Test Bank For P.O.W.E.R. Learning Strategies for Success in College and Life 7th Edition

Test Bank For P.O.W.E.R. Learning Strategies for Success in College and Life 7th Edition

Chapter 05
Taking Tests
Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following properly lists the terms in order from least to most substantial?
A.  exams, quizzes, tests

B.  quizzes, exams, tests

C.  tests, quizzes, exams

D.  quizzes, tests, exams

2. What type of question tends to focus on the big picture?
A.  multiple choice

B.  essay

C.  matching

D.  true/false

3. What type of question requires you to recall specific detailed information?
A.  multiple choice

B.  essay

C.  short answer

D.  true/false

4. What type of question gives you a number of possible answers to select from?
A.  multiple choice

B.  essay

C.  matching

D.  true/false

5. When you’re studying, you can’t afford to overlook anything. You read and review important facts and even use index cards. It’s test day. You look over your test and the information is presented in two lists, arranged in columns. What type of test are you taking?
A.  multiple choice

B.  essay

C.  true/false

D.  matching

6. Of the options below, which type of questions typically ask for brief responses that require you to recall key pieces of information?
A.  multiple choice

B.  matching

C.  true/false

D.  short answer

7. Tests including short-answer and fill-in questions can be very difficult for some students because
A.  there can be multiple correct answers.

B.  they require recognition of information rather than recall.

C.  unlike multiple choice and matching tests, the answers are not right on the page.

D.  they require the student to compare and contrast the information.

8. An effective way to manage test anxiety is to
A.  write important facts on index cards.

B.  prepare thoroughly.

C.  do most of your studying the night before the test.

D.  know what you are preparing for.

9. Test anxiety is a
A.  permanent condition characterized by a sense of calmness when taking a test.

B.  temporary condition characterized by a sense of calmness when taking a test.

C.  permanent condition characterized by fears and concerns about taking a test.

D.  temporary condition characterized by fears and concerns about taking a test.

10. Learn relaxation techniques to
A.  decrease your test score.

B.  increase your test score.

C.  reduce test anxiety.

D.  increase test anxiety.

11. The more you prepare for your test, the less
A.  sleep you’ll get.

B.  test anxiety you’ll experience.

C.  you’ll be able to eat healthy.

D.  mental preparation will occur.

12. A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and prepare for a test is referred to as a
A.  motivation team.

B.  study group.

C.  structure squad.

D.  test club.

13. Advantages of study groups include all of the following except
A.  they help members organize and structure the material.

B.  they work well for all students, regardless of learning style.

C.  they help motivate members to do their best.

D.  they decrease students’ chances of overlooking important material.

14. Juan is part of a study group that
A.  meets the night before a test.

B.  sits together the day of the test.

C.  helps members organize and structure the material to approach it logically.

D.  helps even out intelligence differences between students.

15. All of the following are useful strategies for dealing with math anxiety except
A.  practicing math problems under pressure, using a timer.

B.  reviewing math fundamentals before moving on to more advanced topics.

C.  avoiding negative self-talk.

D.  keeping in mind that math is harder for women than for men.