SDV 100 Final exam REVIEW

If your average grade for this course is 75, what would your final grade be?

"C"

What is DCC Alert?

A system that allows the college to contact you during an emergency

Academic dishonesty is considered which of the following acts:

A. Cheating on an examination or quiz B. Buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting examination materials C. Plagarism (D. All of the above)

Federal financial aid regulations require students to meet certain Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to be eligible for continued Federal funding. Which requirements below must a student maintain?

A. Complete his/her program of study before attempting 150 percent of the credits required for that program. B. Meet minimum cumulative grade point average requirements based on a progressive scale. C. Receive satisfactory grades in 67 percent of cumulative credits attempted. (D. All of the above.)

Which of the following is considered a strategy in answering multiple choices questions:

A. Eliminate the wrong answer or the distractor. B. Choose the answer that would make the statement true. C. Turn the stem around into an open-ended question. (D. All of the above.)

To convey a professional tone in an email, avoid using:

A. Emoticons B. Abbreviations C. Non-standard spelling (D. All of the above)

Why is it important to read the graphics provided in textbooks?

A. They will create different kinds of memory links to help you remember the material. B. They will increase your understanding. C. They engage different comprehension processes. (D. All of the above.)

Focusing on what is being said, repeating what you heard, asking a speaker to expand or clarify, looking for non-verbal signals, and listening for requests are principles of ______ listening.

Active

Match the following words with their meaning: Analyze: Define: Discuss: Summarize:

Analyze: Break the concept into key parts Define: Describe the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept Discuss: Explain or review Summarize: Give a brief or precise description of an idea or concpet

___________memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while__________memory allows one to store and recall information.

Answer 1: Short-term Answer 2: long-term

Samuel is attending a community college and plans to transfer to a state university. Which degree should Samuel choose to pursue at his community college?

Associate of Science

One definition of _________________ is keeping your email brief and to the point.

Brevity

How is your grade point average (GPA) calculated?

By dividing the total number of grade points earned in courses by the total number of credits attempted.

Using _________________ in an email looks like 'Shouting'.

Capital letters

You are interested in identifying careers that might be a good fit for your interests, values, and skills. Who would you contact?

Career Counselor

All of the following are considered effective study strategies, except:

Consume sugary foods or drinks to avoid fatigue.

A student cannot change their MyDCC/Student Email/Canvas password.

False

Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and do not have to include examples from class or the course materials.

False

Guaranteed Admissions Agreements do not require that students complete a transfer associate's degree in order to be eligible for the benefits that the agreement provides.

False

When emailing your instructor or supervisor, you should state your demands and expectations clearly.

False

Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: I did not study the material for that question: I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well: I confused terms or concepts: I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over:

I did not study the material for that question: >>>>Practice predicting possible questions better I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well: >>>>Give yourself time to read carefully and think before answering a question I confused terms or concepts: >>>>Check and practice your active reading and listening skills I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over: >>>>Don't rush through the exam. Take the time to do things right the first time.

Who would you contact if you have technical issues?

IT Help Desk

Where would you go if you have a research paper due in two weeks, and want to learn more about what print and electronic resources are available?

Library

The learning cycle consists of what four steps?

Prepare, absorb new ideas, record, review/apply

What office coordinates a variety of social, curricular, and special-interest clubs and organizations that you can join?

Student Services Department

This method of note-taking that uses a two-column and footer format (an 'upside down 'T') is called:

The Cornell Method

If a student repeats a course, how is the grade computed in the cumulative and curriculum GPA and for satisfying curricular requirements?

The last "A" through "F" grade earned.

Which note-taking method is not recommended as it focuses on capturing as much of what the instructor says as possible; but not on processing the information.

The list method

What is the primary purpose of an A.A.A. or A.A.S. degree?

To prepare a student for employment

A student must complete an application for graduation with the Admissions Office before being allowed to graduate.

True

Effective studying is an ongoing process and should be done throughout the semester; not just before exams.

True

It is best to try to answer a multiple choice question in your own words, rather than relying on the choices.

True

It's a student's responsibility to do the necessary research regarding graduation and transfer requirements.

True

Most instructors read the body language of the students in the front rows to gauge how they are doing and if they are losing the class.

True

Reading your most difficult assignments early in your reading time, when you are freshest, is a suggested reading strategy.

True

Reporting concerning behaviors you might notice in others to the Threat Assessment Team is a resource that students can utilize.

True

There is no need to address an email message as you do a letter since the recipient knows whom it's coming to.

True

When you reply to a message, you should include the original message within yours.

True

With an important message, it's a good idea to wait and review the message later before sending it.

True

You should end your message politely with 'Thank You' or something similar and your full name.

True

You should get to your point quickly and concisely rather than sending a lengthy email to be scrolled through.

True

Your professor may administratively withdraw you from a course due to non-attendance.

True

The Course Outline provides you with all of the following information, except:

Tuition rates.

You are having a lot of trouble in your Math class and would like to get help with a tutor. What resource would you utilize?

Tutoring Center

Which is the best way to improve concentration while reading?

controlling internal and external distractions

Words like "always," "never," and "every" are words that are rarely found in a ______ option.

correct

Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used _____________ devices.

mnemonic

Short answer questions require a __________ response.

specific

To avoid running out of time on a test, you should:

spend time reviewing the entire test before you start to budget your time.

Use the ________________to label your email message effectively at a glance.

subject line