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Nccer 15 basic Employability
Nccer 15 basic Employability
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intro to basic employability
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1
To resolve a conflict with a co-worker, it is best to _____.
First admit there is a conflict
Immediately tell your supervisor
Ignore it
Think about it for a while
2
Being self-confident and an effective communicator are signs that a worker may be a(n) _____.
Undependable
Ineffective craftworker
Bully
Leader
3
Most employers advertise job openings _____.
In the local newspaper only
Directly on the organizational chart
On the Internet
At the front desk
4
The way you speak, act, and interact with others is referred to as your _____.
Work ethic
Fear of change
Professionalism
Self-presentation skills
5
The process of solving disagreements between co-workers is called _______.
Relationship crafting
Conflict resolution
Tactfulness
Addressing conflict
6
Critical thinking is the process of _____.
Evaluating the need, then developing business
Evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion
Distrusting new ideas
Searching for jobs, then applying and interviewing
7
The time to learn about a potential employer is _____.
Before the application is submitted
During the interview
Before the interview
During the first week of employment
8
Zero tolerance refers to an employer’s policy regarding _______.
Being sick
Overtime
Alcohol and drug abuse
Training
9
One of the most important and productive methods to identify job opportunities is by _____.
Posting a “Seeking Employment” ad at the grocery store
Checking the help Wanted section of the newspaper daily
Trying to call Human Resource offices directly
Networking with family and friends .
10
It is not professional to offer constructive criticism if you _____.
Cannot suggest an alternative method
Cannot get along with the other person
Give an opinion
Do not know the other person
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16.A worker is abusing another worker consistently. This likely falls into the category of
Racism
Bullying
Age discrimination
Sexual harassment
12
You will never stop learning better ways to solve problems if you are not open to _____.
Change
Overtime
Evaluation
Promotion
13
When a problem-solving team includes a closed-minded person, that individual is one who _____.
Distrusts any new ideas and resists change
Lacks work ethics
Tries to sabotage the project
Does not get along well with others
14
Depending on the type of project and region of work, the most expensive part of a project is
Power tools
Labor
Equipment rental
Hand tools
15
Working with others to meet common goals is an example of _____.
Behavioral skills
Critical thinking
Technical skills
Teamwork
16
Being dependable means _____.
Reporting co-workers who stretch out lunch hours and breaks
Finishing tasks no earlier than their scheduled date
Showing up for work on time, every day
Leaving work early once you've finished a task
17
A company's documented philosophy is called its _____.
Mission statement
Organizational structure
Administrative structure
Business plan
18
Before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs must often _____.
Pass a driving test
Take and pass a drug test
Be capable of lifting their own weight
Pass a rescuer's and first aid test
19
Barbiturates typically cause a person to _____.
Be deprived of oxygen
Accelerate their reaction times
Hallucinate
Slow their reaction times
20
After putting a solution to a problem into effect, it is important to ______.
Develop a business plan for it.
Insist it become a company procedure
Stop considering other solutions
Monitor the results
21
During a job search, it is a good practice to _____.
Avoid any jobs that will likely require additional learning
Apply for positions that require less to better your chances
Look for jobs that match your skills and experience
Apply for positions that require skill to show potential
22
A common problem on the job site that contributes to delays is _____.
Fear of change
Personality conflict
Absenteeism
Closed-mindedness
23
When preparing a resume, you should _____.
Not mention any certifications until an interview begins
Avoid any use of bulleted lists
Use a font that is very creative and expressive
Format the information chronologically
24
A common barrier to effective problem solving includes __________.
Overwork
Fear of change
Inadequate supervision
Procrastination
25
Someone who can vouch for your skills, experience, and work habits is called a(n).
Interviewer
Entrepreneur
Mission statement
Reference
26
A broad term identifying negative behavior that can be based on race, age, disabilities, sex
Racism
Absenteeism
Cyberbullying
Harassment
27
If you see a potential source of delay on a project, _____.
Notify your supervisor immediately
Ask a co-worker to determine the problem
Monitor the problem until it reaches an urgent stage
Stop working on your task until the problem is solved
28
The first step to solving a problem is to _____.
Ask for help
Find a solution
Define it
Have a plan
29
The three categories of leadership are handsoff, democratic, and _____.
Conservative
Automatic
Liberal
Autocratic
30
Constructive criticism should not be given unless ______.
You feel it is your business
Someone asks your opion
You can also be complimentary
The supervisor tells you to do so
31
Conflict resolution is considered to be a(n) _____.
Sign of weakness
Important relationship skill
Unacceptable in the workplace
Sign of a good welder
32
To progress steadily through your career, you will need to develop and learn how to use ____.
Diversity skills
Leadership skills
Study skills
Classroom skills
33
When everyone in a group is focused on the final objective, it is called_____.
Being leaders
Taking initiative
Being team players
Being goal-oriented
34
Positive or negative interactions affect _____.
Work schedules
Relationships
Managerial skills
Tool use
