Prioritization
Which of the following methods is most effective for prioritizing tasks in the workplace?
A. Using the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize by urgency and importance
B. Put it off for later.
C. Working on tasks in the order they were received
D. Handling all tasks at once to finish faster
A. Using the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize by urgency and importance ✅
What is a key benefit of creating a daily schedule at work?
A. It guarantees you will finish every task
B. It prevents any interruptions from occurring
C. It removes the need for flexibility
D. It helps allocate time effectively and improves focus
D. It helps allocate time effectively and improves focus ✅
According to the 'Eat That Frog' method, what should you do first?
A. The task you enjoy the most
B. The smallest and easiest task
C. The biggest and most important task
D. The last item on your list
C. The biggest and most important task (the "frog") ✅
Which behavior shows procrastination?
A. Starting work immediately
B. Finishing tasks ahead of time
C. Setting priorities
D. Constantly checking your phone instead of working
D. Constantly checking your phone instead of working ✅
What is the basic structure of the Pomodoro Technique?
A. Work for 2 hours, rest for 15 minutes
B. Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break
C. Work until tired, then take a break
D. Work for 10 minutes, rest for 30 minutes
B. Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break ✅
Which question helps determine task priority?
A. How fun is the task?
B. Who assigned it?
C. Can it be done with a group?
D. What are the consequences of not completing it?
D. What are the consequences of not completing it? ✅
What is the benefit of weekly planning over daily planning?
A. It allows more time for breaks
B. It reduces decision-making every morning
C. It avoids communication
D. It makes work repetitive
B. It reduces decision-making every morning ✅
What is the purpose of a time audit?
A. To track spending habits
B. To review how your time is spent and identify time-wasters
C. To plan meals
D. To compare your schedule with others
B. To review how your time is spent and identify time-wasters ✅
Why do many people procrastinate at work?
A. They feel overwhelmed or fear failure
B. They want to do more
C. They don't like being idle
D. They are too organized
A. They feel overwhelmed or fear failure ✅
In the Eisenhower Matrix, tasks that are important but not urgent should be:
A. Done immediately
B. Deleted
C. Delegated
D. Scheduled for later
D. Scheduled for later ✅
What is the purpose of prioritizing tasks?
A. To do the hardest work first
B. To impress your manager
C. To focus energy on high-value tasks
D. To delay low-priority work forever
C. To focus energy on high-value tasks
What should you do if a task takes longer than expected?
A. Stop working
B. Skip all other tasks
C. Re-adjust your schedule
D. Rush through it
C. Re-adjust your schedule ✅
What is the main idea behind the Swiss Cheese Approach to time management?
A. Break a task into large blocks of uninterrupted time
B. Delegate tasks you don’t want to do
C. Do small, manageable parts of a large task over time
D. Work only when you're in the mood
C. Do small, manageable parts of a large task over time ✅
What’s one way to beat procrastination on big tasks?
A. Skip it altogether
B. Break it into smaller steps
C. Wait for motivation to strike
D. Multitask while doing it
B. Break it into smaller steps ✅
Which of the following is a SMART goal?
A. “Do better at work.”
B. “Be more productive sometime this year.”
C. “Complete the monthly report by Friday at noon.”
D. “Work harder.”
C. “Complete the monthly report by Friday at noon.” ✅
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Which task should typically be done first?
A. The one with the latest deadline
B. The one that is urgent and important
C. The one your coworker prefers
D. The most enjoyable task
B. The one that is urgent and important
Time blocking is best described as:
A. Assigning specific time slots for specific tasks
B. Ignoring tasks to relax
C. Working without breaks
D. Multitasking on several tasks at once
A. Assigning specific time slots for specific tasks ✅
What does the two-minute rule suggest?
A. If a task will take less than 2 minutes, do it immediately
B. You should take a 2-minute break every hour
C. Review every task for 2 minutes
D. Delay emails for 2 minutes before sending
A. If a task will take less than 2 minutes, do it immediately ✅
Which technique is helpful in overcoming procrastination at work?
A. Waiting until the deadline for motivation
B. Checking social media between tasks
C. Using the Pomodoro Technique to work in focused intervals
D. Avoiding to-do lists altogether
C. Using the Pomodoro Technique to work in focused intervals ✅
What does Parkinson’s Law state?
A. Tasks expand to fill the time available for their completion
B. The more you work, the less time you have
C. Productivity increases over long hours
D. Deadlines are always flexible
A. Tasks expand to fill the time available for their completion ✅
What TV show popularized the phrase “Did I do that?”
A) Step by Step
B) Home Improvement
C) Family Matters
D) Saved by the Bell
C) Family Matters
What’s the name of the show where Tim Allen played a handyman TV host?
A) Home Makeover
B) Fix It with Tim
C) Home Improvement
D) Tool Time
C) Home Improvement
What is Hank Hill’s job?
A) Auto mechanic
B) Insurance salesman
C) Propane salesman
D) Construction foreman
C) Propane salesman ("I sell propane and propane accessories.")
On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, what was the name of Will's preppy cousin?
A) Carlton
B) Jeffrey
C) Marcus
D) James
A) Carlton
When I wake up in the morning and the alarm gives out a warning…
A) Clarissa Explains It All
B) Saved by the Bell
C) Sabrina the Teenage Witch
D) Doug
B) Saved by the Bell