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WorksheetsCareers Practice Exam
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of the following is true about a college education?
College is the only way to get a stable, high paying job
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
More education is related to lower unemployment
If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could...
Take an online college course
Attend a four-year college
Find an apprenticeship
Volunteer once a year
Why would you ask for an informational interview?
To learn more about why a job rejected you.
To negotiate your salary offer
To learn more about a career or industry
To improve your chances of getting hired
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Hard skills are easily measurable; soft skills are "people skills"
Hard skills are more advanced than soft skills
In job postings, hard skills are "required" and soft skills are "preferred"
Soft skills are less important to employers because they're not technical
Soft skills are a valuable skill set to have. All of the following are soft skills EXCEPT...
Speaking multiple languages
Creativity
Responsibility
Critical thinking
What is best practice when using job boards to find a new job?
Use job search filters and create alerts
Use the same generic resume for all of your applications
Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume
Scroll through job postings without filters every morning
All of the following are ways to build your professional network, EXCEPT...
Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it
Attend conferences or events related to your field
Stay off all types of social media
Connect & communicate with local professionals
All of the following are effective ways to use social media to find and land a job, EXCEPT...
Network with other people in your industry
Keep your posts and information professional
Follow companies and organizations in your desired field
Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one
What is the purpose of using LinkedIn?
To find honest reviews of an employer or business
To build a professional network and find jobs
To have personal access to industry leaders
To create specific profiles tailored to each job posting
A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT
Rationale for why you quit a previous job
Your previous employment experience & responsibilities
A highlight of your education experience
Your contact information
Which is true of an effective resume?
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
It uses key words and has a simple design
It features your photograph
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position, your resume is work history only
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
Your cover letter should be one page in length and include...
Two long paragraphs
Benefits you hope to get with this job
Your high school and college GPA, no matter what they are
Descriptions of your strongest qualifications for the job
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
What will my salary be?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
A pre-tax employer sponsored retirement program is called...
Traditional IRA
Roth IRA
Mutual Fund
401(k)
What form is NOT typically completed when you start a new job?
Form W-2
Form I-9
Benefit forms
Form W-4
Direct deposit is beneficial because...
You are less likely to bounce checks
Your net pay is higher
You can automatically split money into multiple accounts
You endorse your paycheck for security
When asking for a raise, you should...
Prepare evidence of your contributions to the company
Ask for 50% higher than the average market rate
Provide detailed information on your personal finances
Threaten to leave the company
What is the difference between a job and a career?
There is no real difference between a job and a career
A job is a short-term commitment, while a career is a long-term commitment
A job is a specific role or position within an organization, while a career is a person's overall professional journey
What is career development?
The process of planning and managing one's career path to achieve specific goals and objectives
The process of switching careers multiple times throughout one's life
The process of simply going to work and earning a paycheck
Networking
The act of following another worker for a few days on a job.
Job suitable for a worker who is new to a job, field, or subject
The practice of building informal relationships with people whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business opportunities.
Work history of one or more jobs in the same or related fields of interest.
A person or business that pays a person or group to work
producer
consumers
employer
career clusters
A paid position involving a specific place and time and a specific task set by an employer.
job market
wages
salary
job
to treat someone unfairly because of race, age, gender, religious beliefs, nationality, physical appearance, or disability
respect
discriminate
attitude
producer
ability to plan and execute control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to effectively accomplish goals in a timely manner
stress management
employability
resourcefulness
time management
positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career
employability
problem solving
perseverance
critical thinking
ability to cope with job stress which benefits an individuals personal and professional life
critical thinking
ethical behavior
leadership
stress management
requires gathering reliable information, assessing the information for answers and selecting a suitable solution based on the situation
employability
critical thinking
academic preparation
problem solving
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
ethical behaviors
professionalism
integrity
work ethic
a commitment to the value of work and purposeful activity
leadership
integrity
creativity
work ethic
A curriculum developer would fit in which career cluster?
Education & Training
Finance
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Manufacturing
A chief financial officer (in charge of a company's money) would best fit in which career cluster?
Business Management & Administration
Government & Public Administration
Information Technology
Manufacturing
A factory worker would best fit in which career cluster?
Manufacturing
Finance
Human Services
Architecture & Construction
A real estate agent would best fit in which career cluster?
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Education & Training
Hospitality & Tourism
Groups of jobs that require similar skills and interest.
wages
career
career clusters
job
Individuals or companies that make or provide goods and services
consumers
producers
lifestyles
discriminate
The rules of behavior that govern a group or society.
aptitude
attitude
consumers
ethics
The need for workers and the kind of work available for them
job market
full-time
part-time
employer
A fixed amount of pay for a certain period of time
aptitude
salary
skill
entry-level job
People who buy and use goods and services.
producers
consumers
salary
wages
A person's ability to learn something.
attitude
respect
skill
aptitude
Which career cluster would include chef, hotel concierge, and tour guide?
Health Science
Human Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Government and Public Administration
You can always improve and develop your ability
Skill
Growth Mindset
Passion
Career
What are the owners of private and public limited companies called?
Stakeholders
Managers
Board of directors
Shareholders
Public limited companies usually pay ordinary shareholders their share of the profits in the form of:
Inventory
Dividends
Fixed interest payments
Retained profits
Which of the following functional areas is most likely to use twitter to increase customer engagement?
Business Operations
Marketing
Finance
Human Resources
An action or task that is performed, usually for a fee.
iPhone X
Need
Service
Want
A federal agency that was created to protect consumers and promote business competition
Federal Trade Commission
US Department of Labor
Fair Labor Standards
Family and Medical Leave Act
Overstating the features and benefits of products or services or making false claims about them.
Endor
False Advertising
Professionalism
Monopoly
When one business has complete control of a market's entire supply of goods or services
Telemarketing
Robocalling
Antitrust laws
Monopoly
A legal process that allows a company to reorganize or go out of business when it runs out of funding.
Monopoly
Bankruptcy
False advertising
Manufacturing
All activities involved in developing and exchanging goods and services
Business
Money
Corporation
Producer
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Franchises
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Franchises
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Franchises
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Franchise
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Franchise
Partnership
Sole Proprietorship
Corporation
Franchise
Property has value owned by a company is called:
Cash Flow
Collateral
Assets
Capital
The movement of cash into and out of a business is called
Capital
Collateral
Cash flow
Assets
Mony invested into a company or project by its owners is called:
Collateral
Capital
Cash Flow
Assets
Something lenders can use to give security against a loan is called:
Collateral
Cash Flow
Capital
Assets
