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Employability Skills

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step to creating an effective team?

a)

know others

b)

be a leader

c)

know yourself

d)

be extroverted

2.

The difference between leadership and management is.....

a)

Leaders are innovators and managers are imitators

b)

Leaders motivate and managers delegate

c)

Managers and leaders are the same

3.

Why is it important that your goals have deadlines

a)

You need details

b)

So you know what you are trying to accomplish

c)

So you can tell if you have accomplished it or not

d)

So you will actually work towards achieving it in a timely manner

4.

Why is it important that SMART goals are measurable

a)

So you know exactly what you are trying to accomplish

b)

So you know when you have accomplished it or not

c)

So you have a deadline you are working within

d)

So it is something you care about

5.

Why is "I will eat healthy this week" not a SMART goal?

a)

Not attainable

b)

Not time-bound

c)

Not measurable or specific

d)

It is a SMART goal

6.

What does the M in SMART stand for?

a)

Maximum - there are no limits for goals

b)

Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

c)

Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

d)

Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

7.

What does the A in SMART stand for?

a)

Attainable - a goal must be reachable; you CAN do it.

b)

Admirable - a goal must impress people.

c)

Artistic - a goal must be creative.

d)

Academic - a goal must be scholarly and oriented towards learning.

8.

What does the R in SMART stand for?

a)

Responsible -a goal must allow you to take charge.

b)

Relevant - a goal must be relevant to your life and be related to your values.

c)

Respectful - a goal must allow you to be kind and polite.

d)

Repeatable - you must be able to do the goal over and over again.

9.
What does the T in SMART stand for?
a)
Time-bound - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.
b)
Thoughtful - a goal must take into account the feelings of others.
c)
Transferable - a goal should be able to be shared with other people.
d)
Trust-worthy - a goal should be worthy.
10.
What part of SMART is missing? I will play more computer games with my brother this semester.
a)
Not attainable
b)
Not measurable
c)
Not time bound
d)
Not specific enough
11.

All are reasons why it is important to set goals EXCEPT...

a)

they motivate us

b)

they keep you from being focused

c)

they give your life direction

d)

they help you see progress

12.

Which of the following time frames described would fit the definition of a short-term goal?

a)

next week

b)

a month

c)

3 weeks

d)

all of the above

13.

One way to increase your chances of achieving your goals is to ______ them down.

a)

lay

b)

run

c)

throw

d)

write

14.

Which of the following time frames would fit the definition of a long-term goal?

a)

4 weeks

b)

1 month

c)

2.5 months

d)

a year or longer

15.

Which goal is Specific?

a)

I'm going to do better in school.

b)

I'm going to be a better friend.

c)

I'm going to be successful.

d)

I am going to turn in all of my Math Homework

16.
Leaders who do not listen to others and make all the decisions themselves.
a)
democratic
b)
autocratic
c)
open
d)
situational
17.
This leadership style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open
 Laissez-Faire
d)
Situational
18.
This leader encourages group members to participate, but retains the final say over the decision-making process.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open/Laissez-Faire
d)
Situational
19.
Provides clear expectations for what needs to be done and how it should be done.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open/Laissez-Faire
d)
Situational
20.
This leader offers guidance to the group, but also participates in the group and allows input from others.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open/Laissez-Faire
d)
Situaltional
21.
Leader makes decisions independently with little or no input from others.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open/Laissez-Faire
d)
Situational
22.

This leader offers little or no guidance and leaves decision- making up to the group.

a)

Autocratic

b)

Democratic

c)

Open/Laissez-Faire

23.
The best type of leadership.
a)
autocratic
b)
democratic
c)
open
d)
situational 
24.

Characteristics of a Leader (Click all that apply)

a)

Laziness

b)

Honesty

c)

Hardworking

d)

Mean

e)

Open-minded

25.

More Characteristics of a Good Leader (Click all that apply.)

a)

Integrity

b)

GRIT

c)

Communication skills

d)

Adaptable

e)

Accountability

26.
What is a Team?
a)
A group of people working together.
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.
27.

Which of the following terms describes the natural abilities individuals are born with?

a)

Skills

b)

Roles

c)

Talents

d)

Emotions

28.

Knowledge and abilities one gains throughout life

a)

Teamwork

b)

Collaboration

c)

Skills

d)

Talents

29.

Traits which individuals express

a)

Skills

b)

Talents

c)

Emotional Intelligence

d)

Personality Types

30.

Which one is the example of values?

a)

empathy

b)

tolerance

c)

responsibility

d)

all of the above

31.

A value is a quality, characteristic or idea that we feel strongly about.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Where does a person get their values from?

a)

parents

b)

friends

c)

media

d)

all of the above

33.

Communication is defined as: the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts, or ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Communication involves the following elements:

a)

sender

b)

message

c)

receiver

d)

feedback

e)

all the above

35.

Which of the following is an example of a rule for effective communication:

a)

The message must be clear

b)

Sender must deliver the message clearly and concisely

c)

Receiver must be able to hear and receive the message

d)

all the above

36.

Which of the following is a barrier to communication?

a)

Deafness

b)

Blind

c)

Language

d)

All the above

37.

Active listening involves:

a)

asking questions

b)

repeating back what the other person said

c)

making eye contact

d)

all the above

38.

Which of the following are examples of poor listening skills: (choose all that apply)

a)

looking at the floor while someone is speaking to you

b)

texting on your phone

c)

making eye contact

d)

asking questions

39.

Which of these are characteristics of someone who has grit? Choose all that apply.

a)

Embrace challenges

b)

Make excuses

c)

See effort as the path to mastery

d)

Learn from criticism and failure

40.

Which is a synonym for "perseverance"?

a)

achievement

b)

mindfulness

c)

talent

d)

determination

41.

What is grit?

a)

the ability to sustain interest and effort toward achieving long-term goals

b)

moving quickly from one interest to another

c)

being naturally good at something that comes easy to you

d)

the ability to give help when needed

42.
What degree is awarded for a program that lasts 4 or more years?
a)
associate's degree
b)
bachelor's degree
c)

certificate
d)
technical degree
43.
Community colleges offer a 2 year nursing degree, this is:
a)
Associate's degree
b)
Bachelors degree
c)
Masters degree
d)
PhD
44.
What is awarded by a college/univ. after 1 or more years of study beyond a Bachelor's degree?
a)
bachelors
b)
Masters
c)
Associates
d)
HSE
45.
 What degree is awarded by a College or University after 2 yrs  or more beyond masters.
a)
bachelors
b)
Masters
c)
Associates
d)
Doctorate
46.
What is the best definition of a "Career"?
a)
A bunch of jobs a person had
b)
A list of education and skills
c)
A person's path through learning, work & other experiences.
d)
A summary of work experiences
47.
A letter of introduction to express interest in a position is also called a/an:
a)
Resume'
b)
Cover Letter
c)
Fax Letter
d)
Front Letter
48.
Future job outlook refers to
a)
what your future could be
b)
what does the future look like for a job - growth or not
c)
what your job could be in the future
d)
what your job looks like in the future
49.
A grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities is called:
a)
Multi-tasking
b)
Post secondary jobs
c)
Career Path
d)
Career Cluster
50.
Something you LOVE to do:
a)
Skill
b)
Talent
c)
Passion
d)
Effort
51.
Post Secondary Education includes:
a)
college or university
b)
middle school
c)
elementary school
d)
high school
52.
A career path is...
a)
comprised of a sequence of jobs that make up a career plan
b)
sometimes part of the employee learning process
c)
not always a straight line up the career ladder.
d)
all are correct statements
53.
Taking a quiz to discover skills & interests will help identify career options.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
A summary of a person's education, skills, and work experience is called a/an:
a)
essay
b)
resume'
c)
journal
d)
list
55.
What is the official magazine of National DECA?
a)
DECA Direct
b)
DECA Book
c)
DECA Knowledge
d)
DECA Skills
56.
When was DECA founded?
 
a)
2016
b)
1905
c)
1955
d)
1946
57.

DECA prepares its members to be .....(check all that apply)

a)

academically prepared

b)

community oriented

c)

professionally responsible

d)

experienced leaders

58.

The treatment of people in a professional setting is...

a)

Human capital

b)

Human relations

c)

Career cluster

d)

Associative collaboration

59.

the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization....

a)

Human Capital

b)

Human Relations

c)

Labor Market

d)

Job Fair

60.

Explain the difference between hard skills and soft skills. Give specific examples.

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