WorksheetsCareer & College Explorations Sem Exam
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 36mins
2. Which of the following BEST matches the definition of an aptitude?
A natural ability or talent
A class you take in school
Something you enjoy doing
A career you choose
3. Which type of education usually takes the shortest amount of time after high school?
Associate degree
Doctoral degree
Master’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
1. A career cluster is best described as:
A group of careers with similar skills or interests
A list of the highest-paying careers
A list of jobs available in your city
A collection of colleges in one area
4. A résumé is designed to:
Replace a job interview
Show your skills, experience, and accomplishments
Calculate your GPA
Show your hobbies
5. The career cluster that includes engineers, architects, and construction workers is:
Agriculture
Human Services
Architecture & Construction
STEM
6. A professional reference should be someone who:
Knows you socially
Can describe your work habits and character
Is a celebrity
Is a family member
7. The main purpose of a career interest inventory is to:
Pick your future salary
Help you get a job immediately
Match your interests with potential careers
Tell you which college you should attend
8. “Soft skills” include:
Computer coding
Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
Lifting heavy objects
Algebra and writing essays
9. An example of a postsecondary option is:
High school
College or trade school
Detention
Middle school
10. A person who helps guide you through academic or career choices is called a:
Mentor
Client
Promoter
Vendor
11. Which choice demonstrates professionalism in the workplace?
Using your phone while your boss is talking
Following directions and being respectful
Arriving late
Ignoring dress code
12. The amount of money you earn before taxes is called:
Net pay
Annual interest
Gross pay
Weekly bonus
13. Which career cluster includes teachers, counselors, and librarians?
Education & Training
Marketing
Health Science
Finance
14. A 2-year degree earned at a community college is a(n):
Associate degree
Doctorate
Master’s degree
Certificate
15. FAFSA is used to:
Buy textbooks
Apply for financial aid for college
Apply for a driver’s license
Choose your major
16. A career pathway within a cluster refers to:
Specialized groups of jobs within a cluster
Your favorite activities
A schedule of your classes
A route to travel to work
17. An example of a technical skill is:
B. Being on time
C. Knowing how to operate machinery
D. Working well with others
A. Being friendly
18. A job shadow involves:
Following and observing a professional at work
Taking a certification exam
Watching a documentary
Working full-time
