Self-Management Skills – IT 402 – MCQs
1. 1. What is self-management?
a) Managing others at work
b) Managing your own emotions and behavior
c) Delegating tasks to others
d) Avoiding responsibilities
Answer: b) Managing your own emotions and behavior
2. 2. Which of the following is a self-management skill?
a) Laziness
b) Time management
c) Procrastination
d) Ignoring feedback
Answer: b) Time management
3. 3. What does self-confidence mean?
a) Arrogance
b) Trust in one’s own abilities
c) Overconfidence
d) Doubting oneself
Answer: b) Trust in one’s own abilities
4. 4. Why is goal setting important?
a) It wastes time
b) It distracts us
c) It provides direction and motivation
d) It causes stress
Answer: c) It provides direction and motivation
5. 5. What is the full form of SMART goals?
a) Small, Measurable, Accurate, Realistic, Timely
b) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
c) Smart, Meaningful, Applicable, Reachable, Timed
d) Simple, Manageable, Achievable, Relevant, Targeted
Answer: b) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
6. 6. Time management involves:
a) Doing everything at once
b) Prioritizing and scheduling tasks
c) Ignoring tasks
d) Delaying tasks
Answer: b) Prioritizing and scheduling tasks
7. 7. Positive thinking leads to:
a) Negative results
b) Increased stress
c) Better performance and confidence
d) Confusion
Answer: c) Better performance and confidence
8. 8. What is self-motivation?
a) Encouragement from others
b) Forcing yourself to work
c) Inner drive to achieve goals
d) Ignoring responsibilities
Answer: c) Inner drive to achieve goals
9. 9. Which of these is a step in problem solving?
a) Ignoring the problem
b) Complaining
c) Identifying the problem
d) Blaming others
Answer: c) Identifying the problem
10. 10. Self-regulation means:
a) Controlling others’ actions
b) Controlling one’s emotions and actions
c) Reacting without thinking
d) Avoiding responsibilities
Answer: b) Controlling one’s emotions and actions
11. 11. Which is an example of time-wasting activity?
a) Making a to-do list
b) Browsing social media unnecessarily
c) Setting reminders
d) Prioritizing work
Answer: b) Browsing social media unnecessarily
12. 12. What helps in developing self-confidence?
a) Negative thinking
b) Comparing yourself with others
c) Positive affirmations
d) Ignoring achievements
Answer: c) Positive affirmations
13. 13. Which one of these is a long-term goal?
a) Completing today’s homework
b) Passing final exams
c) Eating lunch
d) Watching a movie
Answer: b) Passing final exams
14. 14. Effective communication helps in:
a) Confusing others
b) Better teamwork and understanding
c) Avoiding tasks
d) Increasing conflicts
Answer: b) Better teamwork and understanding
15. 15. What is procrastination?
a) Completing tasks early
b) Postponing tasks unnecessarily
c) Managing time effectively
d) Planning ahead
Answer: b) Postponing tasks unnecessarily
16. 16. Self-awareness includes:
a) Knowing about others
b) Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
c) Copying others
d) Ignoring feedback
Answer: b) Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
17. 17. Which one is not a self-management skill?
a) Goal setting
b) Time management
c) Procrastination
d) Positive thinking
Answer: c) Procrastination
18. 18. Being punctual means:
a) Being late
b) Being on time
c) Avoiding tasks
d) Finishing early always
Answer: b) Being on time
19. 19. Setting unrealistic goals leads to:
a) Motivation
b) Failure and frustration
c) Success
d) Better planning
Answer: b) Failure and frustration
20. 20. A self-managed person is usually:
a) Disorganized
b) Confused
c) Responsible and focused
d) Lazy
Answer: c) Responsible and focused
21. 21. Which activity can improve time management?
a) Making a timetable
b) Ignoring deadlines
c) Sleeping more than required
d) Watching TV while studying
Answer: a) Making a timetable
22. 22. One way to handle stress effectively is:
a) Worrying constantly
b) Avoiding responsibilities
c) Practicing relaxation techniques
d) Ignoring the issue
Answer: c) Practicing relaxation techniques
23. 23. Good self-management improves:
a) Time wastage
b) Academic and personal success
c) Procrastination
d) Conflicts with others
Answer: b) Academic and personal success
24. 24. A short-term goal example is:
a) Becoming a doctor
b) Studying for a weekly test
c) Buying a car
d) Learning a foreign language over years
Answer: b) Studying for a weekly test
25. 25. Self-discipline means:
a) Doing what you feel like
b) Avoiding rules
c) Following a structured routine
d) Ignoring tasks
Answer: c) Following a structured routine
