WorksheetsCareer Preparedness Semester 1 Study Guide
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
Aiden, Michael, and James are participating in a school quiz competition. They are asked a question: 'In which year was the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission established?'
1965
1960
1975
1990
Zoe, Arjun, and Ethan are discussing about professional communication channels. Arjun mentioned Blog post, Face-to-face, Reports, and Memo. Ethan pointed out that one of them is NOT a professional communication channel. Which one is it?
Blog post
Face-to-face
Reports
Memo
Kai is applying for an internship at a company but does not know the name of the HR manager. Sophia and Abigail suggested him to use a specific salutation in such a situation. Which of the following salutations did they suggest?
Dear Mr. or Ms.
Good morning or afternoon
Greetings
To Whom It May Concern:
Mason, Abigail, and Arjun are discussing their daily routines and special events they participate in. From their conversation, select all of the following which are considered rituals.
Mason's belief in individualism
Abigail's attendance at professional conferences
Arjun's participation in Quinceañeras
Their collective celebration of Thanksgiving
Diversity, simply put, is the plurality of culture along various cultural dimensions, or what is referred as
During a seminar on 'Avoiding Ageism', Dr. Heuman gave several suggestions. James, Luna, and Avery were in attendance. Which of the following actions, suggested by Dr. Heuman, should Avery NOT follow to avoid ageism?
Stand up against ageism
Make friends with people of different ages
Avoid asking people's age
Talk louder when speaking to an old person
William is planning to start a new business and wants to sell his product. Which type of presentation should he use?
Motivational
Persuasive
Individual
Informative
Noah, a child, Jackson, a teenager, Lily, a college student, and the principal of a school are all in a room. If you were to make an introduction, who should be introduced first?
Noah, the child
Jackson, the teenager
Lily, the college student
The principal of the school
Abigail, Aria, and Michael are planning to start a company. They want to ensure that their company does not discriminate against qualified workers who are differently abled. Which of the following laws should they be aware of to prevent such discrimination?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
The Presidential Executive Order of 1967
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Henry, Avery, and Elijah are part of a CTSO at their school. This organization is established to help them build a strong foundation for their future in areas such as academic and career achievement, leadership development, and community service.
Volunteerism
Professional development
Financial independence
Business ownership
Harper is applying for a job at a renowned company. What should be the primary purpose of her cover letter?
To provide a detailed list of Harper's qualifications
To express Harper's interest in the position and highlight her relevant skills
To provide references for Harper
To provide a detailed history of Harper's previous employment
Mason and Priya are having a disagreement at work. Ava, their supervisor, is trying to help them resolve it. Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for Ava to deal with this workplace conflict?
Addressing the issue directly with Mason and Priya
Seeking mediation or assistance from a higher supervisor
Ignoring the issue and hoping it resolves itself
Using active listening to understand Mason and Priya's perspectives
Abigail, Kai, and Emma are working on a group project for their business class. They are discussing the best ways to communicate effectively within their team. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective business communication they should consider?
Clarity
Brevity
Using complex jargon to sound more professional
Active listening
Hannah, Evelyn, and Sophia are starting their first day at a new job. What would be the main role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in their workplace?
To ensure safe and healthful working conditions for Hannah, Evelyn, and Sophia
To provide financial support to Hannah, Evelyn, and Sophia
To provide job training for Hannah, Evelyn, and Sophia
To manage the hiring process of the company where Hannah, Evelyn, and Sophia work
Henry, Ethan, and Rohan are preparing their resumes for a job fair. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good resume they should keep in mind?
Clear and concise
Includes relevant job experience
Contains personal information such as age, marital status, etc.
Well-organized and free of errors
Nora, Hannah, and Noah are attending a business conference. They are discussing strategies for effective networking. Which of the following strategies mentioned by Noah is NOT recommended for effective networking?
Building genuine relationships with other attendees
Attending relevant industry events in the future
Only talking about himself and his needs
Following up after meeting someone new at the conference
Grace, Nora, and Abigail are applying for a job at a prestigious company. They are preparing their cover letters. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good cover letter they should consider?
Customized to the job and company
Highlights relevant skills and experiences
Includes the applicant's full life history
Concise and well-structured
Noah, Anika, and Aria are preparing for their first job interviews. Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended for them?
Researching the company beforehand
Arriving late to show dominance
Preparing answers to common interview questions
Dressing appropriately for the company culture
Zoe received some criticism from her manager, Jackson, at work. Which of the following is NOT a professional way for Zoe to handle this criticism?
Accepting responsibility and learning from the mistake
Ignoring the criticism and continuing as before
Asking Jackson for specific examples and ways to improve
Thanking Jackson for his feedback
Rohan is writing a professional email to his professor, Kai. He is unsure about how to end the email. What would be the best way for Rohan to close his email?
Yours truly,
Best regards,
See ya,
Yours in haste,
Lily, Ava, and Nora are preparing for a job interview. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy they should follow for a successful job interview?
Arriving early
Bringing a copy of their resumes
Speaking negatively about past internships or jobs
Asking questions about the company
Priya, Aria, and Elijah are attending a workshop on professional email writing. According to the workshop, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a professional email?
Clear and concise language
Appropriate salutation and closing
Use of emojis and text language
Proofread for spelling and grammar errors
Noah, Luna, and Sophia are working on a group project. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for their effective team collaboration?
Open and honest communication between Noah, Luna, and Sophia
Respecting diverse opinions and ideas from each other
Ignoring the input of Sophia
Regular team meetings to discuss the project progress
Zoe is helping Jackson to set up his LinkedIn profile. According to her, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a professional LinkedIn profile that she should advise Jackson to avoid?
Having a professional profile picture
Listing relevant skills and experiences
Sharing personal photos and status updates
Having recommendations from colleagues or supervisors
Henry, Ava, and Maya are discussing strategies to manage work stress. Henry suggests regular exercise and healthy eating, Ava recommends setting realistic work goals, and Maya suggests ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away. Which of these is NOT a recommended strategy for managing work stress?
Regular exercise and healthy eating (Henry's suggestion)
Setting realistic work goals (Ava's suggestion)
Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away (Maya's suggestion)
Practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques
