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Unit 1 Exam: Employability Skills

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the best answer. Employability skills are:

a)

Technical abilities only

b)

Personal skills that help individuals succeed at work

c)

Skills learned after employment

d)

Physical job requirements

2.

Select the best answer. Which is an employability skill?

a)

Welding

b)

Teamwork

c)

Data entry

d)

Construction

3.

Select the best answer. Adaptability refers to the ability to:

a)

Avoid change

b)

Stick to routines

c)

Adjust to new situations

d)

Follow instructions

4.

Select the best answer. Continuous learning is important because it:

a)

Replaces education

b)

Helps workers stay current and competitive

c)

Reduces responsibility

d)

Applies only to school

5.

Select the best answer. Professionalism includes:

a)

Appearance and behavior

b)

Speed only

c)

Technical skill

d)

Seniority

6.

Select the best answer. Initiative means:

a)

Waiting for directions

b)

Taking action independently

c)

Avoiding mistakes

d)

Working with others only

7.

Select the best answer. Which document summarizes education and experience?

a)

Job application

b)

Cover letter

c)

Résumé

d)

Career inventory

8.

Select the best answer. The purpose of a cover letter is to:

a)

List grades

b)

Explain interest in a job

c)

Replace a résumé

d)

Describe safety rules

9.

Select the best answer. A job application is:

a)

A résumé summary

b)

A communication tool

c)

A formal request for employment

d)

A work evaluation

10.

Select the best answer. A career inventory helps individuals:

a)

Apply for jobs

b)

Identify interests and strengths

c)

Practice interviewing

d)

Track attendance

11.

Select the best answer. Work is defined as:

a)

Paid tasks only

b)

Any effort to achieve a result

c)

Long-term employment

d)

Professional advancement

12.

Select the best answer. Employment refers to:

a)

Volunteer activities

b)

Schoolwork

c)

A paid job

d)

Career exploration

13.

Select the best answer. A career is:

a)

Short-term work

b)

Unpaid effort

c)

Long-term professional path

d)

Temporary employment

14.

Select the best answer. Dependability means:

a)

Being skilled

b)

Being trusted and reliable

c)

Being flexible

d)

Working alone

15.

Select the best answer. Which behavior shows dependability?

a)

Missing deadlines

b)

Showing up late

c)

Consistent attendance

d)

Leaving early

16.

Select the best answer. Reliability refers to:

a)

Being adaptable

b)

Being consistent and trusted

c)

Being fast

d)

Being creative

17.

Select the best answer. Punctuality means:

a)

Being prepared

b)

Arriving on time

c)

Participating

d)

Dressing professionally

18.

Select the best answer. Attendance is:

a)

Communication

b)

Being present

c)

Focus

d)

Skill level

19.

Select the best answer. Poor time management can result in:

a)

Strong evaluations

b)

Increased trust

c)

Missed deadlines

d)

Higher productivity

20.

Select the best answer. Prioritization helps workers:

a)

Delay tasks

b)

Decide what is most important

c)

Avoid responsibility

d)

Reduce effort

21.

Select the best answer. Procrastination means:

a)

Managing time well

b)

Completing tasks early

c)

Delaying tasks

d)

Asking for help

22.

Select the best answer. A work evaluation typically measures:

a)

Personal goals

b)

Attendance and dependability

c)

Education level

d)

Salary

23.

Select the best answer. Self-determination involves:

a)

Letting others decide

b)

Making personal choices

c)

Avoiding challenges

d)

Following directions

24.

Select the best answer. Self-advocacy means:

a)

Speaking for others

b)

Communicating needs and rights

c)

Avoiding conflict

d)

Staying silent

25.

Select the best answer. A mock interview is used to:

a)

Apply for jobs

b)

Practice interview skills

c)

Conduct evaluations

d)

Complete applications

26.

Select the best answer. Self-awareness helps individuals:

a)

Avoid feedback

b)

Understand strengths and weaknesses

c)

Compete with others

d)

Ignore challenges

27.

Select the best answer. Which is a strength?

a)

Area needing improvement

b)

Personal advantage

28.

PPE is used to:

a)

Improve performance

b)

Reduce workplace hazards

c)

Replace training

d)

Improve attendance

29.

Ergonomics focuses on:

a)

Safety equipment

b)

Workplace design

c)

Emergency planning

d)

Physical fitness

30.

Emergency protocols are:

a)

Optional rules

b)

Guidelines for emergencies

c)

Daily routines

d)

Attendance policies

31.

Circle T or F: Employability skills apply across industries.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Circle T or F: Hard skills are difficult to measure.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Circle T or F: Adaptability is important in modern careers.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Circle T or F: Attendance affects work evaluations.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Circle T or F: Self-advocacy is inappropriate in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Circle T or F: Career inventories help with career research.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Circle T or F: PPE helps reduce injury risk.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Circle T or F: Procrastination improves productivity.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Circle T or F: Ergonomics supports workplace safety.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Circle T or F: Continuous learning stops after employment.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   is the ability to adjust to new situations.

42.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   involves ongoing skill development throughout life.

43.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   reflects high standards of behavior and conduct.

44.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   means taking action without being prompted.

45.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. A (a)   summarizes education and experience.

46.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. A (a)   helps identify interests and strengths.

47.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   means being reliable and trustworthy.

48.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   helps workers use time effectively.

49.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   involves controlling one’s own life choices.

50.

Use the Word Bank to fill the blank: Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Professionalism | Initiative | Résumé | Career Inventory | Dependability | Time Management | Self-Determination | PPE. (a)   protects workers from workplace hazards.