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1. The price for many free applications on the Internet includes
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A. a request for a password.
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B. a reduced processing speed.
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C. a small fee for uploads.
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D. allowing a cookie to be put on your computer.
Question 2
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2. One advantage of e-books over traditional books is that
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A. they can be sold to other students.
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B. they come with supplements.
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C. they are faster to read.
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D. they are searchable.
Question 3
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3. What is a podcast?
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A. An audio or video recording of instructional or entertaining material that can be accessed on the Internet
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B. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides written commentary
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C. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides video-based commentary
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D. A way to get to know your instructor better
Question 4
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4. What is a blog?
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A. An audio or video recording of instructional material that can be accessed on the Internet
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B. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides written commentary
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C. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides video-based commentary
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D. A collaborative wiki
Question 5
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5. What is a vlog?
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A. An audio or video recording of instructional material that can be accessed on the Internet
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B. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides written commentary
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C. A Web-based public diary in which a writer provides video-based commentary
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D. A collaborative wiki
Question 6
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6. Which of these statements is FALSE?
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A. Facebook and Myspace are designed for social interactions.
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B. Employers don't access social networking sites when making hiring decisions
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C. You can control your privacy settings on social networking sites.
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D. Group work is an essential part of post-secondary education.
Question 7
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7. LinkedIn is an example of what type of application?
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A. Professional networking
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B. Social networking
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C. Online private workspace
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D. Online shared workspace
Question 8
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8. The key feature of distance learning courses is
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A. the number of students.
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B. the nature of interaction between instructor and students.
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C. the number of normative hours.
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D. the number of assignments.
Question 9
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9. One potential challenge of distance learning is
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A. the need for extra discipline and time management skills
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B. the lack of opportunities to develop your writing skills.
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C. the number of class hours.
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D. the number of assignments.
Question 10
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10. One potential benefit of distance learning is
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A. the immediacy of feedback.
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B. the carefully structured pace.
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C. the potential for more online contact with your professor.
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D. the lack of written assignments.
Question 11
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11. What is netiquette?
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A. Guidelines for demonstrating civility and respect in an online environment
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B. Guidelines for demonstrating civility and respect in an offline environment
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C. Guidelines for demonstrating excellence
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D. Guidelines for etiquette when online gaming
Question 12
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12. What are emoticons
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A. Symbols that show the writer is not being serious in his/her comments
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B. Symbols used instead of punctuation in email or text messages
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C. Symbols used to provide information on the emotion that the writer wants the reader to feel
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D. Symbols used in email or text message that provide information on the emotion that the writer is trying to convey
Question 13
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13. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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A. You should use different email addresses, depending on purpose.
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B. You should use the same email address for social and job-seeking purposes.
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C. Consider carefully the tone you convey in an email.
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D. Consider carefully the content you put in an email.
Question 14
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14. An informative subject line of an email might read
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A. Funding applications.
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B. Funding applications due at noon.
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C. Funding applications due at noon on Oct 17
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D. Important: funding applications due.
Question 15
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15. If you have more than one topic to discuss with an email recipient, you should
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A. write separate emails for each topic.
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B. include all topics in one email.
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C. use more abbreviations in the email to keep it short.
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D. include the topics as attachments.
Question 16
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16. Information competency is defined as
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A. the ability to determine where information can be found.
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B. the ability to determine what information is true.
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C. the ability to determine what information is necessary, and then to locate, evaluate, credit, and effectively use that information.
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D. the ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources.
Question 17
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17. An online database is defined as
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A. an electronic, organized body of information on a related topic, or dealing with related media.
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B. a series of volumes that attempt to cover the entire range of knowledge.
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C. a list of all the materials held in the library, as well as their locations.
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D. a way to search by subject, date range, abstract, or author.
Question 18
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18. One way to protect your privacy online is to
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A. use public computers whenever possible.
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B. accept cookies from free websites.
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C. set your browser to remember your passwords.
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D. adjust your social media settings to restrict access to your information
Question 19
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19. One way you can limit the number of results returned on an online search is to use
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A. Quotation marks.
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B. Apostrophes.
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C. Punctuation.
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D. Equal signs.
Question 20
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20. Using minus (-) signs before terms in an online search will
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A. denote that the word can have more than one ending.
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B. denote a phrase that should appear in its entirety.
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C. denote terms that you do not want to appear in the results.
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D. denote words like AND, OR, AND NOT, and NEAR.
Question 21
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21. Using an asterisk (*) after terms in an online search will
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A. denote that the word can have more than one ending
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B. denote a phrase that should appear in its entirety.
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C. denote terms that you do not want to appear in the results.
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D. denote words like AND, OR, AND NOT, and NEAR.
Question 22
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22. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, "the ghost writer" tends to
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A. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
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B. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
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C. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration.
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D. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own
Question 23
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23. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, the writer who engages in "the poor disguise" tends to
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A. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
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B. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
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C. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration.
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D. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.
Question 24
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24. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, the writer who engages in "the photocopy" tends to
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A. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
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B. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
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C. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration
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D. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.
Question 25
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25. When it comes to plagiarizing sources not cited, the writer who acts as "the self-stealer" tends to
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A. borrow generously from his or her previous work.
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B. alter the paper's appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
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C. copy significant portions of text from a single source without alteration.
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D. turn in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.
Question 26
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26. When it comes to plagiarizing sources that are cited, "the forgotten footnote" exists when
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A. the writer copies from several different sources.
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B. the writer takes the time to paraphrase from several sources.
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C. the writer provides inaccurate information regarding sources.
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D. the writer neglects to include specific information on the location of the material referenced.
Question 27
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27. When it comes to plagiarizing sources that are cited, "the misinformer" tends to
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A. copy from several different sources.
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B. take the time to paraphrase from several sources.
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C. provide inaccurate information regarding sources.
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D. neglect to include specific information on the location of the material referenced.
Question 28
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28. A closely related set of ideas that suggest a way of approaching a topic is
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A. an outline.
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B. a thesis.
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C. a defence.
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D. an argument.
Question 29
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29. A set of facts, research findings, or other evidence used to support a thesis is
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A. an outline.
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B. a defence.
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C. an argument.
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D. an action.
Question 30
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30. Mind mapping allows you to
Question 31
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31. Which of the following steps should you take first when writing an essay?
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A. Outline
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B. Mind map
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C. Organize research
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D. Write
Question 32
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32. Which of the following steps should you take last when writing an essay?
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A. Outline
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B. Mind map
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C. Organize research
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D. Write
Question 33
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33. Writer's block may be overcome through the practice of
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A. writing the whole essay at once.
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B. writing before outlining.
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C. writing immediately after eating.
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D. writing immediately upon waking up in the morning.
Question 34
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34. What are the elements normally listed on a title page of a report?
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A. Title of the assignment only
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B. Title of the assignment, title of the professor, and the date the assignment was handed in
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C. Title of the assignment, the date the assignment is due, and the date the assignment was handed in
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D. Title of the assignment, your name and student number, and the course code
Question 35
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35. What does the conclusion section of a report normally contain?
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A. A few paragraphs outlining the scope and the main topics
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B. Highlights and recommendations
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C. Main topics and subtopics
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D. A list of topics and subtopics
Question 36
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36. What does the introduction section of a report normally contain?
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A. A few paragraphs outlining the scope and the main
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B. Highlights and recommendations
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C. Main topics and subtopics
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D. A list of topics and subtopics
Question 37
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37. What does the body section of a report normally contain?
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A. A few paragraphs outlining the scope and the main topics
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B. Highlights and recommendations
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C. Main topics and subtopics
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D. A list of topics and subtopics
Question 38
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38. What does the bibliography section of a report normally contain?
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A. A list of topics and subtopics
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B. A list of conclusions
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C. A list of sources used
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D. A list of graphs, diagrams, and supporting articles
Question 39
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39. What do the appendices section of a report normally contain?
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A. Major topics and subtopics
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B. Graphs, diagrams, and supporting articles
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C. Works cited
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D. Conclusions and recommendations
Question 40
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40. Which of these statements is FALSE with regard to presentation anxiety?
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A. Such anxiety is caused because you cannot control the audience's reaction.
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B. Such anxiety is normal.
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C. Practiced presenters feel no anxiety.
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D. Practised presenters usually feel a bit anxious.
Question 41
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41. For a presentation, you can determine which topics to cover and in how much depth on the basis of
Question 42
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42. Making a mental movie of a decision means
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A. playing different parts in your friends' lives.
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B. seeing yourself in different roles in the decision.
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C. working through different scripts in your head to envision potential outcomes.
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D. thinking through the most favourable alternative to determine the outcome.
Question 43
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43. What is the best way to make a decision or solve a problem when in "crisis mode"?
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A. Act on your gut instinct right away.
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B. Delay until the situation changes.
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C. Compartmentalize (break down/chunking) the problem.
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D. Choose the quickest and easiest solution.
Question 44
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44. Problem-solving is defined as
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A. the process depicted in decision trees.
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B. the process depicted in freewriting.
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C. the process of deciding among various alternatives.
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D. the mental activity involved in generating a set of alternative courses of action to enhance decision-making.
Question 45
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45. Chunking is defined as
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A. breaking a problem down into two pieces.
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B. breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable pieces
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C. dividing a problem into parts you can solve and parts that you can't solve.
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D. dividing a problem into parts that are short-term and long-term.
Question 46
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46. In Robert Ennis's classic definition of critical thinking, such thinking is
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A. intuitive or feeling-based.
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B. reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do.
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C. based on the opinions of others.
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D. based on information gathered over time.
Question 47
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47. Before you make a decision, you need to begin with
Question 48
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48. To avoid providing a short-term answer to an immediate problem, when making a decision, you need to consider
Question 49
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49. When determining the probability that an outcome will take place, you need to
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A. make a rough estimate of the likelihood that an outcome will come to pass.
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B. toss a coin.
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C. assign a precise number to the likelihood that an outcome will come to pass.
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D. rate the chances that the outcome will come to pass.
Question 50
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50. What is the first step in solving any problem?
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A. Generating alternatives
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B. Being as clear as you can about what the problem is
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C. Generating solutions
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D. Taking another's perspective
Question 51
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51. Why is it so easy to jump to conclusions when we are facing everyday problems?
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A. We may be unaware of the assumptions that underlie our thinking.
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B. We accept some bit of information as a fact.
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C. We confuse fact with opinion.
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D. We don't like to rely on common sense.
Question 52
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52. If two events appear to be associated with one another, we CAN’T conclude
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A. a relationship
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B. causality.
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C. interference
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D. comparison.
Question 53
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53. When choosing group members, it is most important to consider
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A. pre-existing friendships.
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. compatible schedules.
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C. Intellectual Intelligence.
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D. Emotional Intelligence.
Question 54
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54. Emotional intelligence, according to Daniel Goleman, means possessing abilities such as
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A. being able to instantly gratify oneself.
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B. being able to motivate oneself and persist in the face of frustrations.
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C. being able to motivate others.
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D. being able to sympathize with others.
Question 55
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55. In which stage of a group's evolution do group members try to determine how the group will work and which role each person will play?
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A. Adjourning
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B. Performing
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C. Norming
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D. Forming
Question 56
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56. In which stage of a group's evolution do groups tend to disintegrate?
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A. Performing
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B. Norming
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C. Storming
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D. Adjourning
Question 57
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57. In which stage of a group's evolution do groups start to bond?
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A. Forming
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B. Storming
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C. Norming
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D. Performing
Question 58
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58. In which stage of a group's evolution do groups focus on working together to get the task done?
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A. Forming
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B. Performing
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C. Storming
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D. Norming
Question 59
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59. To engage in reflective feedback, you should
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A. rephrase what the speaker has said.
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B. reframe what the speaker has said.
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C. ask questions.
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D. deal with distractions.
Question 60
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60. What term refers to shared national origins or cultural patterns?
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A. Sociology
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B. Diversity
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C. Ethnicity
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D. Culture
Question 61
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61. What term reflects the learned behaviours, beliefs, and attitudes that are characteristic of an individual society?
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A. sociology
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B. diversity
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C. ethnicity
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D. culture
Question 62
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62. What term is defined as knowledge and understanding about other ethnic groups, cultures, and minority groups?
Question 63
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63. What term is defined as evaluation or judgments of members of a group that are based primarily on membership in the group?
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A. Culture
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B. Prejudice
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C. Ethnicity
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D. Discrimination
Question 64
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64. What term is defined as behaviour directed towards individuals on the basis of their membership in a particular group?
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A. Culture
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B. Prejudice
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C. Ethnicity
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D. Discrimination
Question 65
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65. What term is defined as beliefs and expectations about members of a group that are held simply because of that membership in the group?
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A. Stereotypes
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B. Prejudice
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C. Ethnicity
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D. Discrimination
Question 66
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66. In Toronto, what percentage of the city's residents was born outside of Canada?
Question 67
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67. Which is North America's most multicultural city?
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A. Montreal
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B. Vancouver
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C. Toronto
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D. Ottawa
Question 68
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68. In Toronto, what approximate percentage of the city's residents speaks a language other than English or French at home?
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A. 40 %
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B. 30 %
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C. 20 %
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D. 10 %
Question 69
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69. What is the definition of a zero-sum game?
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A. A situation in which loser takes all
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B. A situation in which there can be two winners, or two losers
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C. A situation in which when one person wins, the other person automatically loses
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D. A situation in which both parties walk away with something they want
Question 70
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70. Failing a course, losing a job, and ending a relationship are examples of
Question 71
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71. Receiving a cell phone bill full of errors, being interrupted by noise when trying to study, and getting stuck in a traffic jam are examples of
Question 72
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72. Getting married, starting a new job, or having a baby are examples of
Question 73
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73. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, good mental health is related to
Question 74
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74. Someone who is resistant to change and driven by emotion is likely to be
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A. emotionally intelligent.
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B. emotionally reactive.
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C. resilient and self-confident.
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D. a female member of the baby boomer generation.
Question 75
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75. Someone who is assertive in their communication and optimistic and positive in their focus is likely to be
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A. emotionally intelligent.
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B. emotionally reactive.
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C. resilient and self-confident.
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D. a female member of the baby boomer generation.
Question 76
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76. Someone who is emotionally intelligent is likely to
Question 77
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77. Someone who is emotionally reactive is likely to be
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A. optimistic, positive, and hopeful in focus.
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B. an assertive communicator.
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C. better at coping with stress.
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D. pessimistic and sarcastic
Question 78
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78. Assistance and comfort supplied by others in times of stress is known as
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A. social assistance.
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B. social support
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C. close friends.
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D. meditation.
Question 79
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79. A technique for refocusing attention and producing bodily relaxation is known as
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A. social support.
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B. religion.
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C. meditation
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D. yoga.
Question 80
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A life without stress would probably be?
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A. boring.
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B. safer.
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C. happier.
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D. wise.
Question 81
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81. If you have to juggle your responsibilities, the first thing you should do is
Question 82
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82. If you have to juggle your responsibilities, you should
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A. keep your problems to yourself.
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B. communicate with others about your obligations.
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C. put your own needs last.
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D. fill every spare minute with work.
Question 83
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83. In the video presented during class, what did Dr. Evans refer to as the single most important thing we can do to control our stress
Question 84
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84. Following consumption, the stimulant effects of caffeine may last as long as
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A. 1-2 hours.
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B. 3-4 hours.
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C. 6-8 hours.
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D. 8-12 hours.
Question 85
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85. What counts as disposable income once you are living on your own?
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A. Your parents' money
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B. Money for clothing, electronics, and partying
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C. Money left over after paying taxes and contributions to social insurance plans
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D. Money left over after paying car loans and credit card payments
Question 86
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86. What is a budget?
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A. A formal plan that accounts and plans for income and expenditures
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B. An informal plan that tracks income and expenditures
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C. An ideal strategy for where your money will go
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D. A list of expenditures, itemized and prioritized
Question 87
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87. The best part about a budget is that it provides
Question 88
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88. To get an overview of your expenditures for the coming year, the first thing you should do is
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A. plan for all your needs.
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B. go through any records you've kept to identify where you've spent money over the last year.
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C. plan for all your wants.
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D. find out when you are likely to get your income tax refund.
Question 89
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89. To track all the items for which you normally pay with cash, the best thing to do is
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A. set aside $50 a week for cover all those items.
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B. don't worry about expenditures under $2.
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C. record everything for which you have a receipt.
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D. jot down everything you spend for one week in a notebook that you carry with you all the time.
Question 90
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90. What is one way to control impulse buying when grocery shopping?
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A. Read your flyer ahead of time and plan menus around items on sale
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B. Shop when you're hungry.
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C. Always buy the same items.
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D. Shop when you've got a limited amount of time.
Question 91
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91. How can you make credit cards work for you?
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A. Pay the interest on your balance every month.
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B. Use the "grace period" as an interest-free loan.
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C. Use only department store credit cards.
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D. Only use credit cards for cash advances.
Question 92
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92. Why get a credit card in the first place?
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A. It's a great way to finance your lifestyle.
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B. It's a quick way to get new merchandise from a department store.
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C. It is one of the most accepted forms of payment worldwide.
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D. It's a good form of cash advance.
Question 93
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93. What is a credit rating?
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A. A judgment by an employment agency about your credit worthiness
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B. A judgment by a credit reporting agency about your credit worthiness
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C. A judgment by a credit reporting agency about your employment worthiness
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D. A judgment by a government agency about your loan worthiness
Question 94
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94. When should you see a credit counsellor?
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A. If you want more credit than you have
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B. If you want a prestigious credit card
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C. If you cannot work out a repayment plan on your own
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D. If you want to increase your student loan
Question 95
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95. What is the average Canadian family’s largest annual expenditure?
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A. Food
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B. Shelter
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C. Taxes
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D. Bills
Question 96
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96. What is the average amount of student loan(s) outstanding after graduation for a college student in Canada? For a student graduating with a bachelor’s degree from a Canadian university?
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A. College $5,300; University $7,300
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B. College $9,400; University $1,530
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C. College $11,800, University $22,700
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D. College $12,700, University $32,000
Question 97
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97. You have a $3000 balance on your credit card, which charges 19% interest on outstanding balances. If you make only the minimal payment each month (usually 2.5% of the outstanding balance), how many months will it take you to pay off the entire balance?
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A. 283 Months (more than 23 years)
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B. 125 Months (more than 10 years)
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C. 62 Months (more than 5 years)
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D. 38 Months (more than 3 years)
Question 98
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98. If you graduate from college with a two-year diploma, how much more money will you earn in total over a 37-year working life than someone who has only a high-school diploma?
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A. $38, 925
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B. $58, 825
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C. $96, 825
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D. $173, 825
Question 99
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99. A Canadian couple decides to marry and plan to invite 100 people to their wedding. How much does the average couple budget for this size of wedding? How much do they actually spend?
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A. Budget $8,000, Spend $7,000
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B. Budget $9,000, Spend $14,000
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C. Budget $14,000, Spend $27,000
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D. Budget $19,000, Spend $19,000
Question 100
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100. According to the Zeitgeist documentary presented in class, what is the part of our money system that creates the greatest negative effect?
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A. Interest
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B. Securities
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C. Savings
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D. Debt
Question 101
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101. What does the financial acronym TFSA refer to?
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A. Tax Free Security Allowance
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B. Tax Free Savings Account
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C. Tax Free Social Allowance
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D. Tri Federal Savings Account
Question 102
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102. In class we watched a video by financial guru David Bach. He gives one huge suggestion for ensuring a secure financial security. What is the suggestion?
Question 103
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103. When David Bach talks about the financial strategy paying yourself first, how much of your income does he suggest you set aside from each pay period for your retirement fund?
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A. 25%
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B. 10%
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C. 2%
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D. 17%