Workplace Readiness Skills (G)

61) Many industry groups have professional associations related to the work they perform. What opportunities do these organizations offer individuals to aid in continuous learning?

• A. Travel and reunions

• B. Conferences and friendships

• C. Education and networking

• D. Resume enhancement

62) Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up-to-date in one's career field?

• A. Time management

• B. Critical thinking

• C. Continuous learning

• D. Workplace safety

63) Dorethea is a valued employee at the local veterinary clinic. She often asks her supervisor if he would pay for her to take a course that is related to her work at the clinic. Why does she have this expectation?

• A. The employer is required by law to make such investments.

• B. The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set.

• C. She likes to explore options so she might move on to something else.

• D. She enjoys learning but does not want to pay for it herself.

64) During her job applicant interview, Susie was asked if she would be willing to occasionally attend out-of-town and overnight training sessions. Typically the reason for this question is to discover:

• A. whether she would work overtime hours.

• B. her desire and ambition to move up to management.

• C. whether she is willing to sacrifice her values.

• D. her commitment to professional growth.

65) One of the leading reasons why it is important for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for

• A. changes in lifestyles.

• B. boredom and burnout.

• C. life after retirement.

• D. changes in the workplace.

66) At 11:00 a.m., a customer asks for a prescription to be filled for pick up at noon. In this situation, filling the prescription by noon best fits in which one of the following four time-usage categories?

• A. important and not urgent

• B. not important and urgent

• C. important and urgent

• D. not important and not urgent

67) Samuel works at a farm equipment company. Which of the following will help him be more efficient and productive for the company?

• A. The daily work plan

• B. The tasks most enjoyed

• C. The customer’s complaint log

• D. The work his peers do first

68) The MAIN reason that businesses try to increase recycling programs is because they want

• A. to provide extra jobs.

• B. to keep work areas clean.

• C. to increase savings by reducing waste.

• D. to make the company more acceptable.

69) Laura and Colleen have been working on a sales presentation for a week. Laura has a family emergency and cannot make the presentation. What should Colleen do?

• A. Review Laura's part and make the presentation.

• B. Ask Laura's supervisor to cover her part.

• C. Reschedule the presentation with the client.

• D. Cancel the presentation with the client.

70) Chad has found a quicker and safer way to complete a process. However, the new process doesn't follow his company's standard operating procedure. He should:

• A. use his new process to stand out from his peers.

• B. drop his idea and use the company's process.

• C. encourage coworkers to use his idea.

• D. share his idea with management before using it.