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EMPLOYEE

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: An ______ is a person who is hired to work for another business in return for payment.

a)

employee

b)

employer

c)

customer

d)

contractor

2.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Employee

c)

Investor

d)

Manager

3.

What is a free enterprise economy?

a)

An economy where products, prices, and services are determined by the government

b)

An economy where products, prices, and services are determined by the market, not the government

c)

An economy where only the government owns businesses

d)

An economy where there are no businesses

4.

Free enterprise is a form of capitalism, not communism.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Fill in the blank: Free enterprise refers to an economy where businesses are free from ________ control.

a)

government

b)

consumer

c)

employee

d)

international

6.

Which trait of entrepreneurs is described as having belief in oneself and one's abilities?

a)

Confidence

b)

Impatience

c)

Indecisiveness

d)

Pessimism

e)

Procrastination

7.

Which trait of entrepreneurs involves continuing to work towards goals despite difficulties or setbacks?

a)

Persistence

b)

Impatience

c)

Indecisiveness

d)

Procrastination

e)

Overconfidence

8.

Which trait of entrepreneurs is the ability to think of new and original ideas?

a)

Creative Thinking

b)

Risk Aversion

c)

Routine Following

d)

Conformity

9.

Which trait of entrepreneurs involves taking risks that are carefully considered and calculated?

a)

Measured Risk Taking

b)

Impulsiveness

c)

Indecisiveness

d)

Overconfidence

e)

Procrastination

10.

Which trait of entrepreneurs is the ability to work well with others and build effective teams?

a)

Team-Building Mentality

b)

Risk Aversion

c)

Solo Working Style

d)

Impatience

11.

Which trait of entrepreneurs involves being driven from within and taking initiative?

a)

Self-Motivation & Initiative

b)

Risk Aversion

c)

Dependence on Others

d)

Lack of Ambition

12.

Which trait of entrepreneurs is the ability to find solutions to challenges and obstacles?

a)

Ability to Problem Solve

b)

Risk Aversion

c)

Lack of Initiative

d)

Inflexibility

13.

Which trait of entrepreneurs involves actively seeking out new knowledge and skills?

a)

Proactive in Learning

b)

Risk Aversion

c)

Complacency

d)

Reluctance to Change

14.

Which trait of entrepreneurs is described as having a lot of energy and excitement for their work?

a)

High Energy & Enthusiasm

b)

Risk Aversion

c)

Lack of Motivation

d)

Indecisiveness

15.

Which trait of entrepreneurs involves setting clear objectives and working towards achieving them?

a)

Goal-Oriented

b)

Impulsive

c)

Indecisive

d)

Carefree

e)

Disorganized

16.

What percentage of entrepreneurs worked in a corporate job (as an employee) before starting their own business?

a)

25%

b)

58%

c)

75%

d)

90%

17.

A GOOD employee is different from a BAD employee because:

a)

They are responsible, reliable, and work well with others.

b)

They avoid taking responsibility and blame others.

c)

They frequently miss deadlines and show up late.

d)

They do not communicate effectively with the team.

18.

Which employability skill is described as 'Communicate in writing'?

a)

Communicate in writing

b)

Work in a team

c)

Solve mathematical problems

d)

Operate machinery

19.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Communicate face to face

b)

Work independently

c)

Manage finances

d)

Repair machinery

20.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Can identify problems

b)

Can work independently

c)

Can speak multiple languages

d)

Can use advanced math skills

21.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Can think creatively

b)

Can follow strict routines

c)

Prefers not to take risks

d)

Avoids new ideas

e)

Dislikes change

22.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Can solve problems logically

b)

Arrives late to work

c)

Ignores team input

d)

Avoids learning new skills

23.

Which employability skill is described as 'Respect the views & contributions of others'?

a)

Respect the views & contributions of others

b)

Work independently without supervision

c)

Demonstrate technical expertise

d)

Show leadership in all situations

24.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Are punctual and manage own time

b)

Work well in a team and collaborate with others

c)

Demonstrate strong technical knowledge

d)

Have excellent public speaking skills

25.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Adaptable - can change direction

b)

Punctual - always on time

c)

Organized - keeps things tidy

d)

Reliable - always finishes tasks

26.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Will ask questions, able to learn from mistakes

b)

Always works alone, avoids feedback

c)

Prefers not to communicate with others

d)

Ignores mistakes and repeats them

27.

Which employability skill is described as?

a)

Have positive attitude

b)

Arrive late to work

c)

Ignore feedback

d)

Avoid teamwork

e)

Procrastinate tasks

28.

Which of the following is an employability skill?

a)

Effective communication

b)

Cooking

c)

Painting

d)

Sleeping

29.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to work well with others to achieve a common goal.

a)

Teamwork

b)

Independence

c)

Competition

d)

Procrastination

30.

Which employability skill involves analyzing situations and making reasoned decisions?

a)

Critical thinking

b)

Dependability

c)

Accountability

d)

Problem solving

31.

Fill in the blank: ________ means being reliable and trustworthy in completing tasks.

a)

Dependability

b)

Creativity

c)

Flexibility

d)

Curiosity

32.

Which employability skill is about taking responsibility for your actions and work?

a)

Accountability

b)

Teamwork

c)

Problem solving

d)

Effective communication

33.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the skill of finding solutions to challenges or obstacles.

a)

Problem solving

b)

Story telling

c)

Time wasting

d)

Guessing

34.

Select the skill(s) you feel you are good at.

a)

Communication

b)

Mathematics

c)

Drawing

d)

Singing

35.

Identify a skill you could improve.

a)

Communication

b)

Expert in all skills

c)

No need for improvement

d)

Already perfect

36.

Social skills and conflict resolution are helpful in obtaining and maintaining a job because they:

a)

help individuals work well with others and resolve workplace disagreements effectively.

b)

allow employees to avoid all workplace challenges.

c)

guarantee immediate promotions and raises.

d)

make technical skills unnecessary for employment.

37.

Fill in the blank: Active listening is a listening technique that focuses on _______ and remembering what the other person is saying to better understand their message.

a)

observing

b)

interrupting

c)

ignoring

d)

judging

38.

Which of the following is the first step in the Active Listening Activity?

a)

Make eye contact while listening

b)

Get with your partner

c)

Paraphrase what you heard

d)

Take turns answering the prompt given

39.

In the Active Listening Activity, you will take turns answering the prompt given.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

During the Active Listening Activity, you should make eye contact while listening.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What does the listening partner have to do when the 2 minutes are up in the Active Listening Activity?

a)

Ask a new question

b)

Paraphrase what they heard

c)

Switch partners

d)

Write down their thoughts

42.

Before you can get an interview, you may be asked to fill out a job application and provide a resume and cover letter. What documents might you need to provide before getting an interview?

a)

Resume and cover letter

b)

Passport and visa

c)

Tax return

d)

School transcript

43.

Before you can get an interview, you may be asked to fill out a job application and provide a ______ and cover letter.

a)

resume

b)

reference

c)

portfolio

d)

transcript

44.

What is a job application?

a)

A form employers use to gather information about a candidate to determine if they’re a good fit for a position

b)

A letter of recommendation

c)

A type of interview

d)

A job offer letter

45.

What information should you provide on a job application?

a)

Contact information

b)

Favorite movie

c)

Pet's name

d)

Dream vacation spot

46.

What should you display on a job application to show your suitability for the role?

a)

Your qualifications & experience

b)

Your favorite movies

c)

Your holiday plans

d)

Your pet's name

47.

What is important to make on a job application to stand out to employers?

a)

A strong first impression

b)

A long list of hobbies

c)

A colorful design

d)

A handwritten note

48.

What should you show on a job application to demonstrate you are suitable for the position?

a)

You’re a good fit

b)

You like vacations

c)

You want a high salary

d)

You dislike teamwork

e)

You prefer short hours

49.

Think of any time you have been paid for doing something. Or think of any experience that has helped you learn skills needed for the job! Have you ever done babysitting?

a)

Yes

b)

No

50.

Think of any time you have been paid for doing something. Or think of any experience that has helped you learn skills needed for the job! Have you ever done pet sitting or dog walking?

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

Think of any time you have been paid for doing something. Or think of any experience that has helped you learn skills needed for the job! Have you ever done yard work or lawn mowing?

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

Think of any time you have been paid for doing something. Or think of any experience that has helped you learn skills needed for the job! Have you ever tutored or assisted a teacher?

a)

Yes

b)

No

53.

Have you participated in school clubs, sports teams, or extracurriculars?

a)

Yes

b)

No

54.

Think of any time you have been paid for doing something. Or think of any experience that has helped you learn skills needed for the job! Have you done volunteer work for school or church?

a)

Yes

b)

No

55.

Think of any time you have been paid for doing something. Or think of any experience that has helped you learn skills needed for the job! Do you have any relevant digital experience?

a)

Yes

b)

No

56.

What is one purpose of a resume? (Fill in the blank)

a)

convince them to interview you

b)

list your favorite movies

c)

show your artistic skills only

d)

provide your social media handles

57.

What should a resume give a brief overview of?

a)

your most relevant qualifications

b)

your favorite hobbies

c)

your daily routine

d)

your travel experiences

58.

What should a resume show you have according to the job description?

a)

the skills in the job description

b)

a list of your favorite hobbies

c)

your preferred vacation spots

d)

the names of your friends

59.

Which of the following is a recommended resume guideline?

a)

Use multiple pages

b)

Be concise and keep it to one page

c)

Use 'I' and 'We' frequently

d)

Avoid including dates

60.

You should use 'I' and 'We' in your resume.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Fill in the blank: Your resume should be _______ and easy to read.

a)

organized

b)

colorful

c)

lengthy

d)

complicated

62.

Which of the following should you always include in your resume?

a)

A) Dates

b)

B) Personal opinions

c)

C) Salary expectations

d)

D) References

63.

Fill in the blank: One purpose of a cover letter is to ______ you to the employer.

a)

introduce

b)

confuse

c)

ignore

d)

criticize

64.

Fill in the blank: A cover letter should specify why you would like to ______ in that position.

a)

work

b)

travel

c)

eat

d)

sleep

65.

Fill in the blank: A cover letter should clearly state how your ______ are right for the job.

a)

experiences

b)

hobbies

c)

vacations

d)

friends

66.

Fill in the blank: A cover letter should expand on your ______ and experiences from the resume.

a)

skills

b)

hobbies

c)

favorite foods

d)

vacation plans

67.

Fill in the blank: A cover letter should convince the employer to call you in for an ______.

a)

interview

b)

exam

c)

promotion

d)

vacation

68.

According to the 'LEAVE OUT' list, what type of language should be excluded?

a)

Typos & slang terms

b)

Formal language

c)

Technical jargon

d)

Poetic expressions

69.

According to the 'LEAVE OUT' list, how much information should be included?

a)

One page only

b)

As much as possible

c)

Two pages minimum

d)

No limit

70.

According to the 'LEAVE OUT' list, what kind of attitude should be excluded?

a)

Negativity

b)

Optimism

c)

Curiosity

d)

Enthusiasm

71.

According to the 'LEAVE OUT' list, what type of questions should be excluded?

a)

Questions about the company

b)

Questions about sports

c)

Questions about history

d)

Questions about science

72.

Fill in the blank: An ________ is a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person.

a)

interview

b)

appointment

c)

lecture

d)

ceremony

73.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a conversation that happens between a potential employer and a job applicant.

a)

job interview

b)

team meeting

c)

performance review

d)

training session

74.

Fill in the blank: One important step in preparing for a job interview is to ______ about the company & the job before going.

a)

learn

b)

complain

c)

ignore

d)

forget

75.

Fill in the blank: You should ______ appropriately for a job interview.

a)

dress

b)

eat

c)

sleep

d)

drive

76.

Fill in the blank: It is important to be ______ for a job interview.

a)

on time

b)

late

c)

unprepared

d)

distracted

e)

noisy

77.

Fill in the blank: Bring important ______ to a job interview.

a)

documents

b)

snacks

c)

toys

d)

posters

78.

Fill in the blank: Use positive ______ language during a job interview.

a)

body

b)

written

c)

silent

d)

coded

79.

Fill in the blank: Highlight relevant ______ during a job interview.

a)

strengths

b)

weaknesses

c)

hobbies

d)

vacations

80.

Fill in the blank: It is a good idea to ask ______ during a job interview.

a)

questions

b)

answers

c)

complaints

d)

jokes

81.

Fill in the blank: Be ______ during a job interview.

a)

confident

b)

nervous

c)

late

d)

silent

82.

You should wear clothes with stains, holes, or large logos to an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

You should have clean and styled hair for an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Wearing distracting accessories is recommended for an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

You should have clean teeth and fresh breath for an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Wearing a hat or distracting makeup is appropriate for an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

You should wear clean, appropriate shoes to an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Wearing strong cologne or perfume is recommended for an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Is it appropriate to wear clothes with stains, holes, or large logos to a job interview?

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Should you wear a hat or distracting makeup to a job interview?

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Is it important to have clean teeth and fresh breath for a job interview?

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Should you wear clean, appropriate shoes to a job interview?

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Is it recommended to wear non-distracting accessories to a job interview?

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Should you wear strong cologne or perfume to a job interview?

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Select the type of outfit you would wear to a job interview from clothes you actually own at home.

a)

A neat shirt and dress pants or a skirt

b)

A T-shirt and shorts

c)

Pajamas

d)

Workout clothes