Question 18 (1 point)

Why is synthesizing or incorporating information about a problem important?

Question 18 options:

	It enables a more comprehensive understanding of the problem.
	It restricts the exploration of multiple perspectives.
	It eliminates the need for critical thinking.
	It helps to simplify the problem and overlook complexities.

Question 19 (1 point)

As a project manager for a distributed team, what could be a challenge while executing a project?

Question 19 options:

	Increased employee satisfaction
	Communication issues
	Access to a diverse talent pool
	Lower operational costs

Question 20 (1 point)

When creating a presentation, which is the better way to present information?

Question 20 options:

	Complete sentences
	Bullet points

Question 21 (1 point)

When creating a presentation, which is a better way to present complex data?

Question 21 options:

	A graph, heat map, or other visual representation
	Explanatory text

Question 22 (1 point)

Which of the following fonts are suggested for use in formatting an APA7 paper? Select all that apply.

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 22 options:

	12-point Times New Roman
	12-point Courier New
	11-point Ariel
	12-point Book Antiqua

Question 23 (1 point)

Which of the following are the normally required elements of an APA7 formatted paper? Select all that apply.

Select 4 correct answer(s)

Question 23 options:

	Page Numbers
	Title Page
	References
	Appendices
	Text

Question 24 (1 point)

If you are in a group that is brainstorming it would be useful to ask everyone to come up with at least one new idea.

Question 24 options:

	True
	False

Question 25 (1 point)

Read the below passage to identify the goal and the objective. Select the correct answer from the options below.

Jaxon plans to retire and travel across the United States in two years. Although he has always dreamed of visiting Puerto Rico, he plans to stay in the contiguous United States when he travels. He has been saving an extra $100 per month to offset trip expenses. His wife doesn't know anything about his plans, but she will know when he tells her on her birthday. Jaxon is planning a big birthday party for his wife.

Question 25 options:

	Goal - Travel the U.S.; Objective - Save an extra $100 per month
	Goal - Plan a birthday party; Objective - Save an extra $100 per month
	Goal - Surprise his wife; Objective - Have a birthday party

Question 26 (1 point)

What are the most important factors when assessing and prioritizing information? Select all that apply.

Question 26 options:

	Relevance
	Verifiable
	Validity
	Reliability

Question 27 (1 point)

For the following scenario, determine whether an asynchronous tool or a meeting would be the best option for a team to collaborate.

Scenario: Team members are spread across multiple time zones, and the issue is not urgent.

Question 27 options:

	Asynchronous tool
	Meeting

Question 28 (1 point)

Your team has a meeting coming up. What is the first step you should take in setting the agenda?

Question 28 options:

	Send out meeting invites.
	Assign ownership of agenda items.
	Identify the purpose of the meeting.
	Write down all possible agenda items.

Question 29 (1 point)

For the following scenario, determine whether an asynchronous tool or a meeting would be the best option for a team to collaborate.

Scenario: The team is working on a project proposal and needs to brainstorm ideas.

Question 29 options:

	Meeting
	Asynchronous tool

Question 30 (1 point)

Remote employees require seamless communication for effective business operations.Choose the most relevant resource below for forming conclusions or finding appropriate solutions to this problem. Hint: View the problem statement in depth.

Question 30 options:

	How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote
	Top 13 Tools for Communication While Working Remotely
	5 Tips for communicating effectively on a Remote Team

Question 31 (1 point)

A hospital requires around the clock staffing for a wide range of patient care.Choose the most relevant resource below for forming conclusions or finding appropriate solutions to this problem. Hint: View the problem statement in depth.

Question 31 options:

	When is the time right for around-the-clock coverage?
	Safe, High Quality Care Around the Clock: What will it Take to Get us There?
	5 Tips for Managing Your Health Care Staffing Needs Around the Clock

Question 32 (1 point)

Jason plans to open a new business, but he is unsure of how to begin this huge undertaking. Which of the websites below is most credible for Jason to begin his research?

Note: Select and review each of the following links before answering. Keep in mind what you know about credible websites.

Question 32 options:

	How To Start a Business in 2023: 11-Step Guide
	10 steps to start your business

Question 33 (1 point)

Now that Jason has some information on which steps to take as he opens his new business, he wonders how to proceed with the name of his business. Which article below is most credible?

Note: Select and review each of the following links before answering. Keep in mind what you know about credible sources of information.

Question 33 options:

	12 Tips For Naming Your Startup Business
	How to Pick the Best Name for Your Company

Question 34 (1 point)

Fortunately, Jason is attending UMGC with ample access to credible sources of information. Jason knows that he must do a great deal more research and then create a marketing plan before he can open his small business.

Which resource(s) below will help Jason as he endeavors to start his new business? Choose all that apply. Select and review each of the following links before answering.

Question 34 options:

	Is My Source Credible?
	Evaluating Web Sites
	Creating a Marketing Plan

Question 35 (1 point)

It is important to spend more time defining a problem than actually solving it.

Question 35 options:

	True
	False

Question 36 (1 point)

When thinking about the problem you are needing to solve, it's important to state it in a simplified and specific way.

Question 36 options:

	True
	False

Question 37 (1 point)

Which of the following is an example of a well-written thesis statement?

Question 37 options:

	In this essay, I will discuss the various types of exercises that can be done at home.
	Exercise is good for your health.
	Exercise helps improve cardiovascular health, increases muscle strength, and boosts mental well-being.
	This paper will explore the benefits of regular exercise.

Question 38 (1 point)

Which of the following criteria should a thesis statement include? Select all that apply.

Select 3 correct answer(s)

Question 38 options:

	an opinion or judgement about the topic
	is arguable and proved by supplying evidence that supports one's argument
	a fact that is proven true
	a statement

Question 39 (1 point)

After reviewing your writing assignment, you realize you are unfamiliar with the topic. Which brainstorming technique can help you better understand the current knowledge on your topic?

Question 39 options:

	Mind mapping
	Asking journalist's questions
	Freewriting
	Accessing credible research

Question 40 (1 point)

One important thing to consider when critical thinking is evaluating the existing evidence.

Question 40 options:

	True
	False

Question 41 (1 point)

What is critical thinking?

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 41 options:

	Group thinking
	Memorizing
	Examining assumptions
	Skepticism

Question 42 (1 point)

What are some questions you might ask when viewing a primary source? Select all that apply.

Question 42 options:

	What was happening when the item was created?
	What credentials does the creator have that make this a credible source?
	Who was the creator? What was the role of the creator?
	Who played important roles in the event?

Question 43 (1 point)

The two most important questions when contextualizing data are: Select all that apply.

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 43 options:

	Is there a better way to do this?
	Who is the data from? Who are we studying?
	What do you want to know?
	Are you going to be working with this data again?

Question 44 (1 point)

Jada has an idea to improve customer satisfaction for the clients served by the company for which she works. Jada is hesitant to speak to anyone about her idea since she has never worked directly with customers; she works in the manufacturing plant on the assembly line. What is the best solution from the choices below?

Question 44 options:

	Jada should meet with upper management directly to discuss her idea.
	Jada should keep her ideas to herself since she does not work directly with customers.
	Jada should tell her immediate supervisor about the idea, asking her supervisor to set up a meeting with upper management.

Question 45 (1 point)

Joseph works as a computer administrator for Wu's Widgets. As he was running the daily computer usage check, he noticed that one of his colleagues misused her laptop for personal applications, which was clearly against company policy. What is the best solution from the choices below?

Question 45 options:

	Joseph should approach his colleague and tell her that she is not following company policy related to computer use. Thereafter, he should monitor her use to ensure she follows policy.
	Joseph should immediately report his colleague to management.
	Joseph should not say anything about his colleague's misuse of the laptop since she is a good friend.

Question 46 (1 point)

What questions would be useful when critically thinking to analyze a problem? Select all that apply.

Select 3 correct answer(s)

Question 46 options:

	What information supports that idea?
	How was the information obtained?
	Why is it that way? What makes it do that?
	When does the problem have to be solved?

Question 47 (1 point)

Consider the following: you are at work and your manager presents you with a problem. You take a step back to analyze the situation and do some critical thinking. Which of the following do you think would be important in your thinking? Select all that apply.

Select 3 correct answer(s)

Question 47 options:

	Evaluate information
	Ask questions
	Gather relevant information
	Ask your manager what to do

Question 48 (1 point)

Which of the following are potential presentations tools? Select all that apply.

Question 48 options:

	PowerPoint
	Sway
	Prezi
	Google Slides

Question 49 (1 point)

Read the following excerpt and choose the correct theme from the choices below.

Like humans, dogs have different stages of life. The primary stages for a dog's life are: puppy, adolescent, adult, and senior. One myth about a dog's life equates each year of a dog's life to 7 human years. This would indicate that all dogs are teenagers by year two of their lives. However, by year two, many dogs, especially smaller breeds, are already in the adult stage of life. The years associated with each stage of development for dogs depends largely upon the size and the breed of the dog. As with humans and their stages of life, there is no exact number of months or years that fits every dog for each stage of its life. The fact remains that regardless of the exact age, each dog does, indeed, experience four distinct stages of life.

Citation: Barking Mad, Ltd. (n.d.). The key stages of a dog's life cycle. https://www.barkingmad.uk.com/blog/uncategorised/the-key-stages-of-a-dogs-life-cycle/#:~:text=Dogs%20go%20through%20four%20stages,can%20know%20what%20to%20expect

Question 49 options:

	Dog's As Teenagers
	Human Stages of Life
	Dog Stages of Life

Question 50 (1 point)

Read the following excerpt anddetermine two possible connections that are being made within the text. Choose the two most appropriate connections from the choices below.

Like humans, dogs have different stages of life. The primary stages for a dog's life are: puppy, adolescent, adult, and senior. One myth about a dog's life equates each year of a dog's life to 7 human years. This would indicate that all dogs are teenagers by year two of their lives. However, by year two, many dogs, especially smaller breeds, are already in the adult stage of life. The years associated with each stage of development for dogs depends largely upon the size and the breed of the dog. As with humans and their stages of life, there is no exact number of months or years that fits every dog for each stage of its life. The fact remains that regardless of the exact age, each dog does, indeed, experience four distinct stages of life.

Citation: Barking Mad, Ltd. (n.d.). The key stages of a dog's life cycle. https://www.barkingmad.uk.com/blog/uncategorised/the-key-stages-of-a-dogs-life-cycle/#:~:text=Dogs%20go%20through%20four%20stages,can%20know%20what%20to%20expect

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 50 options:

	Both humans and animals experience different stages of life.
	Just like humans are different, dog breeds are different.
	All dogs experience the teenage cycle of life just like all humans do.
	Stages of life can vary in years for dogs and for humans.

Question 51 (1 point)

Audience members of a presentation can only absorb 3 to 4 major points.

Question 51 options:

	True
	False

Question 52 (1 point)

When writing a research paper in APA style, why is it important to include citations?

Question 52 options:

	Citations provide a way for the writer to promote their own previous works.
	Citations help the writer avoid potential legal consequences for plagiarism.
	Citations ensure transparency and allow readers to locate and verify the original sources.
	Citations allow the reader to skip unnecessary information in the paper.

Question 53 (1 point)

You need to inform your team about a change in company policy. Which business writing format would be most appropriate?

Question 53 options:

	Business Memo
	Business Proposal
	Press Release
	Business Letter

Question 54 (1 point)

You are writing a document to provide a detailed plan for a new business venture to potential investors. What type of business document should you use?

Question 54 options:

	Business Memo
	Business Plan
	Press Release
	Business Proposal

Question 55 (1 point)

How does business writing differ from academic writing?

Question 55 options:

	Business writing is always shorter
	Business writing uses more complex language
	Business writing is more action-oriented
	Business writing is less structured

Question 56 (1 point)

A website address that ends in .gov or .mil is a government or military website and are generally reliable sources.

Question 56 options:

	True
	False

Question 57 (1 point)

Non-traditional sources can never be used in a research product since they are not reputable.

Question 57 options:

	True
	False

Question 58 (1 point)

The level of credibility and quality needed from a source varies depending on the context.

Question 58 options:

	True
	False

Question 59 (1 point)

How can you ensure clarity and simplicity in your writing to connect with your audience?

Question 59 options:

	Assume your readers have the same level of knowledge as you do.
	Avoid providing explanations or clarifications.
	Use long and intricate sentences to convey complex ideas.
	Break down complex concepts into simpler terms and use clear language.

Question 60 (1 point)

Which of the following is the best example of a SMART goal?

Question 60 options:

	Complete the project with exceptional quality and efficiency.
	Complete the project without specifying any deadline or performance criteria.
	Complete the project within six months, adhering to the assigned budget and quality standards.
	Complete the project as soon as possible.

Question 61 (1 point)

Generally, there are three types of conflict that occur within work teams. Match the following descriptions with the types of conflict.

Question 61 options:

123	Process Conflict
123	Task Conflict
123	Relationship Conflict

1.	This type of conflict arises over disagreements about the work to be done, such as different views on how a task should be completed, what the team's priorities should be, or interpreting the team's goals.
2.	This type of conflict is personal and tends to arise from differences in personality, values, or norms among team members. It often involves emotional issues, such as feelings of disrespect or annoyance, and can be particularly damaging to team morale and cohesion.
3.	This type of conflict occurs when team members disagree about the team's operational procedures, such as the delegation of roles and responsibilities, scheduling, and decision-making processes.

Question 62 (1 point)

Which of the following are common causes of conflict within work teams? Select all that apply.

Question 62 options:

	Similar personalities
	Resource allocation
	Poor communication
	Unclear roles and responsibilities

Question 63 (1 point)

In planning work for your research paper you should plan to find a number of sources that are double in number of the pages of your paper.

Question 63 options:

	True
	False

Question 64 (1 point)

When delivering a presentation, what is the most important habit for eliminating vocal non-fluencies such as uh, uhm, like, and you know?

Question 64 options:

	Practicing self-awareness
	Getting audience feedback
	Being thoroughly knowledgeable about your subject
	Reading your speech

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Question 65 (1 point)

How does critical thinking contribute to generating solutions?

Question 65 options:

	By considering multiple perspectives
	By avoiding innovative ideas
	By following a rigid thought process
	By disregarding pros and cons

Question 66 (1 point)

Which of the following statements best describes critical thinking?

Question 66 options:

	Generating innovative ideas and solutions
	Considering the possibilities
	Evaluating and analyzing information objectively
	Reflecting on instincts

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