TMU Time Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which time management technique involves working in focused 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks?
- Time blocking
- Pomodoro Technique (Correct answer)
- Eisenhower Matrix
- GTD Method
Correct answer: Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique uses 25-minute focused work sessions separated by 5-minute breaks to maintain concentration.
Question 2: A student has a major project due in three weeks. What is the BEST first step in managing this task effectively?
- Start writing immediately to avoid procrastination
- Break the project into smaller milestones with deadlines (Correct answer)
- Wait until the week before to have all information
- Focus on easier assignments first to build momentum
Correct answer: Break the project into smaller milestones with deadlines
Breaking a large project into smaller milestones makes it manageable and allows progress tracking over time.
Question 3: What does 'time blocking' refer to in the context of academic scheduling?
- Avoiding social media during study hours
- Assigning specific tasks to dedicated time slots in your calendar (Correct answer)
- Blocking out distractions using noise-cancelling headphones
- Limiting the number of courses taken per semester
Correct answer: Assigning specific tasks to dedicated time slots in your calendar
Time blocking is a scheduling method where specific tasks or activities are assigned to fixed time slots in your calendar.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of a 'time waster' that most students should minimize?
- Reviewing lecture notes after class
- Passive scrolling through social media feeds (Correct answer)
- Attending office hours for clarification
- Creating a weekly study schedule
Correct answer: Passive scrolling through social media feeds
Passive social media scrolling consumes time without producing meaningful academic or personal outcomes.
Question 5: When using a weekly planner, which approach is most effective for a university student?
- Schedule only exam and assignment due dates
- Block time for classes, study sessions, and personal commitments (Correct answer)
- Focus solely on the current day's tasks
- Plan only academic tasks and leave personal time unscheduled
Correct answer: Block time for classes, study sessions, and personal commitments
A comprehensive weekly planner that includes all commitments — academic, personal, and extracurricular — provides a realistic view of available time.
Question 6: What is 'scope creep' in the context of academic project management?
- Studying material beyond what is required for an exam
- The gradual expansion of a project beyond its original objectives (Correct answer)
- Falling behind schedule due to poor time estimation
- Receiving additional feedback that changes the project direction
Correct answer: The gradual expansion of a project beyond its original objectives
Scope creep occurs when a project gradually expands beyond its original goals, consuming more time and resources than planned.
Question 7: Which scheduling strategy helps prevent over-commitment by reserving unscheduled time in your calendar?
- Batch processing
- Buffer time (Correct answer)
- Deep work blocks
- Task batching
Correct answer: Buffer time
Buffer time refers to intentionally leaving gaps in your schedule to accommodate unexpected tasks, overruns, or rest.
TMU Time Management 2
Which time management technique involves working in focused 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks?