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LE-300 LIFE SKILLS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is your Name?

4 lines
2.

What Block Do You Take AFJROTC?

a)

2nd

b)

4th

c)

1st

d)

5th

3.

A personal financial plan can make the difference between being able to do the things you ________ to do and feeling that you’ll ________ reach your goals in life.

a)

need; never

b)

want; never

c)

want; always

d)

need; always

4.

Which of the following helps you find your passion for life's work?

a)

Intuition

b)

Self-confidence

c)

Research

d)

Career Goals

5.

The way to a good career starts with

a)

Intellect

b)

knowledge

c)

money

d)

planning

6.

Which of the following statements is true regarding careers?

a)

Careers often involve 2-3 positions.

b)

Careers offer opportunities for advancement.

c)

Careers do not require you to work extra hours.

d)

Careers are what you do to make a living.

7.

Which of the following statements is true regarding jobs?

a)

Jobs often involve 6-7 positions.

b)

Jobs offer opportunities for advancement.

c)

Jobs provide a basic living.

d)

Jobs give you a chance to improve your lifestyle.

8.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics, which occupation has the largest numerical declines through 2020?

a)

Floral designers

b)

Farmers

c)

Cooks

d)

U.S. postal mail sorters

9.

A high school diploma can increase your earning potential by ______ as opposed to no high school diploma.

a)

23%

b)

46%

c)

62%

d)

82%

10.

By 2018, almost ____ million job openings will be created.

a)

14

b)

23

c)

47

d)

63

11.

In the field of __________, you would protect the data and systems connected to the Internet.

a)

telecommunications engineers

b)

interpreters and translators

c)

event planners

d)

cybersecurity

12.

What is the average salary range for cybersecurity careers?

a)

$30,000 -$40,000

b)

$50,000 -$60,000

c)

$70,000 -$100, 000

d)

$200,000 -$250,000

13.

What is the average yearly salary for a physical therapist?

a)

$30,000

b)

$50,000

c)

$70,000

d)

$90,000

14.

What is the name of the employment agency for the federal government?

a)

USA Jobs

b)

Office of Federal Employment (OFE)

c)

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

d)

Office of Federal Personnel (OFP)

15.

Which government program allows you to get on-the-job experience while finishing your education?

a)

Student Educational Employment Program

b)

The Government Internship

c)

Student Federal Employment Program

d)

Federal Program to Educate Students

16.

Which career factor is described by your level of formal knowledge and training?

a)

Experience

b)

Education

c)

Skills

d)

Talent

17.

Which of the following is a career factor you should consider?

a)

The interview process

b)

Potential personality conflicts

c)

Starting salary

d)

Personal needs

18.

Which of the following is a task in good career planning?

a)

Gather information on different career options.

b)

Pick occupations based on the salary level versus your desired lifestyle

c)

Analyze all options that require minimal education.

d)

Evaluate your financial aid options

19.

Which online source can be used as a career-information resource guide?

a)

Ask.com

b)

Wikipedia

c)

JobInfo.com

d)

Occupational Outlook Handbook

20.

Which of the following is a good source of career information?

a)

Books

b)

Local Newspaper

c)

Your high school friends

d)

Your bank

21.

Which of the following is a popular online networking site?

a)

Monster.com

b)

LinkedIn

c)

JobConnections.com

d)

Facetime

22.

Good career planning includes gathering information on one career option.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The most widely used form of networking now is on the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
Particular abilities to perform tasks well
a)
Skills
b)
Education
c)
Training
d)
Clusters
25.
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee
a)
Wages
b)
Salary
c)
Education
d)
Job Cluster
26.
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee
a)
Salary
b)
Education
c)
Wage
d)
Your Money
27.
Is the educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school, university-preparatory school, or gymnasium
a)
Secondary Education
b)
Post-secondary Education
c)
High School
d)
Primary Education
28.
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress
a)
Career
b)
Job
c)
Something to do
d)
future 
29.

A person or organization that pays people to work for them

a)

employer

b)

employee

c)

co worker

30.

someone who works for an employer

a)

employee

b)

employer

c)

co worker

31.

occupation worked for a period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress

a)

career

b)

salary

c)

resume

32.

looking ahead or beyond; prospect for the future

a)

outlook

b)

interests

c)

ability

33.

an achievement recognizing someone as meeting standards to provide care or perform work

a)

certification

b)

resume

c)

ability

34.

a title earned from a college for completion of a unified program of study

a)

degree

b)

salary

c)

employee

35.

A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field.

a)

pursue

b)

internal

c)

internship

d)

interests

36.

Working without pay.

a)

internal

b)

interests

c)

volunteerism

d)

values

37.

Full-time job

a)

An individual's favorite activities

b)

A job that requires at least 40 hours of work each week

c)

Skill that an individual has already developed

d)

employing measures to obtain or accomplish

38.

_________________ include health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation time, and retirement.

a)

Benefits

b)

Transferable skills

c)

Market value

39.
____ is the prediction of future jobs and number of job openings expected.
a)
professional level
b)
entry-level
c)
projected outlook
d)
advancement
40.
All of the following degrees typically take at least 3 years to complete EXCEPT
a)
Master's Degree
b)
Bachelor's Degree
c)
Associate's Degree
d)
Doctorate Degree
41.
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
42.
When a government agency authorizes someone to work in a given occupation, it is called_______. 
a)
certification
b)
Registration
c)
licensure
d)
CEUs
43.
 What degree is awarded by a College or University after 2 yrs  or more beyond masters.
a)
bachelors
b)
Masters
c)
Associates
d)
Doctorate
44.

Which word/phrase means "a system of working in which people work a set number of hours but can change the time they start or finish work"

a)

Anti-social hours

b)

A nine-to-five job

c)

Qualification

d)

Flexitime

45.

What is the definition of a JOB?

a)

A unique work situation or position, paid or unpaid.

b)

The combination of work and learning that a person pursues during his or her life.

c)

It is the same as a career.

46.
A document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or truth of something
a)
Certificate
b)
Memorandum
c)
Career 
d)
Attachment
47.

What does it mean to be a VOLUNTEER?

a)

To freely offer to do something; an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain "to benefit another person, group or organization"

b)

To be an employee, and do whatever the boss asks you to.

c)

To work for money, but you do not get to know your wage.

48.

What is an APPRENTICESHIP?

a)

A regular job with some training.

b)

An opportunity to earn while you learn.

c)

Training that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction.

49.

When looking for a job, you should try to find one with a ____ return on investment and ____ job satisfaction.

a)

high; high

b)

high; low

c)

low; high

d)

low; low

50.
The availability of an occupation is known as?
a)
Career Forecast
b)
Job Outlook 
c)
Pay
d)
Benefits
51.
Where your job takes place?
a)
The slums
b)
Work Environment 
c)
The hood
d)
Peyton's House
52.

Gives in-depth information on hundreds of occupations including job duties, working conditions, education, and training requirements, etc.

a)

Career planning

b)

Career World

c)

Occupational Outlook Handbook

d)

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance

53.
T or F: Even handicapped men must register for Selective Service.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Captain Daniels always wanted to be a Soldier. He also wanted to be a dentist. He found out that he could be a dentist in the Army, even if he didn't have ANY previous military experience. So he finished school, joined the Army, and started at the rank of Captain.  
What route did he take to become an Army Officer?
a)
ROTC
b)
Service Academy
c)
Officer Candidate School (OCS)
d)
Direct Appointment
55.
What kind of college degree is offered at all of the military academies?
a)
Bachelor of Arts
b)
Bachelor of Science
c)
Engineering
d)
Associate of Applied Science
56.
Name the three career paths the military offers its members.
a)
Enlisted, Officer Candidate Schools, and Military Academies.
b)
Noncommissioned Officer Path, Warrant Officer Path, and Commissioned Officer Path.
c)
Specialist Path, Noncommissioned Officer Path, and Warrant Officer Path.
d)
JROTC Path, Enlistment Path, College ROTC Path.
57.
If you wanted to get some training from one of the armed forces that would apply to a civilian job after you completed your term of service, which type of job should you not select when you enlist?
a)
Media and Public Affairs Occupations
b)
Combat Specialties Occupations
c)
Health Care Occupations
d)
Electronic and Electrical Equipment Repair Occupations
58.
The U.S. military is one of the largest employers of  ________ in full-time positions.
a)
high school dropouts
b)
high school graduates
c)
college dropouts
d)
college graduates
59.
The officer path in which military personnel are technical specialists who rank between enlisted personnel and a second lieutenant is the ___________ officer.
a)
police
b)
warrant
c)
enforcement
d)
special projects
60.
What are the four service academies?
a)
Special Operations Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
b)
Marine Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
c)
U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
d)
Merchant Marine Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
61.
After you registered for the Selective Service, you talked to a friend who said, "I'm not going to register, because I've had so many surgeries on my knees that I would never physically qualify to serve." What should you tell him?
a)
Ask him how many, and if it's more than two, tell him he's right.
b)
Tell him, "That sounds like a good reason."
c)
Ask him if he's interested in joining the military. If he is, tell him that the Selective Service is where the armed forces get their recruits, and he may not qualify for military benefits if he doesn't register.
d)
Tell him that all male citizens of the U. S. have to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday and if he doesn't, he would be breaking the law.
62.
T or F: An enlisted person may receive a direct promotion to officer for exemplary performance.
a)
True
b)
False