EVB Chapter 1

An entrepreneur is a person who 

• provides funding for businesses

• starts a new business

• works for a major corporation

• is looking for a new job

When following the decision-making process to select a career, which of the following is the first step you might take?

• Write down all the career opportunities that fit your interests

• Enroll in courses that will help you in your career

• Select a career path

• Find a career that would provide the lifestyle you want

The natural ability to do or learn something is a(n) _____.

• attitude

• aptitude

• skill

• goal

Which of the following characteristics is least important to the success of an entrepreneur?

• Good physical appearance

• Good leadership skills

• An aptitude for the chosen business

• A good attitude

Another term for “people skills” is _____.

• leadership skills

• problem-solving skills

• hard skills

• soft skills

To understand your own personal preferences and your strengths and weaknesses, you can complete a(n) _____.

• career plan

• self-assessment

• employment application

• portfolio

Helping students acquire knowledge and skills in different career and technical areas is the goal of a _____.

• mentor

• leader

• CTSO

• career pathway

The behavioral and emotional characteristics that make each person unique are known as _____.

• traits

• skills

• goals

• leadership

A start-up company is one that _____.

• is newly created

• sells engine parts

• branches off from a corporation

• closes temporarily, then reopens

The principles and beliefs that an individual considers important are known as _____.

• attitudes

• skills

• traits

• values