COLLEGE SUCCESS
SKILLS PRACTICE TEST
Question 1: Which action best supports a successful transition during the �rst weeks of college?
Choices:
1) Learning key policies, deadlines, and support services early 2) Waiting until a problem becomes serious before asking for help 3) Taking the maximum possible course load regardless of other obligations 4) Avoiding meetings with advisors until graduation
Correct Answer: Learning key policies, deadlines, and support services early
Explanation: Learning policies, deadlines, and support services early helps students prevent avoidable problems and connect with resources before di�culties become crises.Page 1
Question 2: A student is unsure whether a course counts toward a degree
requirement. Who is generally the best �rst resource?
Choices:
1) A classmate in another program 2) An academic advisor 3) A campus security o�cer 4) A bookstore employee
Correct Answer: An academic advisor
Explanation: Academic advisors help students interpret program requirements, choose appropriate courses, and plan progress toward graduation.
Question 3: What is the main purpose of a course syllabus?
Choices:
1) To replace all communication with the instructor 2) To guarantee that every assignment date will never change 3) To provide course expectations, policies, schedules, and grading information 4) To list only the textbook chapters Correct Answer: To provide course expectations, policies, schedules, and grading information Explanation: A syllabus is the primary course guide for expectations, policies, grading, major deadlines, and instructor information.Page 2
Question 4: If a student is struggling with research for a paper, which campus
resource is most directly suited to help locate credible sources?
Choices:
1) Financial aid o�ce 2) Registrar 3) Student parking o�ce 4) Library or librarian
Correct Answer: Library or librarian
Explanation: Librarians are trained to help students search databases, evaluate information, and locate credible academic sources.
Question 5: Which goal is written in the strongest SMART format?
Choices:
1) I will earn at least 80% on the next biology exam by studying one hour on �ve evenings this week 2) I will study more this semester 3) I want to become a better student someday 4) I will try not to fail biology Correct Answer: I will earn at least 80% on the next biology exam by studying one hour on �ve evenings this week Explanation: The goal is speci�c, measurable, attainable, relevant to the task, and time-bound.Page 3