SMART Goal Setting Quiz

What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting?

• Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Structured, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic, Targeted

• Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

• Strategic, Measurable, Ambitious, Relevant, Time-sensitive

Why is it important for a goal to be specific?

• To have clarity of action

• To measure success accurately

• To determine how long the goal should take to complete

• To monitor progress

Which of the following goals is the most specific?

• Lose 10 pounds

• Exercise regularly

• Lose weight

• Get healthy

How should a goal be measured?

• By tracking inches lost around the waist

• All of the above

• By using metrics

• By a simple yes-or-no

What does the term 'actionable' mean in goal setting?

• Asking yes or no

• Determining how the goal will be achieved

• Monitoring relevant goals

• Breaking down the main goal into sub-goals

Why is it important to have relevant goals?

• To have a mechanism to monitor goals

• To focus energy on low effort high value goals

• To ensure success

• To use the Pareto Principle

What is the Pareto Principle also known as?

• The 80/20 rule

• The SMART rule

• The Relevant principle

• The Actionable principle

Why should goals be time-bound?

• To provide incentive

• To calculate progress

• All of the above

• To revisit the action plan

What should be done if a goal is open-ended?

• Set aside time to monitor goals

• Recognize that goals are dynamic

• Lower the goal or standards

• Reevaluate the goal on a regular basis

What is goal-setting?

• A one-time decision

• An ongoing process of action, evaluation, and revision

• Lowering goals or standards to ensure success

• A static event in life