CAP Organizational Skills and Time Management 2

Question 1

Which time management matrix, developed by Stephen Covey, categorizes tasks by urgency and importance?

Accepted Answer

The Eisenhower Matrix (or Covey's Four Quadrants)

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The Pareto Principle

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The ABC Method

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The SMART Goals Framework

Question 2

What is 'procrastination,' and which of the following is a proven strategy to overcome it?

Accepted Answer

Delaying tasks unnecessarily; breaking large tasks into smaller, manageable steps reduces avoidance

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Working efficiently on multiple tasks at once; scheduling all tasks for one day per week

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Completing low-priority tasks first; starting with easy tasks builds momentum for difficult ones

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Delegating all challenging tasks; assigning difficult work to others eliminates the need for personal discipline

Question 3

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Accepted Answer

A time management method that alternates 25-minute focused work sessions with 5-minute breaks

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A recipe for maintaining energy levels by eating small meals throughout the workday

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A project management framework using color-coded task cards

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A delegation system where tasks are rotated among team members in 25-minute intervals

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST approach for managing multiple competing deadlines?

Accepted Answer

Creating a master task list with due dates, then prioritizing by deadline and impact to create a realistic daily work plan

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Working on whichever task the most senior person requested most recently

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Starting all tasks simultaneously to make progress on everything at once

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Waiting until the last minute for all tasks since deadlines clarify priorities

Question 5

What is a 'capture tool' in personal productivity systems?

Accepted Answer

A trusted device or method for recording ideas, tasks, and commitments as they arise, so nothing is forgotten

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A software application that automatically records employee time spent on each task

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A security camera used to record who accesses sensitive office areas

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A reporting tool that tracks the number of tasks completed per employee per day

Question 6

What is meant by the term 'multitasking,' and what does research indicate about its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Attempting to perform multiple cognitive tasks simultaneously; research shows it reduces quality and efficiency compared to focused single-tasking

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Working on multiple tasks within one day; an efficient practice that maximizes productivity

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Delegating multiple tasks to different team members; always more productive than doing tasks individually

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Using multiple software tools at once; generally effective when tools are well integrated