July - December 2019 Summative Assessment Examination Revision

Module: Academic Literacy (HALP1181)

Instructions:
In preparation for the upcoming Supplementary Summative Assessment 1, please see below 50
Multiple Choice Questions with solutions:

Question 1 (1 mark)
Which type of literacy enables a person to understand many terms and phrases linked to
mathematical principles?
A. Information literacy
B. Mathematical literacy
C. Digital literacy
D. Language literacy

Question 2 (1 mark)
What form of written communication is portrayed by newspaper articles and fictional books?
A. Social
B. Direct
C. Indirect
D. Formal

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Question 3
What is a person guilty of when they fail to acknowledge someone else’s work, and present it as
their own?
A. Copying
B. Plagiarism
C. Stealing
D. Slandering

Question 4 (1 mark)
Which principle of digital literacy represents the technical fluency that is needed to engage with
computers and the internet?
A. Use
B. Understand
C. Create
D. Deliver

Question 5 (1 mark)
What can be seen as the main problem with cultural differences?
A. People are often not aware of the differences
B. The fact that cultural differences exist
C. There are similarities in all cultures
D. People find it challenging to comprehend differences

Question 6 (1 mark)
What does analysing a text, entail?
A. It involves learning what constitutes a valid text, within a certain context
B. It mainly refers to the comprehension of various texts
C. It is the process of identifying spoken language in printed text
D. It involves understanding what is read, as well as to examine and critique it

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Question 7 (1mark)
Apart from reading to study, what other purpose of reading relates directly to studying?
A. Unprepared reading
B. Reading to critique
C. Prepared reading
D. Reading for gist

Question 8 (1 mark)
Which comprehension skill is regarded as one of the most important to develop?
A. Clarifying text
B. Inferring meaning
C. Questioning text
D. Searching meaning

Question 9 (1 mark)
Which one of the following allows the reader to take ownership of the text by personalising it
(marking, underlining key words, etc.)?
A. Brainstorm
B. Annotation
C. Review
D. Summarise

Question 10 (1 mark)
What was the research results when reading comprehension was tested on two groups, one
group reading a specific text presented in hard copy, and the other reading the same text
presented in electronic format?
A. Males that read the electronic format achieved better results than females
B. The group that read from the hard copy received a higher average result
C. There was no statistical difference between the results of the two groups
D. The group that read from the electronic format received a higher average result

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Question 11 (1 mark)
Which adverbial clause answers the question of, ‘with what consequences'?
A. Manner
B. Result
C. Comparison
D. Condition

Question 12 (1 mark)
Which type of noun names a particular person, place or thing?
A. Abstract nouns
B. Common nouns
C. Collective nouns
D. Proper nouns

Question 13 (1 mark)
When considering jargon terms within information technology, which term fits with the
description: ‘A global standard of radio based wireless networking’?
A. Dial-up connection
B. Wireless Fidelity
C. Hotspot access
D. Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

Question 14 (1 mark)
Which mindset does one need to be in, to edit the first draft of a document?
A. Subjective
B. Sympathetic
C. Cautious
D. Objective

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Question 15 (1 mark)
What should one do to ensure that the writing ‘sounds’ good when editing the final draft?

A. Read the document aloud

B. Do a final spell check
D. Check for grammar mistakes
D. Ensure formatting is correct

Question 16 (1 mark)
Which document provides the scope, goals, objectives, and lists the resources required for a
project? A. Project report
B. Financial document
C. Strategic plan
D. Project proposal

Question 17 (1 mark)
What should be avoided when writing a proposal, report, or research document?
A. Referencing sources that were used
B. Interpreting the opinions of others
C. Summarising the results of the research
D. Using irrelevant details and statistics

Question 18 (1 mark)
Which aspect of researching a project proposal specifies what type of progress reports would
need to be completed along the way?
A. Time frames
B. Budget
C. Potential benefits
D. Objectives

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Question 19 (1mark)
Which section, in a formal document, includes all documentation that is too lengthy and detailed
to be included in the actual document?
A. Appendix
B. Summary
C. Abstract
D. Contents

Question 20 (1 mark)
When planning an informative report, which step relates to how the required information will be
gathered? A. Procedure or methodology
B. Person to be addressed
C. Terms of reference
D. Structure to be followed

Question 21 (1 mark)
Which section is found in an evaluative/analytical report but not in an informative report?
A. Recommendations
B. Procedures
C. Findings
D. Headings

Question 22 (1 mark)
Academic research consists of certain basic steps. What is the last step?
A. Create a research question for the study
B. Use information to form a viewpoint about the topic
C. Give credit to the outside sources used
D. Use information from sources to support own viewpoint

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Question 23 (1 mark)
What is the easiest way to find information?
A. Via libraries
B. Via text books
C. Via websites
D. Via magazines

Question 24 (1 mark)
Which citation style is often used in papers in the fields of education and psychology?
A. Chicago
B. MLA
C. Harvard
D. APA

Question 25 (1 mark)
What is referred to, if ideas from an external source are used and reproduced in one’s own words
and cited correctly?
A. Summarising
B. Plagiarising
C. Paraphrasing
D. Reflecting

Question 26 (1 mark)
When is it necessary to use quotation marks?

A. When paraphrasing results from a source

B. When using the exact same words from a source
C. When summarising findings of a source
D. When critiquing results from a source

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Question 27 (1 mark)
According to which system is the citations in the reference list arranged?
A. Numerical order
B. According to text position
C. Alphabetic order
D. According to importance

Question 28 (1 mark)
What do visual learners use to learn information?
A. Images
B. Numbers
C. Words
D. Sounds

Question 29 (1 mark)
What technique allows the camera to make horizontal movements from a pivotal point?
A. Dolly
B. Pedestal
C. Panning
D. Tilting

Question 30 (1 mark)
What is the outcome of students having to turn to technology to support their learning?
A. It develops students’ technological skills
B. It replaces human lecturers
C. It demands more text books
D. It increases students’ creativity

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Question 31 (1 mark)
Which type of map shows various land elevations, such as hills and valleys, three dimensionally?
A. Pictorial map
B. Relief map
C. Physical map
D. Topographical map

Question 32 (1 mark)
What is the main structure of the concept map?
A. Lines
B. Blank spaces
C. Arrows
D. Text boxes

Question 33 (1 mark)
What is the goal of a mind map?
A. To increase students’ memories while learning
B. To enable students to improve their analytical thought processes
C. To increase students’ creativity while learning
D. To enable students to see the central issue in the context of a bigger picture

Question 34 (1 mark)
Which basic capability of a LMS is supposed to measure how the students are viewing the
course content?
A. Forum discussions
B. Grading
C. Online quizzes
D. Analytics

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Question 35 (1 mark)
What do students generally prefer, in terms of presentations?
A. Facebook videos
B. Webcasts
C. Online slide shows
D. In-person presentations

Question 36 (1 mark)
Why do we use mathematical conventions?
A. To ensure correctness of each person’s interpretation
B. To make mathematical problems easier
C. To ensure there is only one correct answer
D. To render mathematical use as exclusive

Question 37 (1 mark)
What does the ‘B’ in the acronym BODMAS, represent?
A. Breaks
B. Bold
C. Border
D. Brackets

Question 38 (1 mark)
Which method is used to make the calculation easier?
A. Frictions
B. Rounding off
C. Ratios
D. Percentages

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Question 39 (1 mark)
Which type of learner is empowered to take increasingly more responsibility with various
decisions associated with the learning endeavor?
A. Self-directed learner
B. Pre-graduate learner
C. Master’s level learner
D. Group-directed learner

Question 40 (1 mark)
Which specific learning style, as indicated by the Index of Learning Styles, refers to a holistic
thinker?
A. Sequential style
B. Global style
C. Visual style
D. Verbal style

Question 41 (1 mark)
Whether you are a visual or verbal learner, what will you be required to produce in your studies?
A. Visual pictures
B. Written summaries
C. Audio recordings
D. PowerPoint presentations

Question 42 (1 mark)
What is a very important part of preparing for exams?
A. Attending classes regularly
B. Reading related sources
C. Planning one’s time each day
D. Partaking in group activities

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Question 43 (1 mark)
When partaking in an oral examination, what is referred to when indicating that one’s answer
should be long enough, but not so lengthy that irrelevant information is provided?
A. Speed
B. Clarity
C. Conciseness
D. Projection

Question 44 (1 mark)
What is a benefit of an individual presentation?
A. Increases knowledge of the content
B. Increases social popularity of speaker
C. Increases memory of specific content
D. Increases confidence to speak in front of people

Question 45 (1 mark)
What is the purpose of an informative speech?
A. To read news articles
B. To promote life lessons
C. To tell speculative stories
D. To promote understanding

Question 46 (1 mark)
Which one of the following needs more supporting evidence than informational speeches?
A. Story telling
B. Persuasive speech
C. Brainstorming
D. Group presentations

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Question 47 (1 mark)
Where should cue cards be held during a presentation?
A. In front of the eyes
B. At the waist
C. Just under the chin
D. In a pocket

Question 48 (1 mark)
Which visual aid type would be best used for indicating geographical locations?
A. Maps
B. Diagrams
C. Prezi
D. PowerPoint

Question 49 (1 mark)
Which one of the following refers to the number of words spoken per minute?
A. Speed
B. Constancy
C. Rate
D. Accelerate

Question 50 (1 mark)
In terms of posture, what will indicate confidence to the audience?
A. Rubbing one’s hands constantly
B. Placing both feet on the ground
C. Distributing one’s weight evenly
D. Pacing continuously on the stage

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Solution:

1. B. Mathematical literacy (Unit 1, page 3

2. C. Indirect (Unit 1, page 16)
3. B. Plagiarism (Unit 1, page 21)
4. A. Use (Unit 1, page 27)
5. A. People are often not aware of the differences (Unit1, page 33)
6. D. It involves understanding what is read, as well as to examine and critique
it (Unit 2, page 42)
7. B. Reading to critique (Unit 2, page 44)
8. B. Inferring meaning (Unit 2, page 52)
9. B. Annotation (Unit 2, page 66)
10. B. The group that read from the hard copy received a higher average result
(Unit 2, page 68)
11. B. Result (Unit 3, page 86)
12. D. Proper nouns (Unit 3, page 88)
13. B. Wireless Fidelity (Unit 3, page 111)
14. D. Objective (Unit 3, page 120)
15. A. Read the document aloud (Unit 3, page 123)
16. D. Project proposal (Unit 4, page 126)
17. D. Using irrelevant details and statistics (Unit 4, page 129)
18. A. Time frames (Unit 4, page 134)
19. A. Appendix (Unit 4, page 140)
20. A. Procedure or methodology (Unit 4, page 142)
21. A. Recommendations (Unit 4, page 152)
22. C. Give credit to the outside sources used (Unit 5, page 160)
23. C. Via website (Unit 5, page 167)
24. D. APA (Unit 5, page 178)
25. C. Paraphrasing (Unit 5, page 179)
26. B. When using the exact same words from a source (Unit 5, page 180)
27. C. Alphabetic order (Unit 5, page 180)

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28. A. Images (Unit 6, page 189)
29. C. Panning (Unit 6, page 207)
30. B. It replaces human lecturers (Unit 6, page 212)
31. B. Relief map (Unit 6, page 219)
32. D. Text boxes (Unit 6, page 231)
33. D. To enable students to see the central issue in the context of a bigger
picture (Unit 6, page 233)
34. D. Analytics (Unit 7, page 239)
35. D. In-person presentations (Unit 7, page 262)
36. C. To ensure there is only one correct answer (Unit 8, page 268)
37. D. Brackets (Unit 8, page 268)
38. B. Rounding off (Unit 8, page 273)
39. A. Self-directed learner (Unit 9, page 302)
40. B. Global style (Unit 9, page 303)
41. B. Written summaries (Unit 9, page 313)
42. C. Planning one’s time each day (Unit 9, page 327)
43. C. Conciseness (Unit 9, page 337)
44. D. Increases confidence to speak in front of people (Unit 10, page 340)
45. D. To promote understanding (Unit 10, page 352)
46. B. Persuasive speech (Unit 10, page 252)
47. B. At the waist (Unit 10, page 354)
48. A. Maps (Unit 10, page 360)
49. C. Rate (Unit 10, page 364)
50. C. Distributing one’s weight evenly (Unit 10, page 367)

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