, College Success Test Bank
Gail Malone, South Plains College
Jessica Traylor, Gordon State College
OpenStax College Success
Senior Contributing Author: Amy Baldwin, University of Central Arkansas
This test bank was specifically written for OpenStax College Success based on guidance and
discussions with faculty teaching the first year experience course and related college success
courses. This resource contains a blend of multiple-choice, fill-in, and short-answer/essay
questions. Each question contains guidance on the level of Bloom’s taxonomy and the
respective textbook section to which it applies. In some cases, particularly the essay questions,
questions may cover more than one section, but the test bank authors did their best to write
questions that could be predominantly associated with a single section. While the pattern and
approach is similar across the test bank files, the chapters vary in their mix and emphasis of
questions.
Licensing and Copyright
The OpenStax College Success Test Bank is Copyright Rice University, All Rights Reserved.
Adopting faculty are permitted to use the material to generate tests, quizzes, exams, and
related assignments, but may not redistribute without express permission from OpenStax.
However, OpenStax textbooks, including College Success, are licensed under a Creative
Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC-BY), which means that you can edit, remix, customize,
improve, share, and redistribute the textbook by nearly any means (including reselling), as long
as you provide proper attribution to OpenStax. Again, the test bank is not licensed CC-BY
Preserving Assessment Integrity
Faculty use of test banks and assessments varies widely, but our community has made very
clear that test banks should be preserved for faculty use. As such, OpenStax maintains an all
rights reserved license on the test bank content, and asks that anyone using the test bank do so
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post on public-facing web sites, or in any manner where students could capture an entire file
and share.
, OpenStax College Success
Chapter 1, Exploring College
Multiple Choice
1. A Japanese inventor created a technique that can be used to discover the underlying
cause of a problem or the underlying reason for a decision. This technique is called:
a. The Three Reasons.
b. Values Clarification.
c. The Five Whys
d. The Understanding Process
[Section 1, Bloom’s: remembering]
2. What is the relationship between education and income?
a. The more education you receive, the greater the increase in your average
lifetime earnings.
b. The less education you receive, the greater the increase in your average lifetime
earnings.
c. There is no relationship between income and education.
d. None of the above.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
3. Sometimes you will be required to take courses that may not immediately seem to
relate to your major. What should you do?
a. Choose a different course.
b. Change majors.
c. Connect the content to your life goals.
d. Talk to the professor about exempting the course.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
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See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 4. Eli recently graduated from college. In talking with his friends who do not have a college
degree, he realizes that his career provides him with much more enjoyment compared
to his friends’ careers. Which benefit of completing a college degree does this describe?
a. Better job stability.
b. Greater job satisfaction.
c. Improved health and wellness.
d. Better outcomes for the next generation.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: applying]
5. One of Miranda’s reasons for going to college is that she wants to increase her chances
of securing her dream job. Besides the academic content, Miranda hopes to gain
valuable skills in areas that are highly desired by employers. Which of the following is
NOT considered to be a desirable career-ready competency?
a. Oral and written communication
b. Teamwork and collaboration
c. Friendship
d. Leadership
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
6. Learning new study skills and spending time mastering new strategies is an example of
this kind of adjustment:
a. Emotional
b. Cultural
c. Intellectual
d. Academic
[Section 2; Bloom’s: remembering]
7. Which of the following is an example of a financial adjustment strategy?
a. Seeking opportunities to explore other cultures
b. Engaging in intellectual discussions
c. Exploring job and aid opportunities
d. Developing emotional coping strategies
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
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See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 8. Part of adjusting to college is learning new ways to handle stressors, developing coping
strategies, and seeking support from campus resources. This is part of the process of a
__________ adjustment.
a. Emotional
b. Social
c. Cultural
d. Intellectual
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
9. Lucinda is having a hard time right now. Her roommate isn’t interested in the things she
wants to do. Her classmates don’t want to study with her. This could indicate difficulty
with social adjustment. Which of the following is NOT a strategy she could use to
successfully navigate this transition?
a. Join a club
b. Avoid social situations
c. Learn to manage conflict in relationships
d. Join a student organization
[Section 2; Bloom’s: applying]
10. Why is it important to consider the areas of adjustment that most college students must
navigate?
a. To avoid them
b. Because it is in the textbook
c. To prepare yourself
d. So that you will not have to face them
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
11. Which of the following can be referred to as the “contract of the course”?
a. Office hours
b. Syllabus
c. Final exam
d. Attendance policy
[Section 3; Bloom’s: remembering]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 12. High school and college faculty differ in many ways. Which of the following is NOT a
typical difference between high school and college faculty?
a. College faculty are responsible for maximizing student learning
b. College faculty are available during office hours
c. College faculty cannot communicate with parents without permission
d. College faculty often have not taken courses in teaching
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
13. During college, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with your professors
and classmates. Expanding your ____________ will be important during and after
college.
a. Team
b. Group
c. Collaborative
d. Network
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
14. Professors will likely expect you to read the textbook before class, take notes during
class, and study between classes. These expectations are unwritten assumptions, which
sociologists refer to as:
a. Unreasonable expectations
b. Group norms
c. Hidden rules
d. Primary roles
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
15. Most college classes have fewer tests that cover more material. This surprises some
college students, but it is important to realize that you may need to:
a. Drop the class
b. Study differently
c. Complain to your parents
d. Settle for lower grades
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 16. According to Angela Duckworth, it takes __________ and ___________ to be gritty.
a. Intelligence and money
b. Adversity and difficulties
c. Passion and perseverance
d. Sports and academics
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
17. Which of the following is NOT a resource you could access to support your success in
college?
a. Drugs and alcohol
b. Tutoring
c. Student organizations
d. Financial aid office
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
18. Your friend Shaughne just found out that his scholarship will not cover his tuition and
fees. Which campus resource should he contact?
a. Financial aid
b. Admissions
c. Academic advising
d. Residence life
[Section 4; Bloom’s: applying]
19. There will be new terminology and procedures that you may have never been exposed
to before college. What is the best thing for you to do if you are confused about a
specific term or need to know how to accomplish a specific task?
a. Call your parents
b. Google it
c. Ask your professor or advisor
d. Post the question on social media
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 20. Successful college students use their resources. It can sometimes be difficult, but asking
for ___________ is an important key to success.
a. Money
b. Help
c. Extra time
d. Grit
[Section 4; Bloom’s: remembering]
Fill-in the Blank
1. The Five Whys can be used to discover your underlying _______ for enrolling in college.
(purpose; reasons)
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
2. When things get hard, you can rely on your ________ to dig in deep and continue
working toward your goal. (grit; resilience)
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
3. Understanding your reasons for being in college can keep you _________ during difficult
times. (motivated)
[Section 1; Bloom’s: remembering]
4. Reminding yourself of the reasons you chose to attend college are important, especially
during _________ times. (challenging; difficult)
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
,[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
5. True or False. Most college students receive higher grades than they expected during
their first semester. (F)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
6. True or False. Feeling like you are a fake or that you do not belong is an example of
imposter syndrome. (T)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: remembering]
7. True or False. Understanding the common adjustment challenges that college students
face is unimportant because there is no way to prepare yourself for the transition. (F)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
8. Your roommate, Tabish, has been having difficulty adjusting to the wide range of diverse
people on campus. With people from various cultures, he feels that his identity is
getting lost. This is an example of a __________ adjustment. (cultural)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: applying]
9. Emotional adjustment is to handling stressors as financial adjustment is to ___________
money. (managing)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
10. In high school, teachers are responsible for identifying student needs and maximizing
learning. In college, this is the responsibility of the ______________. (student)
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 11. Differences between successful and unsuccessful students are often related to the fact
that successful students ________________. (seek help; access resources)
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
12. Jolie wanted to talk to her professor, so she went to their office. Unfortunately, the
professor was not in the office. Jolie should have checked to see when her professor had
_________________. (office hours)
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
13. Most colleges have a campus __________ center where a medical professional can
examine you and provide care. (health)
[Section 4; Bloom’s: remembering]
Short Answer
1. Knowing why you are in college is an important factor in maintaining motivation,
especially when you face adversity. What can you do now to design a plan to remember
your purpose for attending college?
Answers could include:
a. Applying The Five Whys to understand why you are in college.
b. Focus on the rewards and value of a college degree.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: analysis]
2. You have faced many transitions in your life, so you have some experience navigating
change. Based on your previous experiences, how well have you managed past
transitions? What went well? What could you have done differently? How can you use
that knowledge to successfully transition to college?
Answers should be a personal reflection on history navigating transitions
[Section 1; Bloom’s: creating]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
Gail Malone, South Plains College
Jessica Traylor, Gordon State College
OpenStax College Success
Senior Contributing Author: Amy Baldwin, University of Central Arkansas
This test bank was specifically written for OpenStax College Success based on guidance and
discussions with faculty teaching the first year experience course and related college success
courses. This resource contains a blend of multiple-choice, fill-in, and short-answer/essay
questions. Each question contains guidance on the level of Bloom’s taxonomy and the
respective textbook section to which it applies. In some cases, particularly the essay questions,
questions may cover more than one section, but the test bank authors did their best to write
questions that could be predominantly associated with a single section. While the pattern and
approach is similar across the test bank files, the chapters vary in their mix and emphasis of
questions.
Licensing and Copyright
The OpenStax College Success Test Bank is Copyright Rice University, All Rights Reserved.
Adopting faculty are permitted to use the material to generate tests, quizzes, exams, and
related assignments, but may not redistribute without express permission from OpenStax.
However, OpenStax textbooks, including College Success, are licensed under a Creative
Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC-BY), which means that you can edit, remix, customize,
improve, share, and redistribute the textbook by nearly any means (including reselling), as long
as you provide proper attribution to OpenStax. Again, the test bank is not licensed CC-BY
Preserving Assessment Integrity
Faculty use of test banks and assessments varies widely, but our community has made very
clear that test banks should be preserved for faculty use. As such, OpenStax maintains an all
rights reserved license on the test bank content, and asks that anyone using the test bank do so
in a manner that limits to the best of your ability redistribution of the test bank. Please do not
post on public-facing web sites, or in any manner where students could capture an entire file
and share.
, OpenStax College Success
Chapter 1, Exploring College
Multiple Choice
1. A Japanese inventor created a technique that can be used to discover the underlying
cause of a problem or the underlying reason for a decision. This technique is called:
a. The Three Reasons.
b. Values Clarification.
c. The Five Whys
d. The Understanding Process
[Section 1, Bloom’s: remembering]
2. What is the relationship between education and income?
a. The more education you receive, the greater the increase in your average
lifetime earnings.
b. The less education you receive, the greater the increase in your average lifetime
earnings.
c. There is no relationship between income and education.
d. None of the above.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
3. Sometimes you will be required to take courses that may not immediately seem to
relate to your major. What should you do?
a. Choose a different course.
b. Change majors.
c. Connect the content to your life goals.
d. Talk to the professor about exempting the course.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 4. Eli recently graduated from college. In talking with his friends who do not have a college
degree, he realizes that his career provides him with much more enjoyment compared
to his friends’ careers. Which benefit of completing a college degree does this describe?
a. Better job stability.
b. Greater job satisfaction.
c. Improved health and wellness.
d. Better outcomes for the next generation.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: applying]
5. One of Miranda’s reasons for going to college is that she wants to increase her chances
of securing her dream job. Besides the academic content, Miranda hopes to gain
valuable skills in areas that are highly desired by employers. Which of the following is
NOT considered to be a desirable career-ready competency?
a. Oral and written communication
b. Teamwork and collaboration
c. Friendship
d. Leadership
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
6. Learning new study skills and spending time mastering new strategies is an example of
this kind of adjustment:
a. Emotional
b. Cultural
c. Intellectual
d. Academic
[Section 2; Bloom’s: remembering]
7. Which of the following is an example of a financial adjustment strategy?
a. Seeking opportunities to explore other cultures
b. Engaging in intellectual discussions
c. Exploring job and aid opportunities
d. Developing emotional coping strategies
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 8. Part of adjusting to college is learning new ways to handle stressors, developing coping
strategies, and seeking support from campus resources. This is part of the process of a
__________ adjustment.
a. Emotional
b. Social
c. Cultural
d. Intellectual
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
9. Lucinda is having a hard time right now. Her roommate isn’t interested in the things she
wants to do. Her classmates don’t want to study with her. This could indicate difficulty
with social adjustment. Which of the following is NOT a strategy she could use to
successfully navigate this transition?
a. Join a club
b. Avoid social situations
c. Learn to manage conflict in relationships
d. Join a student organization
[Section 2; Bloom’s: applying]
10. Why is it important to consider the areas of adjustment that most college students must
navigate?
a. To avoid them
b. Because it is in the textbook
c. To prepare yourself
d. So that you will not have to face them
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
11. Which of the following can be referred to as the “contract of the course”?
a. Office hours
b. Syllabus
c. Final exam
d. Attendance policy
[Section 3; Bloom’s: remembering]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 12. High school and college faculty differ in many ways. Which of the following is NOT a
typical difference between high school and college faculty?
a. College faculty are responsible for maximizing student learning
b. College faculty are available during office hours
c. College faculty cannot communicate with parents without permission
d. College faculty often have not taken courses in teaching
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
13. During college, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with your professors
and classmates. Expanding your ____________ will be important during and after
college.
a. Team
b. Group
c. Collaborative
d. Network
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
14. Professors will likely expect you to read the textbook before class, take notes during
class, and study between classes. These expectations are unwritten assumptions, which
sociologists refer to as:
a. Unreasonable expectations
b. Group norms
c. Hidden rules
d. Primary roles
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
15. Most college classes have fewer tests that cover more material. This surprises some
college students, but it is important to realize that you may need to:
a. Drop the class
b. Study differently
c. Complain to your parents
d. Settle for lower grades
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 16. According to Angela Duckworth, it takes __________ and ___________ to be gritty.
a. Intelligence and money
b. Adversity and difficulties
c. Passion and perseverance
d. Sports and academics
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
17. Which of the following is NOT a resource you could access to support your success in
college?
a. Drugs and alcohol
b. Tutoring
c. Student organizations
d. Financial aid office
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
18. Your friend Shaughne just found out that his scholarship will not cover his tuition and
fees. Which campus resource should he contact?
a. Financial aid
b. Admissions
c. Academic advising
d. Residence life
[Section 4; Bloom’s: applying]
19. There will be new terminology and procedures that you may have never been exposed
to before college. What is the best thing for you to do if you are confused about a
specific term or need to know how to accomplish a specific task?
a. Call your parents
b. Google it
c. Ask your professor or advisor
d. Post the question on social media
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 20. Successful college students use their resources. It can sometimes be difficult, but asking
for ___________ is an important key to success.
a. Money
b. Help
c. Extra time
d. Grit
[Section 4; Bloom’s: remembering]
Fill-in the Blank
1. The Five Whys can be used to discover your underlying _______ for enrolling in college.
(purpose; reasons)
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
2. When things get hard, you can rely on your ________ to dig in deep and continue
working toward your goal. (grit; resilience)
[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
3. Understanding your reasons for being in college can keep you _________ during difficult
times. (motivated)
[Section 1; Bloom’s: remembering]
4. Reminding yourself of the reasons you chose to attend college are important, especially
during _________ times. (challenging; difficult)
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
,[Section 1; Bloom’s: understanding]
5. True or False. Most college students receive higher grades than they expected during
their first semester. (F)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
6. True or False. Feeling like you are a fake or that you do not belong is an example of
imposter syndrome. (T)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: remembering]
7. True or False. Understanding the common adjustment challenges that college students
face is unimportant because there is no way to prepare yourself for the transition. (F)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
8. Your roommate, Tabish, has been having difficulty adjusting to the wide range of diverse
people on campus. With people from various cultures, he feels that his identity is
getting lost. This is an example of a __________ adjustment. (cultural)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: applying]
9. Emotional adjustment is to handling stressors as financial adjustment is to ___________
money. (managing)
[Section 2; Bloom’s: understanding]
10. In high school, teachers are responsible for identifying student needs and maximizing
learning. In college, this is the responsibility of the ______________. (student)
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
, 11. Differences between successful and unsuccessful students are often related to the fact
that successful students ________________. (seek help; access resources)
[Section 3; Bloom’s: understanding]
12. Jolie wanted to talk to her professor, so she went to their office. Unfortunately, the
professor was not in the office. Jolie should have checked to see when her professor had
_________________. (office hours)
[Section 4; Bloom’s: understanding]
13. Most colleges have a campus __________ center where a medical professional can
examine you and provide care. (health)
[Section 4; Bloom’s: remembering]
Short Answer
1. Knowing why you are in college is an important factor in maintaining motivation,
especially when you face adversity. What can you do now to design a plan to remember
your purpose for attending college?
Answers could include:
a. Applying The Five Whys to understand why you are in college.
b. Focus on the rewards and value of a college degree.
[Section 1; Bloom’s: analysis]
2. You have faced many transitions in your life, so you have some experience navigating
change. Based on your previous experiences, how well have you managed past
transitions? What went well? What could you have done differently? How can you use
that knowledge to successfully transition to college?
Answers should be a personal reflection on history navigating transitions
[Section 1; Bloom’s: creating]
This file and all contents herein are Copyright 2020, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
See the Test Bank Preface for usage guidelines.
