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Chapter 1 First Steps to Choosing Success

1) A good source of information about upcoming campus activities, meetings, and other events is

• your campus newspaper.
• the bookstore.
• the college catalog.
• the campus security office.

Answer: A

Explanation: Most newspapers have a calendar section that lists campus activities, meetings, and other events.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

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2) Your instructors should explain how to use the technology required in their courses, but if you have more questions, you can also ask

• other students.
• career counselors.
• Google.
• your high school teachers.

Answer: A

Explanation: You should consider asking other students in your class if you still have questions about using the required technology for the course.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

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2 Copyright © 2019 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.3) You need the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your instructors because

• many instructors are too busy to meet with students in-person.
• some faculty often don't have offices of their own.
• most faculty prefer to communicate electronically.
• it may be too challenging to locate instructors' offices.

Answer: B

Explanation: You need phone and office number as well as e-mail addresses for them as instructors who are adjunct faculty often do not have offices of their own.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

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4) During your first week on campus, you should do all of the following except

• apply for financial aid.
• make a term planner.
• find basic campus services.
• buy your books.

Answer: A

Explanation: Applications for financial aid must be filed long before classes start. If you plan to apply for aid for next semester, you should do so several months before classes begin.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation

5) When the authors write that "colleges are in the business of retention," they mean that

• colleges want to cut costs whenever they can.
• colleges want students to stay in school until they graduate.
• colleges want students to improve their memory skills.
• colleges want students to take an active role in campus life.

Answer: B

Explanation: Colleges are committed to students' college success. They want to give students the resources they will need to be successful in the pursuit of their studies.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation

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3 Copyright © 2019 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.6) Some new college students are reluctant to ask for help because

• they don't want to appear dumb.
• they would prefer to solve their problems on their own.
• they are not interested enough to seek help.
• they are too busy to find out what help is available.

Answer: A

Explanation: Some students don't realize that everyone has questions. It's important that they take the initiative and get the answers and information they need.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation

7) If you take a course involving a course management system, it is essential that you

• love computers.
• know how to use the required technology.
• like to write blogs.
• stop by your instructor's office at least once a week.

Answer: B

Explanation: A growing number of college courses make use of a course management system or some other form of technology. It's critical that you familiarize yourself with these tools.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation

8) When constructing a term planner, you should include

• a college holidays, school vacations, and academic due dates.
• test dates and due dates for papers, exams, and projects.
• important personal events, including family activities.
• all of these are correct.

Answer: D

Explanation: A term planner should include as much information about upcoming events (including non-school events in your life) as possible. Listing this information will make planning that much easier.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation

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4 Copyright © 2019 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.9) A syllabus presents

• an outline of a course's content.
• a list of the courses students must complete to graduate.
• a rundown of important campus services and offices.
• your college's official code of student conduct.

Answer: A

Explanation: A syllabus typically provides the professor's name and contact information (telephone, email, office hours) along with the required texts, class assignments, grading criteria, and class rules and policies.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

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10) If you are not familiar with computers, email, and other online resources

• consider withdrawing from classes immediately.
• don't worry—they are not that important.
• pay a classmate to complete assignments that require computers.
• use available campus resources to improve your skills and knowledge.

Answer: D

Explanation: Most colleges have a variety of support services aimed at helping students become familiar with technology used in their classes.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: The First Week of Class

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-01 What you need to know your first week of class

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11) A major difference between high school and college is

• college offers students the opportunity to choose a major area of study.
• college classes don't meet as often as high school classes.
• college allows students to choose when to attend classes.
• all of these are correct.

Answer: D

Explanation: Colleges offer a range of majors. Most college classes meet two or three times a week. College classes are offered during the day, evening, and weekends, and are offered in a variety of formats (including online).

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic: How College Is Different

Bloom's: Remember

Learning Outcome: 01-02 How college is different

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