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1. Fill in the blank: _______ can be defined as the performance of more than one task at the same time.
Complicating Juggling Organizing Multitasking
2. Which of the following is one of the biggest causes for multitasking to become an important part of our daily life?
Music Technology Books Sports
3. Fill in the blank: _______ is/are defined as the simultaneous and on demand access to different types of content on our phones, televisions, and computers.
The Internet Social Media Media Multitasking Smart Phones
4. Fill in the blank: Performing more than one task can be difficult when managing _______ , such as sounds, that move your attention away from the task.
Distractions Roadblocks Hurdles Annoyances
5. True or False: All of the readibly accessible content, and the distractions that can be caused by technology, are never problematic.
True False
6. Which of the following types of tasks can multitasking be used and even be positive?
Simple straightforward tasks Tasks that are easy to manage in quantities Tasks that don't require a high level of focus All of the above
7. True or False: Multitasking can be negative if you are working on difficult tasks that require high levels of focus.
True False
8. True or False: Multitasking as a negative is important to understand because often our perceived ability to multitask is much better than our actual ability to do it effectively.
True False
9. Fill in the blank: Studies show that students tend to have _______ GPA's when they multitask in class or while doing homework.
Lower Higher The Highest The Same
10. Which of the following is NOT considered a ramification associated with multitasking in a professional environment?
Reduces productivity by up to 40% Lowers emotional intelligence Lowers stress levels and increases good decision making Negatively impacts work quality
11. Fill in the blank: To help focus and achieve your goals it is important to _______ your tasks, or make a list in order of what needs to be accomplished first.
Organize Prioritize Study Review
12. Limiting distractions includes which of the following?
No TV or Music Turn off phone and notifications Close door or go to secluded place Use noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs All of the above
13. Fill in the blank: _______ tasks, such as working on a financial report or studying for an exam, should not be done while multitasking other things.
Difficult Simple Unimportant Easy
14. True or False: Multitasking can be both a great benefit to help us get more done with less time, but also be extremely inefficient.
True False