PDG Choice For Ncos Ch. 1
Chapter 1 Studying Effectively
- 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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