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Post Secondary Education Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Students at trade, vocational, and technical schools often save money and time by concentrating on courses directly related to their future careers.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What are postgraduate studies?

a)

high school education

b)

education after earning a bachelor's degree

c)

education before high school

d)

education after high school

3.

Which of the following best describes post-secondary education?

a)

education that follows high school

b)

education that precedes high school

c)

education after obtaining a doctoral degree

d)

education during middle school

4.

What type of college offers programs that typically last up to two years and result in an associate degree or certificate?

a)

university

b)

community college

c)

liberal arts college

d)

graduate school

5.

How many credit hours do most college courses typically carry?

(a)  

6.

Which type of degree is commonly completed in two years at a community college or technical institute?

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Doctoral Degree

7.

Is it necessary to develop skills and gain experience during high school if you intend to enter the job market immediately after graduation?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Which of the following careers typically does not require a bachelor's degree?

a)

civil engineer

b)

software developer

c)

electrician

d)

financial analyst

9.

What type of traditional college is usually more expensive because it is funded by other means than the government?

a)

private college

b)

public college

10.

What is the minimum number of years required to qualify for a military pension?

a)

15

b)

20

c)

25

d)

30

11.

What are undergraduate studies?

a)

education that includes studies for an associate's or bachelor's degree

b)

education before high school

c)

high school education

d)

education after a bachelor's degree

12.

What is the name of the degree that is pursued after a Bachelor's Degree and usually requires 1-2 years to complete?

a)

Master's Degree

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Doctoral Degree

13.

Is it true that community colleges are only for students who struggle academically?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

Is becoming a soldier the only career path available when joining the military?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

Which of the following is NOT a trade?

a)

plumber

b)

carpenter

c)

doctor

d)

mechanic

16.

Is attending college mandatory after completing high school?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

Which type of degree is a graduate degree that requires advanced research and is the highest academic achievement available?

a)

Bachelor's Degree

b)

Master's Degree

c)

Doctoral Degree

d)

Associate's Degree

18.

Which post secondary option includes time spent as a novice learning a trade from a master worker on the job?

a)

military

b)

apprenticeship

c)

traditional college

d)

community college

19.

Is it possible to start your education at a community college and then transfer to a four-year university?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

What is the standard degree awarded after completing a 4-year program at a university?

a)

Doctoral Degree

b)

Master's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Associate's Degree