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Chapter 01 - Careers in the Digital Age

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Today, most companies publish their job openings through employment agencies and newspapers.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Information placed and stored on social media sites is gathered, packaged, and sold to interested third parties.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A customer loyalty program is an example of how companies use data mining.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Checking your credit report frequently can help with early detection of identity theft.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Retail businesses have a legitimate need for a customer’s Social Security number when the customer pays with a debit card or cash.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Privacy laws in America are designed to effectively safeguard the privacy of information posted on the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Lifelong learning involves actively seeking new knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enhance professional and personal growth throughout your life.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

A self-assessment inventory lists both strengths and weaknesses along with plans for improvement.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Service jobs are a small and declining sector of the current American job market.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A resume should be as broad or “generic” as possible to fit many possible job opportunities.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

It is never acceptable to use the salutation “To Whom It May Concern” in a reference letter.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Follow-up contact with a prospective employer after a job interview may be in the form of a thank-you letter or email.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

If goals are to be meaningful, they should be broadly stated and without specified time frames for their achievement.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Self-employment is an option almost everyone should consider, because it lowers the risk of becoming unemployed.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

A business plan generally projects financial data three to five years into the future.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Management of data storage and retrieval is known as

a)

data processing.

b)

web mining.

c)

data warehousing.

d)

data back-up.

17.

Attaining a higher skill level to increase your usefulness to your employer is called

a)

retraining.

b)

upgrading.

c)

promotion.

d)

lifelong learning.

18.

All of the following information would be appropriate for inclusion in a resume except

a)

personal information, including age, gender, and marital status.

b)

educational background, including high school and post-high school institutions attended.

c)

work experience, including both paid and unpaid jobs.

d)

additional qualifications or skills, such as proficiency with particular types of software or the ability to speak a foreign language.

19.

People who provide information about a job applicant’s skills, character, and achievements are known as

a)

career coaches.

b)

references.

c)

resources.

d)

all of the above.

20.

Effectively preparing for a job interview would include

a)

reviewing your resume.

b)

preparing a list of likely questions.

c)

​learning about your prospective employer.

d)

​all of the above.

21.

Goals that a person anticipates achieving within a few months or years are classified as

a)

short-term goals.

b)

primary goals.

c)

intermediate goals.

d)

secondary goals.

22.

The knowledge and skills acquired from working in a career field provide a person with

a)

experience.

b)

higher wages.

c)

seniority for promotion purposes.

d)

better health insurance.

23.

“Plan B” is the label used to describe what you would do if your job ended and might include

a)

getting a part-time job.

b)

developing networking contacts.

c)

learning new skills.

d)

all of the above.

24.

A small business owned by a person who also works full-time for an employer is a

a)

side business

b)

venture business

c)

lifestyle business

d)

start-up business

25.

Generally, all of the following characteristics are associated with successful entrepreneurs except

a)

being self-motivated.

b)

having a friendly disposition.

c)

holding a master’s degree in business.

d)

being trustworthy.

26.

26. Facts, numbers, or text that can be processed on a computer are referred to as _____________.

a)

data

b)

information

c)

code

d)

software

27.

Businesses convert ____________ into knowledge about historical patterns and projected future trends.

a)

information

b)

data

c)

resources

d)

assets

28.

A(n) ____________ card allows a business to gather and store information about your purchasing habits.

a)

rewards

b)

credit

c)

debit

d)

membership

29.

Paying for purchases with cash or prepaid gift cards are ways to protect against ____________.

a)

identity theft

b)

credit card fraud

c)

online scams

d)

data breaches

30.

______________ means actively seeking new knowledge, skills, and experience that will promote professional and personal growth throughout your life.

a)

Lifelong learning

b)

Continuous assessment

c)

Periodic evaluation

d)

Intermittent training

31.

______________ involves the elimination of jobs because of falling revenues and rising costs.

a)

Downsizing

b)

Expansion

c)

Outsourcing

d)

Hiring

32.

A(n) ____________ contains questions often used to determine if a person is qualified for a particular job.

a)

job application

b)

resume

c)

cover letter

d)

interview

33.

______________ are school records that include a listing of courses you have taken as well as grades and credits earned.

a)

Transcripts

b)

Report Cards

c)

Attendance Sheets

d)

Diplomas

34.

A(n) ____________ is a desired end toward which efforts are directed.

a)

goal

b)

obstacle

c)

journey

d)

task

35.

A(n) ____________ is a person who owns a business and is self-employed.

a)

entrepreneur

b)

employee

c)

manager

d)

investor