Time and Stress Management – Quiz 1

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

In his time management video lecture, what does Randy Pausch say about the need for time management?

Select one:

Time and money are “equatable,” and both must be managed.
Time is more important than money because you can’t get it back.
Time management is systemic.
All of these answers

Question 2 of 6

2. Question

You have spent three hours watching TV instead of organizing that closet filled with clothes you will never wear again. You will never have those three hours back. Which of the following terms best describes the result of this decision making?

Select one:

Opportunity cost
Office logistics
Time management
Procrastination

Question 3 of 6

3. Question

You feel overwhelmed with the number of e-mails you receive daily. What is an effective work habit you might implement?

Select one:

Move yesterday’s e-mails into a folder marked “action”
Always respond to today’s incoming e-mails today
Deal first with the requests of others who expect an instant response
All of these answers

Question 4 of 6

4. Question

You are a creative person. While this serves you well in decision making, why might you find it a struggle to manage your time effectively?

Select one:

You give in to distractions
You procrastinate
You know what stimuli trigger your creativity
Both A and B

Question 5 of 6

5. Question

To make the best use of your time, which of the following strategies is advisable?

Select one:

Prioritize your tasks
Picture your schedule mentally throughout the day
Ignore unexpected requests
All of these answers

Question 6 of 6

6. Question

You seem to have endless to-do lists because of a constant stream of incoming demands. Which of the following terms best describes this problem?

Select one:

Ring-fence effect
Sisyphus effect
Covey effect
Socrates effect

Time and Stress Management - Quiz 1