Unit 1 Review

Which of the following best describes a “high-demand career”?

• A career that requires minimal training

• A career with many available job openings

• A career that pays minimum wage

• A career that does not require education

Which step is typically the first in career planning?

• Applying for jobs

• Identifying personal interests and skills

• Choosing a college major

• Obtaining certification

Which of the following is an example of a local in-demand career?

• A national airline pilot

• A nurse needed in a community hospital

• A federal government policy analyst

• An international trade lawyer

If a student wants to pursue a career in accounting, which educational step would most likely be required?

• On-the-job training only

• A high school diploma

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• No education requirement

Which resource would be most helpful for researching job market trends?

• Social media posts

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Personal diary

• Fictional career books

A student is deciding between becoming an accountant or a financial analyst. Which factor should they analyze to make the best decision?

• The color of the company logo

• Salary, required education, and long-term growth

• Their friends’ career choices

• Which career has the shortest training period

Suppose the national demand for data analysts is increasing, while local demand is limited. What career planning step should a student consider?

• Relocating to an area with higher demand

• Ignoring the data and applying locally

• Choosing a completely unrelated career

• Selecting the job with the lowest responsibility

A student is comparing two career paths: nursing and accounting. Nursing requires certification and offers flexible schedules; accounting requires a degree and provides steady office work. What is the best way for the student to make a decision?

• Choose the career with the highest pay only

• Compare responsibilities, required training, and lifestyle fit

• Ask a friend to decide for them

• Select the career with the fewest years of education

Which student organization focuses on preparing students for careers in business and leadership?

• DECA and FBLA

• FFA and HOSA

• SkillsUSA and TSA

• National Honor Society

Which of the following best describes service learning in DECA/FBLA?

• Taking a test to earn certification

• Volunteering in the community to apply classroom knowledge

• Competing in a business simulation

• Attending a career fair