Post-Secondary Education Quiz

What is the purpose of the Industry Interview?

• To research careers via onetonline.org

• To explore different post-secondary education options

• To develop employability skills and practice for potential real-world scenarios

• To plan for post-secondary education

How many options are there for post-secondary education?

• 7

• 9+

• 6

• 4

What is a typical difference between a college and a university?

• Colleges offer mainly bachelor's degrees, while universities offer higher level degrees

• Colleges focus on career-oriented programs, while universities focus on academic degrees

• Colleges are more affordable than universities

• Colleges have smaller class sizes than universities

What is the purpose of a college certificate?

• To prepare for entry-level employment

• To transfer to a 4-year college or university

• To earn a master's degree

• To obtain industry licensure/certification

What is the highest earned academic degree?

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree

What is an apprenticeship?

• A break taken by a student between high school and higher education

• An arrangement where one learns an art, trade, or job under a mentor or licensed professional

• A concise educational program focused on developing core skills for a specific career

• Career training and exploration through enlistment or reserve opportunities

What is a 'gap' year?

• A break taken by a student between high school and higher education

• An additional degree upon completion of a course of study

• A career training program through enlistment or reserve opportunities

• A concise educational program focused on developing core skills for a specific career

What is an associate of arts or associate of science degree?

• A 4-year degree earned at a college or university

• Preparation for entry-level employment through a career-oriented program of study

• An academic program typically earned at a 2-year college and can be used for transferability to 4-year colleges/universities

• An arrangement where one learns an art, trade, or job under a mentor or licensed professional

What is a Bachelor's degree?

• A 4-year degree earned at a college or university

• An additional degree upon completion of a course of study

• The highest earned academic degree

• An arrangement where one learns an art, trade, or job under a mentor or licensed professional

What is industry licensure/certification?

• A 4-year degree earned at a college or university

• An additional degree upon completion of a course of study

• Gov't regulation required to pursue a profession for compensation

• An arrangement where one learns an art, trade, or job under a mentor or licensed professional