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