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8) Prepare for Success Unit Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Even if you’ve never had a job, you can still create a strong ______ by including volunteer work, school activities, and your best skills.

a)

Resume

b)

College essay

c)

Transcript

d)

Interview

2.

Anthony applied for a summer ______ to learn more about working in a hospital. He won't get paid.

a)

Internship

b)

Interview

c)

A.P. courses

d)

Honors course

3.

Elijah practiced his ______ by helping classmates during a group project and listening carefully to others' ideas.

a)

Soft skills

b)

Hard skills

c)

Professionalism

d)

Elevator pitch

4.

______ include sports, clubs, music, volunteering, and other activities outside of class.

a)

Extracurriculars

b)

A.P. courses

c)

Honors course

d)

I.B. course

5.

Before a job ______, it’s a good idea to research the company and prepare answers to common questions.

a)

Interview

b)

College admissions

c)

College essay

d)

Elevator pitch

6.

On her resume, Emma listed ______ like coding and using video editing software.

a)

Hard skills

b)

Soft skills

c)

Professionalism

d)

Extracurriculars

7.

Your ______ is the average of your grades across all your classes.

a)

GPA

b)

Transcript

c)

College admissions

d)

Honors course

8.

At the job fair, Jordan gave a quick ______ to the manager to explain why she’d be a great fit for the job.

a)

Elevator pitch

b)

Interview

c)

College essay

d)

Resume

9.

A(n) ______ includes a list of your courses, grades, and test scores from high school.

a)

Transcript

b)

Resume

c)

GPA

d)

College admissions

10.

After working hard in her science class, Mia asked her teacher for a(n) ______ to include in her college application.

a)

Recommendation letter

b)

College essay

c)

Resume

d)

Transcript

11.

How is a high school transcript different from a report card?

a)

A transcript only includes your best grades; a report card includes all of them

b)

A transcript includes all of high school; a report card covers one term

c)

A transcript is not used for college applications; a report card is

d)

A transcript includes your attendance; a report card does not

12.

Which actions would help strengthen a college application? Select all that apply.

a)

A glowing recommendation letter from a teacher

b)

Volunteering as an editor for the high school yearbook

c)

Joining a robotics club

d)

Being captain of the soccer team

13.

Match Honors course with the correct definition. Choose the best description of an Honors course from the three options provided.

a)

Advanced courses that end with a test scored from 1-5. Colleges may offer credit for high scores

b)

Advanced courses resulting in a specific type of diploma; more international colleges accept these credits, and some will let you skip an entire year

c)

Advanced versions of high school classes that also provide more weight towards a GPA

14.

Match A.P. Course with the correct definition. Choose the best description of an A.P. Course from the three options provided.

a)

Advanced courses that end with a test scored from 11 – 55 . Colleges may offer credit for high scores

b)

Advanced courses resulting in a specific type of diploma; more international colleges accept these credits, and some will let you skip an entire year

c)

Advanced versions of high school classes that also provide more weight towards a GPA

15.

Maya has never had a formal job. What could she still include on her resume?

a)

Volunteer work, school clubs or leadership roles, and relevant skills

b)

A handwritten personal story instead of sections

16.

The purpose of a resume is to highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments when applying for a job. Choose True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Identify whether Leadership is a soft skill or hard skill.

a)

Soft skill

b)

Hard skill

18.

Identify whether Video editing is a soft skill or hard skill.

a)

Soft skill

b)

Hard skill

19.

For a cashier at a grocery store, which pairing best lists one soft skill and one hard skill needed for the job?

a)

Patience; knitting

b)

Communication; operating a point‑of‑sale register

c)

Ear for good music; good math skills

20.

Which of the following is considered a soft skill that can help you succeed in a team environment?

a)

Programming

b)

Typing speed

c)

Communication

d)

Data analysis

21.

True or False: Hard skills are typically learned through formal education or training, while soft skills are developed through personal experiences.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which document would you most likely submit to a college to show your academic achievements over four years?

a)

Elevator pitch

b)

Recommendation letter

c)

Resume

d)

Transcript

23.

Which of the following is an example of an extracurricular activity?

a)

Completing a transcript

b)

Writing a college essay

c)

Taking an A.P. course

d)

Volunteering at a local shelter

24.

True or False: A resume should include both your hard skills and soft skills to give employers a complete picture of your abilities.

a)

False

b)

True

25.

Which document would you use to quickly introduce yourself and your strengths to a potential employer in less than a minute?

a)

Resume

b)

Recommendation letter

c)

Transcript

d)

Elevator pitch

26.

What should you NOT wear to a job interview?

a)

A watch

b)

Polished shoes

c)

Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job

d)

Lots of perfume and aftershave

27.
One or two typos or misspellings on a resume won’t hurt if you’re well qualified for the job
a)
True
b)
False
28.

When asked about your previous employer...

a)

tell the truth no matter what.

b)

never say anything negative about them.

c)

say "N/A".

29.

What should you NOT wear to a job interview

a)

Watch

b)

Ripped jeans

c)

Smart clothes

d)

Clean shirt

30.

Within 2-3 days after the interview:

a)

Call the employer and ask if you got the job

b)

Send a thank-you letter or email

c)

Follow the hiring manager on social media

d)

Take out a loan since you will be getting the job anyway

31.

When should you arrive to an interview?

a)

1 hour early

b)

5-10 minutes late

c)

10-15 minutes early

d)

1 hour late

32.

Plagiarism is using someone's ideas or words without giving them credit.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Copying and pasting without citing the source is plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

If you want to use someone's exact words, you DON'T have to use quotation marks as long as you cite them.

a)

True - citing the source is enough documentation for a direct quote

b)

False - you only need quotation marks as documentation for a direct quote

c)

False - you need to use quotation marks AND cite the source for a direct quote

35.

When you paraphrase (put something in your own words), you don't have to cite your source.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

If you ACCIDENTALLY forget to cite your source, it's still considered plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Paying someone to write a paper for you is NOT plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

Fasle

38.

Consequences for plagiarism increase as you get older.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

It's not plagiarism if my friend lets me copy their homework.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

A student submitted an essay he wrote in a different class for a history class assignment. What kind of plagiarism is this?

a)

Direct Plagiarism

b)

Self Plagiarism

c)

Accidental Plagiarism

d)

Paraphrasing plagiarism