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JMG Quiz Bowl Prep 1
JMG Quiz Bowl Prep 1
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1
Which of the following statements about credit is
false
?
Always read the fine print in a contract when using credit
Credit is something that is bad and should always be avoided
A credit score is something that can be used to get a loan
Most people will need credit at some point in their lives
2
Before going to a job interview, you should:
Quit your current job
Find a friend to take with you
Purchase a uniform for work to show your enthusiasm
Research the organization and the job
3
Decisions are often difficult to make because people:
Are afraid of making the wrong decision
Usually procrastinate
Are too busy to think through their options.
Have a tendency to change their minds
4
Commitment to an organization is displayed by
Do the best you can most of the time
Doing the things that you do not want to do sometimes
Doing the things that come easily
Coming to work on time 90% of the time
5
All of the following are elements of financial planning EXCEPT one. Which one?
Never use credit
Spend money wisely
Earn money
Save money
6
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the "Four C's" that employers want employees to have?
Collaboration
Communication
Conceptual planning
Critical thinking
7
Which of the following should you remember when developing a savings plan?
Pay off your low-interest debt first
Have only high-risk investments
Wait until you are 40 years old before saving
Pay yourself first
8
When calling to schedule an interview, pay careful attention to being polite and:
Insistent
Allowing the person on the other end to do all the talking
Enthusiastic
Speaking loudly
9
The things that people believe to be right, good and important are
Attitudes
Responsibilities
Values
Commitments
10
According to Maslow, self-actualization is
A basic biological need
Something most adults experience by age 30
Being all you can be
The most basic human need
11
Read the following question:
Check with Michigan Works! and her JMG Specialist
Keep looking on the Internet until something is available
Stop looking since there is nothing currently available
Change the type of job she is looking for & be more flexible
12
Which of the following is the first step in effective problem-solving?
Considering all the alternatives
Selecting the best solution
Gathering the necessary information
Defining the problem
13
Which of the following statements about a resume is true?
Employers often make hiring decisions based on a resume
You should limit your resume to one or two pages
Employers read it for a long time in the initial screening
It tells employers all about your strengths and weaknesses
14
A creative title is important to a presentation because it:
Establishes your authority with the audience
Allows the audience to know who you are
Creates the first line of your speech
Sets the stage for your presentation
15
One way positive attitudes are developed?
By following good role models
By getting up when your alarm goes off in the morning
By never saying no
You are born with them
16
What is appropriate for a female to wear to a job interview?
Summer dress and open-toe shoes
Jeans with tennis shoes
Skirt or pants and blouse with low heel shoes
Skirts, t-shirt and sandals
17
Read the following question:
Stereotypes
Her goals
Her values
Peer pressure
18
Which of the following is not expected to be in high demand in the future?
Healthcare jobs
Office clerk jobs
STEM jobs
Plumbing jobs
19
What tool is used to help a student figure out the type of job that they might enjoy?
Job databank search
Job application
Career Interest Inventory
IQ Test
20
Of the following steps, which would be the
first
step in financial planning?
Save a portion of your money for the future
Determine your needs and goals for the future
Get a job so you can start earning money.
Starting looking for a home to buy
21
Read the following question:
Apply to a college with an Elementary Education major
Call the school secretary and arrange for another visit
Send a handwritten thank you note to the teacher
Make up his mind about a career
22
When sending a letter of application to an employer, one should include which of the following?
A photo
Your salary history
A copy of your driver's license
A resume
23
What is one characteristic of a good team member?
Overbearing
Demanding
Competent
Controlling
24
Which of the following statements about career pathways is true?
A career pathway choice is a permanent commitment.
A career pathway choice can help you select school courses.
Some career pathways are better than others.
In some pathways, all careers require a college degree.
25
The best predictor of how much money you will make in the future is the education you choose
False
True
26
Read the following question:
They do not argue with each other
They use collaboration and creativity to reach a goal
They work for the top managers in a company
They have a high level of technical skill
27
Read the following question:
Self-esteem
Independence
Follow-through
Procrastination
28
Read the following:
"First get the customer's attention then introduce yourself"
"We believe this is an excited place to do business"
"Both are winter coats, but the leather is more fashionable"
"We should practice more customer relations to keep them"
29
Time-management is a challenge for most people because:
The value of time is different for everyone
People often leave their planners at home.
Most people are lazy and unmotivated
People enjoy being late because it is a fashion statement
30
Harlan has created a new budget. Which of the following should he
NOT
do?
Stick to his budget.
Spend less than he earns.
Use credit for all items not in his budget.
Have a spending plan.
31
Read the following:
Jacob is a vegetarian
Jacob has a difficult time holding down a job
Burger Barn is a terrible place to work
Jacob does not want to apply to a job at Burger Barn
32
What is the SECOND step in the decision-making process?
Evaluate your decision
Define the problem
List all possible options
Evaluate all possible options
33
The expression of who you are and what makes you unique in the job market is known as:
Resume
Networking
Personal branding
Job prospect
34
Read the following:
Motivate others to share the responsibilities with her
Be consistent and act negatively
Assume responsibility for the entire group
Do all the work herself
35
An employment test that measures mechanical abilities is what type?
Psychological
IQ
Aptitude
Personality
36
Basic human relations/soft skills are expected of an employee after the employee:
Matures with age
Enters the workplace
Completes an internship.
Attends developmental workshops
37
What would be appropriate to discuss during a job interview?
Childbirth plans
Religion
Qualifications
Age
38
Which of the following statement is NOT good advice for risk management?
Store your list of passwords in your phone
Don't let anyone pressure you to buy something.
Shred any mail that contains personal information.
Purchase insurance to lower your risk of unexpected expenses
39
Read the following:
Explain that you will not put up with their petty problems
Go to the specialist & explain the problem as you see it
Be open & honest in identifying the problem & help solve it
Do nothing, they will continue to be successful
40
What career goal would be a good choice for Ivette?
Teacher
Restaurant Owner
Doctor
Social Worker
41
Read the following question:
Ask the interviewer to contact a prior boss for a reference
Explain to the interviewer how
Share an example of when you used the skill in a situation
Ask them how they would want you to use the skill
42
When following directions, breaking down complex information into steps:
Allows you to get started on the task right away
Allows you to prioritize what you will do
Helps in rewriting the process
Gives others an understanding of the task
43
Read the following question:
Collateral environment
Work Systems
Social conditioning
Work environment
44
Kimberly wants to earn a lot of money in her career. It would help her to understand that...
She will need to marry a wealthy man
The higher her level of education, the more $$ she will make
Money will help her find personal happiness
Most people do not actually earn a lot of $ until they're old
45
When applying for a specific job, an important job factor to consider is:
The location of restaurants in relation to the workplace
If you are allowed to check personal e-mail during breaks
The type of clothes you will need to wear
How much education is required for the job
46
Which of the following is
NOT
considered a “soft skill?"
Work ethic
Positive attitude
Math ability
Time management
47
Read the following question:
Raise your voice to make sure she heard your point
Wait until that person calms down.
Lower your voice and seek to understand her perspective
Go find someone to intervene
48
Read the following:
Speak more quickly
Say the words correctly
Speak more slowly
Put emphasis on important words
49
When resigning from a job, you should?
Change you mind if offered more money
Talk about your new job to all co-workers
Stop working the day you resign
Give two weeks notice, in writing.
50
Read the following:
20
50
40
30
51
When filling out an application you should use:
Pencil
Blue or black ink
Red or green ink
Red felt marker
52
Read the following:
Supportive and persuasive
Inference and generalization
Inform and Instruct
Logical and reasonable
53
The SCANS list refers to:
Personality characteristics of an employee
Skills people need to complete in the workplace
Technology skills
Skills needed for specific jobs
