delay impulse buys
- BB. Automate all bills and savings
- CC. Use multiple credit cards to pay each other off
- DD. Avoid student loans
103103. When David Bach talks about the financial strategy paying yourself first, how much of your income does he suggest you set aside from each pay period for your retirement fund?
- AA. 25%
- BB. 10%
- CC. 2%
- DD. 17%
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