PET Fall Sem Exam 25

Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of a career portfolio?

• It lists experiences and accomplishments in a format allowing for easy comparison

• It provides a way for inexperienced youth to build confidence and obtain knowledge about career fields

• It is a common courtesy serving as an introduction

• It communicates abilities, strengths and accomplishments, providing an in-depth understanding of one’s personality and creativity

Items in a portfolio are known as which of the following?

• Articles

• Segments

• Artifacts

• Ingredients

It is NOT recommended to get a letter of recommendation from which of the following?

• A coach

• An uncle

• A teacher

• An employer

Which of the following is an example of an item which should NOT go into a career portfolio?

• A picture of you serving food at the local homeless shelter

• A handwritten note from a teacher praising your contribution to a student organization event

• A picture of you and your friends at a prom after-party

• A certificate documenting your successful completion of a first aid and CPR course

April organized her career portfolio according to the order in which events occurred. This is known as which of the following?

• Chronological arrangement

• Topical arrangement

• Functional arrangement

• Timely arrangement

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using high-quality color photocopies rather than original documents?

• It allows you to resize items to fit standard-sized pages

• It enhances the credibility of the portfolio

• It provides the opportunity to create collages

• It prevents original items from getting lost

Notes which provide detail, explanation and/or context are known as which of the following?

• Articles

• Transcripts

• Headings

• Annotations

Which of the following is true about digital portfolios?

• They require the ability to write computer code

• They allow you to showcase computer and technical skills

• They do not require as much effort as traditional portfolios

• They are used only by people in information technology fields

Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?

• Ethical behavior

• Teamwork

• Technology

• Sales

Which of the following describes mannerisms?

• Style of speaking or behaving

• Dressing appropriately

• Values and standards

• Working effectively with others