WorksheetsCollege Career trivia Final DJJ
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 51mins
What is the name of the test that helps colleges decide whether or not to let you in?
IEP
GED
ACT
What is the number that represents the average of all your grades in High School?
GPA
SAT
FAFSA
What year in high school do you apply for college?
Freshman
Sophmore
Junior
Senior
What should you consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college? Choose all that apply.
Distance from home
Size
Majors offered
Cost of Tuition
What is one way that you can learn more about a college that you think you might want to go? Choose all that apply.
Go on a college tour
Wait for them to call you
Look it up online.
Talk to a current student.
What are two things you should consider when deciding what career would be good for you?
Will I be cool if I work there.
What you are interested in
The amount of education you will need?
What is the subject or field that you study?
major
interest
What is a resume?
a letter that you write to an employer
a statement of your prior work, education, and volunteer, experience to show to potential employers to convince them to hire you for a job.
an interview
What is the type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent?
Scholarship
Loan
What is the kind of financial aid that you have to pay back?
Grant
Loan
Which places can you look for financial aid? Choose all that apply.
FAFSA
apply for scholarships from colleges
apply for scholarships from community organizations
talk to your counselor
Which job duty could you NOT do by law as a 17 year old?
sell clothes at the mall
use a cash register
use a deli meat slicer
paint walls.
Which colors are acceptable to use when filling out a job application?
red
blue
black
green
pink
What is most important to do before an interview?
tell everyone about it
practice interview questions
eat breakfast
Who should you NOT use as a reference when looking for a job?
teachers
parents
neighbors
former bosses
True or False? You should research the company or job before an interview
true
false
Always ____________ the question when answering and interview question.
restate
answer
ignore
challenge
Why should you ask for two job applications?
don't you only need 1.
in case you make mistakes in pen
to increase you chances of being hired
one for each boss
What should you do AFTER a job interview?
celebrate that it's over
write a thank you note/email
call the company 4 times
What tests are the most important for college entrance?
ASVAB
PRAXIS
ACT-SAT
CCP
___________ must be submitted along with your completed application when applying for college.
completed doctor's form
letter of recommendation
copies of final exams
none of the above
A _____ is a compilation of all earned high school grades averaged together.
grade list
semester grades
exams
grade-point average (GPA)
ACT or SAT tests are typically taken during ____ year of high school.
8th
9th
10th
11th
When you write your _________, you may include your desires, your goals and/or special events in your life.
Personal statement/essay
Memoir
Obituary
Personal Advertisement
Being involved in a club, organization, volunteering for a local organization and/or playing on a sports team are all examples of a ________________ that colleges look at, rather than just grades.
social butterfly
well-rounded student
nerd
top scholar
Some of the important factors that play a role in your admission to a college include
students from places from outside the college community
students whose parents, grandparents or other family who have attended
ethnic heritage
first in family to go to college
all of the above
What is the first step in pursing a job?
Interview with a company
Prepare for a job interview
Search for potential companies and positions
What is your next step after finding a job your interested in?
Post in on Facebook
Prepare for the job
Submit an application
When applying for a career, you should always submit a resume and cover letter.
True
False
During an interview, you should...
Make eye contact
Ask the interviewer how much they make
Text your friends
Select the items you should bring to an interview.
A resume
A snack
Questions about the company
A friend
Select the positive work traits.
always late
focused
creative
dependable
unsafe
Select the appropriate on the job behavior.
being safe
sleeping
asking coworkers on a date
get your work done on time
The analysis and study of educational institutions to see if they are of good quality and offering equal education to all students.
Private School
Public School
Accredidation
School Rating
A college or university funded by private sources without any control by a government agency. Tends to cost more.
Public School
Private School
Trade School
Community School
A school that specializes in career readiness in fields such as hairdressing, cosmetology, and auto mechanics.
Trade School
Public School
Private School
University
A 2 year public institution providing higher education and lower-level courses, certificates, and associate’s degrees
Private School
University
Public School
Community School
An institution of higher learning that grants bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or science or both.
College
Univesity
Trade School
A school that includes many different schools - such as a college of nursing and a college of business - and has graduate students as well.
College
University
Trade School
A student’s concentrated field of study. Every major includes a required set of courses. Colleges typically ask students to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year.
Minor
Major
A student’s secondary field of study. A minor is not required to graduate.
Major
Minor
What does GPA stand for
Good Professional Attitude
Go Pro Awesome
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Accreditation
A 2 year undergraduate degree earned at a community or junior college
Doctoral Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Associate's Degree
A 4 year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
The first level of graduate study. To apply for a master’s degree, you must already hold a bachelor’s degree.
Doctoral Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
The highest level of academic degrees.
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Bachelor's Degree
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Faculty and Student Aid
Faculty Approved Financial Student Aid
Financial Aid for Federal Student Applicants
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A sum of money given to a student for the purpose of paying for college. Scholarships can be awarded based on academic achievements or other requirements based on the scholarship requirements.
Grant
Loan
Scholarship
Check
Money provided by a funding source that does not have to be paid back
Loan
Grant
Scholarship
Check
Money provided by a funding source that has to be paid back. In most cases payments do not begin until the student finishes school.
Grant
Scholarship
Check
Loan
A program that allows students to work part time during the school year as a part of their financial aid package. The money earned is used to pay for tuition or other college charges.
Employee Student Program
Part Time Worker Program
Work Study Program
Financial Aid Program
A 3 hour college entrance exam which measures verbal and mathematical skills, as well as grammar and the ability to write a brief essay. Students may earn up to 2400 points.
SAT
ACT
A 2 hour and 55 minute exam that measures a student’s knowledge and achievement in english, math, science and reading to determine the student’s readiness for college-level instruction. Scored on a scale of 1-36 in each of the 4 areas. The final score is an average of the 4 areas to create a composite score.
SAT
ACT
What can you do to better your chances of getting into the college of your dreams?
Work hard in school now
Plan ahead
Research schools that are best for me
All of the above
What is the negative effect of a choice (the negative outcome)?
Treatment
Technology
Consequences
Respect
Working in a respectful/friendly manner with customer and co-workers, regardless of their national origin, race, appearance, religion, gender, are disability is an example of:
Conflict-Resolution
Creativity and Innovation
Integrity
Diversity Awareness
Choose an example of good customer service.
A food service worker that stands with their back to the customer.
A food service worker that smiles and greets the customer politely.
A food service worker that is on their phone and ignoring the customer.
What does a basketball team, a construction crew and a warehouse worker have in common?
They use teamwork
They all have uniforms
They all have poor work ethic
Why is it important to follow safety regulations?
To prevent injuries
To be promoted
To get a higher salary
Integrity means being trustworthy, honest, and reliable at work and doing the right thing when no one is watching?
True
False
PPE stands for...
Priority Personal Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Pivotal Priority Equipment
Being punctual to work or school means you are always _________.
late
on time
unreliable
Communicating effectively and using active listening techniques with customers and co-workers is an example of:
Career and Life Management
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Reading and Writing
Listening and Speaking
What factors should you consider when choosing a major?
Location, popularity, and salary potential.
Family expectations, peer pressure, and societal norms.
Course difficulty, class schedule, and extracurricular activities.
Interests, skills, career goals, job prospects, and personal values.
What are some effective study skills?
Creating a study schedule, breaking down tasks, using active learning techniques, practicing retrieval and self-testing, seeking help when needed
Cramming all the information the night before the exam
Studying for long hours without breaks
Relying solely on lecture notes without reviewing the material
Why is time management important in college?
To have more free time for social activities, procrastinate less, and avoid last-minute cramming.
To prioritize tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
To improve academic performance, reduce stress, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
To develop effective study habits, enhance productivity, and achieve long-term goals.
How can you determine your interests when choosing a major?
By randomly selecting a major from a list
By choosing the major that your friends are choosing
By flipping a coin and letting fate decide
By exploring different subjects, considering hobbies and strengths, researching majors, talking to professionals, taking assessments, and reflecting on past experiences.
What are some effective study techniques?
Cramming all the material in one night
Studying in a noisy environment
Not taking breaks during study sessions
Creating a study schedule, breaking down the material, using active learning strategies, practicing with past exams, seeking help when needed
What are some tips for effective time management?
Multitasking, procrastinating, and working long hours.
Prioritizing tasks, setting goals, creating a schedule, eliminating distractions, delegating tasks, and taking breaks.
Ignoring deadlines, not setting goals, and not prioritizing tasks.
Constantly checking emails, not taking breaks, and not delegating tasks.
Why is it important to develop good study habits?
To decrease productivity, increase stress levels, and hinder academic performance.
To waste time, become disorganized, and forget important information.
To prioritize leisure activities, neglect responsibilities, and struggle with time management.
To improve focus, organization, time management, and retention of information.
The action of working with someone to produce or create something.
Respect
Accountability
Leadership
Collaboration
Seeking to solve a problem before it occurs; choosing your own behavior (versus reactive, where you are a victim of circumstances).
Work ethic
Proactive
Goal
Respect
Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
Feedback
Productivity
Collaboration
Goal
A set of values based on the ideals of discipline and hard work.
Respect
Diligence
Work ethic
Accountability
Doing what needs to be done without having to be prompted by others.
Integrity
Initiative
Goal
Time management
Treating others as you would yourself, as equals and without bias, with civility, courtesy, and dignity, so as not to offend perspectives that differ from your own.
Respect
Leadership
Responsibility
Integrity
The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way
Productivity
Proactive
Diligence
Teamwork
Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.
Goal
Professionalism
Diligence
Responsibility
An objective or want that you plan to fulfill.
Goal
Proactive
Diligence
Accountability
Taking responsibility for one's actions.
Goal
Proactive
Diligence
Accountability
A strategy for coming up with new, innovative ideas is
brainstorming solutions.
copying your friend's ideas.
using ideas you find on the Internet.
identifying the problem and using tried-and-true methods to solve it.
Making eye contact, listening to what someone is saying, and ignoring your cell phone while they are talking is a way of showing _________.
accountability
responsibility
respect
diligence
Planners and calendars, to-do lists, and setting alarms are all useful tools for ________________.
feedback
time management
collaboration
diligence
Using personal and sick leave only when necessary is an example of
Integrity
Teamwork
Respect
Accountability
Contributing to the success of the team is an example of
Integrity
Teamwork
Positive Work Ethic
Respect
How can you improve your work ethic?
arrive late to class
fail to do homework
take responsibility of for your success
make excuses
Which is a quality that you would look for in an employee?
respectful
tardy
negatitve attitude
jealous
This means "very eager to do or achieve."
attitude
habits
motivated
devotion
This means "the ability to accept and complete assignments positively and without conflict."
motivated
attitude
habits
devotion
This word refers to small routines or practices that combine into the overall systems of behaviors that make up our daily life.
attitude
devotion
motivated
habits
This means "an agreement or pledge to do something in the future."
cooperation
commitment
ethics
leadership
This word refers to the willingness to work with and help others.
commitment
collaboration
cooperation
camaraderie
This word refer to the values and principles that guide decisions.
ethics
leadership
motivated
cooperation
This word means "taking responsibility for one's actions."
time management
diligence
initiative
accountability
Remaining persistent and following through in the face of criticism, controversy, or setbacks is known as
initiative
diligence
accountability
time management
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank:
If you are a host in a restaurant and you refuse to accept a bribe to move someone to front of a long wait list, you are showing you have good __________.
ethics
posture
habits
time management
What are 3 things self-motivated individuals tend to do?
They do what needs to be done without be told to do so.
They are persistent in their goals.
They look at the upside of every situation.
They sleep late and wait until the deadline on projects to get started.
