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Career Management 2.00

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Virginia, Jose', Jonathan, and Margaret attended the Founders Day Arts Festival during their spring break. What type of learning experience is this?

a)

formal

b)

required school

c)

informal

d)

diverse economy

2.

To clarify any misunderstandings when listening to a speaker, a student would use which listening strategy?

a)

stop talking

b)

make eye contact with the presenter

c)

ask detailed questions

d)

repeat messages to clarify understanding

3.

When finishing the test before time is called:

a)

make sure all questions are answered

b)

turn in the test immediately

c)

read the whole test again

d)

rest for the next test

4.

Which course should be completed first in an appropriate high school course sequence?

a)

algebra II

b)

precalculus

c)

algebra I

d)

calculus

5.

The workplace of today must be dedicated to:

a)

excellence in skills and personal qualities

b)

maintaining workers at the present level

c)

continuing to work as usual

d)

using management control of workers

6.

Lifelong learning is:

a)

a continuation of learning as skills needed on a job change

b)

required educational development

c)

no longer necessary in today's workplace

d)

applicable only to formal education in the workplace

7.

The NCDPI career pathways include:

a)

veterinarian technologies

b)

public service technologies

c)

arts, audio visual technology, and communications

d)

drafting

8.

If a high school student plans to run a horticultural supply store, which subject would be most helpful?

a)

calculus

b)

computer engineering

c)

entrepreneurship

d)

culinary arts

9.

Josh wishes to become an aeronautical engineer because he understands that the united states is the number one maker of commercial aircraft. Which portion of the diverse economy does this impact?

a)

local economy

b)

state economy

c)

national economy

d)

global economy

10.

When Heather graduates, she will enter into the ROTC college program to become a surgical technician, and then proceed to become an orthopedic surgeon. This opportunity is unique to which future learning experience?

a)

two-year college

b)

four-year college

c)

technical school

d)

military

11.

A school counselor or Career Development Coordinator (CDC) can assist students in their career planning by:

a)

helping them explore their career interests

b)

getting them jobs

c)

telling them which career and colleges to choose

d)

insisting upon a 4-year college

12.

When answering multiple-choice questions, a student should:

a)

read the answers before looking at the question

b)

eliminate correct answers

c)

read all of the choices before selecting the answer

d)

answer only the important questions

13.

A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline is a:

a)

college or university

b)

community college

c)

graduate school

d)

professional school

14.

Anaya started learning early in life in preschool. She progressed through elementary, middle, then high school. Now that she is in college, she continues to learn and looks forward to her career training after college. Her perspective is best described as:

a)

lifelong learning

b)

short-term learning

c)

diversity learning

d)

a normal student

15.

A high school student has enrolled and is taking courses through the local community college. Which opportunity is he/she taking advantage of?

a)

dual enrollment opportunities

b)

AP/IB courses

c)

work-based learning options

d)

extracurricular activities

16.

Emily is taking a college-level course in high school that can allow her to place out of some college classes. Which course opportunity is she taking advantage of?

a)

dual enrollment opportunities

b)

AP/IB courses

c)

work-based learning options

d)

extracurricular activities

17.

When a student completes an internship at a local daycare because he/she is interested in a career in teaching, which opportunity is he/she taking advantage of?

a)

dual enrollment opportunities

b)

AP/IB courses

c)

work-based learning options

d)

extracurricular activities

18.

Which is a statewide graduation requirement for NC high school students?

a)

end of course test in all subjects

b)

a work based learning experience

c)

three credits in science

d)

four years of foreign langauage

19.

Which US Department of Education Career Cluster is most important for maintaining peace and order?

a)

business and administration

b)

education and training

c)

transportation distribution and logistics

d)

law and public safety

20.

What is the main purpose of studying the sixteen career clusters?

a)

one can explore the wide range of jobs within a career area

b)

one can lock into a career choice

c)

one can separate job descriptions by worksite

d)

one will be required to know the information to meet graduation requirements

21.

Which type of program would a community college provide?

a)

college transfer

b)

doctoral

c)

masters

d)

school of law

22.

Which listening strategy shows respect and assists students in focusing on the speaker?

a)

stop talking

b)

make eye contact with the presenter

c)

ask detailed questions

d)

repeat messages to clarify understanding

23.

A program that provides course credit through work experience in a specific career area is known as:

a)

job shadowing

b)

distance learning

c)

an internship

d)

part-time work

24.

The ability to relate prior knowledge to new learning experiences is which thinking skill?

a)

creativity

b)

decision-making

c)

problem-solving

d)

reasoning

25.

A good source for scholarship information is:

a)

banks

b)

counseling offices

c)

employment security commission

d)

department of labor

26.

Jackie learns best studying in small groups, while Evelyn prefers to study alone. What test preparation strategy does this apply to?

a)

plan to study in chunks of time so one does not have to cram

b)

get a good night's sleep

c)

eat a healthy breakfast

d)

study using one's personal learning style

27.

The first step in creating a network is to build a/an:

a)

job lead

b)

introductory script

c)

referral

d)

contact list

28.

Anna has a part-time job after school. She wants to play soccer and needs to determine how to do both. Which thinking skill is she applying?

a)

creativity

b)

decision-making

c)

problem-solving

d)

reasoning

29.

A social work office is a typical place of employment for workers in which career field?

a)

human services

b)

retail/wholesale sales

c)

hospitality and tourism

d)

manufacturing

30.

Kaye and Ghaisha found a job at the hotel through an international refugee assistance program. This hotel chain has a refugee recruiting and assistance program that helps them find jobs, safe housing, how to open checking accounts, and grocery shop. Which portion of the diverse economy does this impact?

a)

local economy

b)

state economy

c)

national economy

d)

global economy

31.

A student who wishes to work with computers should pursue which NCDPI career pathway?

a)

arts and sciences

b)

business technologies

c)

health sciences

d)

public service technologies

32.

Obtaining workplace certifications available in high school will be positive in planning for a career future because:

a)

certifications are only free while in high school

b)

taking the certification test does not give anything to students to take with them after high school

c)

it gives students an advantage when trying to find employment in a competitive workforce.

d)

certifications give no real world experience

33.

Which would not be considered a valuable library research source?

a)

books

b)

periodicals

c)

television

d)

newspapers

34.

Which statement is true of military training?

a)

It is generally not as good as civilian on-the-job training

b)

there is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel

c)

training is provided on the job and through specialized schools

d)

credit from the military cannot be transferred

35.

Which job is in the information technology career field?

a)

network engineer

b)

childcare worker

c)

police officer

d)

science teacher

36.

A paid or unpaid practical work experience through which a student or graduate gains practical experience under supervision is a/an:

a)

apprenticeship

b)

cooperative education

c)

internship

d)

job shadowing

37.

How will a speaker know the intended message has been received?

a)

the receiver stops talking

b)

the receiver makes eye contact with the presenter

c)

the receiver asks detailed questions

d)

the receiver repeats messages to clarify understanding

38.

When taking notes, a student should:

a)

avoid abbreviating

b)

copy the entire paragraph from the book

c)

write the notes in his/her own words

d)

write in complete sentences

39.

For a student entering the medical field, which Career Technical Education course would be most helpful in high school?

a)

welding

b)

allied health sciences

c)

culinary arts

d)

construction technology

40.

When considering a student for admissions, what do most colleges look at?

a)

how many siblings the student has

b)

grades that the student earned

c)

how many teachers wrote recommendations

d)

if the student traveled abroad

41.

Community colleges in NC offer:

a)

an open admission policy

b)

on the job training

c)

admission requirements similar to four year colleges

d)

waived admission and tuition costs

42.

Mark is on the annual Marine Biology field trip in Wilmington. He is making daily entries into his digital journal that he will use to complete his senior project. What type of learning experience is this?

a)

formal

b)

internship

c)

informal

d)

for fun

43.

The certification program for vet assistance at the local college uses hands-on learning where models and products are produced weekly to teach students. This is an example of which independent learning process?

a)

online

b)

project based

c)

independent study

d)

self-instruction

44.

An example of a job from the business and administration career field is a/an:

a)

electrician

b)

childcare worker

c)

reporter

d)

accountant

45.

Randy has decided he will pursue NASCAR pit crew training at the NASCAR Technical Institute after he graduates this year. Which type of future learning experience will he seek?

a)

two year college

b)

four year college

c)

technical school

d)

military

46.

Which type of financial aid must be paid back?

a)

loan

b)

scholarship

c)

grant

d)

stipend

47.

Four year colleges and universities usually accept transfer credits from:

a)

apprenticeships

b)

community and technical colleges

c)

internships

d)

military workshops/seminars

48.

When delivering a speech, it is best to focus on the:

a)

copy of the speech

b)

note cards

c)

audience

d)

floor

49.

Lashawn is pursuing a physical therapy assistant degree at the community college. Which type of future learning experience will he seek?

a)

two year college

b)

four year college

c)

technical school

d)

military

50.

Which career is in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Technologies career cluster?

a)

forester

b)

banker

c)

chef

d)

plumber

51.

The school organizations that meet after school with a common purpose and goals are called what?

a)

internships

b)

hobbies

c)

clubs

d)

sports teams

52.

Every postsecondary educational institution requires:

a)

a portfolio

b)

an essay

c)

letters of recommendation

d)

an application for admission

53.

Which is an example of a Career Technical Student organization (CTSO)?

a)

beta club

b)

candy stripers

c)

FFA

d)

golf team

54.

Knowing that there is a test on Friday, a student switching work schedules so he/she doesn't have to work until 11pm on Thursday will apply which test preparation strategy?

a)

plan to study in chunks of time so you do not have to cram

b)

get a good night's sleep

c)

eat a healthy breakfast

d)

study using your personal learning style

55.

Which is true of community college?

a)

they do not charge tuition

b)

they offer no diploma programs

c)

they have an open-door policy

d)

all their courses are delivered online

56.

Kenneth is an accountant making $48,000 a year with a bachelor of science in accounting and CPA. Catherine is an accounting clerk with an associates degree in accounting making $28,000 a year. What is the correlation between educational attainment and potential income earnings?

a)

working hard is all that matters in the amount of earnings a person makes

b)

the higher the education level, the higher potential in one's income earnings

c)

my parents make plenty of money even though they do not have a college degree

d)

the higher the education level, the lower the income earnings' potential

57.

Gathering information about hours, environment, and safety in regard to an occupation discloses:

a)

working conditions

b)

the nature of the work

c)

earning potential

d)

education and training