Mixed Deck — All SPC Topics Flashcards
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What does the PDCA cycle stand for in quality management?
Answer: Plan, Do, Check, Act
PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) is a four-step management method for continuous improvement of processes and products.
When using a pen as a pacer, what is the recommended way to increase reading speed over time?
Answer: Gradually move the pacer faster than feels comfortable to push the eyes
Progressively pacing slightly faster than comfort level trains the eyes and brain to process text at higher speeds.
An influencer is paid to promote a speed reading app. FTC rules require the influencer to do what?
Answer: Clearly disclose the material connection with the company
The FTC Endorsement Guides require clear and conspicuous disclosure of any material connection between endorsers and advertisers.
What is a fundamental principle of Advanced Techniques & Methods in Speed Reading Course practice?
Answer: Following established standards and best practices
Following established standards and best practices ensures quality and consistency in Advanced Techniques & Methods.
Why is expanding the visual span more productive than simply making saccades faster?
Answer: Saccade duration is largely fixed by physiology, while span per fixation can grow with training
The mechanics of saccades are biologically constrained, so gains come mainly from taking in more text per fixation.
In a speed reading app, the 'chunk size' setting is increased from 1 word to 3 words per flash. What skill is this targeting?
Answer: Expanding the perceptual span to take in multiple words per fixation
Displaying multi-word groups trains the reader's visual span to process phrases rather than single words.
Why is it useful to write questions in the margins while previewing a document?
Answer: Questions set a purpose that guides faster, more focused reading and later discussion
Pre-formed questions give the fast reader a target, improving focus and creating natural discussion points.
A reader times themselves with a stopwatch but estimates word counts by guessing. How does this affect their progress data?
Answer: Inaccurate word counts make WPM calculations unreliable
WPM depends on both time and word count, so a guessed word count corrupts the whole measurement.
When your comprehension score drops after increasing reading speed, what should your practice log entry lead to?
Answer: Temporarily reducing speed until comprehension recovers, then rebuilding gradually
Logs exist to guide adjustment, and the standard response to falling comprehension is to ease speed back and rebuild.
What is a realistic expectation for comprehension when first doubling one's reading speed?
Answer: Comprehension may dip temporarily and recovers with deliberate practice
A temporary trade-off between speed and comprehension is normal, and structured practice with recall checks restores comprehension at the new pace.
You have five minutes before a meeting to review a 12-page briefing. The best approach is to:
Answer: Skim the executive summary, headings, and conclusions
Skimming structural highlights delivers the broadest understanding in limited time.
Which eye-movement pattern is commonly recommended for skimming a full page quickly?
Answer: A zigzag or S-shaped sweep down the page
An S-pattern lets the eyes sample text across and down the page without reading every line.
When scanning a phone directory or index, readers benefit most from the text being organized how?
Answer: Alphabetically
Alphabetical order lets a scanner jump directly to the section containing the target entry.
A course provider stores student payment card data. Which standard governs how that data must be protected?
Answer: PCI DSS
PCI DSS sets security requirements for any organization that stores, processes, or transmits payment card data.
A reader notices retention drops sharply after 45 minutes of continuous speed reading. What is the best response?
Answer: Insert short breaks to reset attention and consolidate memory
Brief breaks combat attention fatigue and give the brain time to consolidate, keeping encoding quality high across long sessions.
What distinguishes 'scanning' from 'skimming' in advanced reading methodology?
Answer: Scanning searches for specific information while skimming extracts overall gist
Scanning hunts for a particular fact or keyword, whereas skimming samples text broadly to grasp its general meaning.
In Speed Reading Course, what is the purpose of an audit trail?
Answer: To record and track all changes and access to data
An audit trail provides a chronological record of all system activities, showing who accessed or changed data and when.
Which statement about comprehension during skimming is accurate?
Answer: Comprehension drops compared to careful reading, which is an accepted trade-off
Skimming deliberately sacrifices some comprehension for speed, typically retaining main ideas only.
What is the role of mentoring in Speed Reading Course professional development?
Answer: Guiding and supporting professional growth through experience sharing
Mentoring provides guidance and support by sharing knowledge and experience, helping mentees develop professionally.
In tracking regression (re-reading) habits, what should a reader document to reduce them?
Answer: When and why their eyes jumped back, to identify triggers like distraction or difficult vocabulary
Recording the circumstances of regressions reveals patterns, letting the reader address the underlying causes.