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In terms of language, which one of the following is referred to as a receptive skill?
a) Writing b) Speaking c) Listening d)
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In relation to a central theme, what is mind mapping important for?
a) Promoting creativity b) Improving concentration c)
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What should be avoided when writing a proposal, report, or research document
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QUESTION 23 What should be avoided when writing a proposal, report, or research document? a) Referencing sources that were used b) Interpreting the opinions of others c) Summarising the results of the research d) Using irrelevant details and statistics
Which type of report is common in the workplace, due to the fact that not everybody knows everything? a) Structure report b) Informative report c) Administrative report d) Analytical report
Which one of the following explains a compound-complex sentence? a) When a sentence contains one main clause and one or more other clauses b) When a sentence contains more than one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses c) When a sentence has more
Which one of the following is a characteristic of printed materials? a) The nature of printed material helps the brain orientate itself b) It is more difficult to navigate printed materials c) Printed materials facilitate non-linear reading d) Reading
How can exploratory reading, as a reading technique, be described? a) It enables the reader to gather information quickly, at a general level b) It is a more in-depth approach, allowing the reader to identify the main idea of the text c) It concentrates on
In terms of language, which one of the following is referred to as a productive skill? a) Speech b) Reading c) Understanding d) Hearing
In terms of posture, what will indicate confidence to the audience? A. Rubbing one’s hands constantly B. Placing both feet on the ground C. Distributing one’s weight evenly D. Pacing continuously on the stage
Which one of the following refers to all non-lexical elements of speech? a) Pitch b) Sign language c) Tone d) Paralanguage
Which one of the following should one avoid when presenting? a) Constantly moving one’s arms and hands b) Regulating one’s voice for clarity c) Making direct eye contact d) Using electronic media such as PowerPoint
Which aspect is concerned with how you say something? a) Tone b) Empathy c) Pitch d) Sympathy
What should be increased by the correct use of visual aids? a) Quality of tone b) Size of the electronic file c) Quality of images d) Interest of the audience
Which one of the following needs more supporting evidence than informational speeches? a) Story telling b) Persuasive speech c) Brainstorming d) Group presentations
When partaking in a group presentation, how should the work be divided? a) Male members should receive higher work loads b) Equal splitting of work load between members c) Female members should receive higher work loads d) Interested members should receive
What is defined as a talk or speech delivered to a group of people, commonly known as an audience? a) Presenting b) Acting c) Performing d) Producing
When answering exam papers, what do content words refer to? a) Words that indicate the topic area that should be addressed b) Keywords that specify how many aspects should be discussed c) Verbs that indicate when engagement is required d) Actual and
What is a very important part of preparing for exams? a) Attending classes regularly b) Reading related sources c) Planning one’s time each day d) Partaking in group activities
What is a benefit of having a study buddy? a) Sharing successes b) Sharing workload c) Sharing marks d) Sharing failures
What is an acrostic? a) A mnemonic method using rhyming phrases in order to remember information b) A mnemonic method using the first letters of words or names and forming new words or phrases that must be remembered c) A mnemonic method linking pictures
When considering SQ3R, which step requires a person to say the content out loud and present the information? a) Review b) Read c) Recite d) Question
Which dimension of the Index of Learning Styles, refers to an abstract thinker? a) Sequential or global b) Active or reflective c) Visual or verbal d) Sensing or intuitive
Which type of learner is empowered to take increasingly more responsibility with various decisions associated with the learning endeavour? a) Self-directed learner b) Pre-graduate learner c) Master’s level learner d) Group-directed learner
The following formula is used to calculate compound interest. FV = P x (1 + r)n What does the ‘n’ represent? a) Number of periods b) Annual interest c) Principal debt d) Monthly interest
Which type of graphs are best used to compare information? a) Pie charts b) Line graphs c) Bar graphs d) Histograms
Which one of the following Microsoft programmes can be used to calculate, record and plan numbers and statistics? a) PowerPoint b) Word c) Excel d) OneNote
Which method is used to make the calculation easier? a) Frictions b) Rounding off c) Ratios d) Percentages
Which part of the fraction is called the denominator? a) Top number b) Number at the start of the equation c) Bottom number d) Number at the end of the equation
Which convention does one use to solve a calculation that only contains division and multiplication, or only subtraction and addition? a) From the centre outwards b) From left to right c) From right to left d) From finish to the centre
Why do we use mathematical conventions? a) To ensure correctness of each person’s interpretation b) To make mathematical problems easier c) To ensure there is only one correct answer d) To render mathematical use as exclusive
Which use of virtual space will cause users to experience what it is like to live in another culture? a) Virtual field trips b) Language learning c) Cultural immersion d) Technical training
What is described as an environment created by a computer in which the user can navigate, interact with information, and often collaborate with other users? a) Virtual space b) Webinars c) Web pages d) Podcasts
What do students generally prefer, in terms of presentations? a) Facebook videos b) Webcasts c) Online slide shows d) In-person presentations
What is a recorded presentation or event, that is broadcasted over the internet? a) Webcast b) Podcast c) Skype d) YouTube
What is the estimated number of people using social media sites worldwide?
Why are films used in academic studies? a) To reduce academics’ workload b) To advertise academic institutions c) To keep as hard evidence d) To add emphasis and a sense of realism
For many decades, the focus of education was grounded in which one of the following combinations? a) Written and printed words b) Audio and visual media c) Animation and films d) Visual and printed media
Which visual text is used to convey information, data or even editorial content, by extensively using images and other pictorial symbols? a) Infographics b) Multimedia c) Film clips d) Photographs
Which type of infographics make the progression of a project more visual? a) Lists b) Timelines c) Processes d) Photographics
Which basic capability of a LMS is supposed to measure how the students are viewing the course content? a) Forum discussions b) Grading c) Online quizzes d) Analytics
In relation to a central theme, what is mind mapping important for? a) Promoting creativity b) Improving concentration c) Recalling prior knowledge d) Stimulating reading
Which visual tool enables one to organise, arrange, brainstorm, and structure ideas and information in a unique and creative way? a) Mind maps b) Hierarchies c) Concept maps d) Data visualisation
Which type of infographics make the progression of a project more visual? a) Lists b) Timelines c) Processes d) Photographics
Which visual text is used to convey information, data or even editorial content, by extensively using images and other pictorial symbols? a) Infographics b) Multimedia c) Film clips d) Photographs
For many decades, the focus of education was grounded in which one of the following combinations? a) Written and printed words b) Audio and visual media c) Animation and films d) Visual and printed media
Why are films used in academic studies? a) To reduce academics’ workload b) To advertise academic institutions c) To keep as hard evidence d) To add emphasis and a sense of realism
What does a ‘shot’ in photography terms, refer to? a) Taking an actual photo of something b) The distance between the object and camera lens c) Taking actual video footage of something d) The distance between the photographer and camera
What do visual learners use to learn information? a) Images b) Numbers c) Words d) Sounds
When quoting directly from an outside source, where should the citation be placed? a) At the start of the sentence b) Before the quote c) At the end of the sentence d) After the quote
What is the maximum imprisonment term in years, for a copyright infringement? a) 3 years b) 5 years c) 10 years d) 15 years
Which type of misconduct is described as the paraphrasing of a passage from an outside source without citing, or using someone else’s writing as one’s own work? a) Citation b) Paraphrasing c) Acknowledgement d) Plagiarism
What is the easiest way to find information? a) Via libraries b) Via text books c) Via websites d) Via magazines
