ACA 122 - Final Exam Review
Goal Discernment - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of examining yourself and
the options you have to make informed decisions and your future
Stages of Goal Discernment - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-Assessment, Goal
Exploration, Goal Setting
Expectations of a High School Student - CORRECT ANSWER-Regular
opportunities to check understanding with graded assignments, regular
reminders of due dates, strict policies with more exceptions
Expectations of a College Student - CORRECT ANSWER-Less reminders about
due dates, not as many assignments to check understanding, self-directed
learning, more responsibility over education
Syllabus - CORRECT ANSWER-important handout a college instructor will give
students that is a contract
Contents of a Syllabus - CORRECT ANSWER-Course information such as
policies, contact information, and an outline of instruction
Attendance - CORRECT ANSWER-Student's responsibility; some instructors
may count this as a grade for the class
Dropped Course - CORRECT ANSWER-Must happen before the 10% mark of
the semester; 75% refund at Wake Tech; does not go on to your transcript
Withdrawing from a Course - CORRECT ANSWER-Happens after the 10% point
of the semester; no refund available and may affect student's GPA depending on
the point of withdraw in the semester; will appear on transcript
Grade of W - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates that a student withdrew from a
course prior to the 60% point of the semester; does not factor into GPA.
,Grade of WF - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates that a student withdrew (or was
withdrawn by the instructor) after the 60% of the semester; will affect GPA and is
the same as an F for GPA purposes.
How to calculate GPA - CORRECT ANSWER-Total Grade Points/Total Credit
Hours
Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER-the act of taking someone else's ideas and
making them seem like they are your own; using ideas without permission or
citation
Consequences of Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER-Failing grade in assignment
or course, possible withdraw from the course
Financial Literacy - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing how to create and meet your
financial goals
Credit Score - CORRECT ANSWER-A statistical number (ranges from 300-850)
that evaluates a consumers creditworthiness; A good score will help you qualify
for larger loans and lower interest rates; bad credit can affect financial goals and
professional goals
Financial Aid - CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of funding available to students to
help pay for college expenses; some must be paid back but others do not
Financial Aid is based on... - CORRECT ANSWER-Number of credit hours,
program of study, and financial need
Options for Financial Aid - CORRECT ANSWER-Grants, Loans, Scholarships,
and work-study programs
Loan - CORRECT ANSWER-An amount of money that is borrowed and expected
to be paid back with interest.
Grant - CORRECT ANSWER-An amount of money given by a government or
other institution to an individual or to an organization for a particular purpose
such as education that does not have to be repaid.
, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - CORRECT ANSWER-A cumulative GPA
of 2.0 and a cumulative completion rate of 67%. If one or both have not been met
in a semester, then students will be placed on academic warning. An academic
warning can lead to a suspension if not corrected.
Holland Code - CORRECT ANSWER-A personality and interest assessment
consisting of a combination of three letters; can help find similar work
environments for your personality
Realistic (HC) - CORRECT ANSWER-"Doers"; Like working with things and
tools, practical, love nature, and are good problem-solvers
Conventional - CORRECT ANSWER-"Organizers"; Conforming, organized,
practical, detail-oriented, and like working with data
Enterprising - CORRECT ANSWER-"Persuaders"; Popular, influential,
self-confident, social, public speaking, leadership, and like working with people
Social - CORRECT ANSWER-"Helpers"; Enjoy helping others, skills in teaching
and counseling, cheerful, verbally oriented, and sensitive to others' needs
Investigative - CORRECT ANSWER-"Thinkers"; Explore ideas, skills in math and
science, precise, abstract thinking, and like working with data
Artistic - CORRECT ANSWER-"Creators"; Like to create, sing, and dance, have
skills in music and art, value aesthetic qualities, and prefer an unstructured work
environment
Visual Learner - CORRECT ANSWER-prefer visual representations of
information to understand new ideas; people who learn best if information is
presented in a way that they can see (e.g., visual aids, PowerPoints, highlighting,
lots of pictures, chart/graphs)
Verbal Learner - CORRECT ANSWER-People who learn best if the information is
presented in a way that they can hear (e.g., recorders, discussions, lectures);
prefer lecture format classes
Goal Discernment - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of examining yourself and
the options you have to make informed decisions and your future
Stages of Goal Discernment - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-Assessment, Goal
Exploration, Goal Setting
Expectations of a High School Student - CORRECT ANSWER-Regular
opportunities to check understanding with graded assignments, regular
reminders of due dates, strict policies with more exceptions
Expectations of a College Student - CORRECT ANSWER-Less reminders about
due dates, not as many assignments to check understanding, self-directed
learning, more responsibility over education
Syllabus - CORRECT ANSWER-important handout a college instructor will give
students that is a contract
Contents of a Syllabus - CORRECT ANSWER-Course information such as
policies, contact information, and an outline of instruction
Attendance - CORRECT ANSWER-Student's responsibility; some instructors
may count this as a grade for the class
Dropped Course - CORRECT ANSWER-Must happen before the 10% mark of
the semester; 75% refund at Wake Tech; does not go on to your transcript
Withdrawing from a Course - CORRECT ANSWER-Happens after the 10% point
of the semester; no refund available and may affect student's GPA depending on
the point of withdraw in the semester; will appear on transcript
Grade of W - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates that a student withdrew from a
course prior to the 60% point of the semester; does not factor into GPA.
,Grade of WF - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates that a student withdrew (or was
withdrawn by the instructor) after the 60% of the semester; will affect GPA and is
the same as an F for GPA purposes.
How to calculate GPA - CORRECT ANSWER-Total Grade Points/Total Credit
Hours
Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER-the act of taking someone else's ideas and
making them seem like they are your own; using ideas without permission or
citation
Consequences of Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER-Failing grade in assignment
or course, possible withdraw from the course
Financial Literacy - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing how to create and meet your
financial goals
Credit Score - CORRECT ANSWER-A statistical number (ranges from 300-850)
that evaluates a consumers creditworthiness; A good score will help you qualify
for larger loans and lower interest rates; bad credit can affect financial goals and
professional goals
Financial Aid - CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of funding available to students to
help pay for college expenses; some must be paid back but others do not
Financial Aid is based on... - CORRECT ANSWER-Number of credit hours,
program of study, and financial need
Options for Financial Aid - CORRECT ANSWER-Grants, Loans, Scholarships,
and work-study programs
Loan - CORRECT ANSWER-An amount of money that is borrowed and expected
to be paid back with interest.
Grant - CORRECT ANSWER-An amount of money given by a government or
other institution to an individual or to an organization for a particular purpose
such as education that does not have to be repaid.
, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - CORRECT ANSWER-A cumulative GPA
of 2.0 and a cumulative completion rate of 67%. If one or both have not been met
in a semester, then students will be placed on academic warning. An academic
warning can lead to a suspension if not corrected.
Holland Code - CORRECT ANSWER-A personality and interest assessment
consisting of a combination of three letters; can help find similar work
environments for your personality
Realistic (HC) - CORRECT ANSWER-"Doers"; Like working with things and
tools, practical, love nature, and are good problem-solvers
Conventional - CORRECT ANSWER-"Organizers"; Conforming, organized,
practical, detail-oriented, and like working with data
Enterprising - CORRECT ANSWER-"Persuaders"; Popular, influential,
self-confident, social, public speaking, leadership, and like working with people
Social - CORRECT ANSWER-"Helpers"; Enjoy helping others, skills in teaching
and counseling, cheerful, verbally oriented, and sensitive to others' needs
Investigative - CORRECT ANSWER-"Thinkers"; Explore ideas, skills in math and
science, precise, abstract thinking, and like working with data
Artistic - CORRECT ANSWER-"Creators"; Like to create, sing, and dance, have
skills in music and art, value aesthetic qualities, and prefer an unstructured work
environment
Visual Learner - CORRECT ANSWER-prefer visual representations of
information to understand new ideas; people who learn best if information is
presented in a way that they can see (e.g., visual aids, PowerPoints, highlighting,
lots of pictures, chart/graphs)
Verbal Learner - CORRECT ANSWER-People who learn best if the information is
presented in a way that they can hear (e.g., recorders, discussions, lectures);
prefer lecture format classes
