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College Terminology

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ___ is a student who lives off-campus and drives to class, or commutes.

a)

Tuition

b)

Technical Center

c)

Commuter

d)

Alumni

2.

College ___ provide all types of information parents and students need to know about a school. It lists, for example: the institution's history and philosophy, policies and procedures, its accreditation status, courses of study, degrees and certificates offered, physical facilities, admission and enrollment procedures, financial aid, student life activities, etc.

a)

Fafsa

b)

Transcript

c)

Syllabus

d)

Catalog

3.

A ______ is a two-year institution of higher education. Course offerings generally include a transfer curriculum with credits transferable toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year college, and an occupational or technical curriculum with courses of study designed to prepare students for employment in two years.

a)

Technical Training Program

b)

Full Time Student

c)

Part Time Student

d)

Junior/community College

4.

A display of achievements that go above and beyond basic expectations is known as ______.

a)

Accomplishments

b)

Career Preferences

c)

Motivations

d)

Vicarious Experiences

5.

A ____ student is enrolled in less than 12 credit hours in a semester (less than 6 in a Summer term).

a)

Full time student

b)

Extra curricula activities

c)

General education classes

d)

Part time student

6.

Definition: Work or volunteer related responsibilities stated as results.

a)

Education

b)

Experience

c)

Resume

d)

Objective

7.

Definition: Evaluation of oneself related to personality, careers, leadership etc.

a)

Self-concept

b)

Self-Assessment

c)

Goal Setting

d)

Aptitude

8.

Definition: The way one sees oneself.

a)

Personality

b)

Transcript

c)

Self-esteem

d)

Self-Concept

9.

The ____ is composed of all persons who teach classes for colleges.

a)

University

b)

Alumni

c)

Faculty

d)

Commuter

10.

A ____ is composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional colleges and offers degrees in each.

a)

University

b)

Trade School

c)

Faculty

d)

Curriculum

11.

A ____ is composed of those classes prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate.

a)

Curriculum

b)

University

c)

Socialization

d)

Corporatization

12.

Seeking full-time Customer Service position with Best Buy.

a)

Scholarship

b)

Objective

c)

Experience

d)

Education

13.

Students may ___ from courses during a semester, but there are established procedures for doing so. The college catalog and/or Class Schedule generally specifies the procedures. Written approval from a university official must be secured, and some fees must be paid.

a)

Withdrawal

b)

Acceptance

c)

Forcing

d)

Resistance

14.

An outline of the important information about a course. Written by the professor or instructor, it usually includes important dates, assignments, expectations and policies specific to that course. Some are quite lengthy.

a)

Withdrawal

b)

Learning Management System

c)

Catalog

d)

Syllabus

15.

The demand for particular jobs is defined as:

a)

Working Conditions

b)

Job Outlook

c)

Job Shadowing

d)

Hourly Wage

16.

An ___ is a student who is pursuing either a one-, two-, or four-year degree.

a)

University

b)

Undergraduate

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Alumni

17.

A ___ student is enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester (full-time status for a Summer term is usually 6 credit hours).

a)

Part-time student

b)

Trade school

c)

Full-time student

d)

Credit hours

18.

Definition: Work done for pay

a)

Work

b)

Job

c)

Career

d)

Ability

19.

Definition: Demonstrates your passion and enthusiasm for the position you seek; showcases your skills; requests interview

a)

Self-addressed-stamped-envelope

b)

Reply Deadline

c)

Cover Letter

d)

Career

20.

Definition: Brief summary of a job seeker's personal information, education, skills, work/volunteer experience organized by chronological, functional/skill, or a combination of both

a)

Education

b)

Scholarship

c)

Resume

d)

Objective

21.

Courses taken in college are measured in terms of credit hours. To earn one _____, a student must attend a class for one classroom hour (usually 50 minutes) per week for the whole semester (usually 16 weeks). Classes are offered in 1 - 5 _____ increments, and sometimes larger amounts.

(a)  

22.

A (a)   is a student's chosen field of study. It usually requires the successful completion of a specified number of credit hours.

23.

The combination of an individual's attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics is called (a)   .

24.

These ___ are usually given during the last week of classes each semester. The type of final administered in a course is left to the discretion of the instructor. ___ are given on specified dates that may be different than the regular class time, and are usually listed in each semester's class schedule.

a)

Bi-weekly exams

b)

Syllabus

c)

Matriculation exam

d)

Final exam

25.

Principles a person wants to live by and the beliefs that are important to that person are called ___.

a)

Values

b)

Beliefs

c)

Mores

d)

Personality

26.

___ are additional charges not included in the tuition. Fees may be charged to cover the cost of materials and equipment needed in certain courses, and they may be assessed for student events, programs, and publications.

a)

Fafsa

b)

Fees

c)

Wages

d)

Salaries

27.

A school that offers a variety of skills-orientated programs

a)

Technical Center

b)

Social System

c)

Production Center

d)

Laboratory

28.

The almost universal application for financial aid, including loans, grants, college work-study and other federal and state programs. It is often required before a student can be considered for scholarships also.

a)

OSHA

b)

FACULTY

c)

FAFSA

d)

TUITION

29.

Fixed amount of pay for a certain period of time, usually a month or a year

a)

Working Conditions

b)

Salary

c)

Personality

d)

Wage

30.

___ is made available from grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment from federal, state, institutional, and private sources. Awards from these programs may be combined in an "award package" to meet the cost of education. The types and amounts of aid awarded are determined by financial need, available funds, student classification, academic performance, and sometimes the timeliness of application.

a)

Associate's degree

b)

Financial aid

c)

Bachelor's degree

d)

Out placement assistance

31.

16 different industries to pursue a career

a)

On-the-job Training

b)

Career Clusters

c)

Learning Styles

d)

Career Pathways

32.

A skill a person has already developed

a)

Aptitude

b)

Values

c)

Personality

d)

Ability

33.

Definition: Someone who learns how to do a job through hands-on experience under the guidance of a skilled worker.

a)

Apprentice

b)

Bursar

c)

Mentor

d)

Master

34.

Definition: People who have graduated from the institution.

a)

Undergraduate

b)

Commuter

c)

Alumni

d)

Faculty

35.

Definition: Information, knowledge, ideas, facts, words, symbols, figures, statistics.

a)

Transcript

b)

Knowledge

c)

Data

d)

Values

36.

These letters are acronyms for the American College Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Both tests are designed to measure a student's level of knowledge in basic areas such as math, science, English and social studies. Colleges may require the results of either the ACT or SAT before granting admission. Which term does this definition describe?

a)

Fafsa

b)

ACT/SAT

c)

Tuition

d)

Syllabus

37.

An advanced 2-year program completed after attainment of a bachelor's degree. Which term does this definition describe?

a)

Bachelor's Degree

b)

Master's Degree

c)

High School Diploma

d)

Associate Degree

38.

Definition: A person's potential for learning a certain skill.

a)

Aptitude

b)

Values

c)

Instinct

d)

Ability

39.

Definition: These are non-classroom activities that can contribute to a well-rounded education. They can include such activities as athletics, clubs, student government, recreational and social organizations and events.

a)

Full Time Student

b)

Extra Curricula Activities

c)

Catalog

d)

Financial Aid

40.

___ is the amount paid for each credit hour of enrollment. ___ does not include the cost of books, fees, or room and board. ___ charges vary from college to college and are dependent on such factors as resident or out-of-state status, level of classes enrolled in (lower, upper or graduate division), and whether the institution is publicly or privately financed.

a)

Property Tax

b)

University

c)

Fees

d)

Tuition

41.

Pay that is based on a fixed rate for each hour worked is called ___.

a)

Credit Hours

b)

Hourly Wage

c)

Wage Survey

d)

Salary

42.

A ___ is designated as a specific number of credit hours in a secondary field of study.

a)

Fafsa

b)

Minor

c)

Major

d)

Delayed

43.

Definition: Series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, & experience.

a)

University

b)

Aptitude

c)

Career

d)

Job

44.

Definition: The way a person wants to spend his or her time, energy, and resources in the future.

a)

Lifestyle goals

b)

Curriculum

c)

Financial goals

d)

Smart goals

45.

Definition: Social and physical surroundings of a job.

a)

The Work

b)

Working Conditions

c)

Advancement

d)

Interpersonal Relations

46.

Definition: Different ways people naturally think and learn.

a)

Learning Style

b)

Extra Curricula Activities

c)

Self-assessment

d)

Values

47.

Definition: On-site instruction on how to perform a job.

a)

On-the-job Training

b)

Training Manuals

c)

The Assessment Center Method

d)

The Lecture Method

48.

Definition: A privately run school that trains students for particular types of jobs (i.e. Electricians).

a)

Vocational Training

b)

Health Science

c)

Apprenticeship

d)

Trade School

49.

Students are generally permitted to ___ courses from their class schedules and/or ___ other courses. Colleges allow varying lengths of time for students to add and drop classes. The college catalog or class schedule should note the correct procedures. Students usually need written approval from designated college officials to initiate dropping or adding a class. A small fee is often required.

a)

Act/sat

b)

Drop & Add

c)

Transcript

d)

Final exam

50.

A highlight of job-related, transferable, and adaptive skills is known as a ___ .

a)

University

b)

Summary of Qualifications

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Logical Explanation

51.

This is the undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities. The ___ degree requires that a portion of the student's studies be dedicated to the arts - literature, language, music, etc. The Bachelor of Science degree requires that a portion of the studies be in the sciences - chemistry, biology, math, etc. The minimum credit hour requirement for a Bachelor's Degree is 120 hours.

a)

Master's Degree

b)

Undergraduate

c)

Associate's Degree

d)

Bachelor's Degree

52.

Definition: The treasurer at a college or university

a)

Bursar

b)

Attorney

c)

Undergraduate

d)

University