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Business MidTerm Review

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You should not look the other person in the eyes because it can mean you are mad at them.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The most commonly used form of business communication is: 
a)
Business Letter
b)
Personal Business Letter
c)
Memo
d)
E-mail
3.
All of the following are examples of Hard Skills except which one:
a)
Communication skills
b)
Keyboarding skills
c)
Welding skills
d)
Carpentry skills
4.
John is a manager of a sports marketing firm.  He is working out of town and wants to remind all his employees to submit their sales reports for the month by no later than this afternoon!  Which  written business communication should he use?
a)
Letter
b)
Email
c)
Memo
d)
Report
5.
Good communication skills can help you be considered as a valuable employee who contributes to the company's image.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?

a)

Education and work experience

b)

Job-related questions

c)

References

d)

Personal information

7.

Which of the following is an example of an e-mail address which is NOT appropriate for use on a job application?

a)

Keisha.Clemins@domain.com

b)

Cheerqueen15@domain.com

c)

S.T.Brown@domain.com

d)

RichLauro306@domain.com

8.

Which of the following is the last section on most job applications?

a)

References

b)

Signature

c)

Personal information

d)

Job-related questions

9.

Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. How does the presentation suggest she dress?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. What does the presentation suggest she bring with her?

a)

Nothing

b)

A small gift for the hiring manager

c)

A friend or family member

d)

Her résumé and reference information

e)

Non of the above

11.

If a question on a job application does not apply to you, which of the following is suggested?

a)

Leave it blank

b)

Fill the space with an asterisk (*)

c)

Fill the space with a dash or “n/a”

d)

Write why the question does not apply to you

e)

all of the above

12.

When submitting a filled-out job application in person, which of the following is suggested?

a)

Ask to speak to the hiring manager

b)

Show the person your career portfolio

c)

Attach a copy of your career plan

d)

Request an on-the-spot interview

13.
___ is extra pay received for working more than 40 hours in a week.
a)
overtime
b)
benefit
c)
pension plan
d)
performance bonus
14.
Health insurance is probably the most desirable __ .
a)
benefit
b)
pension plan
c)
salary
d)
overtime
15.
Some workers are paid a ___, or a fixed amount of pay for a certain period of time.
a)
salary
b)
benefits
c)
commission
d)
profit sharing plan
16.
If you are unsure how to dress, it is best to wear
a)
expensive clothing
b)
bright colors
c)
conservative clothing
d)
trendy outfits
17.
Which of the following does NOT depend on the achievements of the company or the workers?
a)
performance bonuses
b)
profit-sharing
c)
commissions
d)
salary
18.
This is a written request to your bank to take money from your account & pay it to someone else.
a)
Check
b)
Telephone Call
c)
Text
d)
Email
19.
This allows you to withdraw cash from your account or make payments electronically.
a)
Debit Card
b)
Loan Account
c)
Signature Card
d)
Payday card
20.
The action enters money into an account.
a)
Deposit
b)
Withdrawal
c)
Loan
d)
Deduction
21.
This action removes money from an account, either at the bank or an ATM.
a)
Withdrawal
b)
Deposit
c)
Loan
d)
Credit
22.
Soft Skills are an important part of getting a job post high school.
a)
Fact
b)
Fib
23.
You should make eye contact with a person when they are speaking to you.
a)
Fib
b)
Fact
24.
You don't have to act interested when a presenter is speaking if you aren't actually interested.
a)
Fact
b)
Fib
25.
Body language is a dead giveaway for how you really feel about someone.
a)
Fib
b)
Fact
26.
Swearing at school is unprofessional.
a)
Fact
b)
Fib
27.
How you talk to someone doesn't really matter if you are qualified for the job.
a)
Fib
b)
Fact
28.

Looking for the good in things instead of concentrating on the bad in things

a)

Positive Attitude

b)

Energy Lattitude

c)

Attitude

d)

Altitude

29.

The working together of a group of people to produce a desired result

a)

Work on it

b)

Clockwork

c)

Teamwork

d)

Dreamwork

30.

The sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas

a)

Suppression

b)

Exfoliation

c)

Regeneration

d)

Communication

31.

A belief in working hard

a)

Work Ethic

b)

Hardly Working

c)

Steady but sure

d)

More fries with that please

32.

A strong interest in something

a)

Vibration

b)

Run for the gold

c)

Hopscotch

d)

Enthusiasm

33.

Smiling and being friendly are signs of a positive attitude

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What are soft skills?

a)

They are the personal attributes you need to succeed in the workplace.

b)

They are specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured.

c)

They refer to the working environment and all existing circumstances affecting labor in the workplace, including job hours, physical aspects, legal rights and responsibilities.

35.

Ms. Capellan got a 2 on her last problem of the day. She decided she will never share her work to the class again.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

36.

When Amber was writing her paper, she misspelled 5 words. She decided that next time she will check the dictionary before submitting her work.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

37.

Jason was playing at a soccer game when he tripped and lost control of the ball. He decided that after the game he would practice dribbling while running for a while.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

38.

Raylin was at football practice when he fell and hurt his arm. He told his coach he was quitting the team because he didn't want to fall again.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

39.

Ana raised her hand to answer a question in class and she got it wrong. The next time she was called on she refused to answer in case she got it wrong again.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

40.
A document that contains a person’s qualifications and experiences which is used to apply for a job is called a(n):
a)
Rutabaga
b)
Resume
c)
Resolution
d)
Really Cool Document
41.
What is the purpose of a resume?
a)
To decide the best possible candidates to interview for an open job position
b)
To hire someone
c)
To fire someone
d)
To start a tickle fight
42.
Resumes are used when...
a)
apples and oranges are no good.
b)
a pear is rotten.
c)
trying to get a promotion.
d)
applying for a job.
43.

Job title or responsibility such as manager, cook, teacher, etc

a)

postion

b)

salary

c)

duty

44.

This means working more than 32 hours a week

a)

Part time

b)

Full time

c)

degress

45.

Usually means working LESS than 32 hours a week

a)

Full time

b)

Part time

c)

overtime

46.
What is one thing you should take with you when applying for a job? 
a)
Pencil
b)
Any color pen
c)
Black or Blue Pen
d)
Pink Glitter Gel Pen 
47.

The best way to dress for success is to...

a)

Wear Jeans

b)

Wear a formal suit.

c)

Bring a suit jacket, in case you need it.

d)

Be trendy (crop top, Jordans, etc...)

48.

It is important to be nice to the secretary when you walk in.

a)

True

b)

False

49.
Is one of your former high school or college teachers a good reference?
a)
Yes
b)
No
50.
Is your grandmother a good reference?
a)
Yes
b)
No
51.
Is a manager from a job you were fired from a good reference?
a)
Yes
b)
No
52.
Is your former co-worker a good reference?
a)
Yes
b)
No
53.

Is the head of the organisation you regularly volunteer with a good reference?

a)

Yes

b)

No

54.

What should we write in the first paragraph?

a)

2nd memory with your family

b)

Reasons for saying thank you

c)

1st memory with your family

55.

Within 24 hours after the interview:

a)

Send a thank you letter or e-mail.

b)

Call the employer and ask if you got the job.

c)

Take out a loan since you will be getting the job anyway.

56.

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Things NOT TO DO during the interview:

a)

wear perfume or cologne

b)

wear heavy makeup

c)

wear bulky jewelry

d)

ask questions

57.
What should you do before you interview with a company?
a)
Add the interviewers to all your social media
b)
Do some background research on the job
c)
Ask them if they serve food during the interview
d)
Tell them you have another interview 15 minutes after theirs
58.
It is always important to ___________ yourself, others and the place where you work.
a)
respect
b)
wash
c)
love
d)
fear
59.
What is a Team?
a)
A group of people working on different things.
b)
A group of people where one member does all the work. 
c)
A group of people where one member makes all the decisions.
d)
A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
60.
When someone keeps their word and follows through with a task
a)
courage
b)
dependability
c)
decisiveness
d)
endurance
61.
is not lying, stealing or cheating: being genuine
a)
enthusiasm
b)
honesty
c)
initiative
d)
inspiring
62.
is the ability to begin or carry out a task or plan without being told to do so
a)
enthusiasm
b)
honesty
c)
initiative
d)
inspiring
63.
is a person with strong character, sound moral principals, and complete honesty
a)
integrity
b)
judgement
c)
justice
d)
knowledge
64.

What is a pay period?

a)

time worked beyond an employee’s regular hours

b)

the number of days an employee works and is paid for each paycheck

c)

the day a person is paid

d)

a fixed amount of money an employee is paid to do a job

65.

What is gross pay?

a)

a pay period of every 2-weeks with 26 pay periods per year

b)

the amount of money earned before any deductions are subtracted

c)

the amount of money left in a worker’s paycheck after deductions are taken out

d)

the amount of money subtracted from a worker’s pay

66.

Which of these is an optional/voluntary deduction?

a)

healthcare insurance

b)

state income tax

c)

Social Security tax

d)

Medicare tax

67.

Multiplying a worker’s hourly wage amount and hours worked per pay period equals?

a)

pay period

b)

salary

c)

gross pay

d)

net pay

68.

A fixed amount of money per year paid to an employee to do a job is known as a _____?

a)

hourly rate

b)

deduction

c)

overtime pay

d)

salary

69.

What is netpay?

a)

a pay period of every 2-weeks with 26 pay periods per year

b)

the amount of money earned before any deductions are subtracted

c)

the amount of money left in a worker’s paycheck after deductions are taken out

d)

the amount of money subtracted from a worker’s pay

70.

What is a deduction?

a)

the total income for a pay period

b)

net pay

c)

the amount of money subtracted from your paycheck

d)

overtime pay

71.

A pay stub...

a)

explains how much money was earned and the types of deductions and amounts withheld from a worker’s paycheck.

b)

is time worked beyond an employee’s regular hours.

c)

he amount of money remaining after taxes have been deducted that a person can spend as he/she wishes.

d)

is the amount of money you earn after deductions are subtracted.

72.

Overtime...

a)

explains how much money was earned and the types of deductions and amounts withheld from a worker’s paycheck.

b)

is time worked beyond an employee’s regular hours.

c)

he amount of money remaining after taxes have been deducted that a person can spend as he/she wishes.

d)

is the amount of money you earn after deductions are subtracted.

73.

A Payday is the day a person is paid.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

A salary is a fixed amount of money paid to an employee to do a job.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Deductions are amounts of money subtracted from a worker’s gross pay.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Each time a worker is paid, he/she should receive a detailed list of deductions on a pay stub or a deposit slip (if money is directly deposited to a bank account).

a)

True

b)

False