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WorksheetsCareer Development Semester Exam 2025
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Something that a person wants to obtain and works to achieve
creation
decision
goal
value
Work done over a period of years:
ability
attitude
career
skill
A person’s outlook on life:
aptitude
attitude
job outlook
goal
The type of job in which a person is employed:
occupation
career
goal
tuition
Most companies require new employees to go through a time of becoming familiar with a new job. This time is called:
job
job outlook
occupation
orientation
Productivity resulting in something useful:
attitude
work
values
demographics
Companies often have a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and skills. This is an example of:
employment outlook
workplace diversity
workplace goals
apprenticeship
The most common reason for losing a job is:
a negative attitude
a lack of education
a lack of appropriate skills
wearing the wrong clothes
Having a positive attitude is important because:
It helps you face challenges better.
It makes you ignore problems.
It guarantees success every time.
It prevents you from making mistakes.
The ability to perform a certain activity well is a/an:
aptitude
hobby
interest
skill
The natural ability or potential for learning new skills is a/an:
aptitude
interest
personality
value
The combination of all the interests, values, behaviors, and characteristics that make a person unique make up his/her:
aptitude
emotions
maturity
personality
Something a person enjoys doing or thinking about is a/an:
aptitude
interest
personality
skill
The natural way one thinks and learns is known as:
learning style
values
personality
lifestyle
The way you see yourself and your feelings about your own worth and value is the definition for:
maturity
goal
independence
self-concept
A person who puts off doing things or making decisions is a:
partner
procrastinator
producer
professional
A career development portfolio should include:
stock purchased from an employer
personal assessment data
discipline referrals
driver's permit
Which of these is a correct statement about values?
Personal standards are the same for everyone
Personal standards guarantee career success
Personal standards will not change
Personal standards can affect career choices
Which of the following work values would be MOST important to an artist?
money
being creative
security
regular schedule
Personal values are:
the beliefs and ideas one lives by
the things one enjoys doing.
very expensive
not important in the world of work
A person who likes working around a lot of people might enjoy working as a:
forest ranger
truck driver
teacher
farmer
A positive result of understanding one's personality will:
lead to better self-awareness.
cause confusion.
reduce motivation.
increase stress.
To look at a career closely and judge or weigh it as a possible option:
endorse
evaluate
plan
compromise
A tentative decision:
is the only decision one can make
is easy
cannot be changed
can be changed
In order to resolve a conflict between one’s career goals and personal values one must:
reach a compromise
relocate
give up career goals
ignore personal values
When there is a clash between personal values and job requirements one has a:
conflict
plan
compromise
resource
When a student selects a career as a goal it is considered to be a:
conflict
resource
tentative decision
career change
Anything that is available for use in helping one reach a goal is a:
conflict
resource
plan
decision
When one is making decisions, which of the following guidelines would most likely help one make the best decision?
use a decision-making process
follow the crowd
flip a coin
just wait and see what happens
A career decision-making process is important because:
career decisions are easy
it does not require any planning
decisions guarantee success
it affects one’s values and lifestyle
A job one performs without pay is a:
full-time job
part-time job
temporary job
volunteer job
Working at the mall for only the holiday season is an example of a:
full-time job
part-time job
temporary job
volunteer job
A job where one works only a portion of a full work week, but does it regularly is a:
full-time job
part-time job
temporary job
volunteer job
Andrew would like to become a Crime Scene Investigator. His education/training requirements should focus on:
Social Sciences
Sciences
Fine Arts
Language Arts
Working conditions include:
Salary and wages
Work environment and hours
Employee benefits
All of the above
Which of the following would be considered a job duty for teachers?
driving students home
taking a lunch break
developing lesson plans
checking personal e-mail
Jobs requiring similar knowledge and skills are:
full-time jobs
related occupations
temporary jobs
volunteer jobs
A special skill and/or knowledge required of an applicant is a/an
working condition
fringe benefit
procedure
qualification
Occupations which are grouped together based on similar knowledge or skills make up a/an:
career cluster
job pathway
employment outlook
career portfolio
The tool used by most employers to find out basic information about job applicants is:
an application form
a check stub
an interview
a reference
A formal get-acquainted meeting between the employer and the job applicant is a/an:
application
interview
procedure
résumé
Social Security, Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax are subtracted from most people's paychecks. These are called:
payroll deductions
expenses
fringe benefits
wages
Paid vacation, sick-leave, health care benefits, and a retirement plan are all examples of:
net pay
paycheck deductions
fringe benefits
wages
A fixed amount of money earned, regardless of hours worked is a:
commission
fringe benefit
salary
wage
The amount of money earned for work done by the hour is referred to as:
fringe benefits
net pay
overtime
wages
A fellow employee is a/an:
applicant
co-worker
employer
reference
A person applying for a job is a/an:
applicant
co-worker
employer
interviewer
The people or businesses who hire others are:
employee
contractor
employer
freelancer
Which of the following would be found on a résumé?
race
gender
religion
work experience
When preparing a résumé remember to:
condense your information into one or two pages
print it neatly using a #2 pencil
include ethnic information
use your closest family and friends as work references
Which of the following is a guideline for completing a job application form?
Exaggerate one’s qualifications
Leave it blank if one does not know the answer
Read the entire application first
Use a #2 pencil so mistakes can be corrected
To screen out applicants means to:
eliminate the ones not wanted
form an impression of each one
review each one carefully
summarize each one's traits
People whose names are used as character references
may be related to the applicant
do not know the applicant is using their name
may charge a fee
are people who know the applicant well
Which of the following is important in making a good first impression?
appearance
attitude
personality
speech
Which of the following is a guideline for a successful interview?
give only yes or no answers
take a friend for moral support
dress casually for comfort
be punctual
Which factor would contribute to a successful interview?
exaggerate your qualifications
be honest
criticize former employers
keep quiet about negative job experiences
A rule or method that the employer has decided is the best way to get a job done:
dependability
honesty
procedure
punctuality
Desired rules of behavior in the workplace:
personal values
disloyalty
work ethic
discrimination
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:
fairness
discrimination
partners
stockholders
People who organize, manage, and assume the risk of a business:
corporations
entrepreneurs
partners
stockholders
A business that two or more people own and operate:
corporation
partnership
sole proprietorship
stockholder
Someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it:
competition
counselor
co-worker
consumer
When two or more companies strive for consumer dollars:
partnership
corporation
entrepreneur
competition
A business owned by many people but treated by the law as though it were one person:
corporation
entrepreneur
partnership
sole proprietorship
Someone who creates a good or service:
stockholder
partner
consumer
producer
A person who owns one or more shares of a company:
producer
consumer
stockholder
partner
Which personality trait may lead to success as an entrepreneur?
Likes job security
Likes routine
Likes to follow the directions of others
Likes taking risks
A course that is chosen by a student according to his or her own interests:
credit
elective
prerequisite
requirement
What are the units of measurement high schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation?
credits
hours
electives
prerequisites
The fee colleges charge for taking their classes:
credits
grants
scholarships
tuition
The cluster related to maintaining and improving people's physical and mental well-being:
Health Science
Information Technology
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
The cluster related to providing lodging, food, recreation and travel related services:
Business, Management, and Administration
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
The cluster related to providing legal and protective services:
Marketing, Sales, and Services
Finance
Education and Training
Law, Public Safety, and Security
The cluster related to developing, promoting, and providing goods to consumers:
Marketing, Sales, and Services
Finance
Education and Training
Law, Public Safety, and Security
The cluster related to acquiring, investing, and managing money:
Business, Management, and Administration
Finance
Law, Public Safety and Security
Information Technology
