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Career Development 9 Weeks Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A job one performs without pay is a:

a)

temporary job

b)

volunteer job

c)

part time job

d)

full time job

2.

A job where one works only a portion of a full work week, but does it regularly is a:

a)

full time job

b)

part time job

c)

volunteer job

d)

temporary job

3.

A person who likes working around a lot of people might enjoy working as a:

a)

farmer

b)

truck driver

c)

forest ranger

d)

teacher

4.

A person who puts off doing things or making decisions is a:

a)

procrastinator

b)

producer

c)

partner

d)

professional

5.

A person's outlook on life is his/her:

a)

aptitude

b)

attitude

c)

job outlook

d)

goal

6.

A positive result of understanding one's personality will:

a)

lower one's self-esteem

b)

help one choose a career

c)

lead to frequent job changes

d)

not affect one's career choice

7.

A special skill and/or knowledge required of an applicant is a/an

a)

working condition

b)

work environment

c)

fringe benefit

d)

qualification

8.

A tentative decision:

a)

can be changed

b)

cannot be changed

c)

is easy

d)

is the only decision one can make

9.

Andrew would like to become a Crime Scene Investigator. His education/training requirements should focus on:

a)

Social Studies

b)

Fine Arts

c)

Sciences

d)

Language Arts

10.

Anything that is available for use in helping to reach one's goal is a:

a)

plan

b)

resource

c)

conflict

d)

decision

11.

Companies often have a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas and skills. This is an example of:

a)

employment outlook

b)

workplace goals

c)

workplace diversity

d)

apprenticeship

12.

Decision-making is important because:

a)

career decisions are permanent

b)

many decisions are made throughout life

c)

few decisions are made throughout life

d)

decisions guarantee success

13.

In order to resolve a conflict between one's career goals and personal values one must:

a)

reach a compromise

b)

relocate

c)

give up career goals

d)

ignore personal values

14.

Jobs requiring similar knowledge and skills are:

a)

full-time jobs

b)

related occupations

c)

temporary jobs

d)

volunteer jobs

15.

Most companies require new employees to go through a time of becoming familiar with a new job. This time is called:

a)

Occupation

b)

orientation

c)

job

d)

work

16.

Occupations which are grouped together based on similar knowledge or skills make up a/an:

a)

career portfolio

b)

career cluster

c)

employment outlook

d)

job pathway

17.

Productive activity resulting in something useful:

a)

work

b)

demographics

c)

attitude

d)

values

18.

Something a person enjoys doing or thinking about is a/an:

a)

interest

b)

aptitude

c)

skill

d)

personality

19.

Something that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve:

a)

goal

b)

value

c)

creation

d)

decision

20.

The ability to perform a certain activity well is a/an:

a)

aptitude

b)

skill

c)

hobby

d)

interest

21.

The combination of all the interests, values, behaviors, and characteristics that make a person unique make up his/her ________.

a)

aptitude

b)

maturity

c)

emotions

d)

personality

22.

The most common reason for losing a job is:

a)

wearing the wrong clothes

b)

a negative attitude

c)

a lack of education

d)

a lack of appropriate skills

23.

The natural ability or potential for learning new skills is a/an:

a)

value

b)

personality

c)

aptitude

d)

interest

24.

The natural way one thinks and learns is known as:

a)

lifestyle

b)

learning style

c)

values

d)

personality

25.

The type of job in which a person is employed is a/an:

a)

tuition

b)

goal

c)

career

d)

occupation

26.

The way you see yourself and your feelings about your own worth and value is the definition for:

a)

maturity

b)

self-concept

c)

goal

d)

independence

27.

The work done over a period of years:

a)

attitude

b)

skill

c)

career

d)

ability

28.

To look at closely and judge is to:

a)

endorse

b)

plan

c)

research

d)

evaluate

29.

Values are:

a)

the beliefs and ideas one lives by

b)

not important in the world of work

c)

the things one enjoys doing

d)

very expensive

30.

What are the units of measurement high schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation?

a)

electives

b)

credits

c)

scholarships

d)

skills

31.

When one is making decisions, which of the following guidelines would most likely help one make the best decision?

a)

flip a coin

b)

use a decision-making process

c)

just wait and see what happens

d)

follow the crowd

32.

When there is a choice between two or more possibilities, one must make a:

a)

conflict

b)

decision

c)

job

d)

partnership

33.

When there is a clash of ideas or values one has a:

a)

plan

b)

conflict

c)

resource

d)

compromise

34.

Which of the following work values would be MOST important to an artist?

a)

money

b)

being creative

c)

security

d)

regular schedule

35.

Which of the following would be considered a job duty for teachers?

a)

taking a lunch break

b)

developing lesson plans

c)

checking personal e-mail

d)

taking personal calls at work

36.

Which of these is a correct statement about values?

a)

Personal standards can affect career choices

b)

Personal standards guarantee career success

c)

Personal standards are the same for everyone

d)

Personal standards will not change

37.

Why is it important to have a positive attitude?

a)

to make a lot of money

b)

to avoid more work

c)

to increase chances of success

d)

to avoid change

38.

Working at the mall for only the holiday season is an example of:

a)

part-time job

b)

volunteer job

c)

full-time job

d)

temporary job

39.

Working conditions include:

a)

workplace environment

b)

salary

c)

wages

d)

vacation

40.

A _____ is defined by the ways in which a person uses his or her time, energy, and money.

a)

lifestyle

b)

career

c)

workplace

d)

service

41.

A person’s outlook on life:

a)

self-esteem

b)

goal

c)

attitude

d)

value

42.

A checklist that matches your favorite activities to possible careers is called a(n) _____.

a)

learning style inventory

b)

values survey

c)

aptitude checklist

d)

interest inventory

43.

Jamal's friends know that they can depend on him to help out in a crisis; his parents trust him to care for his two younger sisters after school. Jamal is proud that those who know him best consider him dependable and trustworthy. It is clear that Jamal values _____.

a)

courage

b)

compassion

c)

achievement

d)

responsibility

44.

Jessica enjoys competitive sports. She has enormous energy and is always at the center of a lively group of teenagers. Competitive, energetic, and lively describe Jessica's _____.

a)

aptitude

b)

personality

c)

values

d)

learning style

45.

The first step in choosing a career is to get to know more about:

a)

job duties

b)

yourself

c)

fringe benefits

d)

education requirements

46.

A guide for researching careers is the OOH which is also known as...

a)

Exploration Occupations

b)

Occupational Outlook Handbook

c)

Guide for Occupational Exploration

d)

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

47.

An online occupational database compiled by the US Department of Labor

a)

DOT Online

b)

O*NET

c)

Occupational Outlook Handbook

d)

Guide for Occupational Exploration

48.

If I go and observe someone at their job to learn about that person’s job, I am participating in:

a)

the job market

b)

job shadowing

c)

work study

d)

entrepreneurship

49.

Work task you are expected to perform on the job.

a)

job outlook

b)

job duty

c)

employment

d)

training

50.

Working at a job indoors where it is wet and cool is an example of:

a)

job shadowing

b)

a career cluster

c)

an entry-level job

d)

working conditions