Deck 3: Manage Your Time

Question 1

An example of an intermediate-term goal for a college freshman would be:

A)I will finish this term paper.
B)I will help my team win the State Tournament this year.
C)I will graduate with honors.
D)I will earn an A in this class.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Why is it important to develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals?

A)Goal setting in time frames helps you achieve the goals.
B)Goal setting in time frames helps you determine your values.
C)Goal setting in time frames allows you to develop a strong mission statement.
D)Goal setting in time frames helps you to focus on urgent priorities.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Why should you keep a log of interruptions?

A)It will help you to assess your priorities.
B)It will allow you to pinpoint major time wasters.
C)It will serve as a reminder of when you should say 'no '
D)It will help you to keep track of your interruptions.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Darla has a daunting project she needs to complete.She keeps procrastinating, yet she still has plenty of time to complete the project.She just can't seem to get started.What should she do?

A)Keep a calendar.
B)Realize everything cannot be done at once.
C)Focus for short spurts.
D)Get organized.

Question 5

How long should you give yourself to develop a new habit in your time management strategy?

A)At least 3 months
B)At least 1 week
C)At least 3 weeks
D)At least 30 days

Question 6

The first rule of time management is to:

A)be flexible.
B)set goals.
C)get a calendar or planner.
D)avoid crises by pre-planning.

Question 7

Stella has a complicated project due, and she feels discouraged because she does not know where to begin and does not have much time left.What should she do?

A)She should break the project down into smaller tasks.
B)She should lay everything she needs out before her to foster a positive attitude.
C)She should set aside quiet time to guard from possible distractions.
D)She should create a project board.

Question 8

One tip for avoiding time-wasting interruptions is to:

A)choose an optimal study time.
B)focus on the big picture.
C)avoid socializing.
D)study at home.

Question 9

Vivian has decided to begin working on a very large project due at the end of the semester.Choose the strategy to help Vivian manage her time effectively:

A)She should develop a project board.
B)She should set her priorities.
C)She should track her energy levels.
D)She should get her life in order.

Question 10

For a student with heavy demands on his time, online classes can be an effective way to learn, provided the student is:

A)cooperative.
B)willing to forego an instructor's help.
C)able to set aside a job or family role.
D)self-motivated and persistent.

Question 11

Why is it helpful to address ongoing and trivial activities in setting priorities?

A)These activities can usually be eliminated.
B)These activities are not urgent in nature.
C)These activities are important in achieving balance.
D)These activities are not usually important priorities.

Question 12

Michelle was assigned a project 8 weeks ago, and it is due in one week.She feels discouraged in completing the project.Her best course of action would be to:

A)be less of a perfectionist.
B)set aside a large block of time to complete the project.
C)seek a support system in setting priorities and developing a project plan.
D)contact her professor to ask for an extension.

Question 13

One of Margo's goals is to lead a healthy and balanced life.During stressful times in school, she still jogs daily, eats healthy foods and talks with family and friends.How would you describe Margo's time usage?

A)Margo uses committed time to ensure she has balance in her life.
B)Margo does not let her discretionary time get in the way of her maintenance time.
C)Margo does not let her committed time get in the way of her discretionary time.
D)Margo uses her discretionary time more than she should.

Question 14

George is right-brain dominant person.When he is working on a large project, his desk would probably have all of the following EXCEPT:

A)sticky notes and highlighted deadlines on a project board
B)to-do lists
C)mind maps
D)a picture of Hawaii

Question 15

Justin finds he wastes a lot of time handling interruptions like answering phone calls and emails.To save time he should:

A)realize he cannot do it all.
B)get organized.
C)consolidate similar tasks.
D)set daily priorities.

Question 16

Morey is nervous about returning to school while working full time and managing a family.He has a nearly impeccable plan in place to manage work and school effectively with enough discretionary time left for himself and his family.This situation is an example of:

A)overcoming procrastination.
B)flexibility in time management.
C)successfully saying 'no' when necessary.
D)modeling successful behavior.

Question 17

Mindy always waits until the last minute to complete projects and term papers.She takes pride in the fact that she has never missed a due date and has earned satisfactory grades.She most likely waits until the last minute to start projects because:

A)She thinks she works better under pressure.
B)She gets overwhelmed by projects and papers and has a tough time getting started.
C)She does not like to be told what to do.
D)She likes to be able to brag to others about her ability to wait until the last minute.

Question 18

Barnaby feels lost in his academic life.His major is tough, and although he wants to continue, he's not sure he has what it takes.What should he do?

A)He should apply the Adult Learning Cycle to take control of his time and life.
B)He should be resourceful and seek advice from his academic advisor.
C)He should develop a log to see where his time is going and set priorities.
D)He should get organized.

Question 19

Anika is a popular full time student.She also works part-time and plays extra curricular sports.She does not seem to have enough time in the day to complete her academic tasks.Her first step should be to:

A)categorize her priorities.
B)reassess her goals.
C)determine where her time is going.
D)apply the 80/20 rule in her classes.

Question 20

Benecio prefers to study in large blocks of time; however, he finds it difficult to find this kind of time.Which time management strategy will accommodate his study needs?

A)Break projects into smaller tasks.
B)Study everywhere and anywhere.
C)Study during high-energy times.
D)Delegate responsibilities to others.

Question 21

Lawrence has been asked to join a team project for extra credit.He is not sure it is something he can handle along with his other commitments.He should ask for more time to weigh his options before making a decision.

Question 22

Candida has a term paper due in 2 weeks.She has had all semester long to work on it, but when she would try to work, other tasks became her priority.Candida was deliberately putting off her term paper.

Question 23

Sierra has been listening to music instead of working on a paper that is due in a few days.She is frustrated she does not feel motivated to begin working and she does not know why.Sierra should:

A)go to the study lounge to be around others who are working.
B)gather everything she will need for the paper.
C)complete a quick self evaluation to analyze reasons for her procrastination.
D)break down the paper into small tasks.

Question 24

Your brain is more receptive to recall when you are able to set aside large blocks of study time.

Question 25

A student has developed a clear mission statement that is aligned with her personal values.She is now ready to set her priorities.

Question 26

The 80/20 rule is only a rule of thumb so the percentage of time you are spending on top priorities may be less than 20 percent.

Question 27

Various types of interruptions throughout the day seem to hinder Naiser from achieving important goals and priorities.Based on what you have learned in the chapter, what help or advice would you offer Naiser?

A)Advise him to study in the library.
B)Remind him to be flexible and not to expect perfection.
C)Teach him how to create and use an interruptions log.
D)Advise him on better ways to say 'no' to people.

Question 28

A student is overwhelmed by a large project he must complete in 6 weeks.What is the most effective time management strategy he should use to complete this project satisfactorily and on time?

A)Be flexible, patient, and persistent in striving for excellence, not perfection.
B)Break the project down into smaller tasks and tackle the toughest tasks first.
C)Create a project outline and get organized.
D)Break the project down into tasks with a timeline.

Question 29

Which scenario exemplifies the concept of efficiency versus effectiveness in time usage?

A)Mario has found that if he forgoes his exercise routine he has more time to complete his course work satisfactorily and on time.
B)Megan is very conscientious about completing all of her course work on time and understands that to do well in school one trade-off is going to be her social life.
C)Frank is able to juggle school and a social life while maintaining a 2.0 GPA.
D)Alena has found that by taking online courses, she is able to trade off the commute time for more study time.

Question 30

A student recently completed her undergraduate degree and just started her first job.She has set a goal to be promoted to a senior level management position.This goal is most likely a short-term goal.

Question 31

Jonathan does not have the energy to study for his test tomorrow, but he is running out of time.The best thing he should do is to wait until he feels more energetic for an optimal study session.

Question 32

Divergent thinkers are unable to manage their time as effectively as convergent thinkers.

Question 33

As a time management strategy, try to combine similar tasks such as catching up on phone calls and email during the same block of time, or similar activities like socializing and exercising.

Question 34

A student is considering taking an online course to help him manage his time more effectively.He likes to work in teams; therefore, he is probably not a good candidate for online coursework.

Question 35

The goals you set for yourself should flow out of your mission statement.As a part of your goal setting, you should consider your dreams and places you'd like to visit, as well as short-term goals such as graduating or exercising daily.

Question 36

Brenda has a paper due tomorrow and has delegated her usual family responsibilities to her husband and children to free up her time to complete the paper.This is not fair to her family.

Question 37

When applying time management strategies, it is important to consider other people.

Question 38

Rafael is taking several courses and also needs to work long hours in a new job while managing a family at home.For an important test next week, he could use his time most effectively by:

A)setting expectations with his boss.
B)communicating with this family.
C)delegating responsibilities to his children.
D)determining an optimal time to study.

Question 39

Bradley uses daily to-do lists to help him organize his priorities.This is a time management strategy not usually helpful to use in overcoming procrastination.

Question 40

An important characteristic one must have for successful online coursework is self-motivation.

Question 41

Bryanne has found that she is falling behind of her schoolwork.She is correct in her application of the 80/20 rule when she determines that investing 80% more time in school will be required to improve her performance by 20%.

Question 42

Provide 4 family, school or job commitments you feel you do not spend enough time on.What strategies from the chapter will you use on each commitment to bring more balance to your life? What are some possible trade-offs?

Question 43

Fran studies for 2-3 hours the night, but her recent tests indicate that she is not performing as well as she would like.She should try studying in short segments at varying times.

Question 44

Develop a plan for using both analog and digital technologies to help your manage your time over the next month.What tasks could you delegate to these technologies and which require your personal attention? Which of these technologies do you think would be most helpful for you, and why? Can you imagine any additional technologies that might help you?

Question 45

Discuss 5 time management strategies you will find helpful from the chapter, and offer evidence on how these are aligned with your learning style and how these will apply to your life.

Question 46

One should observe how others manage their time in order to learn how to take control of one's own time.

Question 47

Reese has three final exams and a term paper due in the same week she must deliver an important presentation at work.She has a lunch date with a friend but cancels at the last minute very apologetically, citing her busy schedule.Reese has made a good decision to focus on her urgent priorities and handled the situation appropriately.

Question 48

Map out your goals.Include your mission statement, and at least two (each) long-term, mid-term, and short-term goals.Next, list at least 2 (each) urgent, important, ongoing, and trivial priorities over the next week.Discuss how these activities are aligned with your overall mission and goals.

Question 49

Scarlett is working full time, and getting her masters degree at night.She is also a wife and mother of three young children.Scarlett had a very rough first semester and actually got a "C" in one of her courses.She also feels her full time job is suffering because she is highly stressed out.She is feeling discouraged because she feels like she did the best she could in terms of juggling family, school, and her job.She is entering her second semester in her program.Apply what you know about professionalism, self-assessment, collaboration, and specific time management strategies to offer Scarlett advice on how to be more successful in juggling family, school, and her job.

Question 50

Provide 3 types of tasks you put off and identify why you procrastinate.What strategies will you use from the chapter to overcome these types of procrastination?

Question 51

Abe is a graphic artist taking some marketing courses.He may find it helpful to break projects down into smaller tasks and to keep a daily calendar along with a master calendar.

Question 52

It has been a long time since Daniel has taken classes or had to develop project timelines of any kind.He is a top performer in his job, yet he is very anxious about performing well in a long-term project in one of his classes.He has sought out strategies from others and created a project board.He is still having a tough time getting started and tends to procrastinate by focusing on work and family.Based on what you have learned in the chapter about overcoming procrastination, what advice would you offer Daniel?