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Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What percentage of college students work full or part time jobs to help pay for their schooling?

a)

65%

b)

75%

c)

85%

d)

95%

2.

True or False. Work experience looks great on a resume. And it's unlikely that you will ever get to a point where formal training is needed in order to advocate any further.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True or false. Companies are likely to pay higher starting salaries for employees with military service.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False. The U.S. Military only fights America's wars. So, if America is not at war, service members won't have to worry about risking their life for others.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A transition plan must be reviewed/updated

a)

during the student’s senior year only.

b)

1 time per year.

c)

the same as other goals and objectives (Every 9 weeks).

d)

never, the goals are on going.

6.

Students are invited and encouraged to attend their IEP meetings

a)

during their senior year

b)

never

c)

only if going to college/post-secondary

d)

always

7.

When outside agencies attend the IEP

a)

parents do not have to give permission

b)

it should be documented on notice or in minutes and parents must give consent

c)

they are not allowed at meetings

8.

Transition goals and activities have to be written so the student can achieve them in

a)

4 years

b)

1 year

c)

2 years

d)

6 months

9.
In dual credit you take____________
a)
take college classes
b)
an exam to earn college credit
c)
high school courses and earn college credit.
d)
college courses and earn high school credit. 
10.
True or False. 
ACT tests reading, writing, and mathematics. 
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Why should you take the PSAT? 
a)
Practice
b)
Scholarships (including national merit) 
c)
Identify AP readiness
d)
All of the above 
12.
What is a reference? 
a)
A document written discussing qualities and characteristics of an individual
b)
A cover letter discussing qualities and characteristics of an individual
c)
An individual who can serve as a point of contact for additional information on an individual 
d)
An essay discussing qualities and characteristics of an individual 
13.
Extracurricular activities include: 
a)
at school and out of school activities 
b)
at school activities 
c)
activities outside of school 
d)
service activities 
14.
ACT has an optional section, what does it cover? 
a)
History
b)
Math
c)
Science
d)
Writing 
15.
The person or organization that provides on-the-job training to help you prepare for a career goal is your:
a)
job coach
b)
supervisor
c)
mentor
d)
coordinator
16.
An ____________ is a program providing paid or unpaid work experience for a specific period to learn about a job or industry.
a)
internship
b)
apprenticeship
c)
training station
d)
career
17.
A ______ ______ is a job site where a student works to learn job skills.
a)
internship
b)
apprenticeship
c)
training station
d)
career
18.
Work-based programs give students a chance to try out some of their _________ interests.
a)
internship
b)
apprenticeship
c)
training station
d)
career
19.
A youth _________ is a specialized program of job training to master a craft or trade.
a)
internship
b)
apprenticeship
c)
training station
d)
career
20.
A work-based learning program is usually under the leadership of a special teacher called the school-to-work ____________.
a)
job coach
b)
supervisor
c)
mentor
d)
coordinator
21.
The _________ is your boss in the workplace.
a)
job coach
b)
supervisor
c)
mentor
d)
coordinator
22.
Gaining on-the-job experience and acquiring marketable skills are two of the five __________ that students receive in a work-based learning experience.
a)
benefits
b)
graduation
c)
career
d)
coordinator
23.
A work-based ___________ is a co-worker who will help you learn a new job. 
a)
coordinator
b)
supervisor
c)
mentor
d)
coordinator
24.

The acronym FAFSA stands for ________.

a)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

b)

Federal Aid for Students in America

c)

Family and Friends Student Aid

d)

Father and Family Standard Assistance

25.
Along with mortgage what is the highest debt in America?
a)
Student loans
b)
Credit  card debt
c)
car loan debt
d)
store credit debt
26.
What is a subsidized loan?
a)
interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is taken out
b)
a loan backed by the government
c)
a loan used to spend on clothes
27.
In order to qualify for Federal student loans…
a)
You must have financial need
b)
You must file the FAFSA
c)
You must complete a separate application for federal loans
d)
You must take out a private loan
28.

A college class worth 3 credit hours that meets 3 days per week typically lasts ________?

a)

30 minutes

b)

60 minutes

c)

120 minutes

d)

50 minutes

29.

How many credit hours are typically required to earn an Associates Degree?

a)

60

b)

120

c)

20

d)

300

30.

How much shorter is a high school academic year than a college academic year?

a)

2 weeks

b)

3 weeks

c)

6 weeks

d)

a high school academic year is longer

31.
All of the following degrees typically take at least 3 years to complete EXCEPT
a)
Master's Degree
b)
Bachelor's Degree
c)
Associate's Degree
d)
Doctorate Degree
32.
SAT and the ACT are:
a)
scholarships for college
b)
achievement tests that you must take to get into college
c)
advanced placement classes
d)
tests you take to graduate college
33.
You should include references on a resume.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
34.
All of the following goes in the top header of your resume except for ________.
a)
Your name
b)
Phone Number
c)
Street Address
d)
Education
35.
An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.
a)
Personal Data Sheet
b)
Application
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
36.
_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
a)
Interview
b)
Resume
c)
Cover Letter
d)
References
37.

What is a GPA and what does it stand for?

a)

GPA stands for Grade Point Average and is a combination of all grades.

b)

GPA stands for Grade Per Assignment and is the final grade you make in each class.

c)

GPA stands for Girl Power Academics and is a push to get girls into the STEM field.

d)

GPA stands for Giving Purposeful Assignments and is a goal for all teachers to give assignments that will help scholars.

38.

Why is it important to have a high GPA?

a)

A high GPA helps with entrance into college and will help you get scholarships.

b)

A high GPA helps with making school interesting.

c)

A high GPA will help you get a better job.

d)

A high GPA will help you make higher grades on assessments.

39.

What is a transcript?

a)

Transcripts consist of individual student records such as attendance, classes, and grades.

b)

Transcripts are conversations written down.

c)

Transcripts are what the doctor gives you when you are sick and need medicine.

d)

Transcripts consist of how you behave in school.

40.

Why is your class rank important?

a)

Your class rank can help you get into college or get scholarships.

b)

Your class rank can help you graduate early.

c)

Your class rank can get you a good job.

d)

Your class rank can help you get discounts on cool shoes and the latest fashion.

41.

Why is a transcript used for high school?

a)

It’s like a scorecard that allows you to review your entire high school career in one place.

b)

It's like a list of classes you need to take.

c)

It helps you remember the classes that you took.

d)

It helps you to get a better job.

42.

If there are 310 students in your graduating class, what is the top 10%?

a)

Students from 1-31 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.

b)

Students from 1-35 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.

c)

Students from 1-50 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.

d)

Batman because he is the coolest.

43.

Money paid to a school, college, or agency for classes taken

a)

Technical

b)

Tuition

c)

Trade

d)

Inventory

44.

Four-year colleges or ____________ give a bachelor's degree upon completion

a)

Professional Schools

b)

Community Colleges

c)

Universities

d)

Technical Schools

45.

These schools offer preparation and training for doctors and lawyers.

a)

Universities

b)

Community Colleges

c)

Junior Colleges

d)

Professional Schools

46.

A training program that combines classroom instruction with full-time work.

a)

Entrepreneurship

b)

Graduate Program

c)

Apprenticeship

d)

Technical Program

47.

After graduating, you go to this school to receive a master's or doctoral degree

a)

Technical School

b)

Graduate School

c)

Trade School

d)

Business School

48.

_______________ training is provided by branches of the military

a)

Military

b)

Professional

c)

Adult

d)

Site

49.

_______________ training is provided by branches of the military

a)

Military

b)

Professional

c)

Adult

d)

Site

50.

Two-year college that you would go to if you want to become a mechanic.

a)

Trade

b)

University

c)

Community College

d)

Technical College

51.

Training for jobs that require short periods of training received while working with someone who knows the job well.

a)

On-site Training

b)

Graduate School

c)

Apprenticeship

d)

Tuition

52.

One of the names for two-year colleges

a)

Community College

b)

Graduate School

c)

Military School

d)

Professional School

53.

Name for a two-year degree from a community college

a)

Bachelor's Degree

b)

Master's Degree

c)

Doctoral Degree

d)

Associates Degree

54.

The record of the amount of products or goods you have on hand

a)

Stock

b)

amount

c)

inventory

d)

Tuition

55.

What is the oldest branch of the U.S. Military

a)

Navy

b)

Marines

c)

Army

d)

Air Force

e)

Coast Guard

56.

What is the oldest college in the state of NH?

a)

Dartmouth College

b)

Southern New Hampshire University

c)

Colby Sawyer College

d)

New Hampshire Technical Institute

57.

What is the number 1 reason students transfer schools after their freshman year of college?

a)

They want to live at home.

b)

They never visited the college before attending.

c)

They don’t like the food on campus.

d)

The school doesn’t have their major.

58.

What test do you have to complete to be considered for the military?

a)

ACT

b)

ASVAB

c)

TEAS Test

d)

SAT

59.

According to admissions counselors, what high school years are most important to gain acceptance to their colleges?

a)

Junior Year

b)

Sophomore Year

c)

Junior and Senior Years

d)

All 4 Years

60.

According to the Princeton Review what is the most popular college major?

a)

Business Administration

b)

Pre-med

c)

Psychology

d)

Marketing

61.

If someone is interested in the military, what are the possible paths that person could take after high school?

a)

Acceptance into a military academy like West Point or Annapolis.

b)

Enlistment as an active duty soldier into one of the branches of the military

c)

Acceptance into a Reserve Officer Training Corps at a college campus like the University of New Hampshire.

d)

Enlistment into the National Guard.

e)

All of the above

62.

What percentage of today’s college students work in addition to going to school?

a)

34%

b)

55%

c)

62%

d)

71%

63.

An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training for which you are paid & related classroom instruction under the supervision of a trade professional in which workers learn the practical & theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. NH Community Colleges now works with local businesses to offer apprenticeships in the areas of Machining & Healthcare. What do Machinists do for work?

a)

Design and build robots for use in the automobile industry.

b)

Work with computer numeric controlled machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic or other materials.

c)

Provide consultation to manufacturing companies on how to reduce the energy usage of their machinery.

64.

Which of the following jobs require an apprenticeship?

a)

Electrician

b)

Lineman

c)

Pllumbing/HVAC

d)

All of the above

65.

Name the mascot of the University of New Hampshire.

a)

Bulldogs

b)

Wildcats

c)

Huskies

d)

Warriors

66.

What percentage of today's college students are 25 or older?

a)

55%

b)

40%

c)

30%

d)

15%

67.

What percentage of today's college students are 25 or older?

a)

55%

b)

40%

c)

30%

d)

15%

68.

What percentage of high school athletes will receive scholarships to play in college?

a)

2%

b)

5%

c)

8%

d)

11%

69.

Approximately how many different enlisted jobs are offered through the branches of the U.S. military?

a)

500

b)

350

c)

1,000

d)

800

70.

What does it mean if a college meets 100% of need?

a)

Every student with a certain SAT/ACT score will receive a full scholarship.

b)

The college will award scholarships to make up the difference between what the student's FAFSA says the family can afford and the total cost of attending the college.

c)

If the student is Pell Grant eligible, the student will receive a scholarship to ensure that the student goes tuition free.

71.

What is the average annual salary of a person with only a high school diploma?

a)

$35,256

b)

$25,256

c)

$40,256

d)

$30,256

72.

What is the average salary of someone with an Associate's degree (typically takes 2 years to complete after high school)?

a)

$31,496

b)

$46, 496

c)

$41,496

d)

$36, 496

73.
You must first earn a ______________ before you earn a Master's degree.
a)
Associate's Degree
b)
Doctorate Degree
c)
Certification at a Trade or Vocational School
d)
Bachelor's Degree
74.

Approximately how many jobs will the average person have during their lifetime?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

11

d)

18

75.

True or False: What you post on social media has no impact on whether you will get a job.

a)

True

b)

False