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WorksheetsSTEM Careers Final Assessment
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 26mins
Match the following STEM career skills to their descriptions.
Science skills
Recognize cause and effect relationships
Technical skills
Troubleshooting issues which may arise
Engineering skills
Problem solving and creative solutions
Mathematic skills
Calculations and measurements
A physician and pharmacologist are examples of an occupation held within the science STEM career cluster.
True
False
Which of the following conducts research to develop compounds for new medications or improvements to existing medications?
Pharmacologist
Registered nurse
Physician
Anesthesiologist
Certifications in anatomy and physiology are available through American Health Training.
True
False
Inquisitive STEM professionals ask “why” and search for new information.
True
False
Creative STEM professionals record data, write instructions and follow a blueprint.
True
False
Select the following STEM skills which are used by a pharmacologist.
Data analysis and Scientific method
Engineering concepts
Knowledge of biology
Knowledge of chemistry
Production and processing
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) .
Which of the following is NOT a part of the common educational path for a prosthetist?
M.S. in education or kinesiology
B.S. in biomedical engineering, biology, physiology, or a related field
M.S. in prosthetics or orthotics
Professional certification through the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education
A (a) assists in improving mobility and pain management for injured or ill patients.
Cardiovascular technician
Massage therapist
Physical therapist
Pharmacologist
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?
Prosthetist
Massage therapist
Physical therapist
Pharmacologist
Categorize the following job search strategies using the word/statement bank.
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
Which of the following can serve as steppingstones along the way to reaching a long-term goal?
Short-term goals
Brainstorming
SMART goals
Career planning
Which of the following is NOT a STEM skill of a massage therapist?
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Data analysis
Engineering principles
Scientific and detailed observations
Between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 20 percent.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a professional degree?
Medical Doctor (M.D.)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
All of the choices are correct
Which of the following is required for certain professions to practice in specific states and may have certification or educational requirements?
Military
Associate degree
Licensure
Apprenticeship
Select all of the following vocational and/or trade schools offer.
Certificates
Job training
Licensing exams
Bachelor’s
Associate
The Air Force, Army, Marine Corp and Navy are all of the branches of the military.
True
False
Taking an assessment to learn aptitudes is a way to investigate STEM career options.
True
False
Creating a SMART goal is a way to investigate STEM career options.
True
False
Searching the U.S. Department of Labor is a way to investigate STEM career options.
True
False
A respiratory therapist’s education can be completed in vocational or trade school.
True
False
