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Chapter 6 Where to Live, Work, and Play

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Forecasting the economic outlook is an exact science and accurately tells businesses how their company will perform.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

It is important for a person to develop knowledge and skills that will keep them competitive in an ever-changing job market.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Financial experts recommend that a person does not spend more than 30% of their income for rent.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Where a person lives can affect job availability and how much they earn.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Read the statements below and select T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. 5. There has been a consistent negative job outlook in the areas of healthcare and technology.

a)

T

b)

F

6.

A concept in economics where putting resources into an economy creates a ripple effect, which increases employment and the output of goods and services is called the

a)

Economic outlook

b)

Multiplier effect

c)

Housing wage

d)

Job outlook

7.

What is NOT an example of a career opportunity in the "green" industry?

a)

Wind energy

b)

Plumber

c)

Solar energy installation

d)

Green engineering

8.

Small businesses employ about _____ of the nation's private sector workforce.

a)

One third

b)

Half

c)

Three quarters

d)

One quarter

9.

What are some good ways to conduct job outlook research?

a)

Arrange search results into categories

b)

Research the job outlook for your preferred industry area

c)

Talk to a career counselor

d)

All of the above.

10.

Economic factors of employment include a. Demographics b. Labor costs c. Globalization d. All of the above.

a)

Demographics

b)

Labor costs

c)

Globalization

d)

All of the above

11.

Define the following in the space provided. Labor costs: _____

a)

The cost of wages paid to employees

b)

The cost of materials used in production

c)

The cost of utilities for the facility

d)

The cost of marketing and advertising

12.

Define the following in the space provided. Job outlook: _____

a)

A forecast of what employment opportunities for a particular occupation will be in the future

b)

A detailed job description

c)

A list of job responsibilities

d)

A summary of job qualifications

13.

Define the following in the space provided. Demographics: _____

a)

The statistical data about the population, such as gender, age, education level, the availability of a particular skilled labor, salary levels, and marital and family status

b)

A type of government system

c)

A branch of biology dealing with plant life

d)

A mathematical theory related to numbers

14.

Define the following in the space provided. Unemployment rate: _____

a)

The percentage of the total labor force that is not employed, but wants to be and is actively seeking employment

b)

The percentage of people who are employed full-time

c)

The percentage of people who are employed part-time

d)

The percentage of the total population that is not employed

15.

Define the following in the space provided. Housing wage: _____

a)

The amount of income needed to afford housing

b)

The average wage of construction workers

c)

The cost of building a new house

d)

The price of renting a luxury apartment

16.

Job outlook is an important aspect of career planning because:

a)

it determines the future demand for a profession.

b)

it is irrelevant to career planning.

c)

it only affects salary expectations.

d)

it is only important for certain careers.

17.

What are two economic factors of employment and how can they affect job availability and pay?

a)

Inflation and interest rates can affect job availability and pay by influencing the cost of living and borrowing costs.

b)

Supply and demand can affect job availability and pay by determining the number of available jobs and the wages offered.

c)

Government policies and technological advancements can affect job availability and pay by creating new industries and changing labor needs.

d)

All of the above factors can affect job availability and pay in various ways.

18.

Geographic factors with regard to employment considerations include:

a)

climate and weather conditions

b)

proximity to natural resources

c)

transportation and infrastructure

d)

all of the above

19.

The multiplier effect is a phenomenon where an initial change in spending leads to a larger change in economic output. Which of the following is an example of a positive multiplier effect?

a)

A government invests in infrastructure, leading to increased employment and higher consumer spending.

b)

A company cuts costs by laying off workers, leading to decreased consumer spending.

c)

A country experiences a recession, leading to decreased investment and spending.

d)

A business raises prices, leading to decreased demand for its products.

20.

A weak economy and a high level of unemployment affect a person’s job hunt by:

a)

making it easier to find a job due to more opportunities

b)

increasing competition and reducing job availability

c)

having no effect on job hunting

d)

ensuring higher salaries due to demand