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WorksheetsCareer Ed Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 51mins
The name of the psychologist who created the RIASEC model was _____________.
John Holland
Abraham Maslow
Benjamin Bloom
Carl Rogers
Which of the following are post-secondary options for education and training?
Apprenticeships
4-year University
Military
All of these
What does Career Outlook mean?
How much does the career pay?
Is this career growing or shrinking in numbers?
What training do I need?
Does it fit my personality?
What does the term "post-secondary" mean?
After middle school
After high school
After college
After elementary school
The US federal law that provides funding for CTE secondary and post-secondary programs is called ....
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Carl D. Perkins CTE Act
There are CTE programs offered in every high school in Clark County School District.
True
False
Which of the following subjects is NOT considered a CTE course?
Cybersecurity
Marketing
Culinary Arts
Geometry
Which national non-profit organization worked collaboratively with the US Department of Education and other federal agencies to develop the "Modernized" National Clusters Framework?
Advance CTE
National Education Association (NEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
The US federal agency established in 1913 that is responsible for administering and enforcing federal laws related to the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees by improving working conditions, promoting profitable employment, and ensuring work-related benefits and rights.
US Dept of Health & Human Services
Which of the following is NOT considered a reflective process or a self-assessment?
Values Assessment
Interests Assessment
Nevada CRT Assessment
Writing a Bucket List
Which mathematical summary statistic do career websites typically use when listing the annual wage for an area like the United States of America or the state where you live?
Mean
Mode
Median
Which of the following would NOT be considered a skill?
Using a spreadsheet to calculate pay
Organizing a school carnival
Planting a garden
Enjoying personal freedom
Which of the following is often called “people skills” because of face-to-face interactions with others?
Hard skills
Interpersonal skills
Abilities
Knowledge
The knowledge, abilities, and behaviors required to excel in a particular professional setting including both technical expertise and soft skills.
Personal Qualities and Abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Growth Mindset
Professional Competencies
Believing that with hard work and the right strategies, you can improve and master new skills, leading to greater success and potential.
Personal Qualities and Abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Growth Mindset
Professional Competencies
Teachable, measurable abilities that come from formal education, training, or hands-on experiences with job-specific tasks that are essential for performing a particular job.
Hard skills
Employability skills
Abilities
Knowledge
What is the minimum number of credits needed for a CCSD standard high school diploma?
21
22
23
24
How many credits do you earn for passing a semester-long course?
.5
1
2
1.5
An official, comprehensive record of a student's academic performance, including all grades, courses taken, credits earned and GPA.
GPA
Credit
Transcript
ACT
The CCSD diploma with additional requirements above and beyond the advanced diploma is ...
Standard
College and Career Ready (CCR)
Alternative
Adjusted
In Nevada, this system for higher education oversees the implementation of policy and makes budgetary decisions for all the state colleges and universities.
CCSD
CCEA
NSHE
NCAA
Which of the following state colleges or universities has the lowest semester costs for a resident undergraduate?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
College of Southern Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada State University
If you want to finish an Associate’s degree in two years or a Bachelor’s degree in four years, you will need to take an average of ______ credits each semester.
10
12
15
18
A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
Graduate
Entrepreneur
Undergraduate
Apprentice
You do NOT have to repay a Pell Grant.
True
False
If you enlist in the military and serve for ____ months or longer the GI Bill covers 100% of your tuition for a reasonable amount of time.
12
36
24
48
A multiple-aptitude test used by the U.S. military to determine enlistment eligibility and recommend military careers based on an individual's strengths and skills.
The FAFSA application must be submitted every year in order to be eligible for federal student aid.
True
False
You should save your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting for electronic submissions.
True
False
Which type of app is used to create a resume or cover letter?
Slide presentation
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Form
Match each part of a cover letter with its correct example.
Dear Mr. Gates,
Salutation
Sincerely,
Closing
Your signature
Signature
Your mailing address
Return address
Job boards benefit both employers looking for talent and job seekers looking for employment.
True
False
Which option would NOT be considered a good reference for a student to give an employer?
Teacher
Coach
Supervisor
Grandparent
Which of these would you do first?
Apply for a job
Send a thank you email
Accept the job
Interview
When the interviewer makes an initial, rapid judgment about the candidate, it is called ...
Eye contact
Show and Tell method
First Impression
Behavioral Interview
This is a "Don't" for a job interview.
Your workplace behaviors based on your values, principles, and attitudes of "right or wrong" are called ...
Work ethic
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Self-direction
The first step in the decision-making process is ...
Clarify & define the problem
Establish realistic goals
Generate solutions
Evaluate the outcome
Which part of the SMART goal is missing in the following sentence? I want to get an A or B in all of my NVLA classes.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable (Attainable)
Relevant
Time-bound (Time-based)
Which part of the SMART goal is missing in the following sentence? I want to do better in all of my NVLA classes by the end of Quarter 2.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable (Attainable)
Relevant
Time-bound (Time-based)
The process of finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement between two or more parties is called ...
Conflict Resolution
Diversity
Customer Service
Teamwork
You can become a better conversationalist by doing all of the following EXCEPT...
Pay attention to nonverbal cues
Dominating the conversation
Asking open-ended questions
Keeping your stories short
Listening, reacting, and responding to another individual to indicate you understood what was said is called ...
Passive listening
Active listening
Nonverbal communications
Conflict resolution
Facial expressions, gestures, body language, posture, eye contact, tone of voice, and emojis that convey a message are called ...
Passive listening
Active listening
Nonverbal communications
Conflict resolution
Identifying and mitigating potential hazards and risks in the workplace.
Workplace Safety
Information Security
Efficiency and Productivity
Professionalism
Ability to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information from various sources.
Information Literacy
Information Security
Information Technology
Reading and Writing
Which of the following is NOT true for remote workers?
Save time not having to commute
Save money
Negative impact on mental and physical health
Decreased stress
A brief description of the email's content.
Salutation
Subject line
Recipient
Closing
A block of text or visuals automatically added to the end of an email, typically containing the sender's name, job title, company, and contact information.
Salutation
Closing
Email signature
Subject line
The part of the government responsible for making the laws.
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Congressional branch
A U.S. federal law that establishes a federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and restrictions on child labor.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) 1935
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 1938
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1970
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The U.S. federal government agency responsible for enforcing labor laws.
Dept of Health and Human Services
Dept of Defense
Dept of Labor
Dept of Education
Which was NOT a work problem caused by industrialization?
Child labor
8-hour work days
Low Pay
Dangerous working conditions
Which is the most common way for employees to receive their pay?
Cash
Direct Deposit
Paycard
Paper Check
Another name for net pay is ...
Income
Take-home
Gross
Salary
Employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must be paid _____ times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
An example of a voluntary payroll deduction is ...
The federal program that provides medical benefits for individuals starting at 65 years old.
Social Security
Medicare
Worker's Compensation
IRS
U.S. federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the nation's tax laws and collecting the majority of federal revenue.
Dept of Labor
Dept of Health and Human Services
Internal Revenue Service
Bureau of Labor
If an employee's regular rate of pay is $20 an hour, how much would the employee earn for five overtime hours?
100
120
150
200
The ability to manage your money and make wise decisions that benefit you financially.
Net Income
Financial Literacy
Credit
Expenses
If applying the 50/30/20 rule, you would allocate what percentage of your take-home pay to savings?
0
20
30
50
Which of the following factors contributes the highest percent to determining a person's credit score?
Payment History
Current Amounts Owed
Length of Credit History
Type of Credit Used
New Credit
How often are you able to request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide credit bureaus?
Never
Once a month
Once a year
Once every five years
Credit card companies make most of their money by charging ______________ on borrowed funds that are not paid off by the grace period.
Principal
Annual Fees
Interest
Premium
Match each investment term with its correct description.
Liquidity
The ability to quickly convert an asset into cash without losing value.
Diversify
An investment strategy to lower risk by spreading investments across different assets.
Maturity Date
The date when the principal amount of an investment is due to be paid back.
Capital Gain
The profit made from selling an asset for more than its purchase price.
An employer-funded retirement plan that pays a guaranteed monthly benefit in retirement.
Annuity
Pension
Roth IRA
Traditional IRA
What would be the early withdrawal “tax” penalty for withdrawing $5,000 from your 401(k) or 403(b) fund before 59-½ years of age?
No penalty
5% ($250)
10% ($500)
20% ($1,000)
The federal program that protects bank deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank.
Social Security
Medicare
FDIC Insurance
FICA
Which of the following is the LEAST liquid asset?
Cash
Real Estate
Checking Account
Stocks
