Starter Certificate Readiness Check

Fifteen questions covering all Phase 1 content. Score 80% or higher to pass.

15 questionsPassing Score: 80%Unlimited attempts

Question 1 Which statement best describes TrustOpen 's "Open University" model? a) There are no requirements or assignments b) Education is accessible regardless of place, time, or life circumstance c) All courses are free d) Only Alberta residents can enrol

Question 2 What does "self-paced" mean at TrustOpen ? a) No deadlines exist b) Everyone moves at the same speed c) You control your pace within a fixed contract period d) You can skip assignments you don't like

Question 3 Where do you find the assessment breakdown and deadlines for a course? a) The Course Outline b) The library catalogue c) The TrustOpen home page d) A friend's notes

Question 4 Which credential do you use to sign in to My ? a) A public library card b) A social media login c) A guest account d) Your TrustOpen student ID and password

Question 5 What should you do first after opening a new course? a) Wait for a reminder email b) Read the Announcements and Course Outline c) Post an introduction in the discussion forum d) Take the final exam

Question 6 Which best describes self-directed learning? a) Studying alone without support b) Waiting for the tutor to tell you what to do c) Taking ownership of planning, monitoring, and adjusting your learning d) Never asking questions

Question 7 What is the "two-minute start"? a) Commit to two minutes of work — starting is the hard part b) Study only two minutes per week c) Take a two-minute break after every hour d) Read two pages per session

Question 8 What is retrieval practice? a) Re-reading a chapter twice b) Highlighting key passages c) Listening to a lecture again d) Actively recalling information from memory

Question 9 What is spaced repetition? a) Reviewing everything in one session b) Reviewing at increasing intervals — 1, 3, 7, 14 days c) Reviewing only the night before an exam d) Never reviewing once you've learned something

Question 10 When should you begin preparing for an assignment? a) The night before it's due b) The day it's due c) Two weeks before the deadline d) After you receive feedback on the previous one

Question 11 Which best defines procrastination? a) Voluntarily delaying an important task despite expecting negative consequences b) Choosing rest after hard work c) Prioritising urgent tasks d) Working slowly

Question 12 What is the recommended recovery step after falling behind? a) Plan an all-nighter to catch up b) Quit the course c) Pretend it didn't happen d) Notice it without shame, take the smallest next step, and contact support as needed

Question 13 Which of these is a SMART goal? a) "Do better this term" b) "Complete Module 1 of my new course by Friday of next week" c) "Be more organized" d) "Try harder"

Question 14 What is a reasonable weekly study-time estimate for a single 3-credit course? a) 1 hour b) 2–3 hours c) 6–9 hours (over 13 weeks) or 4–6 hours (over 6 months) d) 20+ hours

Question 15 What happens after you pass the Readiness Check? a) The TrustOpen Online Learning Starter Certificate is awarded and course registration is unlocked b) You must retake PASS100 c) Nothing changes d) You skip your first credit course

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