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College and Career Exploration Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a key step in career exploration?

a)

Taking a career assessment test

b)

Visiting with professionals in careers that you're interested in

c)

Reading books about different professions

d)

Attending job fairs without preparation

2.

True or False: Career exploration is only relevant for high school students, not middle school students.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only for college students

d)

Only for adults

3.

What is a large factor for what you will pay to attend college?

a)

Household income

b)

Location of the college

c)

Type of degree pursued

d)

Number of family members

4.

True or False: College is only for those who have a lot of money.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only for the wealthy

d)

Only for those who can afford it

5.

Community colleges offer a 2-year degree, this is:

a)

Bachelor's degree

b)

Associate's degree

c)

Certificate program

d)

Diploma

6.

I want to be a teacher. Which degree is best for me to pursue?

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Doctorate Degree

7.

If I went to a trade school, which career could I potentially pursue?

a)

Electrician

b)

Doctor

c)

Engineer

d)

Teacher

8.

What does FAFSA stand for?

a)

Free Application Federal Student Aid

b)

Federal Assistance for Students Program

c)

Financial Aid for Federal Students

d)

Free Aid for Students Application

9.

True or False: It's typically cheaper to attend college in the state you live in.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It depends on the college

d)

It's always more expensive

10.

Are these in order from the least years of education to the most years of education? Associate's; Bachelor's; Master's; Doctorate's

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only Associate's and Bachelor's are correct

d)

Only Master's and Doctorate's are correct

11.

True or False: A trade school focuses on providing a broad education in various fields.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Partially True

d)

Not Applicable

12.

What degree is awarded by a college or university after 2 years or more beyond a master's degree?

a)

Bachelor's

b)

Master's

c)

Doctorate

d)

Associate's

13.

What degree is awarded for a program that lasts 4 years?

a)

associate's degree

b)

bachelor's degree

c)

master's degree

d)

doctorate

14.

What is a characteristic of a SMART goal?

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Achievable

d)

Relevant

15.

Ideas you have for your future career.

a)

CAREER PLAN

b)

JOB HUNTING STRATEGY

c)

RESUME BUILDING TIPS

d)

INTERVIEW PREPARATION TECHNIQUES

16.

When you borrow money from banks, you have to pay _____________.

a)

The amount you borrowed plus interest

b)

Only the amount borrowed

c)

A fee for borrowing

d)

Nothing at all

17.

True or False: A bachelor's degree is necessary for all career paths.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only for certain professions

d)

Not required for any profession

18.

True or False: Scholarships are a form of financial aid that needs to be repaid after graduation.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only for certain scholarships

d)

Only if the student drops out

19.

What is a trade school (up to 2 years) primarily focused on?

a)

Preparing students for a specific career or trade

b)

Providing a general education

c)

Teaching advanced academic subjects

d)

Focusing on personal development and life skills

20.

When choosing a career, find something that:

a)

You are good at and love to do

b)

Is highly paid and prestigious

c)

Is recommended by family and friends

d)

Has a flexible schedule and location