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WorksheetsCareers Spring Final
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Something that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve:
a)
a. creation
b)
b. decision
c)
c. goal
d)
d. value
2.
2. Work done over a period of years:
a)
a. ability
b)
b. attitude
c)
c. career
d)
d. skill
3.
3. A person’s outlook on life:
a)
a. aptitude
b)
b. attitude
c)
c. job outlook
d)
d. goal
4.
4. The type of job in which a person is employed:
a)
a. occupation
b)
b. career
c)
c. goal
d)
d. tuition
5.
5. Most companies require new employees to go through a time of becoming familiar with a new job. This time is called:
a)
a. job
b)
b. job outlook
c)
c. occupation
d)
d. orientation
6.
6. Productivity resulting in something useful:
a)
a. attitude
b)
b. work
c)
c. values
d)
d. demographics
7.
7. Companies often have a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and skills. This is an example of:
a)
a. employment outlook
b)
b. workplace diversity
c)
c. workplace goals
d)
d. apprenticeship
8.
8. The most common reason for losing a job is:
a)
a. a negative attitude
b)
b. a lack of education
c)
c. a lack of appropriate skills
d)
d. wearing the wrong clothes
9.
9. Why is it important to have a positive attitude?
a)
a. to make a lot of money
b)
b. to avoid change
c)
c. to increase chances of success
d)
d. to avoid more work
10.
10. The natural ability or potential for learning new skills is a/an:
a)
a. aptitude
b)
b. interest
c)
c. personality
d)
d. value
11.
11. The combination of all the interests, values, behaviors, and characteristics that make a person unique make up his/her:
a)
a. aptitude
b)
b. emotions
c)
c. maturity
d)
d. personality
12.
12. Something a person enjoys doing or thinking about is a/an:
a)
a. aptitude
b)
b. interest
c)
c. personality
d)
d. skill
13.
13. The natural way one thinks and learns is known as:
a)
a. learning style
b)
b. values
c)
c. personality
d)
d. lifestyle
14.
14. The way you see yourself and your feelings about your own worth and value is the definition for:
a)
a. maturity
b)
b. goal
c)
c. independence
d)
d. self-concept
15.
15. A person who puts off doing things or making decisions is a:
a)
a. partner
b)
b. procrastinator
c)
c. producer
d)
d. professional
16.
16. Which of these is a correct statement about values?
a)
a. Personal standards are the same for everyone
b)
b. Personal standards guarantee career success
c)
c. Personal standards will not change
d)
d. Personal standards can affect career choices
17.
17. Which of the following work values would be MOST important to an artist?
a)
a. money
b)
b. being creative
c)
c. security
d)
d. regular schedule
18.
18. A positive result of understanding one’s personality will:
a)
a. lead to frequent job changes
b)
b. help one choose a career
c)
c. not affect one’s career choice
d)
d. lower one’s self-esteem
19.
19. To look at a career closely and judge or weigh it as a possible option:
a)
a. endorse
b)
b. evaluate
c)
c. plan
d)
d. compromise
20.
20. A tentative decision:
a)
a. is the only decision one can make
b)
b. is easy
c)
c. cannot be changed
d)
d. can be changed
21.
21. In order to resolve a conflict between one’s career goals and personal values one must:
a)
a. reach a compromise
b)
b. relocate
c)
c. give up career goals
d)
d. ignore personal values
22.
22. When there is a clash between personal values and job requirements one has a:
a)
a. conflict
b)
b. plan
c)
c. compromise
d)
d. resource
23.
23. When a student selects a career as a goal it is considered to be a:
a)
a. conflict
b)
b. resource
c)
c. tentative decision
d)
d. career change
24.
24. Anything that is available for use in helping one reach a goal is a:
a)
a. conflict
b)
b. resource
c)
c. plan
d)
d. decision
25.
25. When one is making decisions, which of the following guidelines would most likely help one make the best decision?
a)
a. use a decision-making process
b)
b. follow the crowd
c)
c. flip a coin
d)
d. just wait and see what happens
26.
26. A job one performs without pay is a:
a)
a. full-time job
b)
b. part-time job
c)
c. temporary job
d)
d. volunteer job
27.
27. Working at the mall for only the holiday season is an example of a:
a)
a. full-time job
b)
b. part-time job
c)
c. temporary job
d)
d. volunteer job
28.
28. A job where one works only a portion of a full work week, but does it regularly is a:
a)
a. full-time job
b)
b. part-time job
c)
c. temporary job
d)
d. volunteer job
29.
29. Andrew would like to become a Crime Scene Investigator. His education/training requirements should focus on:
a)
a. Social Sciences
b)
b. Sciences
c)
c. Fine Arts
d)
d. Language Arts
30.
30. Working conditions include:
a)
a. wages
b)
b. salary
c)
c. vacation
d)
d. workplace environment
31.
31. Jobs requiring similar knowledge and skills are:
a)
a. full-time jobs
b)
b. related occupations
c)
c. temporary jobs
d)
d. volunteer jobs
32.
32. A special skill and/or knowledge required of an applicant is a/an
a)
a. working condition
b)
b. fringe benefit
c)
c. procedure
d)
d. qualification
33.
33. Occupations which are grouped together based on similar knowledge or skills make up a/an:
a)
a. career cluster
b)
b. job pathway
c)
c. employment outlook
d)
d. career portfolio
34.
34. The tool used by most employers to find out basic information about job applicants is:
a)
a. an application form
b)
b. a check stub
c)
c. an interview
d)
d. a reference
35.
35. A formal get-acquainted meeting between the employer and the job applicant is a/an:
a)
a. application
b)
b. interview
c)
c. procedure
d)
d. résumé
36.
36. Social Security, Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax are subtracted from most people’s paychecks. These are called:
a)
a. payroll deductions
b)
b. expenses
c)
c. fringe benefits
d)
d. wages
37.
37. Paid vacation, sick-leave, health care benefits, and a retirement plan are all examples of:
a)
a. net pay
b)
b. paycheck deductions
c)
c. fringe benefits
d)
d. wages
38.
38. A fixed amount of money earned, regardless of hours worked is a:
a)
a. commission
b)
b. fringe benefit
c)
c. salary
d)
d. wage
39.
39. The amount of money earned for work done by the hour is referred to as:
a)
a. fringe benefits
b)
b. net pay
c)
c. overtime
d)
d. wages
40.
40. A fellow employee is a/an:
a)
a. applicant
b)
b. co-worker
c)
c. employer
d)
d. reference
41.
41. A person applying for a job is a/an:
a)
a. applicant
b)
b. co-worker
c)
c. employer
d)
d. interviewer
42.
42. The people or businesses who hire others are:
a)
a. co-workers
b)
b. employers
c)
c. employees
d)
d. volunteers
43.
43. Which of the following would be found on a résumé:
a)
a. race
b)
b. gender
c)
c. religion
d)
d. work experience
44.
44. When preparing a résumé remember to:
a)
a. condense your information into one or two pages
b)
b. print it neatly using a #2 pencil
c)
c. include ethnic information
d)
d. use your closest family and friends as work references
45.
45. Which of the following is a guideline for completing a job application form?
a)
a. Exaggerate one’s qualifications
b)
b. Leave it blank if one does not know the answer
c)
c. Read the entire application first
d)
d. Use a #2 pencil so mistakes can be corrected
46.
46. Which of the following is important in making a good first impression?
a)
a. appearance
b)
b. attitude
c)
c. personality
d)
d. speech
47.
47. Which of the following is a guideline for a successful interview?
a)
a. give only yes or no answers
b)
b. take a friend for moral support
c)
c. dress casually for comfort .
d)
d. be punctual
48.
48. Which factor would contribute to a successful interview?
a)
a. exaggerate your qualifications
b)
b. be honest
c)
c. criticize former employers
d)
d. keep quiet about negative job experiences
49.
49. A rule or method that the employer has decided is the best way to get a job done:
a)
a. dependability
b)
b. honesty
c)
c. procedure
d)
d. punctuality
50.
50. Mary heard about a job opening with a local construction company. She applied and interviewed for the job, but was not hired because she is female. This is an example of:
a)
a. fairness
b)
b. discrimination
c)
c. procedure
d)
d. work ethic
51.
51. Someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it:
a)
a. competition
b)
b. counselor
c)
c. co-worker
d)
d. consumer
52.
52. When two or more companies strive for consumer dollars:
a)
a. partnership
b)
b. corporation
c)
c. entrepreneur
d)
d. competition
53.
53. Someone who creates a good or service:
a)
a. stockholder
b)
b. partner
c)
c. consumer
d)
d. producer
54.
54. Which personality trait may lead to success as an entrepreneur?
a)
a. Likes job security
b)
b. Likes routine
c)
c. Likes to follow the directions of others
d)
d. Likes taking risks
55.
55. A course that is chosen by a student according to his or her own interests:
a)
a. credit
b)
b. elective
c)
c. prerequisite
d)
d. requirement
56.
56. What are the units of measurement high schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation?
a)
a. credits
b)
b. hours
c)
c. electives
d)
d. prerequisites
57.
57. The fee colleges charge for taking their classes:
a)
a. credits
b)
b. grants
c)
c. scholarships
d)
d. tuition
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