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Worksheets3.05
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 51mins
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Class
Date
1.
In order to telecommute, a worker must:
a)
know how to use a computer.
b)
work at night.
c)
live at least 100 miles from the job.
d)
be willing to work for less pay.
2.
Terrorism has increased job opportunities in the:
a)
manufacturing field.
b)
agricultural field.
c)
public service field.
d)
retail field.
3.
In today’s workplace, workers typically:
a)
stay at one job for their career.
b)
continue to learn new skills.
c)
work fewer hours.
d)
work nights & weekends
4.
Which is true of the current workplace?
a)
Less competition for jobs
b)
Fewer female workers
c)
Increased use of technology
d)
Simpler lower-level jobs
5.
Private ownership, profit motive, competition, and freedom of choice are characteristics of a:
a)
Socialist.
b)
free enterprise system.
c)
mixed economy.
d)
central economy.
6.
Labor market trends for the 21st century predict that the greatest number of workers will need to have which level of education?
a)
High school diploma
b)
Community college
c)
Bachelor’s degree
d)
Master’s degree
7.
Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?
a)
Computer repair
b)
Construction technology
c)
Retail sales
d)
Civil engineering
8.
Employment forecasters predict greater than average job growth in:
a)
agriculture.
b)
sewing.
c)
retail.
d)
textile occupations.
9.
Which is a declining occupation?
a)
Child care workers
b)
Truck drivers
c)
Retail sales people
d)
Farmers
10.
The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:
a)
daily newspapers.
b)
trade and professional journals.
c)
reports to stockholders.
d)
newspaper classifieds.
11.
An increase in the number of dual-income families has created an increase in the area of:
a)
health occupations.
b)
law occupations.
c)
service occupations.
d)
farm occupations.
12.
The workplace that today’s students enter will have:
a)
fewer women, minorities, and immigrants.
b)
a shift away from service occupations.
c)
more international competition.
d)
less demand for high skills.
13.
A factor that workers should consider as they make a geographic move is:
a)
Federal Income Taxes
b)
The number of employees
c)
The kind of Industry
d)
The cost of living
14.
The supply and demand factor in the free enterprise system is based on the demands of:
a)
Government
b)
Consumers
c)
Inflation
d)
Stocks
15.
Government resources are used to develop statistics reflecting state and regional data is known as:
a)
Internet Job Services
b)
Labor Market Information
c)
Job Tasks & Standards
d)
Workers Compensation
16.
Relocating for a new job requires:
a)
Loss of benefits
b)
Flexibility and Compromise
c)
Additional college work
d)
New licensure requirements
17.
Which is an example of a company establishing supply?
a)
Ann Taylor Clothing Store upgrading equipment regularly.
b)
Reebok is trying to attract more middle-age customers.
c)
Sear’s displays fewer lawn mowers
d)
Wal-Mart only sends 5 touch screen computers to each of its stores.
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