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