EXP105_G30 Quizzes Week 5 – Quiz

Question 1

Which statement below demonstrates a translation from Technical Reasoning Learning Pattern language into job skills that can be included on a résumé?

Correct Answer

works independently with minimal supervision

adapts to the environment

completes tasks in a systematic manner

pays close attention to detail

The answer can be found in Section 5.4, “Charting Your Future.”

Question 2

If you experience Pattern misfit, you may __________.

collaborate with others based on similar Learning Pattern use

Correct!

try not to work with a coworker whose Pattern use is different from yours

approach tasks in a similar manner as your peers

refrain from discussing your Learning Patterns with others

Question 3

Sarah and Joey are tasked with working on a project together at work. The project requires creativity and thinking outside of the box, which Sarah is quite comfortable with, but Joey is not. While working on the project, Joey and Sarah become frustrated. Joey feels that Sarah’s ideas are too risky, and Sarah feels that Joey’s ideas are not creative enough. Sarah and Joey are experiencing __________.

Correct!

Pattern conflict

self-regulation

metacognition

Pattern awareness

Question 4

Martin is preparing for a meeting with two coworkers. He has made the effort to gain some insights into their Learning Patterns in order to encourage collaborative teamwork. At the beginning of the meeting, Martin provides a meeting agenda and hard copies of the presentation with space for notes. Martin is supporting high levels of use of __________.

Correct Answer

Sequence and Precision

Technical Reasoning and Confluence

Sequence and Confluence

Confluence and Precision

The answer can be found in Section 5.3, “Developing Soft Skills.”

Question 5

Lori is a Strong-Willed learner. She is working on a presentation with her coworker Dani, who seems to have a high level of use of Confluence. Keeping this in mind, Lori plans to take some actions to support Dani. Which action would support Dani’s use of Confluence?

establish an agenda for her to follow

Correct!

encourage her to share her ideas

provide a handout with the important themes of the presentation

limit her to a certain number of ideas for the presentation

Question 6

Ross tends to feel frustrated at work during staff meetings. His supervisor provides an agenda at the start of the meeting and tends to systematically move through the meeting items from beginning to end. Ross feels that some of the topics can be skipped and that they do not always need to complete the agenda in order. Ross is experiencing __________.

Pattern conflict

Correct!

Pattern bias

Pattern awareness

Pattern regulation

Question 7

Jack is required to work with Kacy on a project at work. He uses Sequence first and is aware that Kacy’s Learning Pattern scores indicate that she avoids it. To effectively achieve the required outcome of the project, Jack __________.

Correct!

talks with Kacy about their roles and outlines a plan with her to meet project expectations

speaks to his supervisor and asks to work with another coworker

makes a decision at the start of the project to take control of it

hands Kacy the project instructions and hopes that she completes her portion on time

Question 8

You can interact with others more effectively in professional settings by __________.

avoiding tasks that require your Avoid Patterns

focusing your efforts on tasks that require your Use First Patterns

Correct!

using your Patterns to enhance your soft skills

using the same Pattern-based strategies you would use in school

Question 9

Integrity, having a strong sense of responsibility, emphasizing quality, and discipline are all factors that are a part of __________.

interpersonal communication

Correct Answer

a strong work ethic

leadership presence

collaborative teamwork

The answer can be found in Section 5.3, “Developing Soft Skills.”

Question 10

Pattern awareness is most beneficial in __________.

your academic life

your professional life

your personal life

Correct!

all of these areas

Question 11

Because the online classroom is text heavy, students with high Precision can often be overwhelmed and feel bogged down. Which Learning Pattern(s) can these students use to help them increase efficiency so they don’t overanalyze their tasks?

Correct Answer

Sequence and Technical Reasoning

Sequence and Confluence

Technical Reasoning and Confluence

Sequence

The answer can be found in the Week 5 Instructor Guidance.

Question 12

Students with which Learning Pattern will likely appreciate the structure that Ashford courses provide?

Correct Answer

Sequence

Precision

Technical Reasoning

Confluence

The answer can be found in the Week 5 Instructor Guidance.

Question 13

What was the goal of this course?

Develop a deeper understanding of yourself

Become a more intentional learner

Own your own learning

Correct!

All of the above

Question 14

The Ashford University Student Resource introduced this week is:

Ashford Library

Ashford Clubs

Ashford CHAMPS program

Correct!

Ashford Career Center

Question 15

Your final assignment requires _____ paragraphs.

Three

Four

Correct!

Five

Six

Quiz Score: 10 out of 15