WRS - Multitasking Quiz

Fill in the blank: _______ tasks, such as working on a financial report or studying for an exam, should not be done while multitasking other things. a.) Difficult b.) Easy c.) Simple d.) Unimportant

a.) Difficult

Fill in the blank: _______ is/are defined as the simultaneous and on demand access to different types of content on our phones, televisions, and computers. a.) Media Multitasking b.) Smart Phones c.) The Internet d.) Social Media

a.) Media Multitasking

Fill in the blank: To help focus and achieve your goals it is important to _______ your tasks, or make a list in order of what needs to be accomplished first. a.) Prioritize b.) Organize c.) Study d.) Review

a.) Prioritize

Which of the following is one of the biggest causes for multitasking to become an important part of our daily life? a.) Technology b.) Music c.) Books d.) Sports

a.) Technology

Fill in the blank: Studies show that students tend to have _______ GPA's when they multitask in class or while doing homework. a.) Higher b.) Lower c.) The Highest d.) The Same

b.) Lower

Fill in the blank: _______ can be defined as the performance of more than one task at the same time. a.) Juggling b.) Organizing c.) Multitasking d.) Complicating

c.) Multitasking (Such a difficult question oh my gosh)

Which of the following types of tasks can multitasking be used and even be positive? a.) Simple straightforward tasks b.) Tasks that are easy to manage in quantities c.) Tasks that don't require a high level of focus d.) All of the above e.) None of the above

d.) All of the above

Fill in the blank: Performing more than one task can be difficult when managing _______ , such as sounds, that move your attention away from the task. a.) Annoyances b.) Hurdles c.) Roadblocks d.) Distractions

d.) Distractions

Which of the following is NOT considered a ramification associated with multitasking in a professional environment? a.) Reduces productivity by up to 40% b.) Negatively impacts work quality c.) Lowers emotional intelligence d.) Lowers stress levels and increases good decision making

d.) Lowers stress levels and increases good decision making

Limiting distractions includes which of the following? a.) Turn off phone and notifications b.) No TV or Music c.) Use noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs d.) Close door or go to secluded place e.) All of the above f.) None of the above

e.) All of the above