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Career Management Exam Review 2023

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark is on the annual Marine Biology field trip to Wilmington. He is making daily entries into his digital journal that he will use to complete his senior project. What type of learning experience is this?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Creative

d)

Internship

2.

Kaye and Ghaisha found a job at the hotel through an international refugee assistance program. This hotel chain has a refugee recruiting and assistance program that helps them find jobs, safe housing, how to open checking accounts, and grocery shop. Which portion of the diverse economy does this impact?

a)

Local economy

b)

State economy

c)

National economy

d)

Global economy

3.

The NCDPI career pathways include:

a)

Veterinarian Technologies

b)

Public Service Technologies

c)

Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications

d)

Drafting

4.

Gathering information about hours, environment, and safety in regard to an occupation discloses:

a)

working conditions

b)

the nature of the work

c)

earning potential

d)

education and training

5.

Gathering information about hours, environment, and safety in regard to an occupation discloses:

a)

working conditions

b)

the nature of the work

c)

earning potential

d)

education and training

6.

Every postsecondary educational institution requires:

a)

a portfolio

b)

an essay

c)

letters of recommendation

d)

an application for admission

7.

Anna has a part-time job after school. She wants to play soccer and needs to determine how to do both. Which thinking skill is she applying?

a)

Creativity

b)

Decision-making

c)

Problem-solving

d)

Reasoning

8.

When taking notes, a student should:

a)

avoid abbreviating

b)

copy the entire paragraph from the book

c)

write the notes in his/her own words

d)

write in complete sentences

9.

A program that provides course credit through work experience in a specific career area is known as:

a)

job shadowing

b)

distance learning

c)

an internship

d)

part-time work

10.

Knowing that there is a test on Friday, a student switching work schedules so he/she does not have to work until 11pm on Thursday will apply which test preparation strategy?

a)

Plan to study in chunks of time so you do not have to cram

b)

Get a good night's sleep

c)

Eat a healthy breakfast

d)

Study using your personal learning style

11.

Which statement is true of military training?

a)

It is generally not as good as civilian on-the-job training

b)

There is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel

c)

Training is provided on-the-job and through specialized schools

d)

Credit from the military cannot be transferred

12.

Anaya started learning early in life in preschool. She progressed through elementary, middle, then high school. Now that she is in college, she continues to learn and looks forward to her career training after college. Her perspective is best described as:

a)

lifelong learning.

b)

short-term learning.

c)

diversity learning.

d)

a normal student.

13.

Which is a statewide graduation requirement for North Carolina high school students?

a)

End of course tests in all subjects

b)

A work-based learning experience

c)

Three credits in science

d)

Four years of foreign language

14.

Which type of financial aid must be paid back?

a)

Loan

b)

Scholarship

c)

Grant

d)

Stipend

15.

A school counselor or Career Development Coordinator (CDC) can assist students in their career planning by:

a)

helping them explore their career interests

b)

getting them jobs

c)

telling them which career and colleges to choose

d)

insisting upon a 4-year college

16.

The first step in creating a network is to build a/an:

a)

job lead

b)

introductory script

c)

referral

d)

contact list

17.

Emily is taking a college-level course in high school that can allow her to place out of some college classes. Which course opportunity is she taking advantage of?

a)

Dual enrollment opportunities

b)

AP/IB courses

c)

Work-based learning options

d)

Extracurricular activities

18.

The ability to relate prior knowledge to new learning experiences is which thinking skill?

a)

Creativity

b)

Decision-making

c)

Problem-solving

d)

Reasoning

19.

If a high school student plans to run a horticultural supply store, which subject would be most helpful?

a)

Calculus

b)

Computer Engineering

c)

Entrepreneurship

d)

Culinary Arts

20.

A social work office is a typical place of employment for workers in which career field?

a)

Human services

b)

Retail/wholesale sales

c)

Hospitality and Tourism

d)

Manufacturing

21.

Four-year colleges and universities usually accept transfer credits from:

a)

apprenticeships

b)

community and technical colleges

c)

internships

d)

military workshops/seminars

22.

Which listening strategy shows respect and assists students in focusing on the speaker?

a)

Stop talking

b)

Make eye contact with the presenter

c)

Ask detailed questions

d)

Repeat messages to clarify understanding

23.

A high school student has enrolled and is taking courses through the local community college. Which opportunity is he/she taking advantage of?

a)

Dual enrollment opportunities

b)

AP/IB courses

c)

Work-based learning options

d)

Extracurricular activities

24.

How will a speaker know the intended message has been received?

a)

The receiver stops talking

b)

The receiver makes eye contact with the presenter

c)

The receiver asks detailed questions

d)

The receiver repeats messages to clarify understanding

25.

Josh wishes to become an Aeronautical Engineer because he understands that the United States is the number one maker of commercial aircraft. Which portion of the diverse economy does this impact?

a)

Local economy

b)

State economy

c)

National economy

d)

Global economy

26.

Virginia, José , Jonathan, and Margaret attended the Founders' Day Arts Festival during their spring break. What type of learning experience is this?

a)

Formal

b)

Required school

c)

Informal

d)

Diverse economy

27.

The workplace of today must be dedicated to:

a)

excellence in skills and personal qualities

b)

maintaining workers at the present level

c)

continuing to work as usual

d)

using management control of workers

28.

Lifelong learning is:

a)

a continuation of learning as skills needed on a job change

b)

required educational development

c)

no longer necessary in today’s workplace

d)

applicable only to formal education in the workplace

29.

Which is an example of a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)?

a)

Beta Club

b)

Candy stripers

c)

FFA

d)

Golf team

30.

Which job is in the information technology career field?

a)

Network engineer

b)

Childcare worker

c)

Police officer

d)

Science teacher

31.

Obtaining workplace certifications available in high school will be positive in planning for a career future because:

a)

certifications are only free while in high school

b)

taking the certification test does not give anything to students to take with them after high school

c)

it gives students an advantage when trying to find employment in a competitive workforce

d)

certifications give no real world experience

32.

Kenneth is an accountant making $48,000 a year with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and CPA. Catherine is an accounting clerk with an Associate's degree in Accounting making $28,000 a year. What is the correlation between educational attainment and potential income earnings?

a)

Working hard is all that matters in the amount of earnings a person makes

b)

The higher the education level, the higher potential in one's income earnings

c)

My parents make plenty of money even though they do not have a college degree

d)

The higher the education level, the lower the income earnings potential

33.

When a student completes an internship at a local daycare because he/she is interested in a career in teaching, which opportunity is he/she taking advantage of?

a)

Dual enrollment opportunities

b)

AP/IB courses

c)

Work-based learning options

d)

Extracurricular activities

34.

A student who wishes to work with computers should pursue which NCDPI career pathway?

a)

Arts and Sciences

b)

Business Technologies

c)

Health Sciences

d)

Public Service Technologies

35.

Which U.S. Department of Education Career Cluster is most important for maintaining peace and order?

a)

Business and Administration

b)

Education and Training

c)

Transportation Distribution and Logistics

d)

Law and Public Safety

36.

What is the main purpose of studying the sixteen career clusters?

a)

One can explore the wide range of jobs within a career area

b)

One can lock into a career choice

c)

One can separate job descriptions by worksite

d)

One will be required to know the information to meet graduation requirements

37.

Lashawn is pursuing a physical therapy assistant degree at the community college. Which type of future learning experience will he seek?

a)

Two-year college

b)

Four-year college

c)

Technical school

d)

Military

38.

Which would not be considered a valuable library research source?

a)

Books

b)

Periodicals

c)

Television

d)

Newspapers

39.

A paid or unpaid practical work experience through which a student or graduate gains practical experience under supervision is a/an:

a)

apprenticeship

b)

cooperative education

c)

internship

d)

job shadowing

40.

Randy has decided he will pursue NASCAR pit crew training at the NASCAR Technical Institute after he graduates this year. Which type of future learning experience will he seek?

a)

Two-year college

b)

Four-year college

c)

Technical school

d)

Military

41.

Community colleges in North Carolina offer:

a)

an open admission policy

b)

on-the-job training

c)

admission requirements similar to four-year colleges

d)

waived admission and tuition costs

42.

Which is true of community colleges?

a)

They do not charge tuition

b)

They offer no diploma programs

c)

They have an open-door policy

d)

All their courses are delivered online

43.

Jackie learns best studying in small groups, while Evelyn prefers to study alone. What test preparation strategy does this apply to?

a)

Plan to study in chunks of time so one does not have to cram

b)

Get a good night's sleep

c)

Eat a healthy breakfast

d)

Study using one's personal learning style

44.

When Heather graduates, she will enter into the ROTC college program to become a surgical technician, and then proceed to become an orthopedic surgeon. This opportunity is unique to which future learning experience?

a)

Two-year college

b)

Four-year college

c)

Technical school

d)

Military

45.

Which type of program would a community college provide?

a)

College transfer

b)

Doctoral

c)

Master’s

d)

School of Law

46.

A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor’s degree in a specific discipline is a:

a)

college or university

b)

community college

c)

graduate school

d)

professional school

47.
Skills one has developed
a)
Abilities
b)
Learning Styles
c)
Super Powers
48.
Something that somebody has succeeded in doing, especially with effort
a)
Achievement
b)
Interest Inventory
c)
Failure
49.
An assertion of support or agreement
a)
Affirmation
b)
Global Awareness
c)
Forcefulness
50.
A natural tendency to do something well, especially one that can be further developed
a)
Integrity
b)
Aptitudes
c)
Weaknesses
51.
An opinion or general feeling about something
a)
Attitude
b)
Interdependence
c)
Textbook
52.
An unfair preference for or dislike of something
a)
Flexibility
b)
Fact
c)
Bias
53.
To become different, or make something or somebody different
a)
Change
b)
Loyalty
c)
Reorder
54.
The relation between a result and its cause
a)
Mature Attitude
b)
Consequences
c)
Brothers
55.
Showing a tendency to expect failure or accept it too readily 
a)
Honesty
b)
Defeatist Attitude
c)
Succeeding 
56.
Able to be trusted or depended on
a)
Performance
b)
Untrustworthy
c)
Dependability
57.
Unfair treatment of one person or group, usually because of prejudice about race, ethnicity, age, religion, or gender
a)
Discrimination
b)
Interpersonal
c)
Acceptance
58.
Personal attributes that enable people to succeed in life, including self-awareness, empathy, self-confidence, and self-control
a)
Leadership
b)
Emotional Intelligence
c)
Sports
59.
The ability to identify with and understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties
a)
Empathy
b)
Integrity
c)
Pizza Slice
60.
Capable of being modified to suit different conditions or a different purpose
a)
Human Relations
b)
Moldable
c)
Adaptability
61.

An attitude is. . .

a)

To become different, or make something or somebody different.

b)

To respond as one truly feels.

c)

An opinion or general feeling about something.

d)

none of the above.

62.

An assessment of likes and dislikes . . .

a)

Interpersonal

b)

Interest inventory

c)

personality

d)

skills

63.

The ability to do something well, where this is usually gained by an individual through training and experience.

a)

Self-esteem

b)

Self-concept

c)

Self-control

d)

Skills

64.

Strengths are described as. . .

a)

The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience.

b)

A valuable or useful ability, asset, or quality.

c)

An assessment of likes or dislikes.

d)

Something that somebody enjoys doing.

65.

Personality the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Natural ability in particular activity a natural ability for being good at a particular activity.

a)

Values

b)

Attitudes

c)

Skills

d)

Talents

67.

Confidence in your own merit as an individual. . .

a)

Self-observation

b)

Self-esteem

c)

Self-control

d)

Self-concept

68.

Personal Characteristics is a combination of characteristics or qualities that form character.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Someone who has an inferior attitude means they have . . .

a)

a feeling of surpassing others in something such as intellect, achievement, or ability.

b)

a feeling of failure to meet a standard of quality, ability, or achievement.

c)

a negative attitude that impacts a person in a displeasing way.

d)

all of the above

70.

My personality, skills, my friends opinion, abilities, and interests are all important in considering my career.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

In our class, values mean

a)

The ability to liquidity of an asset.

b)

The acceptance of a person by others.

c)

the worth, importance, or usefulness of something to somebody.

d)

None of the above.

72.

A talent is the unnatural ability in particular activity, a unnatural ability for being good at a particular activity.

a)

True

b)

False

73.
What is an occupation?
a)
A wide category of jobs with similar charateristics. Ex: graphic artist, education
b)
Somewhere that people like to go on the weekends
c)
Something that takes up space
74.
What is a career?
a)
A car that my grandpa used to drive
b)
Something that you aspire to do for a long time. Involves long range planning
c)
Something that holds another something
75.
What is a job?
a)
Work that one does for pay. Ex: newspaper boy
b)
A really hard punch from the dominant hand
c)
Something I don't ever plan on getting
76.
What does being aware of your strengths and weaknesses help you set? (look at the picture)
a)
An alarm
b)
Goals
c)
An appointment
77.
Someone who wants to be a teacher would work best with?
a)
People
b)
Data
c)
Things
78.
Those that enjoy learning by going after their interests at their own pace have? (look at the picture)
a)
A boring learning preference
b)
An Intrapersonal learning preference
c)
A fast learning preference
79.
What intelligence relates to inner reflection, awareness, and metacognition?
a)
Non-existent
b)
Super smart
c)
Intrapersonal
80.
_______ intelligence relates to communication and relation to other people.
a)
Fake
b)
Interpersonal
c)
Serious
81.
What can influence a person's life because knowing oneself will better enable a person to make a wise career and lifestyle decisions? (think of another word for "me")
a)
Self-knowledge
b)
Parents
c)
Vacations
82.
A ___________ is characterized by exercising self-discipline and self-control. (think about the picture)
a)
Frying pan
b)
Bad self-concept
c)
Positive self-concept
83.
A person with ___________ would be afraid of failure. (think about the picture)
a)
Poor self-concept
b)
Extra cheese
c)
Positive self-concept
84.
What can be developed though recognizing your abilities? (think about the picture)
a)
A cold
b)
Good vibes
c)
Self-Esteem
85.
Because abilities are learned/developed, students will __________. (look at the picture)
a)
Get an A on their test
b)
Get really good at math
c)
Change with experience
86.
A person with 
___________ has a better chance of doing a good job.
a)
High Self-Esteem
b)
Connections
c)
An iPhone X
87.
The results of an _________ reveal how interests match careers.
a)
Eye exam
b)
Interest Inventory
c)
Eight ball
88.

A person or organization that pays people to work for them

a)

employer

b)

employee

c)

co-worker

d)

student

89.

Someone who works for an employer

a)

co-worker

b)

employer

c)

employee

d)

cashier

90.

activities, things, and ideas a person likes and enjoys

a)

interests

b)

interview

c)

aptitude

91.

An aptitude test can show that a person:

a)

is skilled in the use of his/her hands.

b)

values leisure time.

92.

hat influence will self-knowledge have on a person’s life?

a)

Knowing oneself will better enable a person to make wise career and

b)

Knowing oneself is not important in making major life decisions.