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WorksheetsBME A Final Exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How does your social media behavior influence your ability to get a job?
a)
It has no impact; employers are forbidden by law from looking at your social media accounts
b)
It can have a positive impact as employers like fun-loving employees who know how to have a good time
c)
Unprofessional public profiles on social media sites are generally not viewed by employers so no need to worry about those embarrassing pics
d)
Having a professional LinkedIn profile is critical since almost all recruiters use it to find talent
2.
Which represents the most traditional sequence of events for being hired for a job?
a)
Interview, networking, create resume
b)
Write cover letter, write resume, fill out application
c)
Job offer, create resume, networking
d)
Create resume, fill out application, interview
3.
You just finished an interview for a summer internship you'd really like, and the interview seemed to go well. What would be an appropriate follow-up?
a)
Don't reach out to them, because they'll think you're desperate for a job
b)
Send a nice thank you note or email to the person you interviewed with
c)
Call the business every day after school to see if they've made a hiring decision yet
d)
Write the hiring manager an email saying you received another offer and need to know about the position urgently
4.
What items should you bring with you to an interview?
a)
High School Achievement Certificates and Bank Statements
b)
High School Achievement Certificates, Letters of Recommendations
c)
Letters of Recommendations and High School Transcript/Report Card
d)
Resume and Reference Sheet
5.
Steven is taking AP courses, plays a fall varsity sport, and is a member of the student council and the chess club. Although he's busy, he also would like to get a part-time job for 8-10 hours per week to generate spending money for when he hangs out with his friends. What should his focus be when job searching?
a)
How flexible will the employer be with his school and extracurricular activities?
b)
What is the pay rate offered with the position?
c)
What percentage of this business's employees go on to top universities?
d)
Are there enough vacancies that his friends could get jobs there, too?
6.
A 30-second introduction you prepare in order to introduce yourself to potential employers or professional network connections is called ________________.
a)
a LinkedIn profile
b)
an interview intro
c)
a mini speech
d)
an elevator pitch
7.
It is appropriate to send an email without a subject line.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Why is it important to have an emergency fund?
a)
The fund is used to pay for your health and car insurance, where emergencies are common.
b)
The fund is used to pay for college so you don't have to take out student loans.
c)
The fund is used to pay for unexpected expenses, so that you don't have to go into debt if there's an emergency.
d)
The fund is used to make donations to charities, who need your help to do good work.
9.
You want to reduce the amount of loans you'll need to take out for college, so you want to save as much money as you can ahead of time. What's the BEST strategy?
a)
Every time you receive a paycheck, spend carefully and then save any money you have left over at the end of the month.
b)
When you receive any income, either through gifts, allowance, or working, set a goal of saving at least half before you spend the other half.
c)
Spend whatever you want during the first 2 years of high school, but then save everything you earn during the last 2 years of high school.
d)
Don't do anything fun during high school so you're not tempted to spend money.
10.
Jodi wants to visit her extended family in Barbados next summer, and the flight costs $450. How much does she need to save each month if she wants to buy the flight in exactly 9 months?
a)
$9
b)
$45
c)
$50
d)
$90
11.
A credit score is...
a)
Assigned to everyone when they first open a bank account
b)
Used to tell future lenders how responsible you are with debt
c)
A record that goes onto your high school transcript
d)
The way you know if you are making a good investment
12.
Which statement best describes what a budget is?
a)
A list of all the money you spent during the last month
b)
A plan for how much income you expect to have and how you want to save and spend it
c)
A statement from your bank that shows your ATM withdrawals
d)
A list for which scholarship and grants you will use to pay for college
13.
Lamar recently graduated and lives in an apartment he shares with two friends. Each of these expenses is probably a NEED in Lamar's budget EXCEPT...
a)
Paying his portion of the electric bill
b)
Paying $600 for his monthly rent
c)
Making his cell phone payment on time so his service isn't shut off
d)
Going out every Friday to celebrate "Roommate Fun Night" with his friends
14.
Based on this paycheck, how much money has John earned in take-home pay so far this year?
a)
$1,524.74
b)
$2,000.00
c)
$30,494.81
d)
$40,000.00
15.
Marbella just got her first job working part-time at a department store on weekends. Before receiving her first check, her aunt says, "Be sure to pay yourself first!" What does that mean?
a)
Marbella should pick up her check first thing in the morning, right when banks open.
b)
Marbella should make sure she buys everything she needs, personally, before shopping for others.
c)
Marbella should save part of her paycheck first, before she buys anything with the money.
d)
Marbella should ask her boss for a raise, so that her paycheck is higher.
16.
Which action would INCREASE the money in Shirley's checking account?
a)
She uses a person-to-person app to pay a friend for dinner.
b)
She uses her debit card to buy a holiday gift.
c)
She uses her smartphone to deposit a check from her grandpa.
d)
She uses a prepaid card to pay for a month of movie streaming.
17.
Which type of financial aid must be paid back with interest?
a)
Scholarship
b)
Grant
c)
Loan
d)
Work Study
18.
Lana wants to create a better plan for her money so she knows exactly how much income she is making and how much is being spent on monthly expenses. What tool would you encourage her to use to achieve this goal?
a)
A credit card
b)
A checking account
c)
A budget
d)
An insurance policy
19.
When filling out a check, which part is not required but highly encouraged to be complete?
a)
Current Date
b)
Payee
c)
Amount in Words
d)
Memo or For Line
20.
What should 50% of a budget reflect?
a)
Needs
b)
Wants
c)
Spending
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