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Career Development Semester Exam 2025

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Something that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve

a)

creation

b)

decision

c)

goal

d)

value

2.

Work done over a period of years:

a)

ability

b)

attitude

c)

career

d)

skill

3.

A person’s outlook on life:

a)

aptitude

b)

attitude

c)

job outlook

d)

goal

4.

The type of job in which a person is employed:

a)

occupation

b)

career

c)

goal

d)

tuition

5.

Most companies require new employees to go through a time of becoming familiar with a new job. This time is called:

a)

job

b)

job outlook

c)

occupation

d)

orientation

6.

Productivity resulting in something useful:

a)

attitude

b)

work

c)

values

d)

demographics

7.

Companies often have a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and skills. This is an example of:

a)

employment outlook

b)

workplace diversity

c)

workplace goals

d)

apprenticeship

8.

The most common reason for losing a job is:

a)

a negative attitude

b)

a lack of education

c)

a lack of appropriate skills

d)

wearing the wrong clothes

9.

Having a positive attitude is important because:

a)

It helps you face challenges better.

b)

It makes you ignore problems.

c)

It guarantees success every time.

d)

It prevents you from making mistakes.

10.

The ability to perform a certain activity well is a/an:

a)

aptitude

b)

hobby

c)

interest

d)

skill

11.

The natural ability or potential for learning new skills is a/an:

a)

aptitude

b)

interest

c)

personality

d)

value

12.

The combination of all the interests, values, behaviors, and characteristics that make a person unique make up his/her:

a)

aptitude

b)

emotions

c)

maturity

d)

personality

13.

Something a person enjoys doing or thinking about is a/an:

a)

aptitude

b)

interest

c)

personality

d)

skill

14.

The natural way one thinks and learns is known as:

a)

learning style

b)

values

c)

personality

d)

lifestyle

15.

The way you see yourself and your feelings about your own worth and value is the definition for:

a)

maturity

b)

goal

c)

independence

d)

self-concept

16.

A person who puts off doing things or making decisions is a:

a)

partner

b)

procrastinator

c)

producer

d)

professional

17.

A career development portfolio should include:

a)

stock purchased from an employer

b)

personal assessment data

c)

discipline referrals

d)

driver's permit

18.

Which of these is a correct statement about values?

a)

Personal standards are the same for everyone

b)

Personal standards guarantee career success

c)

Personal standards will not change

d)

Personal standards can affect career choices

19.

Which of the following work values would be MOST important to an artist?

a)

money

b)

being creative

c)

security

d)

regular schedule

20.

Personal values are:

a)

the beliefs and ideas one lives by

b)

the things one enjoys doing.

c)

very expensive

d)

not important in the world of work

21.

A person who likes working around a lot of people might enjoy working as a:

a)

forest ranger

b)

truck driver

c)

teacher

d)

farmer

22.

A positive result of understanding one's personality will:

a)

lead to better self-awareness.

b)

cause confusion.

c)

reduce motivation.

d)

increase stress.

23.

To look at a career closely and judge or weigh it as a possible option:

a)

endorse

b)

evaluate

c)

plan

d)

compromise

24.

A tentative decision:

a)

is the only decision one can make

b)

is easy

c)

cannot be changed

d)

can be changed

25.

In order to resolve a conflict between one’s career goals and personal values one must:

a)

reach a compromise

b)

relocate

c)

give up career goals

d)

ignore personal values

26.

When there is a clash between personal values and job requirements one has a:

a)

conflict

b)

plan

c)

compromise

d)

resource

27.

When a student selects a career as a goal it is considered to be a:

a)

conflict

b)

resource

c)

tentative decision

d)

career change

28.

Anything that is available for use in helping one reach a goal is a:

a)

conflict

b)

resource

c)

plan

d)

decision

29.

When one is making decisions, which of the following guidelines would most likely help one make the best decision?

a)

use a decision-making process

b)

follow the crowd

c)

flip a coin

d)

just wait and see what happens

30.

A career decision-making process is important because:

a)

career decisions are easy

b)

it does not require any planning

c)

decisions guarantee success

d)

it affects one’s values and lifestyle

31.

A job one performs without pay is a:

a)

full-time job

b)

part-time job

c)

temporary job

d)

volunteer job

32.

Working at the mall for only the holiday season is an example of a:

a)

full-time job

b)

part-time job

c)

temporary job

d)

volunteer job

33.

A job where one works only a portion of a full work week, but does it regularly is a:

a)

full-time job

b)

part-time job

c)

temporary job

d)

volunteer job

34.

Andrew would like to become a Crime Scene Investigator. His education/training requirements should focus on:

a)

Social Sciences

b)

Sciences

c)

Fine Arts

d)

Language Arts

35.

Working conditions include:

a)

Salary and wages

b)

Work environment and hours

c)

Employee benefits

d)

All of the above

36.

Which of the following would be considered a job duty for teachers?

a)

driving students home

b)

taking a lunch break

c)

developing lesson plans

d)

checking personal e-mail

37.

Jobs requiring similar knowledge and skills are:

a)

full-time jobs

b)

related occupations

c)

temporary jobs

d)

volunteer jobs

38.

A special skill and/or knowledge required of an applicant is a/an

a)

working condition

b)

fringe benefit

c)

procedure

d)

qualification

39.

Occupations which are grouped together based on similar knowledge or skills make up a/an:

a)

career cluster

b)

job pathway

c)

employment outlook

d)

career portfolio

40.

The tool used by most employers to find out basic information about job applicants is:

a)

an application form

b)

a check stub

c)

an interview

d)

a reference

41.

A formal get-acquainted meeting between the employer and the job applicant is a/an:

a)

application

b)

interview

c)

procedure

d)

résumé

42.

Social Security, Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax are subtracted from most people's paychecks. These are called:

a)

payroll deductions

b)

expenses

c)

fringe benefits

d)

wages

43.

Paid vacation, sick-leave, health care benefits, and a retirement plan are all examples of:

a)

net pay

b)

paycheck deductions

c)

fringe benefits

d)

wages

44.

A fixed amount of money earned, regardless of hours worked is a:

a)

commission

b)

fringe benefit

c)

salary

d)

wage

45.

The amount of money earned for work done by the hour is referred to as:

a)

fringe benefits

b)

net pay

c)

overtime

d)

wages

46.

A fellow employee is a/an:

a)

applicant

b)

co-worker

c)

employer

d)

reference

47.

A person applying for a job is a/an:

a)

applicant

b)

co-worker

c)

employer

d)

interviewer

48.

The people or businesses who hire others are:

a)

employee

b)

contractor

c)

employer

d)

freelancer

49.

Which of the following would be found on a résumé?

a)

race

b)

gender

c)

religion

d)

work experience

50.

When preparing a résumé remember to:

a)

condense your information into one or two pages

b)

print it neatly using a #2 pencil

c)

include ethnic information

d)

use your closest family and friends as work references

51.

Which of the following is a guideline for completing a job application form?

a)

Exaggerate one’s qualifications

b)

Leave it blank if one does not know the answer

c)

Read the entire application first

d)

Use a #2 pencil so mistakes can be corrected

52.

To screen out applicants means to:

a)

eliminate the ones not wanted

b)

form an impression of each one

c)

review each one carefully

d)

summarize each one's traits

53.

People whose names are used as character references

a)

may be related to the applicant

b)

do not know the applicant is using their name

c)

may charge a fee

d)

are people who know the applicant well

54.

Which of the following is important in making a good first impression?

a)

appearance

b)

attitude

c)

personality

d)

speech

55.

Which of the following is a guideline for a successful interview?

a)

give only yes or no answers

b)

take a friend for moral support

c)

dress casually for comfort

d)

be punctual

56.

Which factor would contribute to a successful interview?

a)

exaggerate your qualifications

b)

be honest

c)

criticize former employers

d)

keep quiet about negative job experiences

57.

A rule or method that the employer has decided is the best way to get a job done:

a)

dependability

b)

honesty

c)

procedure

d)

punctuality

58.

Desired rules of behavior in the workplace:

a)

personal values

b)

disloyalty

c)

work ethic

d)

discrimination

59.

Mary heard about a job opening with a local construction company.  She applied and interviewed for the job, but was not hired because she is female.  This is an example of:

a)

fairness

b)

discrimination

c)

partners

d)

stockholders

60.

People who organize, manage, and assume the risk of a business:

a)

corporations

b)

entrepreneurs

c)

partners

d)

stockholders

61.

A business that two or more people own and operate:

a)

corporation

b)

partnership

c)

sole proprietorship

d)

stockholder

62.

Someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it:

a)

competition

b)

counselor

c)

co-worker

d)

consumer

63.

When two or more companies strive for consumer dollars:

a)

partnership

b)

corporation

c)

entrepreneur

d)

competition

64.

A business owned by many people but treated by the law as though it were one person:

a)

corporation

b)

entrepreneur

c)

partnership

d)

sole proprietorship

65.

Someone who creates a good or service:

a)

stockholder

b)

partner

c)

consumer

d)

producer

66.

A person who owns one or more shares of a company:

a)

producer

b)

consumer

c)

stockholder

d)

partner

67.

Which personality trait may lead to success as an entrepreneur?

a)

Likes job security

b)

Likes routine

c)

Likes to follow the directions of others

d)

Likes taking risks

68.

A course that is chosen by a student according to his or her own interests:

a)

credit

b)

elective

c)

prerequisite

d)

requirement

69.

What are the units of measurement high schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation?

a)

credits

b)

hours

c)

electives

d)

prerequisites

70.

The fee colleges charge for taking their classes:

a)

credits

b)

grants

c)

scholarships

d)

tuition

71.

The cluster related to maintaining and improving people's physical and mental well-being:

a)

Health Science

b)

Information Technology

c)

Finance

d)

Hospitality and Tourism

72.

The cluster related to providing lodging, food, recreation and travel related services:

a)

Business, Management, and Administration

b)

Hospitality and Tourism

c)

Human Services

d)

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

73.

The cluster related to providing legal and protective services:

a)

Marketing, Sales, and Services

b)

Finance

c)

Education and Training

d)

Law, Public Safety, and Security

74.

The cluster related to developing, promoting, and providing goods to consumers:

a)

Marketing, Sales, and Services

b)

Finance

c)

Education and Training

d)

Law, Public Safety, and Security

75.

The cluster related to acquiring, investing, and managing money:

a)

Business, Management, and Administration

b)

Finance

c)

Law, Public Safety and Security

d)

Information Technology