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2023 Employability & Career Readiness Test Prep
2023 Employability & Career Readiness Test Prep
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1
What term describes a study to evaluate something in detail using a set of questions aimed to a specific group of people
Assessment
Survey
Portfolio
Questionnaire
2
This is NOT a rule in parliamentary procedure.
All of the above.
The decision of the majority requires a second vote.
The decision of the president must be followed.
The decision of the minority of votes must be followed.
3
What is the term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions?
Negotiation
Blackmail
Compromise
Disagreement
4
This is NOT an official color of SkillsUSA.
SIlver
Blue
Red
Gold
5
Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is the SkillsUSA ______ .
SkillsUSA Tag-Line
SkillsUSA Theme
SkillsUSA Pledge
SkillsUSA Motto
6
Active and critical are two varieties of what kind of skill?
Test Taking
Learning
Listening
Studying
7
Which officer must be able to gain the confidence of others in order to be able to settle controversial issues?
Vice President
Ambassador
Parliamentarian
President
8
The process of directing and controlling activities with regard to the use of time is called Time Management.
True
False
9
In the SkillsUSA emblem, technology is represented by which symbol?
The Gear
The Orbital Circles
The Hands
The Shield
10
What statement accurately describes the SkillsUSA Framework?
The Framework applies to certain jobs.
The Framework is good for high school kids.
The Framework skills work alone.
All skills in the Framework work together.
11
Consistency and dependability are both components of _______________.
Adaptability
Responsibility
Integrity
Communication
12
The times when it is appropriate to wear SkillsUSA attire include __.
Visits with dignitaries and for ceremonies
During SKillsUSA week in school
Any day that the uniform is clean and ironed
Weekly meetings.
13
What color ink should be used when completing a job application?
Black
Green
Any Color
Red
14
When you consistently meet or exceed your customer’s expectations, you are said to have provided good _______________.
Professional Development
Job Performance
Work Ethic
Customer Service
15
When SkillsUSA was founded in 1965 what was the organization originally named?
United Service Supplying Ritches (USSR)
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
United Vocations of the American Future (UVAF)
Trades United USA (TUU)
16
Minutes of a meeting are a record of what?
Business transacted
Motions made
The opinion of the secretary
What was said
17
What is a document that many employers use to identify worker applicants’ qualifications for employment?
Transcript
Portfolio
Resume
Personal Website
18
The image that contains multiple symbols that each represent characteristics of the SkillsUSA organization is known as
The Symbol
The Emblem
The Picture of Success
The Future
19
Who is allowed to speak first when debating a motion in a formal business meeting?
The maker of the motion
The vice president
The president
The person who opposes the motion
20
Which Essential Element is part of the Workplace Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Service Orientation
Multi-Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
Responsibility
Computer Literacy
21
Being able to give concise reports, follow directions/instructions, and speak clearly are examples of :
Education Skills
Motivation Skills
Maturation Skills
Communication Skills
22
Taking initiative is a characteristic of which Essential Element of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Time Management
Self-Motivation
Teamwork
Job Specific Skills
23
One responsibility of the chapter secretary may be to chair this committee.
Historical Committee
Freedom Writers Club
Advisory Committee
Membership Committee
24
Which term describes a person’s income before any deductions?
Net
Interest
FICA
Gross
25
What has these three parts: What is going to happen? When will it happen? How will it happen?
Purpose
Speech
Budget
Goal Statement
26
Conduct or attitudes toward work, or a philosophy dealing with the rules of proper conduct is referred to as ___.
Ethics
Communication
Religion
Ability
27
When a person makes every effort, in spite of setbacks or personal loss, this demonstrates:
unique perspective
diligent study
ardent practice
responsible citizenship
28
Service Orientation is an Essential Element within which component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Personal Skills
All of the above
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Workplace Skills
29
This is a truth about the Computer and Technology Literacy Essential Element
None of the above.
All employees need to operate some sort of technology.
Technology is only important in certain professions.
Some employees need to use technology.
30
“To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself” is a statement from:
The SkillsUSA Motto
The SkillsUSA mission statement
The SkillsUSA Creed
The SkillsUSA Pledge
31
Which officer is responsible for recording minutes at each meeting and providing them for review at the next meeting?
Treasurer
President
Secretary
Vice President
32
There are ____________points to the SkillsUSA Creed.
four
Five
Seven
Six
33
The official SkillsUSA colors are red, white, _________and gold.
Bronze
Silver
Yellow
Blue
34
The ___ of SkillsUSA include: to create enthusiasm for learning and foster a deep respect for the dignity of work.
Purposes
Goals
Pledge
Creed
35
Which statement reflects taking responsibility?
I don't know where it is.
That wasn't my job.
It's not here.
I haven't found it yet, but I'll look harder.
36
What is the name of the industry-validated credential available through SkillsUSA?
Career Life Skills Credentials
Essential Job Skills Credential
Professional Skills
Career Essentials Credential
37
Who would you ask to write you a letter of recommendation?
Teacher /Employer
Parent
Aunt or Uncle
Friend
38
How many national officers may be elected to serve SkillsUSA annually?
12
10
8
15
39
Sam changes jobs less frequently than others. This is a characteristic called___.
Flexibility
Self-Motivation
Dedication
Reliability
40
If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it?
Long-term
Short-term
41
What is defined as the sudden unrestrained offering of ideas by all members of a group to seek solutions to problems?
Brainstorming
Communication
Problem Solving
Talking it Out
42
What statement applies to all employees in terms of demonstrating the Safety and Health Essential Element?
Join the local union for your trade.
Follow the policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
Sign off when you receive the employee handbook.
Create your own way to complete jobs quicker.
43
These are appropriate times for displaying the Emblem and conducting the Emblem Ceremony.
After Lunch.
During Lunch.
During Meetings at State and National Conferences
While on the Bus.
44
An item or task that requires immediate action is a___.
Priority
List Item
Agenda Item
Business
45
On the SkillsUSA emblem, what do the Hands represent?
The Individual
Partiotism
The Industrial Society
Technology
46
A process that includes a sender and a receiver each giving feedback to the other is called?
Intervention
Communication
Transference
Conjugation
47
Within SkillsUSA’s curriculum offerings, the premier employability skills development program is the ____________.
Career Essentials: Experiences
OSHA 10 Hour Certification
SkillsUSA Championships
SkillsUSA Framework
48
“SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens" is the start of the __.
SkillsUSA Creed
SkillsUSA Mission Statement
SkillsUSA Motto
SKillsUSA Pledge
49
Providing a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA is one purpose of the...
SkillsUSA Pledge
Career Competitions
SkillsUSA Framework
Career Essentials Credential
50
What are you doing if you are observing someone you respect doing their job?
Harassing
Shadowing
Following
Stalking
51
When preparing for a community service project a team might use the Essential Element of:
Professional Development
Planning, Organization, and Management
Leadership
Responsibility
52
An employee approaches their supervisor and reports a mistake. This action demonstrates:
Integrity
Self-Motivation
Silliness
Adaptability
53
Professionalism may be exhibited by _____________________________.
Speech
All of the Above
Personal Grooming
Attire
54
A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture is a/an ___________.
Tycoon
Speculator
Entrepreneur
Embezzler
55
Which Essential Element is best described as doing high-quality, ethical work in an efficient way?
Planning, Organization, Management
Integrity
Job Specific Skills
Work Ethic
56
SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization. What is the acronym for this type of organization?
CTSO
OSTC
ABCD
C&TSO
57
What term defines a person of quality character whom others try to emulate?
Hero
Celebrity
Role Model
Mentor
58
A/an ______ is the written list of the business that will take place during a meeting.
Attributes
Hours
Agenda
Minutes
59
What process would you use in a formal business meeting if you had an idea you wanted the group to consider?
Privileged Motion
Secondary Motion
Incidental Motion
Main Motion
60
According to basic parliamentary procedure, every member has the right to do what?
Express ideas or opinions.
Rewrite the minutes.
Vote in their second year.
Interrupt the meeting.
61
This term is LEAST likely to be identified as a characteristic of effective communication.
Attentive Listening
Positive Tones
Clarifying Questions
Loud Voices
62
Members of a committee are responsible for treating others with respect, expressing ideas, and keeping an open mind.
False
True
63
Within SkillsUSA's membership affiliation programs, the whole school membership program is the TPP which stands for ___.
Total Purchase Protection
Total Participation Plan
Totally Perfect Program
Total Personal Program
64
A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed is said to have __________________.
Adaptability
Reliability
Personal Problems
Perseverance
65
How many states were represented at the meeting in 1965 that established the organization known today as SkillsUSA?
14
5
35
50
66
The process of improving your capabilities through access to education and training opportunities.
Career Re-training
Professional Development
Professional Workshops
Career Advancement
67
The mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting is ___.
Cultural Norms
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Linguistics
68
Which icon is NOT included within the SkillsUSA emblem?
Sword
Torch
Gear
Shield
69
"I believe in the dignity of work" is one component of the SkillsUSA ___.
Motto
Pledge
Creed
Theme
70
When an individual is able to “bounce back” from a challenging experience, they demonstrate the Essential Element of __.
Responsibility
Adaptability/Flexibility
Professionalism
Integrity
71
In a business meeting, how many people can be considered the presiding officer at one time?
Four
One
Three
Two
72
Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork are part of ___.
All of the above.
Workplace Skills.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics.
Personal Skills.
73
All people who are current or potential employees _________ need the skills listed within the SkillsUSA Framework.
In certain professions
In any profession
In technical careers
In the healthcare industry
74
A worker who can be counted on to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision is said to have _____________.
Priority
Character
Reliability
Confidence
75
Which officer is most likely responsible for providing a year-end report on the chapter’s accomplishments?
Secretary
Vice President
President
Treasurer
76
Leadership (as defined by SkillsUSA) contains these four "pillars."
Trust and Hope
Compassion
All of the above.
Stability
77
Which symbol is representative of the industrial society?
The Gear
The Torch
The Shield
The Orbital Circles
78
The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is organized is called a/an?
Venn Diagram
Flow Chart
Organizational Chart
Run Chart
79
To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying___.
"I want to ..."
"I feel we should..."
"I move that..."
"I make the motion that..."
80
What skill is an individual said to have who believes in and respects himself or herself?
Adaptability
Enthusiasm
Confidence
Poise
81
Playing Quizs in an after-school SkillsUSA workshop supports which framework skills?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Adaptability, Professionalism, and Integrity
Computer Literacy, Professional Development, and Service Orientation
Decision Making, Leadership, and Communication
82
To be successful, you should have positive goals. If you set a goal for yourself, what would be your next step?
Tell others about your goal.
Write down your goal.
Ask if the goal is a good choice.
Establish a plan to achieve the goal.
83
Which is NOT a component of SkillsUSA official attire?
Black dress shoes.
Solid red scarf or necktie.
Black pants or skirt.
White dress shirt or blouse.
84
What is an appropriate question an employer can ask during an interview?
Where would you like to be in 5 years?
Where do you go to church?
Do you plan to have children?
What prescriptions do you take?
85
Integrity, Work Ethic, Professionalism, Responsibility, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Motivated are part of _____.
Personal Skills
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Workplace Skills
All of the above.
86
This term is defined as: Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
Emotional
Likable
Honest
Conservative
87
Which committee would most likely be chaired by the chapter reporter?
Student Advisory Committee
Public Relations Committee
Branch Service Committee
Membership Committee
88
The person getting their car repaired at an auto shop is an example of a/an___.
Employee
External Customer
Employer
Internal Customer
89
How many symbols are included within the SkillsUSA emblem?
7
6
5
4
90
As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, the color blue represents the common union of__________________
The states only
The chapters only
The states and chapters
None of the above
91
A/an __________ is a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information about you.
Resume
Employment Portfolio
Trade Show Booth
Curriculum VItae
92
An employee asks for advice to improve his next evaluation. This shows:
Disbelief
Mature Behavior
Unfair Work Practices
Opposition
93
On an effective team, each person ________________.
Lets one person make all decisions.
Contributes their best.
Does as little as possible.
Allows others to take the lead.
94
What is the second step in the decision-making process?
Procrastinate
Ask for help
Identify the problem
Brainstorm possible solutions
95
What 3 elements make up the SkillsUSA Framework?
Technical Skills, Job Skills, Professional Skills
Personal Issues, Workplace Drama, Technical Skills
Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Workplace Skills, Personal Problems, and Job Skills
96
Using photo editing software is an example of a _________ for a photographer.
Teamwork Skill
Job Specific Skill
Safety and Health Skill
Personal Skill
97
When completing the past employment section on a job application, jobs should be listed beginning with _______________.
The order doesn't matter.
Your most relevant job.
Your most current or recent job.
Your first job ever.
98
This component of the SkillsUSA Program of Work focuses on volunteer work:
Workplace Experiences
Financial Management
Community Engagement/Community Service
Alumni and Partner Engagement
99
Which SkillsUSA program allows chapters to be recognized for their quality activities and achievements?
SkillsUSA National Program
Chapter Incentive Program
Chapter Excellence Program
SkillsUSA Chapter Championships