Prep II Midterm

1.

1 point

When writing it is important to present the main idea early.

True

False

2.

2 points

Describe a situation when you would use informal communication.

3.

1 point

Why is it not a good idea to wait until the last minute to meet a deadline?

you won't have time to correct things that may go wrong

everything will be perfect

It is a good idea to wait until the last minute.

4.

2 points

Describe a situation where you would use formal communication.

5.

1 point

are ultimately responsible for your attitude.

6.

7 points

List the communication styles that we have discussed in class.

7.

4 points

Describe an optimistic person.

8.

1 point

Success or failure at work depends on your

9.

1 point

When writing you should never present information from the reader's point of view.

True

False

10.

1 point

People who avoid expressing their opinions or feelings, who do not protect their rights or identify or meet their needs are known as

Aggressive

Passive

Assertive

Non-verbal

11.

1 point

___________________ is about meeting deadlines. When you are ________ you have more control over your life, you get things done faster and easier.

12.

1 point

Means that you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights an beliefs of others.

Aggressive

Passive

Assertive

Non-verbal

13.

1 point

What is self esteem?

14.

1 point

What are some ways that people waste time? Check all that apply.

Being indecisive

Worrying

Lack of self discipline

Playing on their phones

keeping a calendar

15.

1 point

When writing you should explain exactly what you mean.

True

False

16.

1 point

Reading can be as easy or difficult as you make it.

True

False

17.

1 point

Recognizing your talents, developing them and being proud is the key to

happiness

failure

insanity

18.

1 point

How can you improve your attitude?

think positively

avoid negative thoughts

recognize your thoughts begin with you

all of these choices

19.

1 point

To become better at writing you should

practice

quit

do something else

20.

1 point

Which of the following are ways to help get organized, select all that apply:

set goals

make lists

make use of small bits of time

throw everything away

who cares, someone else will do it

21.

1 point

Different types of ______________ require different kinds of __________.

kids; discipline

salad; dressing

documents; reading

22.

1 point

The general feeling that you communicate to others is called

aggression

attitude

arrogance

23.

1 point

Delaying or putting off doing something is called

procrastination

perfection

lazyiness

24.

1 point

List one long term goal that you have:

25.

4 points

What is the best way to balance long term and short term goals?

break long term projects into smaller tasks

set aside a block of time each day or week to work on long term projects

Have somebody do your work for you

Just not have any goals

26.

1 point

An optimist is someone who

Sees the bright side of situations

Avoids negative thoughts

Is often successful in life

all of these choices

27.

1 point

What are some of the ways that people waste time? Check all that apply.

Being indecisive

Worrying

Lack of self discipline

Playing on their phones

keeping a calendar

28.

1 point

What are the benefits of a positive attitude? (Check all that apply)

help with the healing process

you do better in school or work

you have a stronger immune system

you hate life

29.

1 point

This type of self esteem is harmful if it continues for too long.

high

crazy

low

30.

1 point

The method of expressing needs and wants without thinking of others. It can be harmful, makes others view you more harshly.

Aggressive

Passive

Assertive

Non-verbal

31.

1 point

When scanning a document, we can read more than 2000 words a minute.

True

False