PDG Choice For Ncos Ch. 1

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Chapter 1 Studying Effectively


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  • 1. 
    To study most effectively, remember
    • A. 

      Low intellectual ability is the factor that will most hinder studies..

    • B. 

      The specific study strategy listed in the Professional Development Guide (PDG) always produces the best results.

    • C. 

      Success has more to do with good study skills than intellect.

    • D. 

      Improving your reading skills has little impact on your day-to-day work.

  • 2. 
    What is the foundation of your study skills?
    • A. 

      Research ability

    • B. 

      Education

    • C. 

      Reading

    • D. 

      Test-taking techniques

  • 3. 
    To overcome barriers to efficient and effective reading, you should
    • A. 

      Vocalize

    • B. 

      Carefully read one word at a time

    • C. 

      Re-read passages

    • D. 

      Adjust your reading speed according to the text's difficulty and you purpose for reading.

  • 4. 
    Which technique will help prevent vocalizing while reading?
    • A. 

      Think about key words, ideas or images so you picture what is happening.

    • B. 

      Focus on columns or groups of words, letting your peripheral vision pick up the remaining words.

    • C. 

      Usse your hand or another object as a pacing aid.

    • D. 

      Cover material you've already read with an index card.

  • 5. 
    What does the "S" stand for in the SQR3 research reading method?
    • A. 

      Skim

    • B. 

      Survey

    • C. 

      Simplify

    • D. 

      Substantiate

  • 6. 
    What do you focus on during the first step of the SQR# research method?
    • A. 

      What you already know about the topic

    • B. 

      Composing questions you need to answer

    • C. 

      Finding answers to the questions you composed

    • D. 

      The main ideas, as well as identifying sections that you need to read more carefully

  • 7. 
    During the second step of the SQR# research reading method, what should you ask youself first?
    • A. 

      "What do I already know about the topic?"

    • B. 

      "What is my purpose?"

    • C. 

      "Which references should I study first?"

    • D. 

      "What are the key points I need to cover?"

  • 8. 
    In the SQR3 research reading method, you
    • A. 

      Search for questions you want to answer during the read step.

    • B. 

      Immediately re-read the material thoroughly during the review step.

    • C. 

      Recite important points silently or out loud to improve your concentration during the recall step.

    • D. 

      Wait to summarize the information until you've finished reading each document during the recall step.

  • 9. 
    To improve your ability to retain information you've read,
    • A. 

      Practice concentrationg while distractions are present.

    • B. 

      Use all your senses to learn actively.

    • C. 

      Organize the information into larger groups.

    • D. 

      Engage your short-term memory by reviewing several times, changing the order of the information

  • 10. 
    How can you stay motivated while studying?
    • A. 

      Avoid considering your ultimate goals.

    • B. 

      Imagine the satisfaction of studying well.

    • C. 

      Welcome distractions as mini-breaks from studying

    • D. 

      Strive for perfection.

  • 11. 
    While studying, how long should you commit to staying in your distraction-free study environment?
    • A. 

      No more than 30 minutes

    • B. 

      No more than 50 minutes

    • C. 

      At least one to two hours

    • D. 

      At least three hours

  • 12. 
    Which tip(s) will help you use study time wisely?
    • A. 

      Prioritize, use a daily "To Do" list and avoid procrastination.

    • B. 

      Work on your favorite task first.

    • C. 

      Only reward yourself when you complete the entire study session.

    • D. 

      Try to do all your studying at once rather than breaking it into chunks.

  • 13. 
    You should ensure your study environment matches your
    • A. 

      Home living ambience

    • B. 

      Workplace environment

    • C. 

      Classroom atmosphere

    • D. 

      Dominant learning style

  • 14. 
    Which type of music is most compatible with studying and learning?
    • A. 

      Any instrumental music

    • B. 

      Baroque classical music

    • C. 

      Gregoran chants

    • D. 

      Your personal favorite songs

  • 15. 
    At what time of day should you schedule your most challenging courses or most intense study session?
    • A. 

      Early morning

    • B. 

      Midday

    • C. 

      Evening

    • D. 

      Whenever you are most alert

  • 16. 
    When planning your study environment, consider your posture preferences.  Sitting at a desk is an example of _____ posture; lying on a couch is _____ posture.
    • A. 

      Proper; improper

    • B. 

      Suitable; unsuitable

    • C. 

      Formal; informal

    • D. 

      Official; unofficial

  • 17. 
    Sitting and studying for long periods of time is high persistence, while taking frequent breaks is low.  These are examples of _____ needs, an important factor in a study environment.
    • A. 

      Mobility

    • B. 

      Endurance

    • C. 

      Stamina

    • D. 

      Energy

  • 18. 
    Which is the lowest contrast and is easiest on your eyes while studying?
    • A. 

      Black print on white paper

    • B. 

      Blue print on white paper

    • C. 

      Black print on blue paper

    • D. 

      White print on black paper

  • 19. 
    Set S.M.A.R.T. goals for studying.  What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?
    • A. 

      Specific, Motivating, Act, Review, and Today

    • B. 

      Specific, Measurable, Action, Realistic and Timeline

    • C. 

      Start, Motivating, Appropriate, Realistic and Timely

    • D. 

      Scan, Measure, Act Review and Test

  • 20. 
    "I want to improve my reading speed by 10 words a minute" demonstrates which part of a S.M.A.R.T. study goal?
    • A. 

      Specific

    • B. 

      Measurable

    • C. 

      Action

    • D. 

      Realistic

  • 21. 
    What two words should start the Actioin part of a  S.M.A.R.T. study goal?
    • A. 

      "I will"

    • B. 

      "I want"

    • C. 

      "I try"

    • D. 

      "I should"

  • 22. 
    The MKTS Survey results are not
    • A. 

      Used by enlisted members as part of their study strategy.

    • B. 

      Used by the Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron (AFOMS) to revise and update the PDG.

    • C. 

      Used by AFOMS to develop enlisted promotion tests

    • D. 

      Generated by AB through CMSgts who volunteer to complete the survey electronically every two years.

  • 23. 
    The MKTS Survey asks selected enlisted members to rate each topic on a(n) _____-point scale, ranging from extremely low need to extremely high need.
    • A. 

      5-point

    • B. 

      7-point

    • C. 

      9-point

    • D. 

      11-point

  • 24. 
    The MKTS Survey results
    • A. 

      Are provided to the PDG managers and the subject matter experts who write promotion tests.

    • B. 

      Identify important information for the top two enlisted grades only.

    • C. 

      Must be requested through the Freedom of Information Act

    • D. 

      Identify needs emphasis starting with those with the lowest needs up to those with the highest.

  • 25. 
    What can you view at https://www.omsq.af.mil/PD/MKTS.htm?
    • A. 

      The MKTS survey results

    • B. 

      The active duty training extracts for each Air Force specialty code (AFSC) that guide development of Specialty Knowledge Tests (SKTs)

    • C. 

      The electronic MKTS Survey and the opportunity to volunteer to complete it

    • D. 

      Past promotion fitness exams (PFEs)

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