WorksheetsCareer Management Unit 1
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 57mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Musical learners like to engage in
a)
rhythm and melody.
b)
interactions with others
2.
Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers, and participating in problem-solving identifies which kind of learner?
a)
Natural
b)
Logical/Mathematical
3.
Someone who aspires to become a teacher or guidance counselor probably prefers to work with:
a)
people.
b)
data
4.
A person who learns best by making categories, classifying, and working with patterns, and who also likes to do experiments has which dominant learning preference?
a)
Logical/mathematical
b)
Musical
5.
Because abilities are learned, students will:
a)
change with experience.
b)
become less important with age.
6.
A person with a poor self-concept would:
a)
be afraid of failure
b)
take responsibility for his/her actions
7.
A positive self-concept is characterized by
a)
exercising self-discipline and self-control.
b)
making good grades in school
8.
Natural or acquired skills, or talents, describe a person’s:
a)
standards
b)
abilities
9.
Which personality type might be compatible with a career as an engineer?
a)
Rational
b)
Protector
10.
What influence will self-knowledge have on a person’s life?
a)
Knowing oneself will better enable a person to make wise career and lifestyle decisions.
b)
Knowing oneself will keep the person from making any mistakes
11.
The results of an interest inventory reveal:
a)
lifestyle preferences
b)
how interests match careers.
12.
An aptitude test can show that a person
a)
is skilled in the use of his/her hands
b)
likes to work with people
13.
Self-esteem can be developed through:
a)
recognizing one’s abilities
b)
avoiding criticism.
14.
A person with high self-esteem:
a)
has a better chance of doing a good job.
b)
has no chance of doing a good job
15.
Those that learn best by pursuing interests through an individual pace have which learning preference?
a)
Intrapersonal
b)
Logical
16.
Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an individual to:
a)
focus narrowly on potential careers.
b)
set appropriate goals.
17.
Which represents ethical behavior in the workplace?
a)
Reporting a coworker who is stealing merchandise
b)
Replacing money stolen out of the cash drawer
18.
A result of using teamwork in an organization is:
a)
increased production and output
b)
less competition
19.
Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read
a)
Shakespeare’s great works
b)
instructions from the supervisor.
20.
A leader’s willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is called:
a)
accountability
b)
decisiveness.
21.
When peers at work offer suggestions to correct a weakness, a person should:
a)
become defensive
b)
consider their suggestions
22.
Communication skills include:
a)
reading.
b)
math
23.
When answering the phone at work, it is appropriate to:
a)
identify oneself and the company.
b)
place the caller on hold immediately.
24.
Most ethics problems in the workplace involve:
a)
dishonesty.
b)
punctuality
25.
When addressing someone involved in a conflict
a)
use "you" messages.
b)
talk to him/her in a private location.
26.
For the employee, teamwork usually results in
a)
increased morale
b)
lower self-esteem.
27.
Why is consensus important
a)
Group members can support a decision and move forward
b)
Group communication is weakened.
28.
Which often has the most effect on the understanding of a spoken message?
a)
Nonverbal communication
b)
Voice tone
29.
Which is a benefit of conflict?
a)
Stress is caused.
b)
Differences are often settled.
30.
When a conflict arises between two coworkers, the best solution is to:
a)
fight it out with the coworker after work.
b)
communicate with the coworker to seek a solution.
31.
When speaking to someone at work about a conflict:
a)
use "I" messages
b)
try to embarrass him/her.
32.
To get along better with your coworkers:
a)
listen and answer questions briefly and positively.
b)
do not say anything to anyone.
33.
The words "To," "From," "Date," and "Subject" appear in the heading of a:
a)
memorandum.
b)
table of contents
34.
What skill helps a person follow oral directions
a)
Listening carefully
b)
Speaking clearly
35.
When taking a telephone message at the workplace, it is best for the person to:
a)
write the message down
b)
tell the message to someone
36.
Which exemplifies positive communication skills at work?
a)
Making personal phone calls early in the day
b)
Responding to memos, phone messages, and e-mails promptly
37.
Which exemplifies positive communication skills at work?
a)
Making personal phone calls early in the day
b)
Responding to memos, phone messages, and e-mails promptly
38.
Which represents ethical behavior in the workplace?
a)
Reporting a coworker who is stealing merchandise
b)
Replacing money stolen out of the cash drawer
39.
A result of using teamwork in an organization is:
a)
increased production and output
b)
less competition
40.
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is:
a)
Destructive
b)
Always presented in a group
c)
Constructive
d)
Only from the supervisor
41.
The key reason for giving a person constructive criticism is to
a)
Pay back criticism
b)
Discourage initiative
c)
Indicate an area that needs improvement
d)
Provide grounds for dismissal
42.
When feedback is received, one should
a)
Throw it away
b)
Give it to the teacher
c)
Look only at the good things suggested by peers
d)
Consider suggestions for improvement and Positive comments
43.
When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally:
a)
Unaffected
b)
Negative
c)
Good
d)
Exceptional
44.
Life roles are
a)
The various parts of ones life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc.
b)
The way a person lives his/her life, including geographic location, type of home, etc.
c)
The legal union of a man and a woman
d)
Extended protection to those with need
45.
A group pf people who are caring for both their parents and their children are called:
a)
Generation X
b)
The sandwich generation
c)
Generation Y
d)
The greatest generation
46.
Putting up an emotional guard against negative opinion
a)
life roles
b)
life stage
c)
lifestyle
d)
defensiveness
47.
The legal dissolution of marriage
a)
Divorce
b)
Work
c)
Leisure
d)
Marriage
48.
A trusted advisor
a)
stress
b)
leisure
c)
mentor
d)
work
49.
A state of mental tension and worry caused by problems at your work or in your life
a)
mentor
b)
work
c)
stress
d)
leisure
50.
Work Values are the various parts of ones life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Lifestyle is the way a person lives his or her life, including geographic location, type of home, method of transportation, and social situations.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Work is a trusted advisor
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Leisure is a trusted advisor
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Negative criticism means not constructive or helpful
a)
true
b)
false
55.
Occupational changes means changes that occur as we move through life experiences
a)
True
b)
False
56.
The family medical leave act was designed to cover
a)
Females only
b)
males only
c)
Children only
d)
Males and Females
57.
A law that guarantees financial assistance to workers injured on the job is
a)
Medicare/Medicaid
b)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
c)
Workers' Compensation
d)
COBRA
58.
This act was passed in 1967 and prohibits discrimination against people between forty and seventy years of age
a)
COBRA
b)
Americans with Disabilities Act
c)
Age Discrimination Act
d)
Rehabilitation Act
59.
The employment of fewer people
a)
Reduction of Force
b)
Unemployment
c)
Fired
d)
Laid off
60.
Time free from every-day job responsibilities during which a person can pursue personal interests and hobbies
a)
Free time
b)
Leisure time
c)
Activities
d)
Stress free
61.
A listeners response that tells a sender that the message is understood
a)
Shaking your head
b)
Feedback
c)
Talking
d)
Reassurance
62.
During which family life cycle stage do children leave for college, join the military, or seek employment?
a)
Launching
b)
Aging
63.
Identify a resource that would help individuals balance family and work roles
a)
On-site day care facility
b)
Court system
64.
Which type of change is evident when a person is willing to move to a new position?
a)
Voluntary
b)
Involuntary
65.
An example of a change that is beyond a person’s control is:
a)
high school graduation.
b)
the death of a loved one.
66.
In which stage of the family life cycle do families experience changes due to teens' school activities and need for more independence?
a)
Parenting
b)
Beginning
67.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates:
a)
unemployment claims.
b)
charges of discrimination
68.
Which term describes time spent earning a living in order to support one's family?
a)
Work time
b)
Leisure time
69.
Across the board firing of people over age 40 to allow lower-salaried workers to fill the jobs is known as:
a)
age discrimination.
b)
racial discrimination.
70.
Which term describes time spent reading a book or attending a day spa?
a)
Leisure time
b)
Work time
71.
What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples decide to become parents?
a)
Childbearing
b)
Parenting
72.
What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples marry and establish a home?
a)
Parenting
b)
Beginning
73.
Harmony between work life and personal life is called:
a)
balance.
b)
flex time
74.
Which term describes attending a ball game with one's parents?
a)
Family time
b)
Study time
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