GST107

Category: GST107

ATTENTION:

Kindly note that you will be presented with 50 questions randomized from the NOUN question bank. Make sure to take the quiz multiple times so you can get familiar with the questions and answers, as new questions are randomized in each attempt.

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1. The type of learning associated with the word ‘study’ can be achieved through ____________

A. commenting, listening, discussing, writing

B. reading, listening, writing, criticizing

C. reading, listening, discussing, analyzing

D. reading, listening, discussing, writing

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2. Preparing for examinations requires ________ reading of your course materials

A. deep

B. partial

C. skim

D. surface

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3. The art of reading that helps you get a rough idea of the content of a piece is called _______

A. skating

B. scanning

C. skimming

D. scamming

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4. Failing an exam is the end of the world. _________

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5. Charts are used for presenting ___________ data

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6. ________ learners tend to approach a task as a whole and hop about from one part of it to another, trying all the time to keep the overall picture in view.

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7. A simple but effective way to engage with your work is to __________

A. make a sequence

B. imagine the work

C. start the work

D. make a to do list

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8. An academic ritual that helps you to draw peak performance out of yourself is the ________

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9. Statistics is a branch of science concerned with techniques for ________

A. gathering facts

B. presentation of ideas

C. presentation of summaries

D. facts mutation

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10. Exams are monstrous ordeals, survived only by superhuman effort. ________

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11. Becoming a skilled student also involves developing an understanding of what learning is and how it happens, so that you can plan and monitor your own ________

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12. To excavate the hidden depths in essay titles, one should _______

A. highlight words

B. identify process words

C. look for phrases

D. underline words

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13. The purpose of examinations at the University level is to test ________

A. understanding and creativity of learning

B. ability to develop your reading

C. your reactive memory power

D. your ideas in arguing a case

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14. Presentations are said to be excellent ways to ______ group learning experience

A. democratise

B. formalize

C. baptize

D. advice

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15. eLearning materials is the shortened form of ________

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16. A key part of studying that enables an assessment of one's progress, depth of learning and power of expression is ______

A. writing

B. highlighting

C. reading

D. mapping

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17. Debates and __________ are features of an academic writing

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18. Students who failed to get the point because they were not looking for it, adopted the ______ reading technique

A. scamm approach

B. shallow approach

C. surface approach

D. deep approach

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19. Study skills are not a set of _______ that you learn once and apply forever.

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20. Students gain knowledge by reading, asking questions and _____

A. summarizing passages

B. devising own solutions

C. designing notes

D. paragraphing speeches

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21. The term ______, can be used to refer to sessions involving a tutor and a group of students

A. discussion

B. walkshop

C. conversation

D. seminar

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22. When making notes you use grouping, ________ and mnemonic to recall what you learnt

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23. A To-Do list is a guide to action that turns a shapeless mound of work into a _________ of tasks you can tackle.

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24. The ‘free-writing’ technique is used to develop one's ___________

A. writing scheme

B. writing voice

C. writing style

D. writing skill

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25. The reality of examination is that although it brings stress, it is just another part of the education process which countless people routinely and successfully cope with. __________

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26. Learners who are inclined to put in bursts of intensive study, learning a lot quickly before shifting to something else, are _______ learners.

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27. The Good Study guide will __________

A. help you to build up your capacity for independent study

B. help you get advice from people

C. offer you handy hints and tips for business

D. ensure you make better use of your study time

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28. ________ situations require you to think on your feet and try to get things as right as you can the first time

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29. Examinations often make extremely valuable contributions to one's learning. ________

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30. Which of the options is not an indicator that learning has occurred?

A. ability to create own summary of the topic

B. ability to grapple with new things

C. ability to think your way through

D. ability to debate in own words

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31. Strategic and systematic approach to studying are attributes of an unsuccessful student. ________

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32. While you still remain in charge, the strategy for managing your work might include seeking advice and ________

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33. Becoming a skilled student involves taking a reflective approach to your studies, so that you learn from _________ and continually refine your skills.

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34. Tutorial sessions will involve all of these except _______

A. dialogue

B. monologue

C. discussion

D. interaction

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35. One of the options is not a pitfall you should avoid while making a presentation.

A. you look at your audience to check that points have been understood

B. making too many points for available time.

C. addressing your presentation to your tutor instead of the other students

D. speaking to fast or quickly because of time constraints

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36. The method of trapping thoughts as they come to you help you achieve _________ in writing and speaking

A. practicality

B. originality

C. finesse

D. convenience

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37. To enjoy studying and achieve success you have to take _________

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38. The _________ learners tend to work in a sequential way through study tasks, starting at the beginning and proceeding step by step until they reach the end.

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39. One of the options listed is NOT one of the six sets of key skills identified by government and employers.

A. Working with others

B. Problem analysis

C. Application of number

D. Communication

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40. Which of these will prove more significant for a student in a class lecture? _________

A. understanding

B. memorizing

C. focusing

D. reviewing

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41. Learning can be practical or _________

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42. __________ is a world of its own, with customs and values you encounter nowhere else, and extraordinary freedom to do, think and speak as you please.

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43. At what point of the Experiential Learning Circle are you expected to pause and think about how your study has been going?

A. Reflecting

B. Doing

C. Conceptualizing

D. Planning

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44. The stress examination brings is powerful yet it helps to draw out _________

A. great evaluation and assessment result

B. peak performance from students

C. partial performance element

D. great reading and understanding skills

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45. The best way to invest time in one's self is by _____

A. investing in family

B. investing money in self

C. investing in bonds and stock

D. investing in study time

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46. By putting your markings all over a course information is a way to take _________

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47. The challenge of unfamiliar words can be tackled by the use of ________

A. actual cards

B. lexicon cards

C. subject cards

D. concept cards

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48. The features of an academic writing include _______

A. Argument, Presence, Emotional, Scholarship

B. Scholarship, Debate, Argument, Objectivity

C. Precision, Attentive, Strong, References

D. Organised, Analysis, Standard, Objectivity

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49. The Good Study Guide can be used by what category of students? _______

A. professors

B. all students

C. experienced students

D. beginners

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50. The stress associated with examinations, can help you to find the will-power and energy to pull your understanding of a course together. ________

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