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Exploring Careers and Employment 1.01

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ann works for a large company. Her office is in her home. What world of work change has contributed to this?

a)

Global economy

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

Workplace trends

2.

An employee worked in the same plant for ten years. In six months, his/her department will move overseas. What world of work change has contributed to this move?

a)

Global economy

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

Workplace trends

3.

A female engineer noticed that more women engineers are in her department than men. What world of work change has contributed to this increase?

a)

Global economy

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

Workplace Trends

4.

Which is an example of a workplace trend?

a)

Being able to work fast

b)

Being able to work from home

c)

Being concerned about work

d)

Being the best employee

5.

Which is an example of a workplace trend?

a)

Being a lifelong learner

b)

Being concerned

c)

Being optimistic

d)

Being the best employee

6.

Which is an example of how society has changed the world of work?

a)

Decreased number of grandparents in the workplace

b)

Decreased number of men in the workplace

c)

Increased number of adolescents in the workplace

d)

Increased number of woman in the workplace

7.

Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?

a)

Increase in the number of work days

b)

Many people work from home

c)

People do not have to travel from work

d)

Telephone assistance from India

8.

Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?

a)

Minimum work age is younger

b)

Most people work at home

c)

No more weekend work

d)

Required some job to be moved overseas

9.

Which is an example of how technology has changed the world of work?

a)

Availability of onsite childcare facilities

b)

Keeping appointments on a Blackberry

c)

More casual dressing

d)

Using a paper calendar

10.

Which is an example of how technology has changed the world of work?

a)

Computers do the work that was done by people

b)

No changes have occurred.

c)

Reduction in the number of computers

d)

Workers have to work on weekends

11.

Which

is an example of something that demonstrates that a person's reason for working is income?

a)

Adjusting schedule to play golf

b)

Driving the company car

c)

Receiving a bonus

d)

Traveling

12.

Which is an example of something that demonstrates that a person's reason for working is identity?

a)

Being known as a team player

b)

Earning a lot of money

c)

Enjoying working

d)

Having flexibility to adjust schedule

13.

Which is an example of something that demonstrates that a person's reason for working is lifestyle?

a)

Being recognized as a team player

b)

Missing family outings due to working on weekends

c)

Receiving awards for being a top salesperson

d)

Working nights in order to volunteer at a school during the day

14.

It is important that a job allows Beth to help others and make a difference. This is an example of what reason for working?

a)

Contribution

b)

Identity

c)

Income

d)

Lifestyle

15.

It is important to Fred that his job supports his desire to be happy and enjoy working. This is an example of what reason for working?

a)

Income

b)

Identity

c)

Lifestyle

d)

Satisfaction

16.

It is important to Amy that her job allows her to spend time with her family and have weekends off. This is an example of what reason for working?


a)

Contribution

b)

Income

c)

Lifestyle

d)

Identity

17.

A chef states he/she likes his/her job because he/she enjoys knowing that people enjoy his/her cooking. What reason is the chef working?

a)

Income

b)

Identity

c)

Lifestyle

d)

Satisfaction

18.

A counselor states he/she likes his/her job because he/she is able to help others. What reason is the counselor working?

a)

Contribution

b)

Identity

c)

Income

d)

Lifestyle

19.

A librarian states he/she likes his/her job because he/she is able to meet people. What reason is the librarian working?

a)

Contribution

b)

Identity

c)

Income

d)

Lifestyle

20.

A company president states he/she likes his/her job because he/she is seen as a leader. What reason is the company president working?

a)

Contribution

b)

Identity

c)

Income

d)

Lifestyle

21.

Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a man?

a)

Carpenter

b)

Childcare worker

c)

Construction worker

d)

Mechanic

22.

Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a man?

a)

Actor

b)

Clergy

c)

Construction worker

d)

Dental Hygienist

23.

Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a man?

a)

Carpenter

b)

Clergy

c)

Construction worker

d)

Nurse

24.

Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a woman?

a)

Bricklayer

b)

Buyer

c)

Manicurist

d)

Nurse

25.

Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a woman?

a)

Cashier

b)

Construction worker

c)

Manicurist

d)

Nurse

26.

Which is an example of a non-traditional career for a woman?

a)

Accountant

b)

Buyer

c)

Carpenter

d)

Nurse

27.

Which are examples of types of work grouped by career field?

a)

Coach and umpire

b)

Cook and hairstylist

c)

Funeral director and mathematicians

d)

Electrician and editor

28.

Which are examples of types of work grouped by common interests?

a)

Pilot and pharmacist

b)

Lawyer and landscaper

c)

Chef and clerk

d)

Plumber and carpenter

29.

Which are examples of types of work grouped by common interests?

a)

Firefighter and farmer

b)

Architect and accountant

c)

Hairstylist and barber

d)

Receptionist and mechanic

30.

Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers?

a)

Engineer and eye doctor

b)

Cashier and clerk

c)

Driver and drafter

d)

Scientist and school teacher

31.

Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers?

a)

Dentist and surgeon

b)

Receptionist and engineer

c)

Baker and barber

d)

Musician and researcher

32.

Tom donates his time on weekends, feeding the homeless and reading to the elderly. These are examples of which type of work?

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer

33.

Kim has been an X-Ray technician, nurse, and surgeon. These are examples of which type of work

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer

34.

In six years, Jane worked as a teacher, counselor, and principal. These are examples of which type of work?

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer

35.

David worked as a newspaper deliver, taxi driver, and waiter. These are examples of which type of work?

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer

36.

John worked as a car washer, cashier, and clerk. These are examples of which type of work?

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer