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College and Career Preparation

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not a hard skill?

a)

emotional intelligence

b)

typing speed

c)

proficiency in a foreign language

d)

computer programming

2.
A document that contains a person’s qualifications and experiences which is used to apply for a job is called a(n):
a)
Rutabaga
b)
Resume
c)
Resolution
d)
Really Cool Document
3.
What is the purpose of a resume?
a)
To decide the best possible candidates to interview for an open job position
b)
To hire someone
c)
To fire someone
d)
To start a tickle fight
4.

capacity for learning; natural ability

a)

aptitude

b)

interests

c)

degree

5.

In this 21st Century skill...multiple people work together to solve a problem or form an idea

a)

Problem solving

b)

Collaboration

c)

Initiative

d)

Grit

6.

In this 21st Century skill...expressing oneself clearly through speaking or writing is...

a)

Sarcasm

b)

Technology

c)

Communication

d)

Strategizing

7.

The combination of passion, resilience, determination, and focus is

a)

career aptitude

b)

grit

c)

21st Century Skills

d)

hard skills

8.

What must be completed when applying for a job?

a)

a career pathway inventory

b)

a skills inventory

c)

a job application

d)

a aptitude assessment

9.
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress
a)
Career
b)
Job
c)
Something to do
d)
future 
10.
Information about or training in a particular field or subject
a)
Education
b)
Edumacation
c)
Ellucution
d)
Training
11.
Is the educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school, university-preparatory school, or gymnasium
a)
Secondary Education
b)
Post-secondary Education
c)
High School
d)
Primary Education
12.
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee
a)
Salary
b)
Education
c)
Wage
d)
Your Money
13.
Particular abilities to perform tasks well
a)
Skills
b)
Education
c)
Training
d)
Clusters
14.
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee
a)
Wages
b)
Salary
c)
Education
d)
Job Cluster
15.

What is the definition of a CAREER?

a)

The combination of learning and work that a person pursues during his or her life.

b)

A unique work situation or position, paid or unpaid.

c)

The same as a job.

16.

How long does it take to obtain an Associates's Degree?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

3 years

d)

4 years

17.

It typically takes how many years to complete your Bachelor's Degree?

a)

2 years

b)

3 years

c)

4 years

d)

5 years

18.

A Doctorate degree typically follows this timeline...

a)

2 years + 2 years of college

b)

4 years + 4 years

c)

4 years + 10 years

d)

4 years + 12 years

19.

Things you do well are your

a)

skills

b)

weaknesses

c)

employment

20.

1. Which is a soft skill?

a)

trustworthiness

b)

computer programming

c)

mathematics

d)

writing

21.

Refers to an institution beyond high school level, such as academies, universities, colleges, seminaries, institutes of technology, or trade or vocational schools

a)

Institute of Higher Learning

b)

URL

c)

High School

d)

Institute of Lower Learning

22.
Education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory school
a)
Secondary Education
b)
Post-Secondary Education
c)
Primary Education
d)
Career
23.

What does it mean to be a VOLUNTEER?

a)

To freely offer to do something; an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain "to benefit another person, group or organization"

b)

To be an employee, and do whatever the boss asks you to.

c)

To work for money, but you do not get to know your wage.

24.

What do you do for a JOB SHADOW experience?

a)

You do the same work as a volunteer, but only for a day.

b)

It allows an individual the opportunity to observe and work alongside an experienced worker to help gain insight into their particular work area.

c)

You work for many days/weeks without any pay or compensation to learn the job.

25.

What are some of the top skills and personal qualities that employers look for in potential employees?

a)

laziness

b)

ability to work with a team

c)

leadership

d)

time management

e)

poor work ethic

26.

What is the definition of a CAREER?

a)

The combination of learning and work that a person pursues during his or her life.

b)

A unique work situation or position, paid or unpaid.

c)

The same as a job.

27.

What is the definition of a JOB?

a)

A unique work situation or position, paid or unpaid.

b)

The combination of work and learning that a person pursues during his or her life.

c)

It is the same as a career.

28.

It typically takes how many years to complete your Bachelor's Degree?

a)

2 years

b)

3 years

c)

4 years

d)

5 years

29.

How long does it take to obtain an Associates's Degree?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

3 years

d)

4 years

30.

A Master's Degree typically takes how many years AFTER you've received your undergraduate degree?

a)

1-2 years

b)

6 years

c)

10 years

d)

12 years