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WorksheetsChapter 01 - Careers in the Digital Age
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Today, most companies publish their job openings through employment agencies and newspapers.
True
False
Information placed and stored on social media sites is gathered, packaged, and sold to interested third parties.
True
False
A customer loyalty program is an example of how companies use data mining.
True
False
Checking your credit report frequently can help with early detection of identity theft.
True
False
Retail businesses have a legitimate need for a customer’s Social Security number when the customer pays with a debit card or cash.
True
False
Privacy laws in America are designed to effectively safeguard the privacy of information posted on the Internet.
True
False
Lifelong learning involves actively seeking new knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enhance professional and personal growth throughout your life.
True
False
A self-assessment inventory lists both strengths and weaknesses along with plans for improvement.
True
False
Service jobs are a small and declining sector of the current American job market.
True
False
A resume should be as broad or “generic” as possible to fit many possible job opportunities.
True
False
It is never acceptable to use the salutation “To Whom It May Concern” in a reference letter.
True
False
Follow-up contact with a prospective employer after a job interview may be in the form of a thank-you letter or email.
True
False
If goals are to be meaningful, they should be broadly stated and without specified time frames for their achievement.
True
False
Self-employment is an option almost everyone should consider, because it lowers the risk of becoming unemployed.
True
False
A business plan generally projects financial data three to five years into the future.
True
False
Management of data storage and retrieval is known as
data processing.
web mining.
data warehousing.
data back-up.
Attaining a higher skill level to increase your usefulness to your employer is called
retraining.
upgrading.
promotion.
lifelong learning.
All of the following information would be appropriate for inclusion in a resume except
personal information, including age, gender, and marital status.
educational background, including high school and post-high school institutions attended.
work experience, including both paid and unpaid jobs.
additional qualifications or skills, such as proficiency with particular types of software or the ability to speak a foreign language.
People who provide information about a job applicant’s skills, character, and achievements are known as
career coaches.
references.
resources.
all of the above.
Effectively preparing for a job interview would include
reviewing your resume.
preparing a list of likely questions.
learning about your prospective employer.
all of the above.
Goals that a person anticipates achieving within a few months or years are classified as
short-term goals.
primary goals.
intermediate goals.
secondary goals.
The knowledge and skills acquired from working in a career field provide a person with
experience.
higher wages.
seniority for promotion purposes.
better health insurance.
“Plan B” is the label used to describe what you would do if your job ended and might include
getting a part-time job.
developing networking contacts.
learning new skills.
all of the above.
A small business owned by a person who also works full-time for an employer is a
side business
venture business
lifestyle business
start-up business
Generally, all of the following characteristics are associated with successful entrepreneurs except
being self-motivated.
having a friendly disposition.
holding a master’s degree in business.
being trustworthy.
26. Facts, numbers, or text that can be processed on a computer are referred to as _____________.
data
information
code
software
Businesses convert ____________ into knowledge about historical patterns and projected future trends.
information
data
resources
assets
A(n) ____________ card allows a business to gather and store information about your purchasing habits.
rewards
credit
debit
membership
Paying for purchases with cash or prepaid gift cards are ways to protect against ____________.
identity theft
credit card fraud
online scams
data breaches
______________ means actively seeking new knowledge, skills, and experience that will promote professional and personal growth throughout your life.
Lifelong learning
Continuous assessment
Periodic evaluation
Intermittent training
______________ involves the elimination of jobs because of falling revenues and rising costs.
Downsizing
Expansion
Outsourcing
Hiring
A(n) ____________ contains questions often used to determine if a person is qualified for a particular job.
job application
resume
cover letter
interview
______________ are school records that include a listing of courses you have taken as well as grades and credits earned.
Transcripts
Report Cards
Attendance Sheets
Diplomas
A(n) ____________ is a desired end toward which efforts are directed.
goal
obstacle
journey
task
A(n) ____________ is a person who owns a business and is self-employed.
entrepreneur
employee
manager
investor
