Student Support Services in Distance Learning

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of student support service in distance learning?

  1. Academic advising

  2. Technical support

  3. Library services

  4. Career counseling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Career counseling is typically not considered a core student support service in distance learning, as it is more focused on helping students with their career choices and job search, rather than with their academic studies.

What is the primary role of an academic advisor in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with academic guidance and support

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with access to library resources

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of an academic advisor in distance learning is to provide students with academic guidance and support, such as helping them choose courses, develop study plans, and understand course requirements.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of technical support service provided to distance learning students?

  1. Help with accessing course materials

  2. Help with using online learning platforms

  3. Help with troubleshooting technical issues

  4. Help with writing research papers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Help with writing research papers is not typically considered a core technical support service provided to distance learning students, as it is more focused on helping students with their academic writing skills, rather than with their technical issues.

What is the primary role of a librarian in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with access to library resources

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with academic guidance and support

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a librarian in distance learning is to provide students with access to library resources, such as books, articles, and databases, as well as to help them with their research and information needs.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of student support service provided by distance learning institutions?

  1. Disability support services

  2. Financial aid services

  3. Tutoring services

  4. Transportation services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation services are typically not considered a core student support service provided by distance learning institutions, as they are more focused on providing academic and technical support to students, rather than on providing transportation.

What is the primary role of a disability support services office in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with academic accommodations

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with access to library resources

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a disability support services office in distance learning is to provide students with academic accommodations, such as extended time for exams, alternative formats for course materials, and assistive technology.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of financial aid available to distance learning students?

  1. Grants

  2. Scholarships

  3. Loans

  4. Work-study programs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Work-study programs are typically not considered a core type of financial aid available to distance learning students, as they are more focused on providing students with part-time employment opportunities, rather than with financial assistance.

What is the primary role of a tutoring services office in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with academic support

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with access to library resources

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a tutoring services office in distance learning is to provide students with academic support, such as one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring, and online tutoring.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of student support service provided by distance learning institutions?

  1. Counseling services

  2. Health services

  3. Childcare services

  4. Legal services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legal services are typically not considered a core student support service provided by distance learning institutions, as they are more focused on providing academic and technical support to students, rather than on providing legal advice.

What is the primary role of a counseling services office in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with emotional and psychological support

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with access to library resources

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a counseling services office in distance learning is to provide students with emotional and psychological support, such as individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of health service provided to distance learning students?

  1. Telemedicine services

  2. Mental health services

  3. Dental services

  4. Vision care services


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dental services are typically not considered a core type of health service provided to distance learning students, as they are more focused on providing students with medical and mental health care, rather than with dental care.

What is the primary role of a childcare services office in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with childcare options

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with access to library resources

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a childcare services office in distance learning is to provide students with childcare options, such as on-campus childcare centers, off-campus childcare providers, and financial assistance for childcare.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of student support service provided by distance learning institutions?

  1. Online communities

  2. Social media groups

  3. Alumni networks

  4. Career fairs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Career fairs are typically not considered a core student support service provided by distance learning institutions, as they are more focused on providing academic and technical support to students, rather than on providing career development opportunities.

What is the primary role of an online community in distance learning?

  1. To provide students with a platform to connect with each other

  2. To help students with their technical issues

  3. To provide students with access to library resources

  4. To help students with their career planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of an online community in distance learning is to provide students with a platform to connect with each other, share ideas, and collaborate on projects.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of social media group used by distance learning students?

  1. Facebook groups

  2. LinkedIn groups

  3. Twitter groups

  4. Google+ groups


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Twitter groups are not typically used by distance learning students as a platform for connecting with each other and sharing information, as they are more focused on microblogging and sharing short messages.

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