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STEM Careers Final Assessment

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following STEM career skills to their descriptions.

a)

Science skills

1.

Recognize cause and effect relationships

b)

Technical skills

2.

Troubleshooting issues which may arise

c)

Engineering skills

3.

Problem solving and creative solutions

d)

Mathematic skills

4.

Calculations and measurements

2.

A physician and pharmacologist are examples of an occupation held within the science STEM career cluster.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following conducts research to develop compounds for new medications or improvements to existing medications?

a)

Pharmacologist

b)

Registered nurse

c)

Physician

d)

Anesthesiologist

4.

Certifications in anatomy and physiology are available through American Health Training.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Inquisitive STEM professionals ask “why” and search for new information.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Creative STEM professionals record data, write instructions and follow a blueprint.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Select the following STEM skills which are used by a pharmacologist.

a)

Data analysis and Scientific method

b)

Engineering concepts

c)

Knowledge of biology

d)

Knowledge of chemistry

e)

Production and processing

8.

Select the correct answer from the choices provided in the underlined sections.

An apprenticeship is an opportunity to learn skills for a​ (a)   trade in which the ​ (b)   works alongside a professional. The program is typically run by an employer or union and is typically a combination of on-the-job training and classroom ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
widely known
specific
apprentice
owner
instruction
practice
9.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the common educational path for a prosthetist?

a)

M.S. in education or kinesiology

b)

B.S. in biomedical engineering, biology, physiology, or a related field

c)

M.S. in prosthetics or orthotics

d)

Professional certification through the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education

10.

A (a)   assists in improving mobility and pain management for injured or ill patients.

Choose from the below words

Cardiovascular technician

Massage therapist

Physical therapist

Pharmacologist

11.

Samantha has a variety of STEM skills including knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology, use of gait analysis software and 3D printing technology. Which of the following careers would be the best fit for her skillset?

a)

Prosthetist

b)

Massage therapist

c)

Physical therapist

d)

Pharmacologist

12.

Categorize the following job search strategies using the word/statement bank.

Categorize the following

Provides opportunities for networking and access to job postings

Include LinkedIn®, Facebook® and Instagram®

Display a collection of job opportunities across multiple industries

Include Indeed®, glassdoor® and ziprecruiter®

Specific to an industry or profession

Includes the American Association for Anatomy

Events where employers meet with and provide information to potential employees

Vary in size from employer-specific to industry-wide

Social Media
Job Boards
Association Websites
Job Fairs
13.

Which of the following can serve as steppingstones along the way to reaching a long-term goal?

a)

Short-term goals

b)

Brainstorming

c)

SMART goals

d)

Career planning

14.

Which of the following is NOT a STEM skill of a massage therapist?

a)

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

b)

Data analysis

c)

Engineering principles

d)

Scientific and detailed observations

15.

Between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 20 percent.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which of the following is an example of a professional degree?

a)

Medical Doctor (M.D.)

b)

Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)

c)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

d)

All of the choices are correct

17.

Which of the following is required for certain professions to practice in specific states and may have certification or educational requirements?

a)

Military

b)

Associate degree

c)

Licensure

d)

Apprenticeship

18.

Select all of the following vocational and/or trade schools offer.

a)

Certificates

b)

Job training

c)

Licensing exams

d)

Bachelor’s

e)

Associate

19.

The Air Force, Army, Marine Corp and Navy are all of the branches of the military.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Taking an assessment to learn aptitudes is a way to investigate STEM career options.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Creating a SMART goal is a way to investigate STEM career options.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Searching the U.S. Department of Labor is a way to investigate STEM career options.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A respiratory therapist’s education can be completed in vocational or trade school.

a)

True

b)

False