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Which written document is usually very brief and resembles a memo?
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Lifelong learning is:
no longer necessary in today's workplace
required educational development
applicable only to formal education in the workplace
continuation of learning as skills needed on a job change
2
Which written document is usually very brief and resembles a memo?
performance evaluation
email message
word processing document
letter of application
3
Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of the:
safety committee
employers
government
individual employees
4
A step by step plan of action with career information based on the ultimate career goal
career plan
thesis
career ojective
transcript
5
A leader's willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is called
empathy
accountability
decisiveness
vision
6
To prepare for changes in the workplace, it is BEST to:
have a 4 year degree
buy disability insurance
join the union
be a lifelong learner
7
Which is not one of the 3 main reasons for active listening?
gathering information
forming an opinion
connecting with people
giving honest responses
8
Jane wants to become a pilot. What should she include as part of her career plan?
go to an apprentice school
obtain a pilot's license
work at a gas station
obtain a bachelor's degree
9
Important reasons to consider extracurricular/CTSO activities as part the career plan EXCEPT
participating in social activities
developing interpersonal skills
developing valuable transferable skills
participating in volunteer activties
10
In the decision making process, a trade off is;
giving up one thing in return for another
an impulse decision
a three step process
a group of alternatives
11
Which high school subjects and occupations are most closely related?
biology and fashion designer
Physics and politician
foreign language and travel agent
PE and carpenter
12
A student who wishes to enroll in a dual enrollment course will be required to take which test
ASVAB
PSAT
SAT 2400
ASSET/ACCUPLACER
13
A letter of application for employment should be sent to:
the company's general office
a friend who works for the company
the person who has the authority to hire you
the president of the company
14
Labor market trends for predict the greatest number of workers will need to have
master's degree
bachelor's degree
community college
high school diploma
15
A planned action toward a goal is a/an:
strategy
rebuttal
objective
hypothesis
16
Which is usually the immediate goal?
ultimate goal
medium term goal
long term goal
short term goal
17
An example of an appropriate interview question is:
"what are your greatest strengths"
how old are you
do you have any disabilities
do you have any children
18
There are how many CTE career clusters:
14
16
15
13
19
A good example of impulse decision making is purchasing a car:
without thinking about the purchase
based on a friend's opinion
after thinking for one year
based on consumer reviews
20
Which person usually makes the best reference for a job applicant?
friend
previous employer
co-worker
family member
21
Which of the following should be taken to the job interview?
briefcase
Nothing
gum
resume
22
Which qualities are often difficult to demonstrate with documents?
skills
attributes
talents
knowledge
23
In planning coursework, it is important to:
follow the recommendation of friends
select courses based on career and educational goals
select courses that are easy to pass
select only courses that are linked
24
A school program that allows students to receive academic credit for career work outside school
ASVAB
Career cluster
cooperative education
SCANS
25
The best way to find employment is:
To ask your dad to get you a job
to seek a job yourself
to wait until you are called
drive around town and find help wanted signs
26
Which course of study prepares students for the LEAST # of post-secondary opportunities?
College Prep
College/College Tech Prep
College Tech Prep
Career Prep
27
Volunteer experiences may help a student:
take time aways from required school work
find a place to hang out with friends
earn extra money
confirm career choices
28
For a student entering the medical field, which career-technical course would be most helpful
allied health science
culinary arts
construction technology
welding
29
A student who is pursuing a career goal to work in communications should take courses in
science and agriculture
art and computer graphics
health and PE
speech and English
30
Eye contact, facial expression, body language are examples of:
listening skills
nonverbal cues
distractions
verbal acknowledgement
31
Which is an appropriate reaction to criticism?
denial
understanding
Defensiveness
anger
32
When applying for a job you should go with:
your god
yourself
your mother
your friend
33
A paid or unpaid work experience under supervision
apprenticeship
internship
job shadowing
cooperative education
34
The stages of human development are:
clear and distinct
varied from person to person
easily navigated
only physical traits
35
distractions, focusing, studying in a quiet location, taking breaks, are all part of
concentration strategy
note taking strategy
memory strategy
listening strategy
36
A person can judge the success of a decision by asking:
did the decision help me meet my goal
did I follow all the steps in the process correctly
am I making any money
am I using all of my skills and training
37
What would indicate the job applicant possesses technology, resource, and information skills
If I have questions, I go to my supervisor
I researched using periodical
I looked up phone numbers
If my computer is down I call tech support
38
When addressing someone involved in a conflict:
talk to him/her in a private location
Use "you" messages
speak loudly and sharply
use profanity
39
Having advanced education and training ensures:
more career opportunities
paid vacations
regular salary increases
management level position
40
Using all capital letters in an email is the same as what in oral communication
crying
whispering
shouting
laughing
41
Which statement describes the best way to tell someone that their performance is inadequate?
You don't have the skills nor the ability to do this job
Strengths are customer service/improve equipment operation
You never do anything right
You dress professionally but you don't act professionally
42
Work based learning opportunities include:
internet
autocorrect
social based enterprises
cooperative education
43
Which of the following is a free employment agency?
Private
Affliated
National
Public (Employment Security Commission)
44
Which is true of the current workplace?
fewer female workers
increased use of technology
less competition for jobs
simpler, lower level jobs
45
Changes that are planned for are:
random
unexpected
sequential
predictable
46
A letter of application should be used when you apply for a position by letter:
when you apply for an out-of-town position
when you answer a blind ad (employer is not known)
when you apply with a firm when no job vacancy is available
all of the above
47
Which job requires physical strength?
web development
network administration
brick masonry
bus drving
48
What is the public government employment agency in NC?
Department of Social Services
Employment Security Commission
Unemployment Office
Personnel office
49
Which NC resource will help you match your interests with possible occupations?
NC Careers
NC Department of Public Instruction
State Employees Credit Union
America's Job Bank
50
When laid off from work, a person:
cannot look for another job
Is required to receive severance pay
may qualify for unemployment insurance
is forced to retire and take benefits
51
Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is:
gender bias
sexual harassment
stereotyping
gender grouping
52
Jobs in the future will increasingly involve more:
employee telecommuting
manual labor
rigid work schedules
face to face meetings
53
A good source of scholarship information is:
department of labor
banks
employment security commission
counseling office
54
Which is a state-wide graduation requirement for NC high school students?
3 credits in science
A work-based learning experience
4 years of a foreign language
EOC in all subjects
55
One of the reasons people do not get a position is they fail to follow-up the interview
True
False
56
Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a family
older adults
middle aged adults
infants
adolescents
57
Of the jobs in the 21st century, what % will require technical skills at the bachelor's level
about 20%
at least 40%
cannot be predicted
More than 50%
58
It is not necessary to find out ahead of time the name of the person interviewing you
False
True
59
Career pathways allow a student to:
take the courses that are assigned to them
take any course they want to
choose courses that help them in any career
choose a sequence of courses for their career interest
60
Vocational Rehab services are:
Free only to those who are mentally handicapped
Free to those who meet legal eligibility guidelines
Only for those who are 21 or older
Free only to those who are physically handicapped
61
The human ability to listen to and process speech is
increased with active listening
slower than the average person talks
4 x as fast as people can talk
the basis for the communication model
62
During an interview, you should be seated only at the invitation of the interviewer
False
True
63
This was passed in 1967 to prevent discrimination against those 40 or older
COBRA
Age Discrimination
Americans with Disabilities
Rehabilitation Act
64
Once a student's ultimate career goal is reached, it is likely he/she will
have the same job for life
never need another career plan
let someone else manage the plan
change jobs/careers several times
65
A test developed and maintained by the US Dept. of Defense
SCANS
career cluster
cooperative education
ASVAB
66
What should you do when the receptionist asks you to wait?
wait patiently
twiddle your thumbs
look at the ceiling
jump up and down
67
Which is a job?
graphic artist
newspaper carrier
editor
teacher
68
Which has the most effect on the understanding of an spoken message?
What is heard
voice tone
What is said
nonverbal communication
69
Which is NOT a valuable portfolio document?
newspaper articles featuring your community service
certificate of achievement
a thank you letter for a gift to a teacher
reference letters
70
Anyone who receives feedback should:
use it as an opportunity to learn
use it to gain revenge on the sender
be offended
be resentful
71
Organized learning outside of the formal education system:
internship
post secondary
informal learning
formal learning
72
The best source for a job lead is:
union halls
window signs
help wanted ads
friends and acquaintances
73
Workers in the 1950s did not have to be concerned with:
Assembly lines
mass production concepts
the Internet
labor unions
74
During the interview you should:
Tell the truth about old employers without criticizing them
criticize old employers
Lie
avoid talking about old employers
75
The Family Medical Leave Act was designed to cover:
males only
males and females
children only
females only
76
Employers look for potential employees in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
placement centers
bowling alleys
schools
friends
77
If your learning style is verbal/linguistic, you have
people skills
outdoor skills
language skills
visual skills
78
A factor which may lead to success in the workplace is:
limited experiences
Illiteracy
absenteeism
willingness to learn
79
A group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children are called:
Generation Y
The sandwich generation
Generation X
the greatest generation
80
Restating the message in your words is called:
repetition
questioning
receiving
paraphrasing
81
When you are applying for a position, you are selling:
all of the above
your skills
your personal qualities
your ability
82
An official document that gives proof and details of something such as educational achievements
proofread
certificate
diploma
transcript
83
The workplace of today must be dedicated to:
continue to work as usual
excellence in skills and personal qualities
maintain workers at the present level
use management control of workers
84
The first step in reviewing a career plan is to:
be successful in your present career
explore career trends and job market data
complete a job application
attend a job training workshop
85
The US Dept. of Education Career Clusters include:
religious workers
goods producing industries
handlers
health science
86
Career plans need to be:
recorded in writing
kept in a student's permanent record
electronically illustrated
a part of the student's transcrip
87
An example of a job from the Public Services career cluster is:
firefighter
accountant
carpenter
electrician
88
If a student plans to run a horticultural supply store, courses in which subject are helpful
calculus
computer engineering
culinary arts
entrepreneurship
89
Which might help students choose a nontraditional class at school:
having no interest in the content
being the only student of that gender in the class
being taught by a nontraditional teacher
earning money as a result of taking the class
90
A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor's degree
community college
college or university
professional school
graduate school
91
Skills useful in the workplace are often developed:
only in the workplace
only in high school
through volunteer activties
when they are appropriately paid for
92
The first step in creating a network is to build a/an:
introductory script
job lead
referral
contact list
93
A career plan for high school ensures that:
there will be plenty of jobs in that field
the student will be successful in life
a student will take appropriate courses in high school
scholarships may be available
94
Prior (before) completing a high school 4 year plan, students should do all EXCEPT:
apply to college
take several self-assessments
discuss career interests with parents/teachers
decide on a career
95
While in a job interview, it is important to:
listen to all questions
text in your pocket
put emphasis on who you know
fidget
96
What do environmental distractions to active listening include
poor lighting, noise, or an uncomfortable setting
the speaker's appearance and manner
strong opinions about the topic
personal matters that cause us to worry
97
A chart used to rank possible career choices for a career plan is a personal
career plan
choice chart
evaluation chart
career profile form
98
As a result of using teamwork in an organization is
increased production and output
less competition
equal salaries
decreased worker morale
99
Private ownership/profit motive, competition and freedom of choice are part of:
mixed economy
central economy
socialistic
free enterprise
100
Putting important items that need to be done first is referred to as:
complaining
criticizing
authorizing
prioritizing
101
What is a common reason people get fired?
failure to follow the rules
being industrious
being punctual
failure to take leave time
102
Training at this type of school is for a specific job or trade
4 year college
community college
proprietary school
charter school
103
All of the things people have or can use to help make decisions are:
habits
values
resources
abilities
104
In decision making - determine needs, analyze personal resources and then:
gather information
make a decision
act on the decision
consider the choices
105
The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:
daily newspapers
trade and professional journals
reports to stockholders
newspaper classifieds
106
What is the best action to take when there is more work than can be completed in a given time
talk to the boss about the situation
don't do the extra work
resign
work extra hours
107
The main reason for a cover letter is to:
give the employer the applicants work history
make the employer want to read the applicants resume
give the employer three references
get a good salary
108
Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?
civil engineering
retail sales
construction technology
computer repair
109
When talking on the phone at work, it is acceptable to:
immediately place the caller on hold
speak clearly
eat or drink quietly
chew gum quietly
110
College information specific to NC can be accessed at which Internet site:
F4K.org
CFNC.org
Discover.com
MSN.com
111
When a person acts on a decision, there are always:
consequences
products
evaluations
schedules
112
Which is the LEAST valuable source of help in developing your portfolio?
guidance counselor
mentor
classmate
people working in a career of interest to you
113
The words TO, FROM, DATE & SUBJECT appear in the heading of a
good news letter
table of contents
business letter
memorandum (memo)
114
When taking notes a student should:
write in complete sentences
avoid abbreviating
copy the entire paragraph from the book
write notes in his/her own words
115
Which is true of a community college?
all answers are correct
offer associate degrees
offer certificate programs
offer diploma programs
116
The language used when writing a response to a customer's request should be
critical
threatening
harsh and accusing
polite and respectful
117
A positive self-concept is characterized by:
easily overcoming self-doubt
always making good grades in school
frequent periods of depression
always being happy
118
A cover letter is:
a generic letter
a thank you letter
sent with a resume
not necessary
119
Which statement is FALSE about portfolios?
it can help you assess your progress
shows the steps that you have taken toward your goals
always contains the same documents
includes specific examples of how you have grown and changed
120
A written career plan is LEAST needed:
in middle grades
in high school
in college
in elementary grades
121
Which is most influenced by peer pressure?
senior citizens
Infants
adults
teeangers
122
Your career choice should include knowledge of all of:
your interests and aptitudes
career ladder
education and experience needed
all of the above
123
A test developed by the Secretary of Labor to determine skills needed to succeed at work
SCANS
cooperative education
Career cluster
ASVAB
124
Using a hunch to help make a decision is an example of:
major style
planner style
fatalistic style
mystic style
125
A career portfolio is a professional collection of:
job applications
registration documents
drafts of unfinished work
accomplishments
126
An increase in the number of dual income families has created an increase in:
farm occupations
service occupations
health occupations
law occupations
127
The preferred length of a resume is
1/2 page
as many pages as it takes
1 page
2 pages
128
The key reason for giving a person constructive criticism is to:
provide grounds for dismissal
pay back criticism
Discourage initiative
indicate an area that needs improvement
129
A tentative (possible) goal for post-secondary career/education plan ensures that;
scholarships will be available
there will be plenty of jobs in that field
will prepare the student for postsecondary choice
the student will be successful in life
130
Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of an employee?
disloyalty
dependability
loyalty
promptness
131
The way you are dressed and groomed will be taken into consideration
True
False
132
In multiple choice testing:
None of the above choices are often correct
A negative choice is more likely to be correct
usually the correct answer is the choice with the most info
read the questions and then all the answer choices
133
When you meet the receptionist you should:
smile and introduce yourself
say that she looks horrid
smile and ask her out
ask how much the job pays
134
How should Sarah most effectively express her feelings to Billy?
You're lazy and I'm tired of doing your work
I think you need to do a better job filling the containers
I am frustrated when you leave containers for me to fill
you make me so mad
135
Which is a benefit of conflict?
workplace injuries are prevented
relationships are weakened
differences are often settled
stress is caused
136
Researching a career to find out whether jobs will be available in the future helps determine
the education and training
the fringe benefits
a career outlook
the work environment
137
The W-4 form reports all the following tax info. to the employer EXCEPT:
benefits
allowances
exemptions
withholdings
138
When feedback is received, one should:
look only at the good things suggested by peers
throw it away
consider suggestions for improvement and positive comments
give it to the teacher
139
A career plan for an interior designer should include courses in the area of:
Art
Engineering
Education
manufacturing
140
Participating in class discussions, asking questions, having a time and place to study
poor study skills
memory study skills
effective study skills
good study skills
141
When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally:
unaffected
exceptional
good
negative
142
When skills learned and used to do one job are used on another job they are known as:
soft skills
transferable skills
writing skills
educational skills
143
Letters of application should be:
handwritten
personally written each time
boring
photo copied
144
If you are nervous it is a good idea to take a friend to sit with you during the interview
True
False
145
How has the global economy affected employees in the US?
has little effect
has only positive effects
has eliminated some jobs and created others
consists of ONLY overseas manufacturing
146
Employing listening and concentrating skills is a:
note taking strategy
listening strategy
memory strategy
concentration strategy
147
Which factor might most positively influence the success of an entrepreneur?
conducting no research about the business
offering services and products similar to others in the area
collecting as much info. as possible about the business
build a business homepage
148
Which is a long term stepping stone goal?
obtain an associate's degree
complete junior high
work as a store manager
complete high school
149
When finishing the test before time is called:
make sure all questions are answered
turn in the test immediately
read the whole test again
rest for the next test
150
One's environment includes all EXCEPT:
school
community
home
goals
151
Which statement is TRUE about military training?
Credit from military cannot be transferred
There is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel
training is on the job training through specialized schools
It is generally not as good as civilian on the job training
152
Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees are awarded by:
community colleges
proprietary schools
vocational schools
Colleges and universities
153
Wanting to live by the ocean someday is an example of which type of goal?
education
family
career
lifestyle
154
If an ultimate goal is to become a physical therapist, a career plan should include:
going into the military
getting a bachelor's degree
going to a community college
completing an apprenticeship
155
Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview?
how old are you
What is your ethnic origin
What are your skills and abilities
Are you married?
156
An official document showing the educational work of a student in high school or college
proofread
certificate
diploma
transcript
157
Which is NOT a major factor to consider in setting career goals?
interests
values
aptitude and ability
family income
158
When addressing someone involved in a conflict:
Talk to him/her in a private location
Use profanity
speak loudly and sharply
Use "you" messages
159
Loud noises, distractions, daydreaming, and cramming are all part of
Effective study skills
poor study skills
good study skills
memory study skills
160
Those that learn best by pursuing interests through an individual pace should have which style
intrapersonal
logical
musical
kinesthetic
161
The main reason why most young people seek a first job is:
health benefits
insurance benefits
college admission requirements
to earn money
162
Which of the following may be help to develop a career plan?
work experiences
co workers
skills and aptitudes
family
163
Which is a benefit of conflict?
stress is caused
relationships are weakened
differences are often settled
workplace injuries are prevented
164
Recording your career plan helps you do all of the following EXCEPT:
revise as needed
take formal assessments
focus on goals
keep track of progress
165
If a person has "bodily/Kinesthetic" intelligence, what strengths will he/she have?
linguistic and outdoor skills
none of these
dexterity and physical skills
people skills and math skills
166
When faced with many possible career choices, a student should:
relate the choice to your personal characteristics/info.
choose the one in which you would make the most money
ask your parents to decide
randomly choose one
167
An example of a human resource is:
tools
clothes
money
experience
168
If an ultimate goal is to become an English teacher, a career plan should include a number of
courses in writing and literature
social studies
marketing
science and math
169
A trusted advisor might be called a/an:
volunteer
apprentice
teacher
mentor
170
For the employee, teamwork usually results in
greater insurance coverage
lower self-esteem
increased morale
loss of communication
171
When making an appointment for an interview by phone, first you should:
ask your days off
ask starting salary
plan out what are you going to say
State your name and purpose of the call
172
A factor that workers should consider as they make geographic moves is:
the number of employees
the kind of industry
Federal Income taxes
the cost of living
173
Dual enrollment includes classes in:
middle school and high school
middle school and community college
elementary school and middle school
high school and community college
174
The skill that is basic to all studying is:
writing
reading
math
speaking
175
The purpose of active listening is to
give the speaker your opinion
let speaker know that you agree with the message and act
help more boring lectures more interesting
let speaker know message has been received/understood
176
N/A stands for Not Available
False
True
177
A person who is seeking and Associate degree will most likely choose to attend:
a community college
a college out of state
UNC
a private college or university
178
Which experiences can help develop career skills?
attending a basketball game
extra curricular/volunteer activities
going to church
having a relationship
179
A letter of application is really a sales letter and should be outlined to accomplish
Peak the employer's interest and secure an interview
establish the position you want in the 1st paragraph
all of the above
attract favorable attention
180
Life roles are:
the legal union of a man and woman
way a person lives his/her life
extended protection to those in need
parts of one's life such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker
181
When there is conflict with another employee, what is the best action to take?
communicate while angry
communicate the issue privately
communicate the issue publicly
communicate in writing
182
Which is NOT an employee benefit?
paid holidays
sick leave
retirement plans
regular paychecks
183
A resume is a written summary you create/design that has your qualifications, etc.
False
True
184
Formal assessments are a critical component of the career plan because they:
are more important than classroom performance
are required for graduation/postsecondary entrance
can be taken at any time during your high school career
are better than informal assessments
185
Holland Codes are:
Tell you that you are good at something
Indicate your IQ
one of many ways to explore potential careers
the best test for knowing what career you should pursue
186
Making career decisions while in high school gives a student time to:
run for class officer
work full time
play competitive sports
select appropriate courses
187
In today's workplace, workers typically:
continue to learn new skills
work fewer hours
stay at one job for their career
work nights and weekends
188
Which statement about teamwork is TRUE?
Teams usually take more time to reach a decision than indiv
Teams always function better than individuals
Indiv. reach more creative decisions than teams
Individuals work more efficiently than teams
189
Which type of program would a community college provide?
college transfer
school of law
master's
doctoral
190
Asking for clarification about the speaker's message is called:
receiving
questioning
paraphrasing
repetition
191
Proofreading your work is a
test taking strategy
writing strategy
reading comprehension strategy
listening strategy
192
Which should NOT be included in the conclusion of the cover letter/letter of application?
Salutation to a specific person or title
contact information and times
request for an interview
Statement of appreciation for the employer's time
193
During the interview you should:
text in your pocket
smile
slouch
pout
194
It is a good idea to call for an appointment for an interview:
False
True
195
Relocating for a new job requires:
new licensure requirements
flexibility and compromise
loss of benefits
additional college work
196
Which is a characteristic of an effective team leader?
listening to everyone's opinion
controlling the actions of others
dominating meeting time
showing favoritism
197
A person who runs a business and self-employed is called:
candidate
journeyman
visionary
entrepreneur
198
Which is an example of a CTSO (CTE club)
Beta Club
Candy stripers
golf team
DECA
199
Time free from everyday responsibilities is:
vocation
leisure
hobbies
Independence
200
The type of resume that works best for a person with continuous work experience is
chronological resume
skills resume
strength resume
electronic resume
201
When communicating with coworkers, misunderstandings can be reduced by:
only communicating in written form
Never entering into conversation at work
communicating clearly in written form
speaking before thinking about a response
202
Employment forecasters predict greater than average growth in:
retail
sewing
agriculture
textile occupations
203
When evaluating a specific career, consider:
working conditions
extra curricular activities
gender of the supervisor
if friends work there
204
What document should an individual aspiring to work with children include in portfolio
driver record
letter from elementary school principal thanking you
a scaled drawing of a classroom
a budget created in a spreadsheet
205
After identifying interests, skills and abilities, it is necessary to:
match them with your friend
share them with an employer
match them to possible careers
do nothing
206
Which of the following is NOT evidence of dependability?
You get a certificate for an online class
a letter of recommendation from a teacher
a high school transcript with excessive unexcused absences
you are on time
207
Which describes the best way to tell someone that their performance is inadequate?
your strengths are in customer service, but not in operation
You never do anything right
you dress professionally, but you don't act professionally
You don't have any skills/ability to do this job
208
A school counselor or CDC can assist students in their career:
insisting on a 4 year college
getting them jobs
helping them explore career interests
telling them which career/college to choose
209
What is the basic meaning behind the "30 second rule" in reference to a resume?
to catch the employer's eye
to make things go quicker
to make the employer laugh
to bore the employer
210
A NC resource for career information is:
Choices.com
MSN.com
Discover.com
NCCareers.org
211
Planning to work as a salesperson before becoming a retail store manager is a;
lifestyle
stepping stone goal
long term goal
medium term goal
212
What can detract from the personal appearance of a portfolio?
handwritten labels
appealing graphs and pictures
transparent sheet covers
clear copies of documents
213
One of the benefits of active listening is:
more freedom at home
less need for homework
focused communication
popularity among friends
214
To get along better with your co-workers
always tell the supervisor what co-workers say
ask the supervisor before repeating gossip
don't say anything to anyone
listen and answer questions briefly and positively
215
Which career cluster provides for basic human needs:
information technology
Health science
agriculture/natural resources
scientific research/technology
216
A student who wishes to work with computers should pursue which career pathway
Health science
Arts and Sciences
public service technologies
Business Technologies
217
Directing an applicant to a potential employer for a job interview is a:
reference
relocation
referral
risk
218
A natural reaction to the demands of daily life is:
depression
fighting
stress
mediation
219
You need which of the following to assist with reaching your career/lifestyle goals?
skills
all of the above
knowledge
experience
220
Serving as a local, state or national CTSO officer can demonstrate SCANS skills in the area of
information
basic skills
systems
technology
221
Why is it important to consider entry-level work experiences as part of your career plan?
help earn money toward purchasing a computer
qualify an individual for a management position
ensures job satisfaction
connect classroom knowledge with workplace skills
222
Which contributes to unsafe working conditions?
consideration
Patience
punctuality
laziness
223
Being healthy can help a person's career by:
promoting conflict with coworkers
encouraging absenteeism
giving the energy needed to perform the job
preventing being alert
224
When you walk into an interview, the first thing you should do is:
sit down
smile
fix your clothes
look away from the interviewer
225
Physical and mental health can affect:
gas price
car selection
job performance
location of residence
226
According to Erik Erikson, attitudes toward work/personal responsibility are first formed as
infant
adolescent
adult
preschooler
227
A candidate with little work experience will focus on what section of the resume
work experience
skills
awards/achievements
contact information
228
Every postsecondary educational institution requires:
an application for admission
an essay
letters of recommendation
A portfolio
229
Making a choice to work outside will mean?
more freedom on the job
Not having to use a computer
making less money than jobs indoors
learning to adapt to the environment
230
Deciding what to wear, what to eat, and what time to leave for school are examples of:
minor decisions
career decisions
routine decisions
major decisions
231
Which is an example of a poor study skill/habit?
completing hard assignments first
keeping a course notebook
completing easiest assignments first
keeping assignments up to date
232
Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills
computer spreadsheet
career research paper
artistic project
athletic awards program
233
Dual enrollment earns:
one credit
two credits
three credits
four credits
234
Education and training provided by an employer that usually takes place at a work site is:
college education
on the job training
postsecondary education
job shadowing
235
Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers and participating in problem solving is
spatial
natural
interpersonal
logical/mathematical
236
Why is a career pathway an important part of a career plan?
others can participate in the decision making process
Individuals can explore career clusters of interest to them
skills have to be learned for only one occupation
a career pathway ensures meeting labor market demands
237
Careers considered non-traditional for men include careers in:
agriculture
science
construction
nursing
238
Which type of financial aid must be paid back?
loan
grant
scholarship
stipend
239
A person with a lawn-mowing business has an outdoor:
career center
retail business
work environment
interest inventory
240
During the interview, show interest in the company, but don't be pushy or desperate
False
True
241
Active Listening frame of mind prepares you to look for the meaning behind the message by
give the speaker 10 minutes to get the message across
putting yourself in the speaker's place
share with the speaker your tips for effective speaking
prepare an argument that disagrees with the speaker
242
Careers in which cluster are highly technical and require firm backgrounds in math and science
writers, artists, entertainers
hospitality/tourism
law and public safety
scientific research/engineering
243
The TEACH method improves:
handwriting
memory
reading comprehension
note taking
244
Which career is in the Agriculture/Natural Resource Technologies career cluster?
Forester
Chef
Banker
plumber
245
After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to:
person who conducted the interview
person who supplied the job lead
President of the company
head of the HR department
246
In which step of the decision-making process does a person commit to making the decision work?
determine wants and needs
make a decision
evaluate options
gather information
247
A 4-year career plan developed for use in high school should reflect:
few if any challenging courses
courses to support the student's career goal
courses from as many pathways as possible
one year of a foreign language
248
A law that guarantees financial assistance to workers hurt on the job
Medicare/medicaid
rehabilitation act of 1973
COBRA
worker's compensation
249
Having a written career plan can help assure that:
students will never have to use their plan
students will be unable to change their mind
parents will be happy with the student's decisions
students will have better career direction
250
A key quality of success for an entrepreneur is:
not taking risks
Letting someone else manage the project
being innovative
using only personal resources
251
In an interview, a portfolio will help you present a:
believable, accurate description of yourself
list of every activity that you have participated in
random collection of documents
collection of awards from middle school
252
Successful communication depends upon the:
Speaker's ability to entertain
speaker and the listener
listener's ability to pay attention
speaker, the listener and the audience
253
Which statement is grammatically correct?
She brung the new parts for us to use
This manual explains how to do it
was you aware of the problem
It don't seem like quitting time already
254
Plagiarism is:
quoting an author directly as part of a research paper
speaking and using ideas/writings as your own
paraphrasing and citing the source
citing sources of information
255
A career cluster is:
a group of jobs that are similar to one another
classified by the work environment
a group of occupations that are in different pathways
a job grouping used in the DOT/O*Net
256
Which practice demonstrates effective leadership?
delegating tasks
trying to do everything for the group
making decisions for the group
taking over committee discusssions
257
The amount of salary or wages earned for a certain period of time before deductions
approved withholdings
gross pay
net pay
adjusted gross pay
258
Work habits and attitudes required in all jobs are:
work based learning
transferable skills
apprenticeships
career plans
259
An individual career plan should:
updated upon graduation
updated weekly
updated annually
never be updated
260
You should speak softly, remember, people listen when you whisper
True
False
261
Which is the correct sequence of obtaining college degrees?
Bachelors/Advanced
Associates/Bachelors/Masters/PhD
Associates, Masters, PhD
Associates, Masters
262
Which is not a valuable PORTFOLIO document?
certificate
pay check stub
newspaper article
reference letter
263
In the scenario about Billy and Sarah, Billy isn't doing his job, Sarah gets mad, she should
Talk to Billy calmly about the issue
continue to ignore the issue
Accuse Billy of being lazy
Report the incident to the boss
264
If the interviewer offers you a cigarette, it is all right to smoke:
True
False
265
A resume aids the job seeking process in that it:
takes the place of the interview
organizes experiences and skills
shows the employer specific attitudes
alerts the employer to one's family background
266
Highly institutionalized, bureaucratic, curriculum driven learning
formal learning
post secondary
internship
informal learning
267
An outline of what a person wants to achieve in their work life is called a:
career cluster
career pathway
career plan
career decision
268
During a job interview, questions will be asked to:
find out if the applicant is the best person for the job
find out about the applicant's personal business
make the applicant nervous
find out exactly how old the applicant is
269
Which will a student need to do in order to reach a career goal:
follow an action plan
apply to a college
have a job offer
know friends' goals
270
A cover letter is used to:
Highlight info. on the job applicant
schedule an interview
highlight info in an accompanying resume
find out more about the employer
271
Having a written career plan:
guarantees college acceptance
ensures parental approval
prevents individuals from changing their minds
Increases chances of being satisfied with career decisions
272
After a student decides to pursue postsecondary education, the next step is to
submit an official application
apply for financial aid
sign a letter of intent
submit an official transcript
273
What information must be listed on a job application?
date of birth
number of children
legal name
physical handicaps
274
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is:
only from the supervisor
always presented in a group
constructive
destructive
275
If you don't understand a question an interviewer asks:
explain why you would be right for the company
pretend you didn't hear it
give details that show you think clearly
ask him/her to clarify it
276
which of the following should NOT be included as activities on a career plan?
extracurricular/volunteer activities
work experience
job research
education and training
277
Psychological tests are given to:
determine how well one will adjust to a job
measure the level of one's knowledge or aptitude
screen dishonest applicants
test the applicant's physical and mental abilities
278
Workers at one level who master that level and then move up to the next level are:
in a dead-end job
on a career ladder
journeymen
an apprentice
279
A plan of action that a student created while serving as prom chairperson can demonstrate what
systems
resources
information
technology
280
Your portfolio should contain documents showing all of the following EXCEPT:
how you balance your life roles
how you manage your time
how you make decision
how you prepare a speech
281
Answering questions about qualifications objectively and openly during an interview can
problem solving
punctuality
Honesty
socialability
282
One way to polish decision-making skill is to:
consult with a friend
practice the decision making process
ignore most decisions
rely on luck
283
One condition that can be most dangerous on the job is:
sexual harassment
inadequate rest
absenteeism
obesity
284
The attribute of punctuality can be effectively documented in a career portfolio through a/an:
excuse note for each absence
official high school transcript/record
letter from a parent
third grade perfect attendance certificate
285
a worker learns from a journey worker
job shadowing
an apprenticeship
temporary employment
part time work
286
When a student says, "I plan to make an A on Friday's test" that is a
short term goal
standard
long term goal
human resource
287
Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills?
perfect attendance award
award for creative writing
community service award
computer spreadsheet
288
What effect does a family's history of jobs/careers have on a student's career choices?
student will choose a career that no one in the family has
student might choose the career with the highest pay
student might follow in a family member's footsteps
no effect
289
Which is NOT a factor to consider in evaluating career options:
salary
educational requirements
friend's choice of career
work conditions
290
In the decision making process, what should be done when having trouble thinking of alternative
make an impulse decision
avoid making the decision
do some research
let someone make the decision for you
291
During leisure time, a person might be involved in which activity:
business travel
conference call
on the job training
favorite hobby
292
The way a person lives his or her life is known as:
lifestyle
value
career
hobby
293
Of the 7 C's of communication, name three of them
clear, concise, convicted
clear, concrete convincing
clean, concrete, convicted
clear, concise, complete
294
According to medical experts, a major cause of stress is:
anger
change
money
headaches
295
Which of the following in NOT a reason for failing in the job interview?
None of the above
Too interested in starting salary
not asking questions
unprofessional appearance
296
When looking for a job, your best resource would be:
classifieds
Just wait and see
networking with people you know
297
When taking notes, a student should:
copy entire paragraphs
memorize the author's words
write down as much as possbile
organize notes by chapter and date
298
Which is a component of an essay?
thesis
eye contact
posture
voice inflection
299
"I want to be a lawyer" is a goal in which domain (area)?
lifestyle
career
educational
personal
300
The graduation rate for students who earn 4 or more credits in a CTE cluster is:
Under 85%
Over 90%
Under 80%
Under 90%
301
A course of action toward achieving career and educational goals is a:
transcript
career plan
learning plan
resume
302
If your ultimate goal is to become a lawyer, then your career plan should include:
going to a community college
going into the military
continuing education beyond a bachelor's degree
completing an apprenticeship
303
Most workers lose a job because of
weak occupational skills
poor interpersonal skills
weak academic skills
family responsibilities
304
Which statement about portfolios is FALSE?
showcases personal and professional growth
provides evidence of skills and attributes
provides evidence of personal characteristics and values
random collection of accomplishments
305
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is
destructive
constructive
only from the supervisor
always presented in a group
306
Transferable skills in today's workplace are:
replacing teamwork
limiting job choices
taking place in college
advantageous to workers
307
A resume is also known as:
both a and c
a personal data sheet
A letter to the president
neither a or c
308
Effective listening
has very little value
gives the listener more opportunity to block messages
avoids interrupting the sender
allows the receiver to be on the defensive
309
To have a successful interview, you must:
be confident and answer questions clearly
chew gum
Smoke if the interviewer smokes
sit down as soon as you enter the office
310
When considering a student for admission, most colleges look at all the following except
how many of the faculty a student knows
school and community activities the student is involved in
the grades that a student has earned
The courses that a student has taken
311
Arrive a little late to your interview, you don't want to appear over anxious:
False
True
312
Any money or equipment invested in running a business is referred to as:
franchise
profit
risk
capital
313
Which of the following would NOT be considered a valuable library research resource
Television
books
newspapers
periodicals
314
A resume should ideally be:
printed on hot pink paper
typed
written in ink
written in pencil
315
Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read
A co-worker's email
Shakespeare's Great Works
instructions from the supervisor
TV Guide
316
In NC, a good source for financial aid information is:
State Employees Credit Union
CFNC
Occupational Outlook Handbook
State Dept. of Public Instruction
317
Which of the following is a type of employment agency?
national
Private
Affiliated
International
318
The final result that needs to be arrived at in career planning is called the:
long term goal
short term goal
medium term goal
ultimate goal
319
Communication skills include:
science
reading
math
health
320
Most ethics problems in the workplace involve:
dishonesty
confidentiality
punctuality
loyalty
321
Govt. resources are used to develop statistics reflecting state and regional occupational data
labor market information
workers compensation
job tasks and standards
Internet job services
322
Which is NOT a major factor in setting career goals?
friends
values
interests
aptitude
323
Private employment agencies:
located in big cities and suburbs
charge for their services
find jobs for 90% of people looking
help people looking for professional jobs
324
How do you answer a question on an application that does not apply to you?
No/None
N/A
None of the above
IDK
325
A reference letter is the same as a letter of:
recommendation
interest
verifiable employment
resignation
326
The best way to approach your career choice is to:
determine how to earn the most money
choose same career as someone you admire
follow logical decision making process
wait and see
327
Which document should an individual aspiring to work in the medical field include in portfolio
letter from elementary school teacher
driver record
CPR/first aid card
detailed budget created in a spreadsheet
328
An effective individual career planning program for high school includes:
identifying financial aid
choosing a retirement program
choosing appropriate courses
choosing fringe benefits
329
A document containing appropriate and important facts about a person applying for a job
cover letter
reference
resume
letter of application
330
Getting inadequate rest is related to:
increased accidents on the job
lower number of workdays missed
improved productivity
feeling good
331
If you fail at a task, what should you do?
blame other people
stop trying
try again
get someone else to do it for you
332
One way to research careers informally is to:
consult the DOT
talk to friends about their job
start your own business
search computer resources
333
When a student is identifying people and resources to assist with career plans, the following
printed material only
only the wishes of one's family
only internet resources
reliable resources
334
Which is NOT a good question to ask a potential employer during an interview?
what services/products does your company offer
are there opportunities for advancement
what is the work schedule
what is the job description
335
When deciding what to wear to an interview, wear clothes that would be:
one step above what would be appropriate to wear on the job
appropriate for a formal party
appropriate for a date
One step below what would be appropriate to wear on the job
336
Which document DOES NOT provide acceptable proof to an employer of US citizenship?
social security card
original birth certificate
high school diploma
driver license
337
The purpose of a resume is to:
demonstrate your writing ability
showcase your knowledge and skills
tell the employer about your likes/dislikes
document attendance at prior jobs
338
One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is:
plan how to spend your first paycheck
send a follow-up letter
ask for a formal offer letter
research the company
339
Stating a goal in concrete terms is making sure that it is:
measurable
understandable
specific
realistic
340
Part of workplace etiquette is to avoid
dressing neatly
gossiping
smiling at others
calling people by name
341
Occupations in which either gender comprises 25% or less of the workforce are:
difficult occupations
nontraditional occupations
undesirable occupations
traditional occupations
342
Which is TRUE of community colleges?
they do not charge tuition
they offer no diploma programs
all courses are delivered on line
they have an open door policy
343
A TV announcer is a job in which career cluster?
transportation/distribution/logistics
government and public administration
human services
arts, audiovisual and communications
344
Networking, employment agencies and classified ads can be sources of:
work permits
school to work programs
resumes
job leads
345
A career portfolio is helpful in a job interview because it:
provides a storage place for materials
helps showcase the applicant's skills, interest, abilities
enables you to brag about your accomplishments
serves as a storage place for tax documents
346
Avoiding distractions and staying focused is a:
note taking strategy
concentration strategy
listening strategy
memory strategy