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Higher Learning Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is another term for higher learning?

a)

Secondary education

b)

Academia prima

c)

Post-secondary education

d)

Continual academics

2.

According to the segment, what percentage of all jobs in the U.S. economy require some sort of higher learning?

a)

70%

b)

60%

c)

50%

d)

40%

3.

Trade schools are also known as which of the following?

a)

Vocational schools

b)

Training-to-do schools

c)

 Junior colleges

d)

Instructional institutions

4.

How many years of full-time study does it typically take to complete an associate degree?

a)

One Year

b)

Two Years

c)

Three Years

d)

Four Years

5.

A degree which is required to work in a certain profession or intended to prepare the student for an exam required to work in a certain profession is known as which of the following?

a)

Degree of recognition

b)

Professional degree

c)

Compulsory degree

d)

Degree of demand

6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of higher learning degree?

a)

Doctoral degree

b)

Companion degree

c)

Bachelor’s degree

d)

Associate degree

7.

Bachelor’s degrees require how many credit hours?

a)

30 to 48 credit hours

b)

60 to 80 credit hours

c)

120 to 140 credit hours

d)

150 to 180 credit hours

8.

Public higher learning institutions are largely supported by which of the following?

a)

Tuition

b)

Donations

c)

Endowment

d)

Government funds

9.

Which type of higher learning institution provides job-specific training and is often considered the most cost-effective post-secondary education option?

a)

Vocational, trade and technical schools

b)

Community and junior colleges

c)

Colleges

d)

Universities

10.

Which of the following are also known as two-year colleges?

a)

Vocational, trade and technical schools

b)

Community and junior colleges

c)

Colleges

d)

Universities

11.

Which types of institutions award associate degrees?

a)

Vocational, trade and technical schools

b)

Community and junior colleges

c)

Colleges

d)

Universities

12.

Scott attends a higher learning institution. He lives on campus, has food services available to him and will be awarded a bachelor’s degree when he graduates. Which type of institution is he likely attending?

a)

College or university

b)

Community or junior college

c)

Vocational, trade or technical school

d)

High school

13.

Which of the following is typically NOT required for admission to a vocational, trade or technical school?

a)

Completion of an application

b)

An application essay

c)

A high school diploma or GED

d)

Completion of one or more standardized tests

14.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the term “open admissions”?

a)

The admission process is public and available to anyone for review

b)

Admission is based on a student’s ability to be open-minded and accommodating

c)

Anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted

d)

Admission depends on how open or varied a student’s career options are

15.

Who should NOT write letters of recommendation for you?

a)

Parents

b)

Teachers

c)

Coaches

d)

Counselors

16.

Dual enrollment course credits are often applied toward which of the following?

a)

High school graduation

b)

College graduation

c)

Neither high school nor college graduation

d)

Both high school and college graduation

17.

Which of the following is the main difference between professional certification and professional licensure?

a)

There is no difference, certification and licensure are the same thing

b)

Certification is not nationally recognized, but licensure is

c)

Certification is temporary, but licensure is permanent

d)

Certification is voluntary, but licensure is required by law

18.

Sally attends a higher learning institution which is preparing her for a licensing exam and will award her a diploma when she completes the program. Which type of institution is she likely attending?

a)

Vocational, trade or technical school

b)

Community or junior college

c)

College

d)

University

19.

Which of the following is a benefit of earning college credit in high school which is NOT listed in the presentation?

a)

It allows for early career exploration and self-discovery

b)

It enhances your transcript and résumé

c)

It acts as preparation for full college immersion

d)

It guarantees acceptance into the institution of your choice

20.

Gary attends a higher learning institution. He was admitted without submitting an application because he has a high school diploma, although he was required to take a standardized test to be placed in appropriate classes. Which type of institution does he most likely attend?

a)

Vocational, trade or technical school

b)

Community or junior college

c)

College

d)

University