Answer to Question 1
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. This goal provides a clear vision and purpose statement for the nation, and achieving it would represent an extraordinary accomplishment. This goal is not merely a stretch target, but it possesses the ability to elevate human performance and accomplish something beautiful.
B) Incorrect. Specificity is an attribute of SMART goals, but an aspirational Everest goal need not be specific. This goal provides a clear vision and purpose statement for the nation, and achieving it would represent an extraordinary accomplishment. This goal is not merely a stretch target, but it possesses the ability to elevate human performance and accomplish something beautiful.
C) Incorrect. Interest is not a criterion of an Everest goal. This goal provides a clear vision and purpose statement for the nation, and achieving it would represent an extraordinary accomplishment. This goal is not merely a stretch target, but it possesses the ability to elevate human performance and accomplish something beautiful.
D) Incorrect. This goal is passionate. This goal provides a clear vision and purpose statement for the nation, and achieving it would represent an extraordinary accomplishment. This goal is not merely a stretch target, but it possesses the ability to elevate human performance and accomplish something beautiful.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. This goal will take significant dedication and a lot of luck to accomplish, and the world will be better off because the goal existed.
B) Incorrect. This goal is a good example of a smart goal.
C) Incorrect. This goal is poor. It is neither visionary (Everest) nor specific and measurable (SMART).
D) Incorrect. The goal of one computer for each person throughout the world is a good example of an Everest goal.