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Preparing for College & Careers Semester Exam Review
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1
Colleges & Universities may consider all of the following EXCEPT when accepting students
Type of home you live in
SAT or ACT scores
GPA
Activities
2
Which of these influences over your decision-making musttake realityfactors into consideration?
previous decisions
willingness to accept responsibility
environment & experience
real-world restrictions
3
The purpose of a performance evaluation is to
promote you
evaluate your high school grades
judge how well you are doing on the job
increase your productivity
4
Which is something you would NOT find in an employee handbook?
probation and reviews
salaries, wages and benefits
union rules
evaluation reviews
5
Which decision-making style relies on intuition?
the fatalist
the mystic
the evader
the agonizer
6
All of the following are types of degrees EXCEPT
All of these are correct
Doctoral Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
7
Which info would you list under identification on a personal data sheet?
online courses you've taken
in-school and extracurricular activities
a teacher's reference
volunteer jobs
8
A __ describes the knowledge, attitudes & skills to be developed by a student in co-op ed.
training occupation
training agreement
training plan
training station
9
Regular pay raise received by all employees
automatic raise
net raise
gross raise
merit raise
10
An __ tells you what the work in an occupation is like.
occupational search
occupational handbook
occupational description
occupational system
11
The amount of tax the employer withholds does NOT depend on
the number of years you have been working
the number of allowances you can claim
whether or not you are married
the amount of money you earn
12
Which refers to the study of people at work and how the work is performed?
ergonomics
musculoskeletal disorder
OSHA
employment practices
13
Which refers to skills that can be used in many occupations and jobs?
transferable skills
co-op skills
occupational skills
environment skills
14
Which does an employer NOT owe workers?
merit raises
training and supervision
workplace orientation
honesty and respect
15
__ is activity directed toward a purpose that produces something of value to oneself/society.
experiences
work
alternatives
self-direction
16
__ is the total amount of income and benefits you receive for your job.
wages
net pay
compensation
gross pay
17
Decision-making involves two or more ___, or options.
experiences
alternatives
deductions
references
18
Your __ includes your physical characteristics, your behavior, how you think & your beliefs
resume
self
experiences
self-direction
19
Which nonverbal communication will help you in an interview?
looking at your hands
maintaining eye contact with the interviewer
frowning and looking serious
sitting comfortably in a slightly slouched position
20
A(n) __ is the name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay.
career
occupation
job
work
21
Your __ is all the jobs that you will hold during your working lifetime.
work environment
life work
employment
work history
22
An apprentice works under a skilled, experienced worker called a ____.
journey worker
occupational supervisor
skilled worker
supervisor
23
What type of pre-employment test do people who apply for a gov't job have to take?
technology performance test
phone application test
government skills test
civil service test
24
__ is a refusal to lie, steal, or mislead in any way.
honesty
punctuality
judgment
slander
25
In which way is appearance the most important when first contacting employers?
in person
by telephone
in writing
online
26
Two good sources for info on different occupations are ___ and ____.
OCH and G*NET
OOH and O*NET
CD-ROM and NCCF
OSC and CCS
27
__ are amounts withheld from your paycheck.
responsibility
compensation
commitment
deductions
28
Which is true of apprentices?
They begin in the junior year of high school.
they are full-time employees
They earn the same salary as a journey worker
they work half-time and go to school half-time
29
Which is illegal for an interviewer to ask during an interview?
extracurricular activities
former employment
marital status
home address
30
__ is the state of feeling worried/uneasy, usually about something thatmay happen inthe future.
judgment
anxiety
honesty
slander
31
According to the OOH and O*Net, which industry is projected to have the largest job losses?
specialty food stores
newspaper publishers
department store
U.S. Postal Service
32
Which is NOT a benefit of work experience?
you can remain employed after graduation
you can recognize the relationship between work & education
you can learn skills that allow you to move into mngmnt
you can earn while you learn
33
A ___ or thank you letter should be sent promptly after an interview.
resignation letter
cover letter
follow-up letter
invitation letter
34
The __ is a face-to-face meeting between you and your employer.
judgment
employment test
job interview
tete-a-tete
35
Which is not a reason for sending a follow-up letter?
to keep your name in front of the interviewer
to reinforce key points you discussed during your interview
to explain what the interviewer did wrong
to build a courteous relationship
36
Which will help you stay safe on the job?
horsing around or playing practice jokes to keep you awake
being especially careful when you get tired
leaving your safety up to your co-workers
using equipment that lacks a safety guard but are careful
37
Which of the following on your social network page might help your job opportunities?
a photo of you drinking with friends at a party
a posting that talks about using drugs
a discriminatory posting against a specific religious group
a photo of you giving a speech in front of your peers
38
On which of the following will your supervisor not evaluate you?
attitude
grades
work habits
job performance
39
People who haven't reached the full legal age need a work permit because they are a __
minor
new worker
inexperienced worker
junior worker
40
Which is something that will NOT help you get along with your supervisor?
use the supervisor's suggestions
ask the supervisor for special treatment
use the supervisor for communication
ask the supervisor for directions
41
__ is the power or rank to give orders & make assignments to others.
responsibility
confidentiality
reimbursement
authority
42
Which part ofthe resume would you list info from ateacher or past employer aboutyour character?
work experiences
personal information
references
educational background
43
A(n) __ is a boss who gives directions & orders and oversees the work of others.
human resources associate
administrator
CEO
supervisor
44
Which is NOT a role played by the coordinator in a cooperative career & tech ed?
to set up training stations
to match students' interests, aptitudes & goals with jobs
to interview the employer with you
to interview select qualified students for admission
45
Which is NOT a purposed for a job?
to earn money
to learn skills
to become obsolete
to prove yourself
46
__ deals with the duty to follow an order to carry out an assignment.
punctuality
honesty
integrity
responsibility
47
Which of the following would an employer care the least about?
loyalty
punctuality
productivity
individuality
48
Being __ means that you do not have to pay taxes.
employed
self employed
exempt
confirm
49
A(n) ___ is an obligation to perform a task at a specified time and place.
commitment
job requirement
duty
judgment
50
Which of the following is NOT a good choice?
neat hair
heavy cosmetics
discrete tattoo
good posture
51
__ means favoring one person as compared to another.
slander
compensation
ethics
discrimination
52
Which is a legal document that minors need before they can work?
stable job permit
minor's security number
work permit
federal work number
53
___ means being on time.
punctuality
responsibility
honesty
attendance
54
Which resume format is best for students with some work history, but none in related positions?
functional resume
personal data resume
qualification resume
chronological resume
55
When dressing for success, you want to plan your ___
wardrobe
grooming
evaluations
hygiene
56
___ is a false statement that is harmful to a person's reputation.
hinder
slam
resignation
slander
57
Which refers to a set of policies and programs designed to correct past discriminations?
minimum wage
equal employment opportunity
standard discrimination act
affirmative action
58
__ is thinking about a problem and making the right decision.
responsibility
judgment
commitment
grooming
59
Raise based on the amount and quality of an employee's work.
automatic raise
net raise
gross raise
merit raise
60
Rising income, higher living standards & aging population have contributed to the growth of the
goods industries
employment downturns
service industries
online jobs
61
Where will you learn about a company's policies and procedures?
from the standards & conduct handbook
from the company's delegates
in the company's morale handbook
in an employee orientation program
62
Which is something you should not do while waiting for a job interview?
review your questions
be pleasant to others
chew gum
read
63
Your ___ are what you are good at doing.
expressions
interest
aptitudes
values
64
____ means setting goals and taking steps to get there.
motivation
self understanding
work planning
self-direction
65
The network of occupations and workplaces is often called the
workplace
work environment
world of work
industry