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OCS Prep Job Skills

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 3hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which skill should a barista have?

a)

Make coffee

b)

Put a leash on a dog

c)

Work in the sun

2.

Which skill should a cafeteria worker have?

a)

Digging in the dirt/mud

b)

Cook food

c)

Walk a dog

3.

Which skill should a cashier have?

a)

Plant flowers

b)

Put a leash on a dog

c)

Count money

4.

Which skill should a chef have?

a)

Make balloon animals

b)

Cook food

c)

Sweeping the floor

5.

Which skill should a construction worker have?

a)

Work on a team

b)

Cook food

c)

Count money

6.

Which skill should a dog walker have?

a)

Make coffee

b)

Organize food

c)

Put a leash on a dog

7.

Which skill should a gardener have?

a)

Count money

b)

Dig in the dirt

c)

Take pictures

8.

Which skill should a hairdresser have?

a)

Cut hair

b)

Cook food

c)

Bag groceries

9.

Which skill should a janitor have?

a)

Cleaning

b)

Cooking

c)

Answering the phone

10.

Which skill should a secretary have?

a)

Cook food

b)

Walk a dog

c)

Answer the phone

11.

What skill should a stocker have?

a)

Answering the phone

b)

Lifting heavy things

c)

Sweeping

12.

What skill should a teacher have?

a)

Cleaning

b)

Writing lessons

c)

Walking a dog

13.

What skill should a barista have?

a)

Putting a leash on a dog

b)

Talking to people

c)

Running a mile

14.

What skill should a cafeteria worker have?

a)

Work on a team

b)

Work by yourself

c)

Take pictures

15.

What skill should a cashier have?

a)

Make coffee

b)

Count change

c)

Lift heavy things

16.

What skill should a chef have?

a)

Work on a team

b)

Plant flowers

c)

Work outside

17.

What skill should a construction worker have?

a)

Count money

b)

Lift heavy objects

c)

Serve food

18.

What skill should a dog walker have?

a)

Walk for a long time

b)

Count money

c)

Clean tables

19.

What skill should a gardener have?

a)

Serve food

b)

Plant flowers and herbs

c)

Color hair

20.

What skill should a hairdresser have?

a)

Curling hair

b)

Serving food

c)

Making food

21.

What skill should a janitor have?

a)

Sweeping

b)

Coloring hair

c)

Drawing pictures

22.

What skill should a secretary have?

a)

Taking out the garbage

b)

Coloring hair

c)

Writing a schedule

23.

What skill should a stocker have?

a)

Cleaning tables

b)

Organizing items

c)

Coloring hair

24.

What skill should a teacher have?

a)

Making balloon animals

b)

Cutting hair

c)

Working with kids

25.

What skill should a barista have?

a)

Work on a team

b)

Work alone

c)

Sleep

26.

What skill should a cafeteria worker have?

a)

Build things

b)

Talk to people

c)

Answer the phone

27.

What skill should a cashier have?

a)

Walk dogs

b)

Talk to people

c)

Cut food

28.

What skill should a chef have?

a)

Cut food

b)

Walk a dog

c)

Count money

29.

What skill should a construction worker have?

a)

Build things

b)

Cook food

c)

Answer the phone

30.

What skill should a dog walker have?

a)

Strength to walk big dogs

b)

Cutting hair

c)

Cooking food

31.

What skill should a gardener have?

a)

Ability to work in the sun

b)

Cut hair

c)

Taking out the garbage

32.

What skill should a hair dresser have?

a)

Color hair

b)

Cook food

c)

Cut food

33.

What skill should a janitor have?

a)

Color hair

b)

Work outside in the sun

c)

Take out the garbage

34.

What skill should a secretary have?

a)

Planting flowers

b)

Talking to people

c)

Cooking food

35.

What skill should a barista have?

a)

Cut food

b)

Put a leash on a dog

c)

Count money

36.

Does minimum wage automatically increase as inflation or prices of goods increase?

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hazardous work for a minor?

a)

Life guarding

b)

Handling Explosives

c)

Excavating

d)

Truck Driving

38.

Which type of laws only affect people and businesses in that state?

a)

Federal Laws

b)

State Laws

39.

Why are employment and age certificates typically required?

a)

They protect employers from hiring someone that is too young.

b)

They guarantee the minor will be hired

c)

They let schools know the minor is working

d)

They indicate the minor has the proper training to work.

40.

For what reason may an employer legally NOT hire an applicant?

a)

The applicant's nationality is not American

b)

The applicant is not able to do the job or meet the hours required by the job

c)

The applicant is over 55 years of age

d)

The applicant has a disability

41.

Under FLSA, what is the minimum employment age?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

16

d)

18

42.

In the United States, what age is generally defined as a minor?

a)

Under 18

b)

Under 16

c)

Under 15

d)

Under 21

43.

One purpose of FLSA child labor provisions is to generally:

a)

Prohibit minors from hazardous jobs.

b)

Prohibit minors from working anywhere

c)

Prohibit parents from hiring their own children

d)

Prohibit minors from working on farms

44.

What is the purpose of FLSA?

a)

Establishes work and wage rules in the US

b)

Establishes work and wage rules globally

c)

Establishes work and wage rules only for minors

d)

Establishes work and wage rules only workers over the age of 18

45.

Which of the following is NOT an exception to minimum wage regulations?

a)

New hires under 16 years old

b)

Individuals that regularly receive tips

c)

Full-time students

d)

Students enrolled in a vocational program

46.

Which of the following statements is true about work hour regulations for 14 and 15-year-olds?

a)

They can work up to 3 hours during school days

b)

They can only work outside school hours

c)

They can work up to 30 hours during a school week

d)

They can start working at 6 a.m. in the morning

47.

Which of the following job would be excepted from the minimum employment age?

a)

Acting in a commercial

b)

Working in a fast food restaurant

c)

Working in a mall kiosk

d)

Telemarketing

48.

Which should be followed when state child labor laws and FLSA overlap?

a)

The more beneficial law to the minor

b)

The more beneficial law to the employer

c)

Always follow the state child labor

d)

Always follow the federal FLSA laws

49.

According to FLSA, which minor age group can have a manufacturing job if it is non-hazardous?

a)

Under 14 years old

b)

14 and 15 years old

c)

16 and 17 years old

50.

What is FLSA?

a)

Fair Labor Standard Act

b)

Financial Labor Statement Act

c)

Fair Labor Standard Association

d)

Fair Local Standard Act

51.

According to FLSA, which minor age group work hour restrictions?

a)

14 and 15 years old

b)

16 and 17 years old

52.

What is the current minimum wage set by the FLSA?

a)

$5.75

b)

$7.25

c)

$7.75

d)

$8.00

53.

Which of the following is true of resumes?

a)

The formats of electronic and hard copy resumes are the same

b)

An objective tells an employer what the applicant learned in school

c)

A resume is not necessary if you completed an application

d)

A personal cover letter should be included with a resume.

54.

Which of the following is true of applications for employment?

a)

The form will ask if an applicant can legally work in the United States

b)

List your work experience with your current job last and your earliest job first

c)

Completing an application is a guarantee of employment

d)

List talents that are not job-related, as the hiring manager might think you are an interesting person.

55.

Which of the following is a form on which an applicant provides information about his or her experience and education?

a)

An application

b)

A cover letter

c)

A follow-up letter

d)

An interview

56.

What type of resume is suitable for people who are just entering the workforce?

a)

Entry-Level

b)

Professional

c)

Contemporary

d)

Chronological

57.

Which of the following documents highlights an applicant's qualifications for employment?

a)

Acknowledgement

b)

Application

c)

Resume

d)

References

58.

Which of the following is a person who can speak positively about an applicant?

a)

A reference

b)

An Acknowledgement

c)

A resume

d)

A family member

59.

In addition to a hard copy of the resume and references, what documentation should an applicant bring to an interview?

a)

Annual reviews from previous employers

b)

Tax forms from the previous year

c)

Any credentials such as certificates and licenses

d)

Sporting awards

60.

Which of the following is true of follow-up letters?

a)

The letter should be at least one full page, but preferably two pages

b)

The letter should be sent within 48 hours of the interview

c)

The letter should emphasize why you are the best person for the job

d)

The last paragraph should state the job opening and when the interview took place

61.

Which of the following is NOT correct behavior for an interview?

a)

Dressing neatly and conservatively

b)

“Saying you need a moment to think before answering a question

c)

Asking questions about the duties of the job

d)

Chewing gum to freshen your breath

62.

What is it called when an employer and an applicant meet to discuss the job opening?

a)

A resume

b)

An application

c)

A cover letter

d)

An interview

63.

When should the effective date of resignation be?

a)

At least one week from the date of the letter of resignation

b)

At least two days from the date of the letter of resignation

c)

At least two weeks from the date of the letter of resignation

d)

At least one month from the date of the letter of resignation

64.

What kind of letter should an applicant send an interviewer after an interview?

a)

A cover letter

b)

A follow-up letter

c)

An interview letter

d)

A resignation letter

65.

What must a letter of resignation include?

a)

The effective date of resignation

b)

A reason for the resignation

c)

The problems you had while working there

d)

Positive aspects of working for the employer

66.

Which of these questions is an opportunity for you to talk about your knowledge and skills?

a)

What do you think you can bring to our team?

b)

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

c)

What kind of work atmosphere are you looking for?

d)

All of the above

67.

Which of these questions should an applicant NOT ask an interviewer during a first interview for a job?

a)

Are there opportunities to advance to higher-level jobs?

b)

What type of training will I receive once I am hired?

c)

How many sick days would I have?

d)

When will you make your decision?

68.

When should an applicant arrive for an interview?

a)

10 minutes early

b)

30 minutes early

c)

At the scheduled time

d)

5 minutes late because things always run late