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1
An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be:
Judgmental
Objective
Economical
Aggressive
2
Jacob, by talking with a person in his field-of-interest, gets career info by initiating a/an:
Exploratory interview
Internship
Discussion forum
Job evaluation
3
If a company gives its employees the right gear to protect them, it's being responsible by:
Professional-development opportunities
Equal employment opportunities
Fair wages and benefits
Safe working conditions
4
Which is the
best
source of information about job leads?
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Business advisors
Family and friends
Bureau of Labor Statistics
5
Most
businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being:
Cooperative
Aggressive
Impulsive
Emotional
6
Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain:
Career information
Work experience
Interview appointments
Job applications
7
What job suits one if one enjoys working with people, TV, and ads, is creative and well-versed?
Communications and media
Business and office
Health and fitness
Personal services
8
Entry-level positions provide employees with:
Basic job experience
Limited training
Few advancement opportunities
High salaries
9
In the decision-making process, which step occurs
after
the need is determined?
Considering the choices
Gathering information
Acting on the decision
Making a decision
10
Is it appropriate for applicants to ask businesses to let them know when a decision is made?
Yes, this should be the applicants' first question
No, the business should not give out this information
Yes, this request can be included in a follow-up letter
No, the business will notify them without being asked
11
What should one put in the work experience section of a résumé if he hasn't had a paying job?
Should not include a work experience section
Explain he hasn't had a real job
Describe the kind of job he'd like to have
List his family job and volunteer work
12
Job applicants use headings on their résumés to:
Organize the information so that it is easy to read
Show employers that the résumé provides complete info
Follow the standard practices for résumé preparation
Ensure that the information is accurate and concise
13
What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?
Personal data
Salary requirements
Professional experience
Educational background
14
Which method should Tia use if she has many interests and doesn't know which career is best?
Develop a general interest questionnaire
Complete an aptitude assessment survey
Have friends and family critique her personality type
Surf the internet for job descriptions
15
Employees who have innovation skills are able to:
Think in new ways
Behave aggressively
React to problems
Socialize effectively
16
Which is an appropriate response to a question asking why one left a previous job?
Demanding employer
Accepted another position
Never received a promotion
Problems with management
17
Which type of innovation occurs when the new product is released to the public?
Process
Position
Product
Paradigm
18
Self-understanding helps one to raise his level of self-esteem because it:
Compares his skills with others' skills
Helps him to develop personal interests
Gives him a true picture of himself
Identifies social activities he enjoys
19
Which type of goal has Doug set if he is 18 and wants to run for president when he's 35?
Unattainable
Unrealistic
Short-term
Long-term
20
After an employee collects the necessary facts, what's the next step to solve a problem?
Act on assumptions
Define the problem
Make a decision
Analyze the information
21
Why do many businesses expect their employees to do their jobs according to strict guidelines?
To show an interest in work
To create a safe environment
To exhibit loyal behavior
To develop an enthusiastic attitude
22
The newly redesigned Toyota Corolla is an example of:
Paradigm innovation
Position innovation
Process innovation
Product innovation
23
It's often necessary for employees to continue their education after working for many years to:
Attend college
Take online classes
Change careers
Serve an apprenticeship
24
People with limited work experience often include what type of references on their résumés?
Personal
Social
Family
Private
25
Which is an example of a person obtaining unpaid work experience?
Jim hires Kevin to cut his lawn every week
Sarah researches information about different careers
Ben performs contract work for his friend's new company
Kelly volunteers at a local radio station
26
Which is a guideline for writing a job application letter?
Provide as much information as possible
Include a list of references in the letter
Mention other prospects
Be brief and to the point
27
What is one of the main reasons for sending an interview follow-up letter?
To submit personal information
To explain one's qualifications
To ask questions about benefits
To show one's continued interest
28
A main reason to consider hiring a man with internship experience is because it implies he has:
A network of prospective sales contacts
The ability to work with financial data
Traits such as initiative and commitment
A well-rounded educational background
29
What should one do to send an application if an ad
didn't
give instructions on whom to contact?
Ask the newspaper who submitted the job ad
Send the letter to the human resources department
Address the letter "To whom it may concern"
Call to find out who will make the hiring decision
30
Following an employee for a few days to obtain info about that career is an example of:
Job shadowing
Personal interviewing
Volunteering
Serving an internship
31
Interviewers often say to applicants, "Tell me about yourself." This request's purpose is to:
Uncover job-related problems the applicant has
Test the applicant's communication skills
Test the applicant's honesty and integrity
Find out about the applicant's personal life
32
Which is an internal factor that might influence a business owner's decision making?
Comfort with risk
Market share
Opinions of others
Competitors' activities
33
What should individuals take into consideration when researching employment opportunities?
Vacation time
Safety program
Office environment
Future outlook
34
Employees face the possibility of being laid off and decide to look for new jobs. They are:
Asking questions
Solving problems
Doing research
Gathering information
35
Which industry exists to protect individuals and businesses from financial losses?
Operations management
Insurance
Marketing research
Accounting
36
A paradigm innovation occurs when:
The product is marketed in a different way
Major shifts in thinking cause change
There are improvements on the product
Processes are being improved to generate benefits
37
Because a business spends $$$+ money to buy and maintain office stuff, it expects employees to:
Develop procedures to fix the equipment
Call service personnel when equipment doesn't work correctly
Use and handle the equipment with care
Ask others to operate equipment they don't know how to use
38
How may a business decide which employee to promote when all have the same competency level?
Age
Gender
Seniority
Tenure
39
For a job seeker to find the
most
satisfactory job, he needs to:
Interview with several large companies
Seek a job with advancement opportunities
Identify his own goals and skills
Consider salary or wages top priority
40
When Delores is finding solutions for obstacles at her job, she is:
Problem-solving
Inventing
Innovating
Decision-making
41
Chris watches and reads space flight reports and plans. Space exploration is one of Chris':
Aptitudes
Abilities
Interests
Skills
42
Which situation likely requires employees to obtain special training from an external source?
Analyzing results of a research project
Interpreting a quarterly sales report
Learning a complex computer software program
Understanding the company's policy manual
43
Shannon's friend cancelled their shopping trip, excluding her again. What problem is this?
Peer
Professional
Work
School
44
In which part of a SMART goal would one track progress toward his/her outcome?
Specific
Realistic
Measurable
Timely
45
When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should:
Say "yes" or "no"
Nod in agreement
Answer in full
Change the subject
46
One who understands himself and his unique skills and abilities usually can choose appropriate:
Traits
Talents
Friends
Careers
47
An employee who is continually teased and made fun of by a supervisor is a victim of:
Partiality
Harassment
Criticism
Intolerance