Final Exam Pathways Life Skills

Avoid Debt Use a Budget Build a Reserve

"Spending less money than you make is essential to your financial security." "Keep a record of your expenditures. Record and review monthly income and expenses...Discipline yourself to stay within your budget plan." "If you save a little money regularly, you will be surprised how much accumulates over time."

Select the items below that can be helpful when evaluating a source to determine if it is scholarly. (Mark all that apply.)

1. Author 2. Audience 3. Currency and Cited References

Put Elder Wirthlin's five key steps to financial freedom in order.

Pay your tithing Spend less than you earn Learn to save Honor your financial obligations Teach your children to follow your example

All who hold the priesthood can act for the Lord in administering the ordinances of the Church Depends upon personal righteousness Service is by calling; is temporary Service is by choice; is forever and beyond

Priesthood authority Priesthood power in the Church in the home

"Our Heavenly Father wants husbands and wives to be faithful to each other and to esteem and treat their children as an heritage from the Lord." "The Church is to assist and not to replace parents in their responsibilities to teach their children." "We are also to teach our children to honor their parents." "When giving necessary correction, do it quietly, privately, lovingly, and not publicly. If a rebuke is required, show an increase of love promptly so that seeds of resentment may not remain. To be persuasive, your love must be sincere and your teachings based on divine doctrine and correct principles."

Psalm 127:3 Doctrine & Covenants 93:40 Exodus 20:12 Doctrine & Covenants 121:41-43

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 R's of Cornell Notes?

Remember

Put the three Rs of choice in the correct order.

Right, Responsibility, Results

Elder Ballard suggested eight steps that will help us keep life's demands in balance. What was step number two?

Set short-term goals that you can reach.

What do the letters S.M.A.R.T. stand for when referring to a SMART goal?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound

What are the 5 steps of the SQ3R active reading technique?

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

As taught by President Uchtdorf, what is truth?

The gospel of Jesus Christ

Elder Wirthlin taught about a self-improvement program comprised of three choices. Which choice will "remove emptiness from our lives" and "fill our souls with joy beyond description"?

The third choice: choose the right. (choose the way of the Lord.)

What is the, "primary and most important reason for the existence of Brigham Young University-Idaho"?

To develop and deepen our devotion as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

BYU-Idaho is a disciple preparation center because it is a place in which followers of the Master learn and are made ready to have an influence on the world.

True

Leisure time brings harmony into our life.

True

Lifelong learning can increase our ability to appreciate the world around us.

True

There are many ways that technology can be used to further God's kingdom on the earth, and further our education and opportunities.

True

True or False: In the Mormon Message, "Becoming Provident Providers," Elder Hales counseled us that when we want to experience or possess something that will impact us or our resources, we may want to ask ourselves if the benefit is temporary or will it have eternal value and significance.

True

True or False: We do not choose wisely if we use our agency in opposition to God's will or to priesthood counsel.

True

When your internet search results are too large to be useful, one way to narrow your results is to search a question or a statement that specifies the information you are searching for.

True

What do you do in the Question step of SQ3R?

Turn each heading into a question and write them down

Elder Ballard taught that we are to prayerfully set balanced goals; not too many and not too few, not too high nor too low. We are to then write down our attainable goals and work on them according to their importance. He also taught that a lack of goals results in what?

Wasting our time and energy

Abraham 3:25 2 Nephi 2:21 Doctrine and Covenants 60:13 Doctrine and Covenants 88:124

We have been given time to prove our obedience to the Lord's commandments We have been given time to repent Do not idle away your time or bury your talents Do not be idle, unclean, or sleep longer than is needful; go to bed early.

Exodus 35:2 Doctrine and Covenants 42:42 Doctrine and Covenants 75:3 Mosiah 4:27 Doctrine and Covenants 58:26-29

Work for six days each week, the seventh day is the sabbath in which we should not work. Do not be idle; laborers earn things that idlers do not earn. Work with your might Work diligently, but not more than you have strength to do. Be working on good and righteous things; do not wait to be commanded in all things

Fill in the blank with the most correct word or phrase from the choices listed below: "____ are responsible for the choices _____ make. _____ should not blame your circumstances, your family, or your friends if ____choose to disobey God's commandments."

You

Who is responsible for providing your basic needs? To whom should you turn if you are doing all you can, but still cannot provide for your basic needs? Put the following people/entities in order according to what you learned about self-reliance.

You Your family The church

In the pamphlet, "One for the Money," President Spencer W. Kimball said that every family should have what?

a budget

What is chiasmus?

a literary pattern which is presented both forward and back to stress the central concept of the pattern

What was the Perpetual Emigration Fund?

a revolving resource that provided loans to early Church members in need of financial assistance to relocate with the pioneers

Choose the phrase below to correctly complete the quote, "Work is not a matter of economic need alone; it is _________________."

a spiritual necessity

Elder Ballard taught that it will take ____________ and ___________ to incorporate his teachings to balance our lives.

a strong commitment / personal discipline

Elder Neal A. Maxwell said, "For a disciple of Christ, ________________ is a form of worship."

academic scholarship

Before submitting online posts or assignments, you should proofread your work _______________.

at least once

Henry B. Eyring declared that BYU-Idaho students will _____.

be known as natural leaders because they have been taught how to teach and learn from each other.

President Uchtdorf taught, "We too often confuse ______ with truth, thinking that because something makes sense or is convenient, it must be true."

belief

What are the three key words identified by President Kim B. Clark in 3 Nephi 18:25?

come, feel, see

In the address, "Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts," Elder Wirthlin cautioned us to beware of ___________ which causes greed, resentment, and great afflictions.

covetousness

In the video, "Two Brothers Apart," what was Sam's "greatest weakness" that he turned into a strength through the gospel and help from Heavenly Father?

depression

If someone gives you permission to copy their work, then copying their work is NOT considered cheating.

false

The three steps of the Learning Model process are Prepare, Listen, and Ponder/Prove.

false

In President Clark's devotional address, "Drenched in Gratitude: Protection Against the Spirit of Entitlement," he taught that entitlement makes us tough and insensitive, or ____________.

hard-hearted

Complete the following quote from President Monson: "Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we _________________ our fellow travelers in this journey through life."

have the pure love of Christ for

To what did Joseph F. Smith credit for instilling a powerful impression upon his mind at a young age? (Hint: look in the "Blessings of the Priesthood in Every Home" video)

his mother's faith and example of prayer

"Our ultimate goal is to become like the Savior, and that goal is enhanced by our unselfish service to others. Our ability to serve is _________ or __________ by the level of our self-reliance."

increased / diminished

Students should reflect ______ and in ______.

individually/groups

We can choose to spend our time or ________________.

invest our time

President Eyring taught that _______ enables parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members to be the most powerful teachers in a child's life?

love

What work did Tyler Haws do to improve his basketball skills?

practiced drills early in the morning with his dad

Gerald J. Causse, the First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric taught, "The ___________ is to be used in the home before it is to be used in other settings."

priesthood

In the Mormon Message, "Lessons I Learned as a Boy," what did the boys do to the man's shoes?

put money in them

As you learn to explain to others what you've learned, your ability to _______________.

recall information and apply it in other settings will increase dramatically

Elder Ballard taught that we should, "Keep foremost in mind the __________________________ as you write down your daily schedules ..."

sacred covenants you have made with the Lord

President Romney taught, "The Church's welfare program is ___________ ."

spiritual

When evaluating the scholarly nature of a website, you should consider the ___________ of a website, and consider any possible bias .

sponsor

According to the Family Proclamation, what is "central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children"?

the family

What is the main idea of the chiastic scripture passage found in Ephesians 4:26-6:12?

the importance of developing and maintaining healthy marriage and family relations

In the pamphlet, "One for the Money," which reasons are given for paying an honest tithe as the first step in successful management of your finances? (Mark all that apply.)

the likelihood of financial mismanagement will be reduced our commitment to paying tithing will be strengthened teach us to be more honest

"Procrastination is _______________. Actually, procrastination is much more. It is _____________."

the thief of time / the thief of our self-respect

The Learning Model was created to deepen the learning experiences of students and _______.

to increase the responsibility students take in their own learning

Elder Wirthlin taught that one of the important lessons he learned about about setting and achieving goals is __________________.

to keep your eye on the ball

Allowing someone else to copy your work is a form of cheating.

true

Church members have the responsibility to work for their own spiritual and temporal well-being and solving their own problems under the direction of the Lord.

true

It is suggested that students should capture key ideas and insights through a learning journal or a notebook.

true

The Church is to assist and not to replace parents in their responsibilities to teach their children.

true

After watching the Pathway feature video, and pondering your own educational goals, what level of formal education do you hope to achieve?

whateves

Self-reliance is built upon which of the following principles? (Choose the best ONE answer.)

work

Why are spiritual teachings the most important concepts that we teach in our homes? (Hint: look in the "Bringing Up Children in Light and Truth" video.)

Because this is how you instill in children a desire for eternal life.

Why do the choices we make "determine to a large extent our happiness or unhappiness"?

Because we have to live with the consequences of our choices

What is the principle of shared responsibility?

Both males and females should know how to cook, clean the house, mow the lawn, and wash the car.

President Uchtdorf taught that when faced with a new truth that contradicts what we believe to be true, we should do what?

Consider the possibility that there could be information that might be helpful to augment or complement what we know.

What can dispel a disciple's fear?

Faith in the Savior and spiritual preparation

After many years of Church service, you are entitled to a period of rest.

False

By using the Boolean search term AND, your internet search results will be increased because it will include any mention of the words involved in your search.

False

If you work on something in a steady and constant manner, things will never improve; they will remain the same.

False

Standard spelling, punctuation, and grammar conventions do not apply when writing emails or online posts.

False

We are stewards over many things; however, our stewardship does not include the time we have been given. Therefore, we will not be held accountable for how we use it.

False

What are the six things President Monson said we should be personally grateful for In the conference address entitled, "An Attitude of Gratitude"? (Mark all that apply.)

Fathers Friends Our country Teachers Mothers Jesus Christ

In SQ3R, what do you do as you read the material?

Find the answers to the questions you wrote down

Elder Eyring said that, "when you've got too much to do and too little time ... the secret is learning to invest time rather than just spending it." How do you do this?

Gain confidence that God keeps His promises, gain God's confidence that you will keep promises He asks you to make, and help others gain confidence that God keeps his promises.

In the Mormon Message, "Becoming Provident Providers," Elder Hales said that as children of God, our greatest hunger is what?

God's love

Even if we are completely self-reliant, we are still dependent on __________________.

Heavenly Father AND one another

Select the examples of investing your time instead of simply spending your time from the list below. (Mark all that apply.)

1. Reflecting upon your covenants while the Sacrament is being administered. 2. Helping someone at home, at work, in your community, or in your neighborhood. 3. Keeping the Sabbath Day holy.

According to Bishop Eyring, what are the three keys of learning? (Mark all that apply)

1. There is no limit to your personal learning as a child of God. 2. Living a clean life will allow the Holy Ghost to confirm and expand your learning. 3. Childlike humility is the key to teachableness.

Which of the following are characteristics of BYU-Idaho and Missionary Training Centers? (Check all that apply)

1. They are rather isolated geographically. 2. Those involved study there for relatively short periods of time. 3. The nature of the instruction is focused and intense. 4. They have distinctive requirements for demeanor and dress. 5. They are located near a temple

"Digital distractions, diversions and detours that have no lasting value" can get in the way of which of the following? (Mark all that apply)

1. Vocational achievement 2. Academic achievement 3. Cherished human relationships

Secular knowledge __________________. (Mark all that apply.)

1. has eternal significance 2. can enhance our capacity to serve

Faith in the Savior Jesus Christ __________. (Mark all that apply.)

1. is the first principle of the gospel 2. is not a trait to be developed, but a gift to be sought and is received from God 3. enables us to trust in Christ and in His power to cleanse, renew, redeem, and strengthen us 4. is obtained by obedience

Lifelong learning includes which of the following items? (Mark all that apply.)

1. reading books and selective use of new technology 2. artistic and cultural endeavors 3. conversations with friends 4. giving service

Right of choice Responsibility to choose Results of choice

2 Nephi 2:27—"Wherefore, men are free according to the flesh; and all things are given them which are expedient unto man. And they are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil; for he seeketh that all men might be miserable like unto himself." Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed—the courage to say no, the courage to say yes. All of our choices have consequences, some of which have little or nothing to do with our eternal salvation, and others of which have everything to do with it.

President Monson told a story about Dr. Jack McConnell. What impactful question did Dr. McConnell's father ask him everyday when Dr. McConnell was a boy?

And what did you do for someone today?

Which TWO of the following are questions offered by Elder Bednar for your personal pondering and prayerful study as you consider your media usage?

1. Does the time you spend using various technologies and media enlarge or restrict your capacity to live, to love, and to serve in meaningful ways? 2. Does the use of various technologies and media invite or impede the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost in your life?

Select from the following list, the three ways to develop gratitude as taught by President Clark. (Mark all that apply.)

1. Focus on the Savior as we partake of the sacrament 2. Consistently worship in the temple 3. Remember the Savior when we pray

According to Henry J. Eyring, God will do which of the following? (Mark all that apply)

1. Help you get the education you need. 2. Take you to the people He wants you to encounter.

________________ unite the principles of disciple preparation and leadership development.

Inspired learning and teaching

"_____ means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, more important in our thoughts and in our hearts." "______ is the quality or condition of being truthful, sincere, candid... It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving."

Integrity Honesty

In the pamphlet, "One for the Money," which of the following concepts are taught in Step 4—Use a Budget? (Mark all that apply.)

Keep careful records of your spending and balance your records against your monthly bank statement. Credit cards are for convenience and identification and should not be used carelessly. Save enough money to purchase quality new items instead of purchasing poor quality goods. Liquid savings should be sufficient to cover at least three months of your essential expenses. Be honest in paying taxes.

According to President Kim B. Clark, "leadership that serves and minsters, loves and supports, and blesses other people" is known as:

Leadership with a small "L"

The Mormon Message, "Look Not Behind Thee," discusses which biblical story?

Lot and his wife leaving Sodom

Select from the following items those which are blessings of work. (Mark all that apply.)

Make a contribution to the world in which you live Increased sense of self-worth Developing self-reliance Builds and refines character Serve others and God Remedy for our trials

Record meaningful facts, ideas, and concepts. Summarize each fact, idea, and concept. Reflect on how this material relates to the overall lesson. Write connections to the overall lesson.

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