Goal-Setting & Relationships is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. A goal is best defined as:
A specific outcome or result that a person plans and works towards achieving
A random idea with no planning attached
A rule imposed by a school on all learners
A description of a person's past achievements only
Answer: A specific outcome or result that a person plans and works towards achieving — A goal is a specific outcome a person plans and works towards, while goal-setting is the deliberate process of identifying, planning for, and pursuing that outcome.
Easy
2. A goal to qualify in a chosen profession within the next five years or more is an example of a:
Long-term goal
Short-term goal
Medium-term goal
Goal with no time frame
Answer: Long-term goal — Long-term goals stretch further into the future, often five years or more, such as qualifying in a chosen profession.
Medium
3. Name ONE practical step recommended for effective goal-setting, other than defining the goal itself.
Answer: Breaking it down into smaller steps — Effective goal-setting steps include breaking a goal into smaller manageable steps, setting realistic timeframes, identifying needed resources, anticipating obstacles, and reviewing progress regularly.
