WorksheetsHigher Learning
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is another term for higher learning?
a)
Secondary Education
b)
Academia Prima
c)
Post-secondary Education
d)
Continual Academics
2.
Which of the following is another term for higher learning?
a)
Secondary Education
b)
Academia Prima
c)
Post-secondary Education
d)
Continual Academics
3.
What percentage of all jobs in the U.S. economy require some sort of higher learning?
a)
70%
b)
60%
c)
50%
d)
40%
4.
Full-time workers ages 25 and over have the highest median annual earnings if they possess which type of degree?
a)
Bachelor's Degree
b)
Master's Degree
c)
Doctoral Degree
d)
Professional Degree
5.
Which of the following is NOT one of the mentioned ways high school differs from higher learning?
a)
Academic structure
b)
Grading System
c)
Amount of Support and guidance
d)
Academic assignments
6.
Trade schools are also known as which of the following?
a)
Vocational schools
b)
Training-to-do schools
c)
Junior colleges
d)
Instructional institutions
7.
Which of the following is NOT a type of higher learning degree?
a)
Doctoral degree
b)
Companion degree
c)
Bachelor's degree
d)
Associate degree
8.
Which of the following grants professional licenses?
a)
Industry organizations
b)
Higher learning institutions
c)
Industry professionals
d)
Government agencies
9.
According to the segment, what is the minimum level of education required or recommended to work in the field of library science?
a)
Professional licensure
b)
Associate degree
c)
Bachelor’s degree
d)
Master’s degree
10.
Bachelor’s degrees require how many credit hours?
a)
30 to 48 credit hours
b)
60 to 80 credit hours
c)
120 to 140 credit hours
d)
150 to 180 credit hours
11.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a professional degree?
a)
Master of Science
b)
Doctor of Medicine
c)
Master of Divinity
d)
Juris Doctor
12.
Public higher learning institutions are largely supported by which of the following?
a)
Tuition
b)
Donations
c)
Endowment
d)
Government funds
13.
Which type of higher learning institution provides job-specific training and is often considered the most cost-effective post-secondary education option?
a)
Vocational, trade and technical schools
b)
Community and junior colleges
c)
Colleges
d)
Universities
14.
Which of the following are also known as two-year colleges?
a)
Vocational, trade and technical schools
b)
Community and junior colleges
c)
Colleges
d)
Universities
15.
Which types of institutions award associate degrees?
a)
Vocational, trade and technical schools
b)
Community and junior colleges
c)
Colleges
d)
Universities
16.
Mark attends a higher learning institution. He lives on campus, has food services available to him and will be awarded a bachelor’s degree when he graduates. Which type of institution is he likely attending?
a)
College or university
b)
Community or junior college
c)
Vocational, trade or technical school
d)
High School
17.
How many post-secondary institutions are there in the United States?
a)
Approximately 10,000
b)
More than 12,200
c)
More than 6,700
d)
Approximately 5000
18.
Sandra is investigating the size and atmosphere of the city where her favorite school is located. According to the segment, this is an aspect of which factor to consider?
a)
Location
b)
Cost
c)
Size
d)
Amenities
19.
When researching cost, you should find out about the price of tuition, but you should also do which of the following?
a)
Research pay rates at part-time jobs
b)
Find and hire a financial advisor
c)
Learn about financial aid opportunities
d)
Secure a loan from a well known bank
20.
When researching activities and organizations, you should look for those which would entertain you and allow you to have fun, as well as those which would do which of the following?
a)
Let you hang out with friends
b)
Help boost your grades
c)
Allow you to express yourself
d)
Enhance your resume
21.
Which of the following tips for considering factors is NOT listed in the segment?
a)
Set aside time to research
b)
Document research so you can review it later
c)
Visit institutions you are considering
d)
Make your decision as quickly as possible
22.
Which of the following is typically NOT required for admission to a vocational, trade or technical school?
a)
Completion of an application
b)
An application essay
c)
A high school diploma or GED
d)
Completion of one or more standardized tests
23.
Which of the following is an accurate description of the term “open admissions”?
a)
The admission process is public and available to anyone for review
b)
Admission is based on a student’s ability to be open-minded and accommodating
c)
Anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted
d)
Admission depends on how open or varied a student’s career options are
24.
Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of a student’s record which colleges and universities review when determining who to admit?
a)
Courses taken in high school
b)
Extracurricular activities
c)
Work experience
d)
Grade point average
25.
Who should NOT write letters of recommendation for you?
a)
Parents
b)
Teachers
c)
Coaches
d)
Counselors
26.
Which of the following can best help when determining how stringent a school’s admission process is?
a)
Enrollment
b)
Student-to-teacher ratio
c)
Number of majors available
d)
Acceptance rate
27.
Advanced placement courses were created and are controlled by which of the following?
a)
National Education Association
b)
Teach for America
c)
American Federation of Teachers
d)
The College Board
28.
Which of the following offers college-level courses through a two-year integrated diploma program?
a)
Advanced placement program
b)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
c)
Dual enrollment program
d)
Summer Course program
29.
Which of the following is an advantage of AP over IB?
a)
The ability to sign up for individual classes.
b)
The focus on critical thinking
c)
The integrated curriculum
d)
The international recognitionn of the program
30.
Dual enrollment course credits are often applied toward which of the following?
a)
High school graduation
b)
College graduation
c)
Neither high school nor college graduation
d)
Both high school and college graduation
31.
Which of the following allows for full immersion in the college atmosphere and experience without long-term commitment?
a)
Advanced placement
b)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
c)
Dual enrollment
d)
Summer courses
32.
Which of the following is NOT true about higher learning?
a)
It provides opportunities to form life-long friendships and connections
b)
It typically increases earning potential
c)
It requires work experience directly related to the field of study
d)
It can provide more than just credentials
33.
Which of the following is the main difference between professional certification and professional licensure?
a)
There is no difference, certification and licensure are the same thing
b)
Certification is not nationally recognized, but licensure is
c)
Certification is temporary, but licensure is permanent
d)
Certification is voluntary, but licensure is required by law
34.
How many years of full-time study does it typically take to complete an associate degree?
a)
One year
b)
Two years
c)
Three years
d)
Four Years
35.
A degree which is required to work in a certain profession or intended to prepare the student for an exam required to work in a certain profession is known as which of the following?
a)
Degree of recognition
b)
Professional Degree
c)
Compulsory Degree
d)
Degree of demand
36.
Sally attends a higher learning institution which is preparing her for a licensing exam and will award her a diploma when she completes the program. Which type of institution is she likely attending?
a)
Vocational, trade or technical school
b)
Community or junior college
c)
College
d)
University
37.
According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT one of the questions to ask yourself when choosing a school?
a)
What can you afford?
b)
How important are amenities?
c)
Where will your friends be going?
d)
What type of career are you preparing for?
38.
Gary attends a higher learning institution. He was admitted without submitting an application because he has a high school diploma, although he was required to take a standardized test to be placed in appropriate classes. Which type of institution does he most likely attend?
a)
Vocational, trade or technical school
b)
Community or junior college
c)
College
d)
University
39.
Advanced placement courses include how many subject areas?
a)
12
b)
18
c)
28
d)
34
40.
Deon participated in a program during high school in which he was taught college -level curriculum. After two years of participation, his performance was deemed satisfactory, and he was awarded a diploma which is recognized by universities around the world and is worth college credit. In which of the following programs was he likely participating?
a)
Advanced placement program
b)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
c)
Dual enrollment program
d)
Summer courses
41.
Which of the following is a benefit of earning college credit in high school which is NOT listed in the presentation?
a)
It allows for early career exploration and self-discovery
b)
It enhances your transcript and résumé
c)
It acts as preparation for full college immersion
d)
It guarantees acceptance into the institution of your choice
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