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Workplace Readiness Skills 9-16

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A customer who speaks little English calls with questions about a product he recently purchased at your store. You are having difficulty understanding him. What is your best approach to helping this customer?

a)

Follow the established customer service policy

b)

Find a coworker of another ethnicity who can help

c)

Send the caller to your supervisor

d)

Tell the customer you cannot understand him and ask him to visit the store

2.

The sometimes predictable fluctuations in economic activity of on company, such as employment and productions are referred to as:

a)

Microeconomics

b)

The business cylce

c)

The law of demand

d)

The law of supply

3.

What is the result of a large supply but a low demand for a particular product?

a)

an increase in price

b)

surplus

c)

an increate in competition

d)

a monopoly

4.

When applying for a job that as specific job requirements, you should clarify, emphasize and elaborate on your ability to perform those tasks in your

a)

resume

b)

cover letter

c)

references

d)

bibliography

5.

A benefit to preparing and taking your own lunch to work is:

a)

it cuts down on time needed for a lunch break

b)

it is good for the environment

c)

it provides the opportunity to eat healthier

d)

it promotes workplace morale and culture

6.

An employer responds positively to Alice's application by calling and asking her to review in person. Her parent can help her most by

a)

assuring Alice that she will do great on the interview

b)

Writing a strong reference letter to her potential employer

c)

purchasing a new ball gown for the interview

d)

asking her mock questions and giving feedback

7.

The goals of professional networking are to develop

a)

and present a job sales pitch to an interviewer

b)

connections and advisors based on mutual needs/interest and trust

c)

a resume and send it out with a business card

d)

a resume and post it on social networking sites

8.

Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities?

a)

What is your address?

b)

What are your job skills?

c)

What is your job history?

d)

What is your religion?

9.

When writing resumes, why do employers prefer professional references over personal ones?

a)

It is illegal to provide personal references

b)

Professional references tend to be more intelligent

c)

Professional references are biased

d)

Personal references can be biased

10.

Jill's company will reimburse staff for taking professional development courses, which tells Jill that the company values

a)

career education

b)

continuous learning

c)

dual enrollment

d)

certified life experiences

11.

Many industry groups have professional associations related to the work they perform. What opportunities do these organizations offer individuals learning?

a)

Travel and reunions

b)

Conferences and friendships

c)

Education and networking

d)

Resume enhancement

12.

Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up to date in one's career field?

a)

Time management

b)

Critical thinking

c)

Continuous learning

d)

workplace safety

13.

Dorethea is a valued employee at the local veterinary clinic. She often asks her supervisor if he would pay for her to take a course that is related to work at the clinic. Why does she have this expectation?

a)

The employer is required by law to make such investments

b)

The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set

c)

She likes to explore options so she might move on to something else

d)

She enjoys learning but does not want to pay for it herself

14.

During her job applicant interview, Susie was asked if she would be willing to occasionally attend out of town and overnight training sessions. Typically the reason for this question is to discover:

a)

whether she would work overtime hours

b)

her desire and ambition to move up to management

c)

whether she is willing to sacrifice her values

d)

her commitment to professional growth

15.

One of the leading reasons why it is important for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for

a)

changes in lifestyles

b)

boredom and burnout

c)

life after retirement

d)

changes in the workplace

16.

The MAIN reason that businesses try to increase recycling programs is because they want

a)

to provide extra jobs

b)

to keep work areas clean

c)

to increase savings by reducing waste

d)

to make the company more acceptable

17.

Laura and Colleen have been working on a sales presentation for a week. Laura has a family emergency and cannot make the presentation. What should Colleen do?

a)

Review Laura's part and make the presentation

b)

Ask Laura's supervisor to cover her part

c)

Reschedule the presentation with the client

d)

cancel the presentation with the client

18.

Chad has found a quicker and safer way to complete a process. However, the new process doesn't follow his company's standard operating procedure. He should:

a)

use his new process to stand out from his peers

b)

drop his idea and use the company's process

c)

encourage coworkers to use his idea

d)

share his idea with management before using it

19.

Which is true about beliefs versus facts?

a)

Beliefs are personal truths but unproven

b)

Beliefs are used to make scientific decisions

c)

Beliefs are evidence based

d)

Beliefs have no place in making purchase decisions

20.

Software intended for damage or disable other computer systems is:

a)

malware

b)

firewall

c)

subscriber line

d)

Wi-Fi

21.

Which of the following is the BEST description of SPAM?

a)

an application for smart phones

b)

an unsolicited email message or advertisement

c)

an unsecured URL address

d)

a secure protocol application for websites