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