Time Management

Locus of control refers to ______________.

• a. how much control the events that affect you have over you

• b. how much control you believe you have over the events that affect you

• c. being able to control how you feel when stressed

• d. being unable to control how you feel when stressed

If you find yourself frequently saying “I don’t have time,” you likely have a(n) ______________ locus of control.

• External

• Internal

• Natural

• Artificial

What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner?

• a. You will concentrate primarily on your social activities.

• b. You will concentrate primarily on your academic responsibilities.

• c. You will become more focused and better organized.

• d. You will probably forget important events and deadlines.

A(n) ______________ is a calendar that shows all the important dates that are specific to your everyday life.

• a. day planner

• b. monthly planner

• c. academic calendar

• d. electronic calendar

Which of these are commonly found on a personal calendar?

• a. Family birthdays

• b. Add/drop deadlines

• c. Reading assignments

• d. Group meeting times and dates

Jenna is using her cell phone’s electronic calendar to map out her various deadlines, school and work schedules, and social commitments. What should Jenna do as she enters her information?

• a. Include no more than one commitment per day

• b. List her work hours first because that should be her highest priority.

• c. Include tasks related to her daily routine, such as meals and showering.

• d. Use a different color for each category (school, work, social obligation, etc.).

A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______________.

• a. finishing assignments before actual due dates

• b. creating monthly planners instead of weekly planners

• c. refraining from rearranging the schedule under any circumstances

• d. working part time only on the weekends

How often should you check your calendar?

• a. Three to five times each day

• b. Once or twice each day

• c. A few days a week

• d. Once a week

When should you check your phone or computer for messages?

• a. Whenever you are tempted to do so

• b. No more than once a day

• c. At a set time

• d. Whenever the “new message” alert sounds

Doing more than one thing at a time is referred to as ______________.

• a. procrastinating

• b. commuting

• c. matriculating

• d. multitasking