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The World of Work

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you work full time, you'll be on the job at least how many hours a week?

a)

15

b)

40

c)

25

d)

any

2.
What people do to earn money is called?
a)
income
b)
job
c)
work
d)
career
3.
Which would NOT be considered a reason for working?
a)
Contribution
b)
Satisfaction
c)
Income
d)
To get fired
4.
Which is NOT a category of work?
a)
data
b)
job
c)
career
d)
volunteer
5.
Work people do for pay is?
a)
career
b)
volunteer
c)
work
d)
job
6.
An example of an occupation is:
a)
waitress
b)
doctor
c)
teacher
d)
lawyer
7.
An example of a career is:
a)
mail carrier
b)
engineer
c)
dog walker
d)
cashier
8.
Which is an example of being a volunteer:
a)
American Red Cross
b)
Pizza delivery
c)
Bus Driver
d)
Uber driver
9.

Which is an example of a job?

a)

Nurse

b)

Newspaper delivery

c)

Pilot

d)

Chemist

10.
Work history of one or more jobs in the same or related field of interest is a:
a)
occupation
b)
job
c)
career
d)
volunteer
11.
A set of related skills and experiences is a:
a)
career
b)
occupation
c)
job
d)
volunteer
12.
People work to:
a)
Help others
b)
Provide for themselves and their family
c)
Use their skills and talents
d)
All of these are reasons
13.
When people work, it allows them to:
a)
gain experience
b)
make money
c)
make a contribution 
d)
all of these
14.
Which is NOT considered a career?
a)
Scientist
b)
Computer programmer
c)
Burger flipper
d)
Librarian
15.

How many Career Clusters are there?

a)

5

b)

18

c)

16

d)

15

16.

If you wanted to become a Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk, which Career Cluster will you be able to find more information about the careers?

a)

Hospitality & Tourism

b)

Finance

c)

Marketing, Sales & Service

d)

Business Management & Administration

17.

Which is NOT a reason for how work is changing?

a)

Global economy

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

Income

18.

What is lifestyle?

a)

when your work makes you happy

b)

the way you use your time, energy, and other resources

c)

working to make money

d)

your work identifies who you are

19.

What does it mean to be employable?

a)

Working in different jobs of a specific career path

b)

using equipment and tools to get things done.

c)

 to be well prepared to obtain and keep employment

d)

contribute to the quality of your work life

20.

What would be a traditional career for a male?

a)

Secretary

b)

Construction worker

c)

Hair stylist

d)

Kindergarten teacher