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2023 Employability & Career Readiness Test Prep
2023 Employability & Career Readiness Test Prep
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1
Which SkillsUSA program allows chapters to be recognized for their quality activities and achievements?
Chapter Excellence Program
SkillsUSA National Program
Chapter Incentive Program
SkillsUSA Chapter Championships
2
This is NOT an official color of SkillsUSA.
Red
SIlver
Gold
Blue
3
What is defined as the sudden unrestrained offering of ideas by all members of a group to seek solutions to problems?
Problem Solving
Talking it Out
Brainstorming
Communication
4
Which icon is NOT included within the SkillsUSA emblem?
Sword
Gear
Torch
Shield
5
“To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself” is a statement from:
The SkillsUSA mission statement
The SkillsUSA Creed
The SkillsUSA Motto
The SkillsUSA Pledge
6
When a person makes every effort, in spite of setbacks or personal loss, this demonstrates:
unique perspective
responsible citizenship
diligent study
ardent practice
7
All people who are current or potential employees _________ need the skills listed within the SkillsUSA Framework.
In technical careers
In the healthcare industry
In certain professions
In any profession
8
What is the name of the industry-validated credential available through SkillsUSA?
Career Life Skills Credentials
Career Essentials Credential
Essential Job Skills Credential
Professional Skills
9
This term is defined as: Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
Honest
Emotional
Likable
Conservative
10
What process would you use in a formal business meeting if you had an idea you wanted the group to consider?
Secondary Motion
Privileged Motion
Main Motion
Incidental Motion
11
These are appropriate times for displaying the Emblem and conducting the Emblem Ceremony.
During Meetings at State and National Conferences
After Lunch.
While on the Bus.
During Lunch.
12
When you consistently meet or exceed your customer’s expectations, you are said to have provided good _______________.
Professional Development
Work Ethic
Customer Service
Job Performance
13
An item or task that requires immediate action is a___.
Agenda Item
Business
List Item
Priority
14
Sam changes jobs less frequently than others. This is a characteristic called___.
Flexibility
Reliability
Dedication
Self-Motivation
15
There are ____________points to the SkillsUSA Creed.
Five
Six
Seven
four
16
What has these three parts: What is going to happen? When will it happen? How will it happen?
Goal Statement
Speech
Budget
Purpose
17
In a business meeting, how many people can be considered the presiding officer at one time?
Four
Two
Three
One
18
How many states were represented at the meeting in 1965 that established the organization known today as SkillsUSA?
14
35
50
5
19
Professionalism may be exhibited by _____________________________.
All of the Above
Personal Grooming
Attire
Speech
20
A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed is said to have __________________.
Perseverance
Adaptability
Personal Problems
Reliability
21
How many national officers may be elected to serve SkillsUSA annually?
10
8
15
12
22
What is a document that many employers use to identify worker applicants’ qualifications for employment?
Transcript
Portfolio
Personal Website
Resume
23
The ___ of SkillsUSA include: to create enthusiasm for learning and foster a deep respect for the dignity of work.
Creed
Purposes
Goals
Pledge
24
Active and critical are two varieties of what kind of skill?
Studying
Learning
Listening
Test Taking
25
Providing a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA is one purpose of the...
SkillsUSA Pledge
Career Competitions
Career Essentials Credential
SkillsUSA Framework
26
What skill is an individual said to have who believes in and respects himself or herself?
Adaptability
Confidence
Enthusiasm
Poise
27
The mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting is ___.
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Norms
Cultural Linguistics
28
When SkillsUSA was founded in 1965 what was the organization originally named?
Trades United USA (TUU)
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
United Vocations of the American Future (UVAF)
United Service Supplying Ritches (USSR)
29
When completing the past employment section on a job application, jobs should be listed beginning with _______________.
Your first job ever.
Your most current or recent job.
Your most relevant job.
The order doesn't matter.
30
Which symbol is representative of the industrial society?
The Gear
The Shield
The Torch
The Orbital Circles
31
Who would you ask to write you a letter of recommendation?
Teacher /Employer
Parent
Friend
Aunt or Uncle
32
When an individual is able to “bounce back” from a challenging experience, they demonstrate the Essential Element of __.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Responsibility
Professionalism
33
This term is LEAST likely to be identified as a characteristic of effective communication.
Attentive Listening
Clarifying Questions
Positive Tones
Loud Voices
34
The person getting their car repaired at an auto shop is an example of a/an___.
External Customer
Employee
Internal Customer
Employer
35
When preparing for a community service project a team might use the Essential Element of:
Responsibility
Leadership
Professional Development
Planning, Organization, and Management
36
What term describes a study to evaluate something in detail using a set of questions aimed to a specific group of people
Survey
Questionnaire
Portfolio
Assessment
37
Which officer must be able to gain the confidence of others in order to be able to settle controversial issues?
Ambassador
Vice President
Parliamentarian
President
38
This is NOT a rule in parliamentary procedure.
All of the above.
The decision of the president must be followed.
The decision of the minority of votes must be followed.
The decision of the majority requires a second vote.
39
Which term describes a person’s income before any deductions?
FICA
Net
Gross
Interest
40
Which officer is responsible for recording minutes at each meeting and providing them for review at the next meeting?
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
President
41
Leadership (as defined by SkillsUSA) contains these four "pillars."
All of the above.
Stability
Compassion
Trust and Hope
42
An employee approaches their supervisor and reports a mistake. This action demonstrates:
Self-Motivation
Silliness
Integrity
Adaptability
43
According to basic parliamentary procedure, every member has the right to do what?
Vote in their second year.
Express ideas or opinions.
Rewrite the minutes.
Interrupt the meeting.
44
The image that contains multiple symbols that each represent characteristics of the SkillsUSA organization is known as
The Symbol
The Emblem
The Future
The Picture of Success
45
Who is allowed to speak first when debating a motion in a formal business meeting?
The person who opposes the motion
The vice president
The president
The maker of the motion
46
“SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens" is the start of the __.
SkillsUSA Motto
SkillsUSA Mission Statement
SkillsUSA Creed
SKillsUSA Pledge
47
Consistency and dependability are both components of _______________.
Communication
Integrity
Adaptability
Responsibility
48
Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork are part of ___.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics.
All of the above.
Workplace Skills.
Personal Skills.
49
Which officer is most likely responsible for providing a year-end report on the chapter’s accomplishments?
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Vice President
50
What 3 elements make up the SkillsUSA Framework?
Workplace Skills, Personal Problems, and Job Skills
Technical Skills, Job Skills, Professional Skills
Personal Issues, Workplace Drama, Technical Skills
Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
51
What is the second step in the decision-making process?
Brainstorm possible solutions
Procrastinate
Identify the problem
Ask for help
52
On an effective team, each person ________________.
Allows others to take the lead.
Does as little as possible.
Contributes their best.
Lets one person make all decisions.
53
What is the term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions?
Negotiation
Blackmail
Disagreement
Compromise
54
Minutes of a meeting are a record of what?
Motions made
Business transacted
The opinion of the secretary
What was said
55
An employee asks for advice to improve his next evaluation. This shows:
Disbelief
Opposition
Mature Behavior
Unfair Work Practices
56
Conduct or attitudes toward work, or a philosophy dealing with the rules of proper conduct is referred to as ___.
Ability
Communication
Ethics
Religion
57
"I believe in the dignity of work" is one component of the SkillsUSA ___.
Pledge
Motto
Creed
Theme
58
Which Essential Element is best described as doing high-quality, ethical work in an efficient way?
Work Ethic
Planning, Organization, Management
Job Specific Skills
Integrity
59
To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying___.
"I feel we should..."
"I want to ..."
"I move that..."
"I make the motion that..."
60
A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture is a/an ___________.
Entrepreneur
Speculator
Embezzler
Tycoon
61
On the SkillsUSA emblem, what do the Hands represent?
The Industrial Society
The Individual
Technology
Partiotism
62
What color ink should be used when completing a job application?
Black
Green
Red
Any Color
63
The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is organized is called a/an?
Venn Diagram
Organizational Chart
Flow Chart
Run Chart
64
To be successful, you should have positive goals. If you set a goal for yourself, what would be your next step?
Establish a plan to achieve the goal.
Tell others about your goal.
Ask if the goal is a good choice.
Write down your goal.
65
The official SkillsUSA colors are red, white, _________and gold.
Blue
Bronze
Yellow
Silver
66
Which statement reflects taking responsibility?
I don't know where it is.
That wasn't my job.
I haven't found it yet, but I'll look harder.
It's not here.
67
What statement applies to all employees in terms of demonstrating the Safety and Health Essential Element?
Sign off when you receive the employee handbook.
Join the local union for your trade.
Create your own way to complete jobs quicker.
Follow the policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
68
Members of a committee are responsible for treating others with respect, expressing ideas, and keeping an open mind.
False
True
69
Service Orientation is an Essential Element within which component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Workplace Skills
Personal Skills
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
All of the above
70
Playing Quizs in an after-school SkillsUSA workshop supports which framework skills?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Decision Making, Leadership, and Communication
Computer Literacy, Professional Development, and Service Orientation
Adaptability, Professionalism, and Integrity
71
Which is NOT a component of SkillsUSA official attire?
White dress shirt or blouse.
Black dress shoes.
Black pants or skirt.
Solid red scarf or necktie.
72
Within SkillsUSA’s curriculum offerings, the premier employability skills development program is the ____________.
OSHA 10 Hour Certification
Career Essentials: Experiences
SkillsUSA Championships
SkillsUSA Framework
73
Taking initiative is a characteristic of which Essential Element of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Job Specific Skills
Teamwork
Self-Motivation
Time Management
74
In the SkillsUSA emblem, technology is represented by which symbol?
The Orbital Circles
The Gear
The Shield
The Hands
75
Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is the SkillsUSA ______ .
SkillsUSA Motto
SkillsUSA Tag-Line
SkillsUSA Theme
SkillsUSA Pledge
76
A/an ______ is the written list of the business that will take place during a meeting.
Minutes
Hours
Attributes
Agenda
77
Within SkillsUSA's membership affiliation programs, the whole school membership program is the TPP which stands for ___.
Total Participation Plan
Total Personal Program
Total Purchase Protection
Totally Perfect Program
78
Which Essential Element is part of the Workplace Skills component of the SkillsUSA Framework?
Multi-Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
Service Orientation
Computer Literacy
Responsibility
79
The process of improving your capabilities through access to education and training opportunities.
Career Re-training
Professional Development
Professional Workshops
Career Advancement
80
The process of directing and controlling activities with regard to the use of time is called Time Management.
False
True
81
One responsibility of the chapter secretary may be to chair this committee.
Freedom Writers Club
Membership Committee
Advisory Committee
Historical Committee
82
What are you doing if you are observing someone you respect doing their job?
Following
Stalking
Shadowing
Harassing
83
As part of the SkillsUSA emblem, the color blue represents the common union of__________________
The states only
The states and chapters
None of the above
The chapters only
84
A/an __________ is a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information about you.
Employment Portfolio
Curriculum VItae
Trade Show Booth
Resume
85
Being able to give concise reports, follow directions/instructions, and speak clearly are examples of :
Maturation Skills
Communication Skills
Motivation Skills
Education Skills
86
If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it?
Short-term
Long-term
87
What term defines a person of quality character whom others try to emulate?
Mentor
Celebrity
Role Model
Hero
88
A process that includes a sender and a receiver each giving feedback to the other is called?
Communication
Transference
Intervention
Conjugation
89
SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization. What is the acronym for this type of organization?
C&TSO
CTSO
ABCD
OSTC
90
Integrity, Work Ethic, Professionalism, Responsibility, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Motivated are part of _____.
Personal Skills
All of the above.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Workplace Skills
91
How many symbols are included within the SkillsUSA emblem?
4
5
6
7
92
The times when it is appropriate to wear SkillsUSA attire include __.
Any day that the uniform is clean and ironed
Visits with dignitaries and for ceremonies
Weekly meetings.
During SKillsUSA week in school
93
What is an appropriate question an employer can ask during an interview?
What prescriptions do you take?
Where would you like to be in 5 years?
Where do you go to church?
Do you plan to have children?
94
This component of the SkillsUSA Program of Work focuses on volunteer work:
Alumni and Partner Engagement
Workplace Experiences
Community Engagement/Community Service
Financial Management
95
Which committee would most likely be chaired by the chapter reporter?
Student Advisory Committee
Public Relations Committee
Membership Committee
Branch Service Committee
96
What statement accurately describes the SkillsUSA Framework?
The Framework skills work alone.
All skills in the Framework work together.
The Framework applies to certain jobs.
The Framework is good for high school kids.
97
This is a truth about the Computer and Technology Literacy Essential Element
Technology is only important in certain professions.
All employees need to operate some sort of technology.
None of the above.
Some employees need to use technology.
98
A worker who can be counted on to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision is said to have _____________.
Confidence
Reliability
Priority
Character
99
Using photo editing software is an example of a _________ for a photographer.
Personal Skill
Teamwork Skill
Safety and Health Skill
Job Specific Skill