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College and Careers

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A person's life work, which requires planning, preparation, interest, and time is _____
a)
an occupation
b)
a career
c)
a career cluster
d)
internship
2.

A strong career choice aligns with your________________ .

a)

personal strengths and interests

b)

schedule

c)

parents' interests

d)

friends' same career choice

3.

A job is different than a career because a career focuses on

a)

building a specific set of skills that requires special training

b)

the unique knowledge and abilities needed for specific occupations

c)

a lifetime work history or long term participation in a particular field

d)

a paid position involving a specific task set by an employer

4.
The purpose of planning for the future is to ensure which of the following? 
a)
You get a job immediately after graduating high school 
b)
You obtain the biggest salary possible
c)
You make choices today which will benefit you in the long term
d)
You do not have to sacrifice anything to have the job you want 
5.
When developing a career plan, you should NOT do which of the following? 
a)
List strengths and weaknesses
b)
Identify alternative plans 
c)
Compare yourself to others 
d)
Expand on past goals 
6.

_____ is talking to alumni, employers and others in your college community to gather and share information that will help you get a position in the career you are pursuing.

a)

informal research

b)

formal research

c)

networking

d)

communication style

7.

Your digital footprint can affect your admission to college and hiring potential.

a)

True

b)

False

8.
What is the average salary difference in the amount that college grads earn annually than workers with only a high school diploma?
a)
~$10,000 per year
b)
~$16,000 per year
c)
~$22,000 per year
d)
~$25,000 per year
9.

More than 480,000 athletes play a college sport. What percentage of them play professional sports?

a)

1.1%

b)

2.9%

c)

1.9%

d)

2.1%

10.

People who like to work with people who like to help others are in the ________ career path?

a)

Health Services

b)

Arts and Communications

c)

Human Services

d)

Business Management and Technology

11.

Some industries in the Arts, Audio and Video Technology, and Communications are centered in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Coding can be useful for: (select ALL that apply)

a)

fashion designers

b)

race car drivers

c)

architects

d)

DJs

13.

Which option correctly illustrates the process of becoming a Physician.

a)

High school, Medical School, College, Internship, Residency

b)

High school, College, Internship, Medical School, Residency

c)

High school, Residency, Medical School, Internship, College

d)

High school, College, Medical School, Internship, Residency

14.

What is engineering?

a)

Using science to solve practical problems to better our environment.

b)

Using math and science to solve practical problems to better our society, economy and environment.

c)

Using math and history to recover past discoveries.

d)

Using man made items to understand nature.

15.

What engineering is this? Researches, develop, design, manufacture, and maintain devices that produce or consume power.

a)

Civil

b)

Electrical

c)

Chemical

d)

Mechanical