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college and career readiness class

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A person's principles or standards of behavior, or one's judgment of what is important in life is referred to as:

a)

interests

b)

skills

c)

values

d)

talents

2.

Things that you are good at doing because you learned how to do them, are called:

a)

values

b)

talents

c)

skills

d)

beliefs

3.

Which would most likely happen if your personal values are NOT in line with your career?

a)

You will likely be more motivated to work

b)

You will likely be dissatisfied and unfilled at work.

c)

You will likely be successful at your job.

d)

You will likely get good employment benefits and be less like likely to experience burnout.

4.

Which type of college would typically offer Bachelor's Degrees?

a)

Four-year University

b)

Two-Year Community College

c)

Technical College

d)

Trade School

5.

Which type of college receives funding from government sources?

a)

Private college or university

b)

Public college or unviersity

c)

Four-year university

d)

Technical College

6.

Some colleges require an interview with a school representative as part of the admission process.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

The topics of college essays can vary, depending on how competitive the college is and its admission criteria.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

Which of the following college programs may require an audition or work samples as part of the application for admission?

a)

Law

b)

Medicine

c)

Engineering

d)

Music

9.

A student might use teachers, coaches, and counselors to provide which part of the college application process?

a)

Achievements

b)

Courses

c)

College Essay

d)

References

10.

Your High School transcript must be sent along with your college applications.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

Before selecting a career it is helpful to evaluate your

a)

talents

b)

interests

c)

skills

d)

all of the above

12.

The second "F" in FAFSA stands for: _____

a)

Free

b)

Financial

c)

Federal

d)

Formal

13.

These types of aid have to be repaid with interest and can come from banks or private sources.

a)

Scholarships

b)

Grants

c)

Work Study

d)

Student Loans

14.

The type of financial assistance a student would receive if he borrowed money from a bank is called:

a)

Scholarship

b)

Grant

c)

Loan

d)

Work Study

15.

The type of financial assistance a student would receive if they worked at the campus library part-time would be:

a)

Loan

b)

Grant

c)

Scholarship

d)

Work Study

16.

The type of financial assistance a student would receive if they played on the school football team would be:

a)

Scholarship

b)

Work Study

c)

Loan

d)

Grant

17.

Put the college degrees in order from the least amount of credit required to the most amount of credit required to earn the degree:

a)

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate Degree, Master's Degree

b)

Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate Degree, Associate's Degree

c)

Associate's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

d)

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree

18.

This part of college expenses pays for your dorm and a meal plan:

a)

Fees

b)

Transportation

c)

Tuition

d)

Room and Board

19.

Studies prove that the higher your education level, the higher your pay scale will be.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Which of these types of colleges is the least expensive?

a)

Private University

b)

Community College

c)

Public University

d)

Out of State University

21.

A community college offers you a chance to earn a(n):

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Doctorate's Degree

22.

One advantage of a public college or university is

a)

small class sizes

b)

free tuition

c)

expensive room and board

d)

diversity

23.

Which of these is NOT part of your resume:

a)

Grades

b)

Family members contact information

c)

Extracurricular activities

d)

Awards and Achievements

24.

The best time to apply for FAFSA online is:

a)

October 1st

b)

October 15th

c)

December 1st

d)

December 15th

25.
The difference between a job and career is:  
a)
nothing.
b)
jobs are temporary careers are long-term.
c)
Jobs always make less money
d)
Careers do not require any training.
26.
A Doctorate Degree or PHD takes how long?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8-11 years
27.

An atitude is a(n):

a)

ability to read minds

b)

settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something

c)

something you study for

d)

special degree

28.
True or False: Everyone graduates from a 4 year college after high school.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
29.
The following is an example of a vocational school.
a)
Culinary School
b)
Paramedic Academy
c)
Automotive/Mechanic School
d)
All of the above
30.
Once you choose a career, you have to stick with that career the rest of your life.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
31.
What do you get after graduating college?
a)
Degree
b)
Certificate
c)
Career
d)
All of the above
32.
What do you call the courses you can choose in high school that are NOT math, science, english, or social studies?
a)
Choices
b)
Fun
c)
Electives
d)
None of the above
33.

What is a budget?

a)

An amount of money set for a period of time

b)

An app on your phone about money

c)

A type of flower

d)

A way to keep your money so no one can find it.

34.

Something a person intends to accomplish.

a)

Personal Values

b)

Needs

c)

Wants

d)

Goals

e)

Peer Pressure

35.

Influence from members of one's peer group.

a)

Personal Values

b)

Needs

c)

Wants

d)

Goals

e)

Peer Pressure

36.

The worth you attach to yourself is your:

a)

Self-Concept

b)

Self-Ideals

c)

Selfie

d)

Self-Esteem

37.

Your behavior has a direct affect on your relationships with family and friends.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Your personal values will have an effect on your future college and/or career plans.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Education can influence your values.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Setting goals are like a road map.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Which of the following is an example of a short-term goal?

a)

Getting a college degree

b)

Buying your first home

c)

Getting an "A" in your math class

d)

Getting married and starting a family

42.

Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal?

a)

Improving grades at school

b)

Making the basketball team

c)

Saving money to buy a cell phone

d)

Getting a great career job

43.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a SMART goal?

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Attainable

d)

Reversible

e)

Time-bound

44.

Stating when a goal will be met means it is:

a)

Specific

b)

Attainable

c)

Realistic

d)

Time-bound

45.

Stating exactly what needs to be done to meet a goal means it is:

a)

Specific

b)

Attainable

c)

Measurable

d)

Time-bound

46.

Choose the best definition for EXTRAORDINARY.

a)

Something that is common

b)

A person who can make changes easily.

c)

When an event is expected.

d)

Beyond what is normal or expected.

47.

What kind of person would say something like this: "Why do today what you can do tomorrow?"

a)

An innovator

b)

A procrastinator

c)

An inventor

d)

A strategist

48.

This aspect of your personality determines how you see the world and process information.

a)

Mind

b)

Energy

c)

Nature

d)

Tactics

49.

This aspect of your personality shows how you interact with your surrounding (people and environment).

a)

Mind

b)

Energy

c)

Nature

d)

Tactics

50.

This aspect of your personality determines your approach to work planning and decision making.

a)

Mind

b)

Energy

c)

Nature

d)

Tactics

51.
The patterns of feelings, motives, and behavior that set people apart from one another
a)
Repression
b)
Personality
c)
Social learning
d)
Self-esteem