The Last Lecture - Chapter 39 Quiz

Why are people who have experienced failure often valued in start-up companies?

Question Answer Choices They generally know how to avoid failure in the future They are cheaper to hire They are better at managing teams They have more innovative ideas

What is one of the most valuable things a person might have to offer, according to Randy Pausch?

Question Answer Choices Creativity Experience Intelligence Hard work

What does Randy Pausch say about failure in the entertainment industry?

Question Answer Choices Only a few projects fail Hundreds and hundreds of projects fail Success is guaranteed Failure is uncommon

What does Randy Pausch say about game designers who have experienced failure?

Question Answer Choices They are often valued as much as those who have succeeded They are considered untrustworthy They are usually overlooked They are rarely hired again

What does Randy Pausch say about a person who has failed in the past?

Question Answer Choices They know how to avoid failure in the future They are less confident They are likely to fail again They have no value in the industry

What phrase did Randy Pausch learn at Electronic Arts that he often uses with his students?

Question Answer Choices Learning comes from doing Try and try again until you succeed Failure is the first step to success Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted

What does Randy Pausch want to reward in his 'Building Virtual Worlds' course?

Question Answer Choices Completing projects the fastest Using the most advanced technology Attempting difficult things without worrying about failing Achieving the highest grades

What does Randy Pausch say about someone who only knows success?

Question Answer Choices They are better at managing risks They are more likely to succeed again They are more confident in their abilities They are more likely to be oblivious to the dangers and pitfalls that can lead to failure

What does Randy Pausch say about the value of experience?

Question Answer Choices It is often overrated It is less important than talent It is not as valuable as creativity It is one of the most valuable things one might have to offer