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Chapter 1 and 2 Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Economics is all about

a)

money

b)

choices

c)

savings

2.

What are the BENEFITS of a decision you make

a)

options you give up/options you don't choose

b)

what you gain from the decision

c)

what you spend/lose from the decision (time, money, resources)

3.

What are the COSTS of a decision you make

a)

options you give up/options you don't choose

b)

what you gain from the decision

c)

what you spend/lose from the decision (time, money, resources)

4.

What are the OPPORTUNITY COSTS of a decision you make

a)

options you give up/options you don't choose

b)

what you gain from the decision

c)

what you spend/lose from the decision (time, money, resources)

5.

HARD skills are

a)

general/people skills

b)

job specific

6.

SOFT skills are

a)

general/people skills

b)

job specific

7.

Teamwork is a

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

8.

Knowing how to write code is a

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

9.

You should use the same cover letter for every job you apply to.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

A ______________ is a list of your skills and qualifications.

a)

resume

b)

cover letter

11.

A popular promotion at stores is "Buy One, Get One Free."

Why do stores offer this deal to their customers?

a)

they have deals to help customers save money

b)

deals convince customers to buy things they don't need

12.

Which of the following best describes what a cognitive bias is?

a)

A rational way to make decisions that is based on research and facts

b)

An error in the way we think that can influence our decisions

13.

Which of the following scenarios BEST demonstrates FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)?

a)

Megan takes a baking class after seeing a sign at her favorite bakery

b)

David goes on vacation to Europe and posts about it on social media every day

c)

Angela sees an ad for a pair of shoes and buys them

d)

José wants to see a movie that his friends have seen and are talking about

14.

Behavioral economics believes that…

a)

People behave rationally when making economic decisions

b)

People do not always behave rationally when making economic decisions

c)

There is no way to predict how people will make economic decisions

15.

Economic decision to use one more additional unit of a resource.

Which principle is this?

a)

Thinking at the Margin

b)

Incentives Matter

c)

Trade Makes People Better Off

d)

Future Consequences Count

16.

I only have an hour of free time today. If I study, I can't see my friends.

Which Principle is this?

a)

Costs versus Benefits

b)

Thinking at the margin

c)

Incentives Matter

17.

 I don't know how to fix my car, but I can pay a mechanic to do it.

Which principle is this?

a)
Future Consequences Count
b)
Incentives Matter
c)
Markets Coordinate Trade
d)
Trade Makes People Better Off
18.

Scarcity is a problem:

a)

because human wants are limited while resources are unlimited.

b)

because human wants are unlimited while resources are limited.

19.

How many pages should a resume' be?

a)

2 pages

b)

3 pages double spaced

c)

1 page

d)

exactly 2 and a half pages

20.

What should I include in a resume' if I'm in high school or recently graduated? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Special skills

b)

My work experience and leadership experience

c)

Awards, honors, GPA

d)

My weekend hobbies

21.

Which of these do you NOT include on a resume?

a)

education background

b)

work experience

c)

attitude

d)

qualifications

22.
While writing a resume you should NOT, include...
a)
Work Experience
b)
Education  
c)
Career Goals/objectives
d)
Age
23.

This should be the largest thing on your resume.

a)

Name

b)

Email

c)

Phone number

d)

Experience

24.
Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.
a)
Four
b)
Three
c)
Two
d)
One
25.
What must be included in a cover letter?
a)

Contact Information

b)

Your Name

c)

Why you are a good fit for the job

d)
All of the above
26.

A ___________ explains why you want the job and relates your skills to the job.

a)

resume

b)

cover letter

27.

GENERALLY a college degree helps you earn __________ money than if you just have a high school diploma.

a)

more

b)

the same

c)

less

28.

Olivia is applying for a job at a tech company.

What are the job requirements she should be aware of?

a)

Skills, qualifications, and experience expected from Olivia.

b)

The salary and benefits offered by the tech company.

c)

Tasks and responsibilities assigned to Olivia.

d)

The location and working hours of the job at the tech company.

29.

Why is it important for Elijah to match his skills and qualifications with those mentioned in a job posting?

a)

To show he has relevant skills for the job.

b)

To prove that he is overqualified for the job.

c)

To show that he has a diverse skill set.

30.

Friends are discussing a job posting they found online.

How can they assess if the job is a good fit for them?

a)

Only consider the salary offered by the job and nothing else

b)

Ignore the job responsibilities and focus on the company's reputation

c)

Carefully review the responsibilities and compare them to their skills and experience.

d)

Choose the job only based on the location of the office

31.

What is the main purpose of thoroughly reading a job description?

a)

To increase the number of applications you need to submit

b)

To make an informed decision about whether a job is right for you

c)

To avoid reading other job descriptions

d)

To quickly apply to as many jobs as possible

32.

What type of job is this ad for?

a)

Personal Shopper

b)

IT Support Specialist

33.

What is the name of the company looking for an IT Support Specialist?

a)

Colonial Surety Company

b)

Full Time Insurance

34.

Is this a FULL TIME. or PART TIME. job?

a)

full time

b)

part time

35.

WHERE is this job located?

a)

Colonia, NJ

b)

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

36.

What is the salary for this job?

a)

$20,000 - $50,000

b)

$50,000 - $60,000

37.

Does this job offer health insurance as a benefit?

a)

yes

b)

no

38.

What is paid time off?

a)

getting paid for doing extra work

b)

getting paid to take a vacation or day off from work

39.

According to the ad, people need 3 or more years of technical work experience to apply for this job.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

What type of job is this ad for?

a)

Store Shopper

b)

cashier

41.

Is this job for full time or part time?

a)

full time

b)

part time

42.

What is the salary for this job?

a)

$15 an hour

b)

$10 an hour

43.

How old must you be to apply for this job?

a)

18

b)

30

44.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
45.
A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
The first paragraph of a cover letter states which things?
a)
Experience
b)
Interview request
c)
Position interested in
d)
Education
47.
The middle paragraphs of a cover letter include...
a)
Education
b)
Work Experience
c)
Skills/Qualifications
d)
All of the above
48.

What is the primary purpose of a resume?

a)

To list all of your past job titles

b)

To showcase your skills, experiences, and qualifications

c)

To include personal hobbies and interests

d)

To provide references from previous employers

49.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a resume?

a)

Contact information

b)

Education background

c)

Social media

d)

Work experience

50.

This is a form that the employee fills out when he/she is hired. It tells the employer how much federal income tax to withhold from each paycheck. If you are surprised to find out that you owe federal income taxes, you should change the deductions on this form. 

a)

net pay

b)

social security

c)

W-4

d)

W-2

51.

Which form must be completed to show that an employee is legally allowed to work in the United States?

a)

I-9 Form

b)

Direct Deposit Authorization Form

c)

W-4 Form

52.

Which form must be completed in order to collect information for Tax purposes?

a)

I-9 Form

b)

Direct Deposit Authorization Form

c)

W-4 Form

53.

Which form must be completed in order to authorize your employer to send your paycheck directly to your bank account?

a)

I-9 Form

b)

Direct Deposit Authorization Form

c)

W-4 Form