Chapter 4 Choose a Career

Question 1

EqualEmploymentOpportunity Act forbids discrimination against race, age,education, orexperience

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The persons listed on your resume who can provide evidence of your character are called _____.

Accepted Answer

References

Question 3

Occupational guide lists occupations and used to identify general fields to investigate further

Accepted Answer

OOH

Question 4

An aptitude that has been developed through training and experience is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

skill

Question 5

A(n) _____ is an occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment.

Accepted Answer

career

Question 6

A follow-up letter should be sent to the employer before the interview.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

A sum of money that an employee could receive upon termination is

Accepted Answer

severance pay

Question 8

The ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately is known as

Accepted Answer

numerical aptitude

Question 9

Applicants scheduled for interviews should be on time and preferably early for interviews.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

If you can't resolve problems with job performance, it is best to wait & hope you aren’t fired.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Private companies specializing in supplying short-term employees to businesses are called ____.

Accepted Answer

Temporary agencies

Question 12

A career requires planning, education, and preparation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Able to “see” what somethingwill look like from a verbal description or flat drawing/photograph

Accepted Answer

spatial aptitude

Question 14

Official written notification that you are leaving a company is considered to be your _____.

Accepted Answer

notice

Question 15

An employee should always do job tasks well even if he does not plan to stay with the company.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Which of the following is not something that you should do during an interview?

Accepted Answer

bite your nails

Question 17

Downsizing involves additional hiring by a company.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Recommendation of a person for a job, given to an employer bysomeone the employer knows is a(n)

Accepted Answer

referral

Question 19

Your unique blend of qualities that define you as an individual is known as your

Accepted Answer

personality

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT something you should do when completing a job application?

Accepted Answer

use a pencil in the event that you make a mistake

Question 21

The ability to execute precise muscle movements is

Accepted Answer

physical coordination

Question 22

Work values are the principles that are not important to you in your work.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

A cover letter is intended to cause an employer to immediately offer you a job.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

Which of the following are things you should do during an interview.

Accepted Answer

Give a firm handshake

Question 25

The ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately is known as

Accepted Answer

numerical aptitude

Chapter 4 Choose a Career

Questions 25

Chapter 4 Choose a Career

Questions 25