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