Business and Concepts (IT)

In what occupations were most twentieth- century workers employed?

• Construction, manufacturing, and computer technologies

• Manufacturing, construction, and service careers

• Agriculture, construction, and service careers

• Business, agriculture, and construction

The number and variety of occupations in information and communication technology is expected to increase.

• True

• False

The National Career Clusters® Framework can help you decide on a career path.

• True

• False

Employers in the digital economy want to hire people who have interdisciplinary skills and can solve problems. 

• True

• False

Which of the following statements defines a zero hour employment contract? 

• Employee and employer agree in advance to a specific amount of time the employee will work.

• Contracts may be full- or part-time, but the position is not expected to continue, so there is a specified end date.

• The employer is not obligated to provide a minimum number of working hours, and the worker is not obligated to accept any work offered.

• A company recruits an employee for a company.

Which statement describes one advantage of being an entrepreneur? 

• You set your own hours and make your own business decisions.

• You work long hours to establish your businesses.

• You are responsible for any debt incurred.

• You might wait months or years before your business makes a profit

The fours basic  types of business ownership are partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation, and franchise.

• True

• False

Why is it important for every student to develop a career plan? 

• It will ensure a high salary in a first job.

• It ensures that a worker will not have to change careers.

• It makes it more likely a desired goal will be achieved.

• It provides an exact list of steps to ensure success.

Which statements list characteristics that are not good workplace skills?

• Create a career plan and have a good work ethics

• Work well with others and dress appropriately for the job

• Have a positive attitude and respect for others.

• Dress inappropriately and be rude to people you do not like.

The Technology Student Association (TSA) organizes projects and competitions that help students explore future career

• True

• False