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Workplace Readiness Practice Skills 13-15

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Professional trade organizations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and trade publications are used by businesses to:

a)

appeal to the general public

b)

determine quantities to buy

c)

obtain up-to-date information about the industry

d)

set up an operating budget

2.

Simone is a corporate employee who is committed to continuous learning. What is the BEST way that Simone can show her commitment?

a)

Offering fellow employees assistance on the job

b)

Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge

c)

Researching how to do difficult tasks in her workplace

d)

Spending time at work completing assignments for her college classes

3.

The goals of professional networking are to develop...

a)

and present a job "sales pitch" to an interviewer

b)

connections and advisors based on mutual needs/interests and trust

c)

a resume and send it out with a business card

d)

a resume and post it on social networking

4.

Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities?

a)

What is your address?

b)

What are your job skills?

c)

What is your job history?

d)

What is your religion?

5.

When writing resumes, why do employers prefer professional references over personal ones?

a)

Personal references can be biased

b)

It is illegal to provide personal references

c)

Professional references tend to be more intelligent

d)

Professional references are biased

6.

Jill's company will reimburse staff for taking professional development courses, which tells Jill that the company values...

a)

continuous learning

b)

career education

c)

dual enrollment

d)

certified life experience

7.

Many industry groups have professional associations related to the work they perform. What opportunities do these organizations offer individuals to aid continuous learning?

a)

Travel and reunions

b)

Conferences and friendships

c)

Resume enhancement

d)

Education and networking

8.

Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up-to-date in one's career field?

a)

Time manegement

b)

Critical thinking

c)

Continuous learning

d)

Workplace safety

9.

Dorethea is a valued employee at the local veterinary clinic. She often asks her supervisor if he would pay for her to take a course that is related to her work at the clinic. Why does she have this expectation?

a)

The employer is required by law to make such investments

b)

The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set

c)

She likes to explore options so she might move on to something else

d)

She enjoys learning by does not want to pay for it herself

10.

During her job applicant interview, Susie was asked if she would be willing to occasionally attend out-of-town and overnight training sessions. Typically the reason for this question is to discover:

a)

her commitment to professional growth

b)

whether she would work overtime hours

c)

her desire and ambition to move up to manegement

d)

whether she is willing to sacrifice her values

11.

One of the leading reasons why it is important for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for:

a)

changes in lifestyles

b)

changes in the workplace

c)

boredom and burnout

d)

life after retirement

12.

At 11:00 a.m., a customer asks for a prescription to be filled for pick up at noon. In this situation, filling the prescription by noon best fits in which one of the following four time-usage categories?

a)

important and not urgent

b)

not important and urgent

c)

important and urgent

d)

not important and not urgent

13.

Samuel works at a farm equipment company. Which of the following will help him be more efficient and productive for the company?

a)

The daily work plan

b)

The tasks most enjoyed

c)

The customer's complaint log

d)

The work his peers do first

14.

The MAIN reason that businesses try to increase recycling programs is because they want:

a)

to provide extra jobs

b)

to keep work areas clean

c)

to make the company more accpetable

d)

to increase savings by reducing waste

15.

Laura and Colleen have been working on a sales presentation for a week. Laura has a family emergency and cannot make the presentation. What should Colleen do?

a)

Ask Laura's supervisor to cover her part

b)

Reschedule the presentation with the client

c)

Cancel the presentation with the client

d)

Review Laura's part and make the presentation

16.

Chad has found a quicker and safer way to complete a process. However, the new process doesn't follow his company's standard operating procedure. He should:

a)

use his new process to stand out from his peers

b)

share his idea with management before using it

c)

drop his idea and use the company's process

d)

encourage coworkers to use his idea

17.

Which of the following is the MOST credible Internet source for research?

a)

a web discussion forum

b)

a political advertisement video

c)

a peer-reviewed blog

d)

a private social network page

18.

How can you BEST reflect expert opinions in your research that support your opinions on a topic?

a)

Quote directly from the expert's words, citing the source

b)

Accurately describe your opinions based on your influences

c)

Provide a list of documents that helped create your beliefs

d)

Use a quotation as the main thesis or idea of your argument

19.

Which is TRUE about beliefs versus facts?

a)

Beliefs are used to make scientific decisions

b)

Beliefs are evidence-based

c)

Beliefs are personal truths but unproven

d)

Beliefs have no place in making purchase decisions