Which are ways to spend less on school textbooks? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
You can rent books.
You can rent books.
Books are not needed.
Books are not needed.
You can buy used books.
You can buy used books.
You can borrow a classmate’s books.
You can borrow a classmate’s books.
You can share books with your classmates.
You can rent books and you can buy used books.
Jordan was born and raised in New York and he is has been accepted by a public four-year college in Charleston, South Carolina. He has also been accepted to a public four-year college in upstate New York. He can receive equivalent educations at both schools. What objective advantage does one college have over the other college?(1 point)
Responses
The New York college will be less expensive since Jordan will get in-state resident tuition rates.
The New York college will be less expensive since Jordan will get in-state resident tuition rates.
The New York college is closer to his parents.
The New York college is closer to his parents.
The New York college is in the mountains and is closer to the outdoor activities that Jordan enjoys.
The New York college is in the mountains and is closer to the outdoor activities that Jordan enjoys.
Charleston is warmer than NY and usually does not get snow.
The New York college will be less expensive since Jordan will get in-state resident tuition rates.
Continuing Education Unit Test
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Question
Distinguish between training and education.
(1 point)
Responses
Training is learning something with the goal of performing a skill, and education is about gaining theoretical knowledge.
Training is learning something with the goal of performing a skill, and education is about gaining theoretical knowledge.
Training is about gaining theoretical knowledge, and education is learning something with the goal of performing a skill.
Training is about gaining theoretical knowledge, and education is learning something with the goal of performing a skill.
Training is about understanding, and learning is about repetition.
Training is about understanding, and learning is about repetition.
Training is about repetition, and learning is about understanding.
Training is learning something with the goal of performing a skill, and education is about gaining theoretical knowledge.
Which of these options will prepare you for entering the corporate world?
(1 point)
Responses
vocational training
vocational training
high school diploma
high school diploma
college
college
high SAT scores
college
What could be implied by a university having both a high graduation rate and a low student/teacher ratio?(1 point)
Responses
It could suggest that the university is overcharging tuition.
It could suggest that the university is overcharging tuition.
The low student/teacher ratio could suggest that students have access to additional teaching resources which provides support and ensures higher graduation rates.
The low student/teacher ratio could suggest that students have access to additional teaching resources which provides support and ensures higher graduation rates.
It could imply that the university has had to apply additional resources because their students were failing.
It could imply that the university has had to apply additional resources because their students were failing.
Nothing, the two are not related.
The low student/teacher ratio could suggest that students have access to additional teaching resources which provides support and ensures higher graduation rates.
What does a high graduation rate suggest about a university or college?(1 point)
Responses
The university grades on a curve.
The university grades on a curve.
The university is manipulating the statistic to compete for students.
The university is manipulating the statistic to compete for students.
The professors are teaching at too easy a level.
The professors are teaching at too easy a level.
The university selects the right students to admit and provides the right level of education, financial and other support to ensure that the student can be successful.
The university selects the right students to admit and provides the right level of education, financial and other support to ensure that the student can be successful.
What is a needs-based scholarship?(1 point)
Responses
It is a scholarship given to everyone who cannot afford full tuition.
It is a scholarship given to everyone who cannot afford full tuition.
It is a scholarship given to students with special learning difficulties.
It is a scholarship given to students with special learning difficulties.
It is a scholarship earned by high academic performance.
It is a scholarship earned by high academic performance.
It is a scholarship given to students with financial needs.
It is a scholarship given to students with financial needs.
What is the difference between a private and a public scholarship?(1 point)
Responses
Private scholarships are just another name for a private bank loan.
Private scholarships are just another name for a private bank loan.
Private scholarships are awarded by organizations or schools, while public scholarships are government-awarded.
Private scholarships are awarded by organizations or schools, while public scholarships are government-awarded.
Private scholarships are for private universities.
Private scholarships are for private universities.
A private scholarship does not need to be paid back, but a public scholarship requires payment back.
Private scholarships are awarded by organizations or schools, while public scholarships are government-awarded.
Which of these is the main advantage of student loans?
(1 point)
Responses
They are only available to the military.
They are only available to the military.
You don’t have to pay back the money.
You don’t have to pay back the money.
You receive help finding a job near campus.
You receive help finding a job near campus.
You receive the money upfront to cover your expenses.
You receive the money upfront to cover your expenses.
What is the main educational disadvantage of education provided through the military?(1 point)
Responses
Tuition Assistance is only available to some branches of the Armed Forces.
Tuition Assistance is only available to some branches of the Armed Forces.
Servicemembers’ tuition is more expensive than civilians.
Servicemembers’ tuition is more expensive than civilians.
Participants are the last to choose classes.
Participants are the last to choose classes.
There may be interruption in education for active duty servicemembers.
There may be interruption in education for active duty servicemembers.
Which of these is part of the work-study program?(1 point)
Responses
help finding a job close to campus
help finding a job close to campus
interfacing with the boss when there is a problem
interfacing with the boss when there is a problem
bonuses and compensation related to your GPA
bonuses and compensation related to your GPA
training for a higher skilled job
training for a higher skilled job
help finding a job close to campus
Which are postsecondary education options? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
grammar school
grammar school
technical or trade school
technical or trade school
college
college
high school
high school
middle school