WorksheetsExploring Careers Fall 2016 Final Exam
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
To which Career Cluster do these occupations belong?
Accountant
Financial Analyst
Bank Teller
Economist
Accountant
Financial Analyst
Bank Teller
Economist
a)
Manufacturing
b)
Finance
c)
Human Services
d)
Marketing
2.
To which career cluster do these occupations belong?
Veterinarian
Food Scientists
Oil Derrick Operator
Animal Breeder
Veterinarian
Food Scientists
Oil Derrick Operator
Animal Breeder
a)
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
b)
Hospitality and Tourism
c)
Business, Management and Administration
d)
Education and Training
3.
To which career cluster do these occupations belong?
Aircraft Mechanic
Automotive Technician
Ship/Boat Captain
Shipping Clerk
Aircraft Mechanic
Automotive Technician
Ship/Boat Captain
Shipping Clerk
a)
Finance
b)
Business, Management and Administration
c)
Health Science
d)
Transportation, Distribution and Logisitics
4.
To which career cluster do these occupations belong?
Pharmacist
Dentist
Pediatrician
Registered Nurse
Pharmacist
Dentist
Pediatrician
Registered Nurse
a)
Hospitality and Tourism
b)
Architecture and Construction
c)
Government and Public Administration
d)
Health Science
5.
Which interest might lead someone to consider a career as a farmer?
a)
fashion
b)
outdoors
c)
computers
d)
history
6.
A person who makes something from nothing is called-
a)
lazy
b)
entrepreneur
c)
millionaire
d)
couch potato
7.
a typical work week is how many hours-
a)
10
b)
30
c)
40
d)
60
8.
pay before deductions are called
a)
gross pay
b)
net pay
c)
money in the bank
d)
great pay
9.
if a person gets paid once a month, how many times would they get paid in a year
a)
24
b)
12
c)
48
d)
1
10.
What degree is awarded for a program that lasts 4 or more years?
a)
associate's degree
b)
bachelor's degree
c)
certificate
certificate
d)
technical degree
11.
Community colleges offer a 2 year nursing degree, this is a(n)
a)
Associate's degree
b)
Bachelors degree
c)
Masters degree
d)
PhD
12.
What is awarded by a college/university after 1 or more years of study beyond a Bachelor's degree?
a)
bachelors
b)
Masters
c)
Associates
d)
HSE
13.
What degree is awarded by a College or University after 2 years or more beyond a Masters Degree?
a)
Bachelors
b)
Masters II
c)
Associates
d)
Doctorate
14.
How many Federal Career Clusters are there?
a)
21
b)
11
c)
16
d)
8
15.
What is a skill
a)
Ability to perform a Task
b)
Ability to do a Job
c)
Ability to do both
d)
None of the above
16.
Your work values are
a)
how much your job is worth
b)
values that you learn in high school
c)
things about work that are important to you
d)
values that you learn from your boss
17.
What is a Career Cluster
a)
A group of Jobs
b)
A specific Job
c)
A Career that matches your interests
d)
None of the above
18.
Which things are important for choosing a future career?
a)
only your interests and wishes
b)
your abilities and personal qualities only
c)
only the future salary
d)
all of them
19.
An example of a job-specific skill is
a)
communication
b)
problem-solving
c)
computer programming
d)
teamwork
20.
An example of an interest is
a)
The ability to learn to play an instrument
b)
A favorite subject in school
c)
Believing that relationships are important
d)
communication skills
21.
Fireman is part of which career cluster?
a)
Government and Public Administration
b)
Health Science
c)
Law, Public Safety, and Security
d)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
22.
Donelle helps in the local hospital one afternoon a week. She isn't paid for the work, because she
a)
isn't old enough
b)
Doesn't have a work permit
c)
Is job shadowing
d)
is a volunteer
23.
Which job would you expect to find in the Information Technology career cluster?
a)
computer programmer
b)
social worker
c)
urban planner
d)
stock analyst
24.
Groups of similar occupations and industries are
a)
Career interest groups
b)
career clusters
c)
government career groupings
d)
career research groups
25.
When you gather information about a career, you are doing
a)
research
b)
service learning
c)
exploratory learning
d)
job shadowing
26.
People whose career interest area is "helper" probably
a)
likes to lead others
b)
enjoys using tools and machinery
c)
tends to think and put others first
d)
thrives on routines
27.
A career pathway is
a)
the same a career cluster
b)
a group of careers requiring similar skills and education
c)
general kinds of activities people do in many different careers
d)
the plan you create for your own career
28.
Following someone for a few days on the job is known as
a)
job sharing
b)
job shadowing
c)
an internship
d)
an exploratory interview
29.
You shouldn't procrastinate or put things off, because if you wait around too long, a decision may be made for you. what does this mean?
a)
if you wait, things cost more and you won't be able to afford them.
b)
If you wait, your riends and family won't believe in you any more.
c)
If you wait, you may be too late to take advantage of an opportunity.
d)
if you wait, you won't trust yourself and you'll fail.
30.
Donovan won't try out for the basketball team. He says, "What if I'm no good at it?" What obstacle is Donovan facing?
a)
expecting too much from himself
b)
fear of failure
c)
expecting too little from himself
d)
putting things off
31.
What should you do if you discover that a decision you've made has drawbacks or road blocks?
a)
Keep going. You've made your decision and you should stick with it.
b)
Evaluate your decision
c)
Identify the drawbacks (or road blocks) and figure out a way to correct them.
d)
Quit what you're doing and go to your backup plan
32.
Examples of NEEDS include
a)
pants, apartment, chicken
b)
Internet, phone, Facebook
c)
after school snack, gum, jolly ranchers
d)
dog, dog food, dog house
33.
An alternative course of action is known as
a)
an obstacle
b)
a Backup plan
c)
comparison of your choices
d)
Evaluation
34.
Abdul is trying to decide on a career. he knows that he wants to work with animals, and that he enjoys science and is good with animals. He identified two careers that interest him: veterinarian and zookeeper. What should he do next?
a)
gather information about the careers of veterinarians and zookeepers
b)
evaluate the two career choices
c)
decide which career choice will meet his wants and needs
d)
enroll in a college with a good animal biology program
35.
Which one of these is NOT a short term goal.
a)
donating a small amount to charity
b)
buying a new phone
c)
buying a gaming system
d)
saving to purchase a car
36.
The result of effect of a decision is its
a)
potential
b)
outcome
c)
obstacle
d)
career goal
37.
The series of steps that help you identify and evaluate choices is known as the
a)
evaluation process
b)
Career path
c)
decision-making process
d)
backup plan
38.
Someone who is willing to change in order to suit different conditions
a)
is weak
b)
has a bad attitude
c)
has a hard time making decisions
d)
is adaptable or flexible
39.
When you begin to decide on a career, you should first start by
a)
thinking about the lifestyle you want and how much money you think you'll need
b)
asking your parents which career would be best for you
c)
listing your career options
d)
making a plan
40.
Larissa has been an attorney for two years. Every once in a while, she asks herself if the work gives her a feeling of accomplishment and if she has the lifestyle she wants. What process is Larissa performing?
a)
the decision-making process
b)
evaulation
c)
overcoming obstacles
d)
determining her needs and wants
41.
James wants to go to college, but thinks his parents can't afford it. what could James do to get past this obstacle?
a)
Wait because his mom or dad might get a raise
b)
understand that without money, you can't pay for college, so he should get a full time job.
c)
rob a bank
d)
apply for scholarships, financial aid, and student loans
42.
Your basic outlook on life is your
a)
attitude
b)
obstacle
c)
outcome
d)
potential
43.
Something that stands in the way of you when you are trying to reach a goal is
a)
a decision
b)
an obstacle or road block
c)
an impossibility
d)
a sign from the universe that you should do something else.
44.
A skill that a person has already developed is known as a(n)
a)
job-specific skill
b)
aptitude
c)
self awareness
d)
ability
45.
As you explore your interests, you ask yourself questions such as
a)
How do I like to spend my free time?
b)
How much money should I make when I'm an adult
c)
Is it more important to care for people or to win awards?
d)
What skills do I learn easily?
46.
A checklist that points to your strongest interests and matches them to careers is know as a(n)
a)
career match-up
b)
values inventory
c)
career comparison chart
d)
Interest inventory
47.
One great way to learn about career options is to
a)
study career clustes
b)
learn about learning styles
c)
learn a foreign language
d)
develop self awareness
48.
In the United States, most people spend the largest percentage of their money on
a)
housing
b)
food
c)
transportation
d)
Health Care
49.
Which of the following describes a career?
a)
Alberto runs his own landscaping company.
b)
Alberto took accounting classes in college.
c)
Alberto workds full-time maintaining gardens for large office buildings.
d)
Alberto mowed lawns as a teenager, then worked for a gardining company before opening his own landscaping business.
50.
In a lifestyle budget, you describe
a)
the lifestyle you would like to lead, and how much money you will need to achieve those goals
b)
The lifestyle you would like to lead and how much time will be available for work.
c)
A plan for buying the perfect house and car
d)
a lifestyle that matches your interests and aptitudes
51.
By visiting a company where you might want to work, you can learn
a)
how much profit the company makes every year
b)
how much employees are paid
c)
about networking
d)
what it might be like to work there
52.
A person or business that pays a person to work is
a)
a work permit
b)
classifieds
c)
an employer
d)
a referral
53.
At an interview, you may show an employer projects and work samples that show your skills, which are part of your
a)
cover letter
b)
job application
c)
personal career portfolio
d)
personal fact sheet
54.
What is the purpose of the body of a cover letter?
a)
to introduce yourself
b)
to ask for an interview
c)
to sell yourself and describe your skills and experience
d)
to explain why you are writing the letter
55.
why is it a good idea to evaluate yourself now and then?
a)
So you can get a supervisory position
b)
so you can get a raise
c)
to learn ethical behavior
d)
so you can learn what you aredoing well and what you could improve on
56.
Payroll deductions are
a)
The cost of the federal government to do business
b)
the amount of money your employer withholds from your pay check
c)
money you get from working
d)
money that you are charged when you buy something
57.
Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
a)
Judy took $5 from the cash register to pay for lunch, but replaced it the next day.
b)
Jaime gets to work on time and works hard during his scheduled work hours
c)
Jessica talks to her friends on the phone while she is working
d)
Jonah is polite to customers, but calls them names behind their backs
58.
Wei Zhen earns $12 an hour loading boxes onto trucks. This week, he worked 45 hours. What will be his total earnings for the week?
a)
$540
b)
$810
c)
$480
d)
$570
59.
What happens if one person on a team doesn't complete their job?
a)
Other team members will count on that person.
b)
A team's brainstorming will be ineffective
c)
Everyone loses, because the team may not be able to complete its project
d)
The other team members will have to evaluate the team's success
60.
If you treat other people with consideration, you are showing
a)
respect
b)
a relationship
c)
ethics
d)
self-esteem
61.
Which of the following is considered a communication skill?
a)
math
b)
computer programming
c)
speaking
d)
typing
62.
The type of software that many people use to keep track of budgets is
a)
database software
b)
spreadsheet software
c)
word processing software
d)
desktip publishing software
63.
If you want to write a memo to your boss, you should use
a)
database software
b)
spreadsheet software
c)
word processing software
d)
desktop publishing software
64.
Hardware or software that restricts access to a business's internal network via the Internet is
a)
spreadsheet software
b)
antivirus software
c)
e-mail protection software
d)
a firewall
65.
Before you begin to write, you should
a)
organized what you are going to say
b)
check your spelling and grammar
c)
watch your tone
d)
proofread your work
66.
An example of active listening is
a)
interrupting a speaker
b)
looking over the speaker's shoulder
c)
finishing another person's sentences
d)
making comments and asking questions about what a person has said
67.
The accepted rules of conduct on the Internet are known as
a)
netiquette
b)
Internet social rules
c)
firewalls
d)
computer services
68.
True or False: Texas has a state income tax.
a)
true
b)
false
69.
How many high schools are there in Richardson ISD
a)
3
b)
4
c)
2
d)
5
70.
An expense in your budget that you have some control over and can reduce is referred to as
a)
nonexistent
b)
a flexible expense
c)
a fixed expense
d)
a economic goal
71.
An example of a fixed expense is
a)
food
b)
books and CDs
c)
car payment
d)
clothing
72.
Minoosh earns $3,000 each month and spends $1000 for rent and $300 for food. This spending plan is called a
a)
budget
b)
withholding plan
c)
pay plan
d)
fixed expense plan
73.
The amount of money you receive or earn regularly is your
a)
income
b)
profit
c)
gross pay
d)
net pay
74.
when you make a budget, the first thing you should list is
a)
your fixed expenses
b)
your flexible expenses
c)
your income
d)
your goals
75.
The time that you spend with friends is considered
a)
leisure time
b)
wasted time
c)
balance
d)
exercise
76.
What does "good citizenship" mean?
a)
being a productive and responsible member of the community
b)
getting good grades
c)
being civic minded
d)
registering to vote
77.
Which skills are basic skills you need for everyday life?
a)
creative thinking, problem-solving, decision making
b)
Reading, writing, Math
c)
Negotiation, leadership, teamwork
d)
Self-esteem, self-management, responibliity
78.
Which of the following is an example of community service?
a)
voting
b)
reading the newspaper
c)
serving meals at a homeless shelter
d)
living a balance life
79.
The things you do well are your
a)
attitudes
b)
aptitudes
c)
fulfillments
d)
accomplishments
80.
What is a career goal you can achieve right now?
a)
graduate from high school
b)
get a full-time job in your career area
c)
research careers at the library and talk to people in careers that interest you
d)
get a promotion
81.
Your feelings, actions, habits, and thoughts make up your
a)
interests
b)
values
c)
personality
d)
learning style
82.
Which qualities are considered good personal qualities to have?
a)
social, visualization, probleming-solving
b)
listening, decision-making, leadership
c)
cultural Diversity, creative thinking, speaking
d)
Responsibility, self-esteem, self-management
83.
Which one of these is not a long term goal?
a)
Investing money to pay for college
b)
saving money to go to the winter dance
c)
Saving to take a trip to several countries in Asia
d)
saving to buy a house
84.
Which one of these is not a long term goal?
a)
Investing money to pay for college
b)
saving money to go to the winter dance
c)
Saving to take a trip to several countries in Asia
d)
saving to buy a house
85.
An example of a financial VALUE would be
a)
buying my mom a car
b)
visiting relatives in California
c)
donations to charitable organizations
d)
paying for college tuition
86.
Today kids have a buying power in the range of $1.2 trillion. What does this include?
a)
the influence that kids have on the purchases that their parents make
b)
money that parents spend on their kids
c)
money that kids spend
d)
all of the above
87.
Which one is NOT Giving away an advertising technique?
a)
researching which phone is the best deal
b)
TV commericals
c)
Giving away samples of a product
d)
KMart Blue Light specials
88.
Which high school has the STEM Academy?
a)
Bernker
b)
Richardson
c)
Lake Highlands
d)
Pearce
89.
Which high school have culinary arts?
a)
Berkner
b)
Richardson
c)
Lake Highlands
d)
Pearce
90.
Which high school has a mustang for a mascot?
a)
Bernker
b)
Richardson
c)
Lake Highlands
d)
Pearce
91.
To which career cluster do these occupations belong?
Chemical Engineer
Robotics Technician
Astronomer
Microbiologist
Chemical Engineer
Robotics Technician
Astronomer
Microbiologist
a)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
b)
Health Science
c)
Manufacturing
d)
Education and Training
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