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During the interview you should:
A cover letter is:
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A cover letter is:
not necessary
sent with a resume
a generic letter
a thank you letter
2
During the interview you should:
smile
text in your pocket
pout
slouch
3
An example of an appropriate interview question is:
how old are you
do you have any disabilities
"what are your greatest strengths"
do you have any children
4
What is the best action to take when there is more work than can be completed in a given time
talk to the boss about the situation
resign
work extra hours
don't do the extra work
5
"I want to be a lawyer" is a goal in which domain (area)?
educational
career
lifestyle
personal
6
The skill that is basic to all studying is:
reading
math
writing
speaking
7
Which person usually makes the best reference for a job applicant?
family member
previous employer
friend
co-worker
8
The best way to find employment is:
to wait until you are called
drive around town and find help wanted signs
to seek a job yourself
To ask your dad to get you a job
9
According to medical experts, a major cause of stress is:
money
headaches
change
anger
10
Which career cluster provides for basic human needs:
agriculture/natural resources
information technology
Health science
scientific research/technology
11
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
12
Which is a job?
teacher
editor
graphic artist
newspaper carrier
13
Which factor might most positively influence the success of an entrepreneur?
build a business homepage
collecting as much info. as possible about the business
conducting no research about the business
offering services and products similar to others in the area
14
A key quality of success for an entrepreneur is:
being innovative
using only personal resources
Letting someone else manage the project
not taking risks
15
A 4-year career plan developed for use in high school should reflect:
courses from as many pathways as possible
courses to support the student's career goal
few if any challenging courses
one year of a foreign language
16
One condition that can be most dangerous on the job is:
obesity
sexual harassment
inadequate rest
absenteeism
17
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
18
Planning to work as a salesperson before becoming a retail store manager is a;
lifestyle
stepping stone goal
medium term goal
long term goal
19
What information must be listed on a job application?
date of birth
number of children
legal name
physical handicaps
20
A career plan for an interior designer should include courses in the area of:
Education
Engineering
manufacturing
Art
21
Deciding what to wear, what to eat, and what time to leave for school are examples of:
minor decisions
career decisions
major decisions
routine decisions
22
A course of action toward achieving career and educational goals is a:
career plan
learning plan
transcript
resume
23
Which is an example of a poor study skill/habit?
keeping assignments up to date
completing hard assignments first
completing easiest assignments first
keeping a course notebook
24
Anyone who receives feedback should:
be resentful
use it to gain revenge on the sender
be offended
use it as an opportunity to learn
25
You need which of the following to assist with reaching your career/lifestyle goals?
experience
all of the above
skills
knowledge
26
Which contributes to unsafe working conditions?
consideration
punctuality
laziness
Patience
27
While in a job interview, it is important to:
text in your pocket
fidget
put emphasis on who you know
listen to all questions
28
Most workers lose a job because of
weak occupational skills
family responsibilities
weak academic skills
poor interpersonal skills
29
Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?
civil engineering
retail sales
construction technology
computer repair
30
Which statement about teamwork is TRUE?
Individuals work more efficiently than teams
Teams always function better than individuals
Indiv. reach more creative decisions than teams
Teams usually take more time to reach a decision than indiv
31
Which statement is TRUE about military training?
Credit from military cannot be transferred
It is generally not as good as civilian on the job training
There is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel
training is on the job training through specialized schools
32
Serving as a local, state or national CTSO officer can demonstrate SCANS skills in the area of
technology
systems
information
basic skills
33
Which career is in the Agriculture/Natural Resource Technologies career cluster?
Chef
plumber
Banker
Forester
34
Which of the following is a type of employment agency?
International
Affiliated
Private
national
35
The way you are dressed and groomed will be taken into consideration
True
False
36
After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to:
person who conducted the interview
head of the HR department
person who supplied the job lead
President of the company
37
When deciding what to wear to an interview, wear clothes that would be:
appropriate for a formal party
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
38
Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview?
Are you married?
What is your ethnic origin
What are your skills and abilities
how old are you
39
Which job requires physical strength?
brick masonry
bus drving
web development
network administration
40
If an ultimate goal is to become a physical therapist, a career plan should include:
going into the military
going to a community college
completing an apprenticeship
getting a bachelor's degree
41
A written career plan is LEAST needed:
in high school
in elementary grades
in middle grades
in college
42
A step by step plan of action with career information based on the ultimate career goal
career plan
thesis
transcript
career ojective
43
Any money or equipment invested in running a business is referred to as:
capital
risk
franchise
profit
44
Which practice demonstrates effective leadership?
trying to do everything for the group
delegating tasks
taking over committee discusssions
making decisions for the group
45
The key reason for giving a person constructive criticism is to:
pay back criticism
indicate an area that needs improvement
Discourage initiative
provide grounds for dismissal
46
One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is:
research the company
ask for a formal offer letter
plan how to spend your first paycheck
send a follow-up letter
47
Career plans need to be:
kept in a student's permanent record
recorded in writing
electronically illustrated
a part of the student's transcrip
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Restating the message in your words is called:
questioning
paraphrasing
repetition
receiving
49
Using a hunch to help make a decision is an example of:
mystic style
major style
fatalistic style
planner style
50
Of the 7 C's of communication, name three of them
clear, concise, convicted
clear, concise, complete
clear, concrete convincing
clean, concrete, convicted
51
You should speak softly, remember, people listen when you whisper
True
False
52
Your portfolio should contain documents showing all of the following EXCEPT:
how you prepare a speech
how you make decision
how you manage your time
how you balance your life roles
53
Which is a state-wide graduation requirement for NC high school students?
EOC in all subjects
4 years of a foreign language
3 credits in science
A work-based learning experience
54
A leader's willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is called
decisiveness
accountability
empathy
vision
55
What should you do when the receptionist asks you to wait?
twiddle your thumbs
jump up and down
wait patiently
look at the ceiling
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The main reason for a cover letter is to:
get a good salary
give the employer the applicants work history
make the employer want to read the applicants resume
give the employer three references
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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
58
Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of an employee?
disloyalty
loyalty
promptness
dependability
59
What can detract from the personal appearance of a portfolio?
clear copies of documents
handwritten labels
appealing graphs and pictures
transparent sheet covers
60
Having advanced education and training ensures:
regular salary increases
more career opportunities
paid vacations
management level position
61
A resume is also known as:
a personal data sheet
both a and c
neither a or c
A letter to the president
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If a person has "bodily/Kinesthetic" intelligence, what strengths will he/she have?
people skills and math skills
dexterity and physical skills
linguistic and outdoor skills
none of these
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Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills?
community service award
computer spreadsheet
award for creative writing
perfect attendance award
64
During the interview you should:
avoid talking about old employers
Tell the truth about old employers without criticizing them
Lie
criticize old employers
65
Which will a student need to do in order to reach a career goal:
know friends' goals
apply to a college
follow an action plan
have a job offer
66
Formal assessments are a critical component of the career plan because they:
are more important than classroom performance
are better than informal assessments
are required for graduation/postsecondary entrance
can be taken at any time during your high school career
67
Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers and participating in problem solving is
natural
logical/mathematical
spatial
interpersonal
68
If an ultimate goal is to become an English teacher, a career plan should include a number of
marketing
science and math
courses in writing and literature
social studies
69
A person who runs a business and self-employed is called:
visionary
candidate
entrepreneur
journeyman
70
Which is TRUE of community colleges?
they offer no diploma programs
they do not charge tuition
all courses are delivered on line
they have an open door policy
71
According to Erik Erikson, attitudes toward work/personal responsibility are first formed as
preschooler
adult
infant
adolescent
72
A career cluster is:
classified by the work environment
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
73
A NC resource for career information is:
NCCareers.org
MSN.com
Discover.com
Choices.com
74
A trusted advisor might be called a/an:
apprentice
volunteer
mentor
teacher
75
During an interview, you should be seated only at the invitation of the interviewer
False
True
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Of the jobs in the 21st century, what % will require technical skills at the bachelor's level
at least 40%
cannot be predicted
More than 50%
about 20%
77
In decision making - determine needs, analyze personal resources and then:
consider the choices
gather information
act on the decision
make a decision
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In which step of the decision-making process does a person commit to making the decision work?
determine wants and needs
gather information
evaluate options
make a decision
79
Which course of study prepares students for the LEAST # of post-secondary opportunities?
College/College Tech Prep
College Tech Prep
Career Prep
College Prep
80
The TEACH method improves:
reading comprehension
note taking
handwriting
memory
81
Effective listening
has very little value
allows the receiver to be on the defensive
avoids interrupting the sender
gives the listener more opportunity to block messages
82
Those that learn best by pursuing interests through an individual pace should have which style
musical
logical
intrapersonal
kinesthetic
83
Which type of financial aid must be paid back?
loan
grant
stipend
scholarship
84
During the interview, show interest in the company, but don't be pushy or desperate
True
False
85
Occupations in which either gender comprises 25% or less of the workforce are:
difficult occupations
traditional occupations
nontraditional occupations
undesirable occupations
86
Which is NOT a major factor in setting career goals?
friends
values
aptitude
interests
87
Dual enrollment earns:
three credits
two credits
one credit
four credits
88
Changes that are planned for are:
unexpected
random
sequential
predictable
89
The way a person lives his or her life is known as:
hobby
value
lifestyle
career
90
When talking on the phone at work, it is acceptable to:
eat or drink quietly
immediately place the caller on hold
speak clearly
chew gum quietly
91
The best source for a job lead is:
help wanted ads
friends and acquaintances
window signs
union halls
92
Making a choice to work outside will mean?
more freedom on the job
making less money than jobs indoors
learning to adapt to the environment
Not having to use a computer
93
The graduation rate for students who earn 4 or more credits in a CTE cluster is:
Under 85%
Over 90%
Under 80%
Under 90%
94
Why is it important to consider entry-level work experiences as part of your career plan?
connect classroom knowledge with workplace skills
qualify an individual for a management position
ensures job satisfaction
help earn money toward purchasing a computer
95
An official document showing the educational work of a student in high school or college
transcript
proofread
certificate
diploma
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Recording your career plan helps you do all of the following EXCEPT:
take formal assessments
focus on goals
keep track of progress
revise as needed
97
The main reason why most young people seek a first job is:
to earn money
college admission requirements
insurance benefits
health benefits
98
Why is a career pathway an important part of a career plan?
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
Individuals can explore career clusters of interest to them
99
When feedback is received, one should:
look only at the good things suggested by peers
give it to the teacher
consider suggestions for improvement and positive comments
throw it away
100
distractions, focusing, studying in a quiet location, taking breaks, are all part of
memory strategy
note taking strategy
listening strategy
concentration strategy
101
When communicating with coworkers, misunderstandings can be reduced by:
only communicating in written form
Never entering into conversation at work
speaking before thinking about a response
communicating clearly in written form
102
N/A stands for Not Available
True
False
103
In an interview, a portfolio will help you present a:
list of every activity that you have participated in
random collection of documents
believable, accurate description of yourself
collection of awards from middle school
104
Organized learning outside of the formal education system:
informal learning
formal learning
post secondary
internship
105
Workers in the 1950s did not have to be concerned with:
Assembly lines
the Internet
labor unions
mass production concepts
106
Wanting to live by the ocean someday is an example of which type of goal?
career
family
lifestyle
education
107
Prior (before) completing a high school 4 year plan, students should do all EXCEPT:
decide on a career
discuss career interests with parents/teachers
apply to college
take several self-assessments
108
A cover letter is used to:
schedule an interview
highlight info in an accompanying resume
Highlight info. on the job applicant
find out more about the employer
109
When skills learned and used to do one job are used on another job they are known as:
soft skills
transferable skills
educational skills
writing skills
110
If the interviewer offers you a cigarette, it is all right to smoke:
False
True
111
It is not necessary to find out ahead of time the name of the person interviewing you
True
False
112
Answering questions about qualifications objectively and openly during an interview can
problem solving
punctuality
Honesty
socialability
113
One of the reasons people do not get a position is they fail to follow-up the interview
False
True
114
Which statement is FALSE about portfolios?
includes specific examples of how you have grown and changed
always contains the same documents
shows the steps that you have taken toward your goals
it can help you assess your progress
115
Which document should an individual aspiring to work in the medical field include in portfolio
detailed budget created in a spreadsheet
letter from elementary school teacher
driver record
CPR/first aid card
116
Which experiences can help develop career skills?
attending a basketball game
extra curricular/volunteer activities
having a relationship
going to church
117
Which is an appropriate reaction to criticism?
denial
anger
Defensiveness
understanding
118
Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is:
stereotyping
gender bias
sexual harassment
gender grouping
119
As a result of using teamwork in an organization is
equal salaries
less competition
decreased worker morale
increased production and output
120
Which is a benefit of conflict?
relationships are weakened
differences are often settled
workplace injuries are prevented
stress is caused
121
When considering a student for admission, most colleges look at all the following except
the grades that a student has earned
school and community activities the student is involved in
The courses that a student has taken
how many of the faculty a student knows
122
A school counselor or CDC can assist students in their career:
telling them which career/college to choose
getting them jobs
helping them explore career interests
insisting on a 4 year college
123
A candidate with little work experience will focus on what section of the resume
awards/achievements
skills
work experience
contact information
124
Skills useful in the workplace are often developed:
through volunteer activties
only in high school
when they are appropriately paid for
only in the workplace
125
A factor which may lead to success in the workplace is:
willingness to learn
Illiteracy
limited experiences
absenteeism
126
When finishing the test before time is called:
read the whole test again
rest for the next test
make sure all questions are answered
turn in the test immediately
127
Which has the most effect on the understanding of an spoken message?
nonverbal communication
voice tone
What is heard
What is said
128
Plagiarism is:
citing sources of information
paraphrasing and citing the source
speaking and using ideas/writings as your own
quoting an author directly as part of a research paper
129
The preferred length of a resume is
as many pages as it takes
1 page
1/2 page
2 pages
130
which of the following should NOT be included as activities on a career plan?
work experience
education and training
job research
extracurricular/volunteer activities
131
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
132
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
133
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
134
An individual career plan should:
never be updated
updated annually
updated weekly
updated upon graduation
135
When a person acts on a decision, there are always:
consequences
evaluations
schedules
products
136
Which is a component of an essay?
voice inflection
posture
eye contact
thesis
137
The purpose of active listening is to
give the speaker your opinion
let speaker know message has been received/understood
help more boring lectures more interesting
let speaker know that you agree with the message and act
138
Loud noises, distractions, daydreaming, and cramming are all part of
poor study skills
Effective study skills
memory study skills
good study skills
139
A career plan for high school ensures that:
scholarships may be available
a student will take appropriate courses in high school
the student will be successful in life
there will be plenty of jobs in that field
140
A resume should ideally be:
written in ink
written in pencil
typed
printed on hot pink paper
141
Most ethics problems in the workplace involve:
confidentiality
loyalty
punctuality
dishonesty
142
Which is not a valuable PORTFOLIO document?
reference letter
newspaper article
certificate
pay check stub
143
The final result that needs to be arrived at in career planning is called the:
short term goal
medium term goal
ultimate goal
long term goal
144
A resume is a written summary you create/design that has your qualifications, etc.
True
False
145
Private employment agencies:
charge for their services
help people looking for professional jobs
find jobs for 90% of people looking
located in big cities and suburbs
146
Workers at one level who master that level and then move up to the next level are:
journeymen
in a dead-end job
on a career ladder
an apprentice
147
If a student plans to run a horticultural supply store, courses in which subject are helpful
calculus
entrepreneurship
culinary arts
computer engineering
148
The stages of human development are:
easily navigated
varied from person to person
clear and distinct
only physical traits
149
A person with a lawn-mowing business has an outdoor:
career center
retail business
work environment
interest inventory
150
Being healthy can help a person's career by:
preventing being alert
giving the energy needed to perform the job
encouraging absenteeism
promoting conflict with coworkers
151
Highly institutionalized, bureaucratic, curriculum driven learning
post secondary
internship
informal learning
formal learning
152
If your learning style is verbal/linguistic, you have
visual skills
people skills
outdoor skills
language skills
153
Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills
computer spreadsheet
career research paper
athletic awards program
artistic project
154
Asking for clarification about the speaker's message is called:
paraphrasing
receiving
questioning
repetition
155
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
156
Which statement is grammatically correct?
She brung the new parts for us to use
was you aware of the problem
It don't seem like quitting time already
This manual explains how to do it
157
It is a good idea to call for an appointment for an interview:
True
False
158
During a job interview, questions will be asked to:
find out if the applicant is the best person for the job
make the applicant nervous
find out exactly how old the applicant is
find out about the applicant's personal business
159
A law that guarantees financial assistance to workers hurt on the job
Medicare/medicaid
worker's compensation
rehabilitation act of 1973
COBRA
160
Which is true of a community college?
offer diploma programs
all answers are correct
offer associate degrees
offer certificate programs
161
Participating in class discussions, asking questions, having a time and place to study
poor study skills
good study skills
memory study skills
effective study skills
162
When addressing someone involved in a conflict:
talk to him/her in a private location
Use "you" messages
use profanity
speak loudly and sharply
163
Important reasons to consider extracurricular/CTSO activities as part the career plan EXCEPT
participating in volunteer activties
developing interpersonal skills
developing valuable transferable skills
participating in social activities
164
Jobs in the future will increasingly involve more:
employee telecommuting
rigid work schedules
face to face meetings
manual labor
165
Which is the LEAST valuable source of help in developing your portfolio?
classmate
mentor
guidance counselor
people working in a career of interest to you
166
The first step in reviewing a career plan is to:
complete a job application
be successful in your present career
explore career trends and job market data
attend a job training workshop
167
Which qualities are often difficult to demonstrate with documents?
knowledge
attributes
skills
talents
168
Employment forecasters predict greater than average growth in:
retail
sewing
agriculture
textile occupations
169
A plan of action that a student created while serving as prom chairperson can demonstrate what
resources
information
technology
systems
170
Networking, employment agencies and classified ads can be sources of:
school to work programs
work permits
resumes
job leads
171
One way to research careers informally is to:
start your own business
talk to friends about their job
consult the DOT
search computer resources
172
An example of a job from the Public Services career cluster is:
electrician
firefighter
accountant
carpenter
173
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
174
A natural reaction to the demands of daily life is:
fighting
mediation
depression
stress
175
A person who is seeking and Associate degree will most likely choose to attend:
a private college or university
a college out of state
a community college
UNC
176
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
177
A document containing appropriate and important facts about a person applying for a job
resume
letter of application
cover letter
reference
178
Getting inadequate rest is related to:
increased accidents on the job
improved productivity
feeling good
lower number of workdays missed
179
Which of the following is a free employment agency?
National
Private
Affliated
Public (Employment Security Commission)
180
All of the things people have or can use to help make decisions are:
abilities
habits
values
resources
181
Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees are awarded by:
community colleges
Colleges and universities
proprietary schools
vocational schools
182
College information specific to NC can be accessed at which Internet site:
F4K.org
CFNC.org
MSN.com
Discover.com
183
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
184
An increase in the number of dual income families has created an increase in:
law occupations
health occupations
farm occupations
service occupations
185
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
186
A reference letter is the same as a letter of:
recommendation
verifiable employment
resignation
interest
187
The W-4 form reports all the following tax info. to the employer EXCEPT:
exemptions
withholdings
benefits
allowances
188
Which document DOES NOT provide acceptable proof to an employer of US citizenship?
social security card
original birth certificate
high school diploma
driver license
189
What document should an individual aspiring to work with children include in portfolio
a scaled drawing of a classroom
a budget created in a spreadsheet
letter from elementary school principal thanking you
driver record
190
What is the public government employment agency in NC?
Employment Security Commission
Department of Social Services
Personnel office
Unemployment Office
191
If you fail at a task, what should you do?
get someone else to do it for you
stop trying
try again
blame other people
192
This was passed in 1967 to prevent discrimination against those 40 or older
COBRA
Americans with Disabilities
Rehabilitation Act
Age Discrimination
193
A good source of scholarship information is:
banks
employment security commission
counseling office
department of labor
194
In multiple choice testing:
read the questions and then all the answer choices
A negative choice is more likely to be correct
None of the above choices are often correct
usually the correct answer is the choice with the most info
195
Which of the following may be help to develop a career plan?
co workers
family
work experiences
skills and aptitudes
196
To prepare for changes in the workplace, it is BEST to:
buy disability insurance
be a lifelong learner
have a 4 year degree
join the union
197
Which is NOT a major factor to consider in setting career goals?
interests
family income
aptitude and ability
values
198
Which is usually the immediate goal?
short term goal
ultimate goal
medium term goal
long term goal
199
After identifying interests, skills and abilities, it is necessary to:
match them with your friend
match them to possible careers
do nothing
share them with an employer
200
The language used when writing a response to a customer's request should be
polite and respectful
threatening
harsh and accusing
critical
201
a worker learns from a journey worker
temporary employment
an apprenticeship
job shadowing
part time work
202
Which of the following would NOT be considered a valuable library research resource
periodicals
Television
books
newspapers
203
One of the benefits of active listening is:
focused communication
less need for homework
popularity among friends
more freedom at home
204
In today's workplace, workers typically:
work fewer hours
stay at one job for their career
continue to learn new skills
work nights and weekends
205
Which of the following should be taken to the job interview?
gum
briefcase
Nothing
resume
206
The best way to approach your career choice is to:
determine how to earn the most money
wait and see
follow logical decision making process
choose same career as someone you admire
207
Which high school subjects and occupations are most closely related?
Physics and politician
foreign language and travel agent
biology and fashion designer
PE and carpenter
208
Jane wants to become a pilot. What should she include as part of her career plan?
obtain a bachelor's degree
go to an apprentice school
obtain a pilot's license
work at a gas station
209
Careers in which cluster are highly technical and require firm backgrounds in math and science
law and public safety
scientific research/engineering
hospitality/tourism
writers, artists, entertainers
210
Physical and mental health can affect:
job performance
location of residence
gas price
car selection
211
When faced with many possible career choices, a student should:
ask your parents to decide
randomly choose one
relate the choice to your personal characteristics/info.
choose the one in which you would make the most money
212
What effect does a family's history of jobs/careers have on a student's career choices?
student might choose the career with the highest pay
student will choose a career that no one in the family has
no effect
student might follow in a family member's footsteps
213
Which written document is usually very brief and resembles a memo?
performance evaluation
email message
word processing document
letter of application
214
An official document that gives proof and details of something such as educational achievements
transcript
diploma
proofread
certificate
215
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
216
A test developed and maintained by the US Dept. of Defense
cooperative education
SCANS
career cluster
ASVAB
217
A positive self-concept is characterized by:
always being happy
frequent periods of depression
easily overcoming self-doubt
always making good grades in school
218
Directing an applicant to a potential employer for a job interview is a:
risk
referral
reference
relocation
219
A letter of application should be used when you apply for a position by letter:
when you apply for an out-of-town position
all of the above
when you answer a blind ad (employer is not known)
when you apply with a firm when no job vacancy is available
220
The type of resume that works best for a person with continuous work experience is
strength resume
skills resume
chronological resume
electronic resume
221
A student who is pursuing a career goal to work in communications should take courses in
science and agriculture
speech and English
art and computer graphics
health and PE
222
After a student decides to pursue postsecondary education, the next step is to
submit an official transcript
submit an official application
sign a letter of intent
apply for financial aid
223
Avoiding distractions and staying focused is a:
concentration strategy
note taking strategy
memory strategy
listening strategy
224
Which of the following is NOT evidence of dependability?
a letter of recommendation from a teacher
you are on time
You get a certificate for an online class
a high school transcript with excessive unexcused absences
225
Time free from everyday responsibilities is:
Independence
vocation
leisure
hobbies
226
Which is NOT a valuable portfolio document?
certificate of achievement
reference letters
newspaper articles featuring your community service
a thank you letter for a gift to a teacher
227
The Family Medical Leave Act was designed to cover:
males only
children only
females only
males and females
228
Lifelong learning is:
continuation of learning as skills needed on a job change
required educational development
applicable only to formal education in the workplace
no longer necessary in today's workplace
229
An effective individual career planning program for high school includes:
choosing fringe benefits
choosing appropriate courses
identifying financial aid
choosing a retirement program
230
When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally:
exceptional
unaffected
good
negative
231
Which is NOT a good question to ask a potential employer during an interview?
are there opportunities for advancement
what services/products does your company offer
what is the work schedule
what is the job description
232
A student who wishes to work with computers should pursue which career pathway
public service technologies
Health science
Arts and Sciences
Business Technologies
233
One's environment includes all EXCEPT:
community
school
goals
home
234
Every postsecondary educational institution requires:
letters of recommendation
an application for admission
A portfolio
an essay
235
If your ultimate goal is to become a lawyer, then your career plan should include:
going into the military
continuing education beyond a bachelor's degree
going to a community college
completing an apprenticeship
236
When applying for a job you should go with:
your mother
yourself
your friend
your god
237
When you meet the receptionist you should:
smile and ask her out
smile and introduce yourself
say that she looks horrid
ask how much the job pays
238
In planning coursework, it is important to:
select courses that are easy to pass
select only courses that are linked
follow the recommendation of friends
select courses based on career and educational goals
239
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is
constructive
only from the supervisor
destructive
always presented in a group
240
A career portfolio is a professional collection of:
registration documents
job applications
drafts of unfinished work
accomplishments
241
Eye contact, facial expression, body language are examples of:
distractions
listening skills
verbal acknowledgement
nonverbal cues
242
Which is not one of the 3 main reasons for active listening?
connecting with people
forming an opinion
giving honest responses
gathering information
243
Proofreading your work is a
writing strategy
test taking strategy
reading comprehension strategy
listening strategy
244
The US Dept. of Education Career Clusters include:
health science
goods producing industries
handlers
religious workers
245
How has the global economy affected employees in the US?
has little effect
has only positive effects
has eliminated some jobs and created others
consists of ONLY overseas manufacturing
246
An example of a human resource is:
clothes
money
tools
experience
247
When addressing someone involved in a conflict:
speak loudly and sharply
Talk to him/her in a private location
Use "you" messages
Use profanity
248
Employing listening and concentrating skills is a:
concentration strategy
note taking strategy
memory strategy
listening strategy
249
When there is conflict with another employee, what is the best action to take?
communicate the issue privately
communicate in writing
communicate while angry
communicate the issue publicly
250
Which statement about portfolios is FALSE?
showcases personal and professional growth
random collection of accomplishments
provides evidence of personal characteristics and values
provides evidence of skills and attributes
251
Which type of program would a community college provide?
school of law
college transfer
doctoral
master's
252
Careers considered non-traditional for men include careers in:
construction
science
agriculture
nursing
253
For a student entering the medical field, which career-technical course would be most helpful
welding
construction technology
allied health science
culinary arts
254
A paid or unpaid work experience under supervision
cooperative education
internship
job shadowing
apprenticeship
255
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
256
When looking for a job, your best resource would be:
networking with people you know
classifieds
Just wait and see
257
Your career choice should include knowledge of all of:
your interests and aptitudes
education and experience needed
career ladder
all of the above
258
What do environmental distractions to active listening include
strong opinions about the topic
poor lighting, noise, or an uncomfortable setting
personal matters that cause us to worry
the speaker's appearance and manner
259
Employers look for potential employees in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
bowling alleys
schools
placement centers
friends
260
Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of the:
individual employees
safety committee
government
employers
261
For the employee, teamwork usually results in
lower self-esteem
greater insurance coverage
increased morale
loss of communication
262
A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor's degree
graduate school
college or university
professional school
community college
263
Which describes the best way to tell someone that their performance is inadequate?
You don't have any skills/ability to do this job
you dress professionally, but you don't act professionally
You never do anything right
your strengths are in customer service, but not in operation
264
If you are nervous it is a good idea to take a friend to sit with you during the interview
False
True
265
The amount of salary or wages earned for a certain period of time before deductions
gross pay
adjusted gross pay
net pay
approved withholdings
266
During leisure time, a person might be involved in which activity:
business travel
conference call
on the job training
favorite hobby
267
Having a written career plan can help assure that:
parents will be happy with the student's decisions
students will be unable to change their mind
students will have better career direction
students will never have to use their plan
268
How do you answer a question on an application that does not apply to you?
N/A
IDK
None of the above
No/None
269
Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read
Shakespeare's Great Works
A co-worker's email
TV Guide
instructions from the supervisor
270
What is a common reason people get fired?
being industrious
failure to take leave time
failure to follow the rules
being punctual
271
An outline of what a person wants to achieve in their work life is called a:
career pathway
career plan
career decision
career cluster
272
Part of workplace etiquette is to avoid
smiling at others
gossiping
calling people by name
dressing neatly
273
When evaluating a specific career, consider:
gender of the supervisor
if friends work there
extra curricular activities
working conditions
274
Researching a career to find out whether jobs will be available in the future helps determine
the education and training
the work environment
a career outlook
the fringe benefits
275
To have a successful interview, you must:
be confident and answer questions clearly
chew gum
Smoke if the interviewer smokes
sit down as soon as you enter the office
276
Communication skills include:
math
science
reading
health
277
In the decision making process, a trade off is;
giving up one thing in return for another
a three step process
a group of alternatives
an impulse decision
278
The words TO, FROM, DATE & SUBJECT appear in the heading of a
business letter
good news letter
table of contents
memorandum (memo)
279
The purpose of a resume is to:
demonstrate your writing ability
showcase your knowledge and skills
document attendance at prior jobs
tell the employer about your likes/dislikes
280
Which statement describes the best way to tell someone that their performance is inadequate?
Strengths are customer service/improve equipment operation
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
281
Which of the following in NOT a reason for failing in the job interview?
not asking questions
Too interested in starting salary
None of the above
unprofessional appearance
282
Putting important items that need to be done first is referred to as:
criticizing
prioritizing
authorizing
complaining
283
Which should NOT be included in the conclusion of the cover letter/letter of application?
contact information and times
request for an interview
Statement of appreciation for the employer's time
Salutation to a specific person or title
284
The first step in creating a network is to build a/an:
job lead
referral
contact list
introductory script
285
Govt. resources are used to develop statistics reflecting state and regional occupational data
job tasks and standards
Internet job services
workers compensation
labor market information
286
A chart used to rank possible career choices for a career plan is a personal
career profile form
choice chart
career plan
evaluation chart
287
When you walk into an interview, the first thing you should do is:
smile
fix your clothes
look away from the interviewer
sit down
288
Transferable skills in today's workplace are:
advantageous to workers
limiting job choices
replacing teamwork
taking place in college
289
Which is a characteristic of an effective team leader?
controlling the actions of others
listening to everyone's opinion
dominating meeting time
showing favoritism
290
There are how many CTE career clusters:
15
14
13
16
291
Active Listening frame of mind prepares you to look for the meaning behind the message by
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
prepare an argument that disagrees with the speaker
292
Private ownership/profit motive, competition and freedom of choice are part of:
free enterprise
socialistic
mixed economy
central economy
293
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
294
Which is an example of a CTSO (CTE club)
DECA
Candy stripers
golf team
Beta Club
295
Life roles are:
extended protection to those in need
the legal union of a man and woman
parts of one's life such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker
way a person lives his/her life
296
Letters of application should be:
boring
personally written each time
handwritten
photo copied
297
Volunteer experiences may help a student:
take time aways from required school work
find a place to hang out with friends
confirm career choices
earn extra money
298
Career pathways allow a student to:
choose a sequence of courses for their career interest
take any course they want to
take the courses that are assigned to them
choose courses that help them in any career
299
A group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children are called:
Generation X
The sandwich generation
the greatest generation
Generation Y
300
Which is true of the current workplace?
increased use of technology
simpler, lower level jobs
fewer female workers
less competition for jobs
301
Successful communication depends upon the:
speaker, the listener and the audience
speaker and the listener
Speaker's ability to entertain
listener's ability to pay attention
302
Dual enrollment includes classes in:
high school and community college
elementary school and middle school
middle school and high school
middle school and community college
303
Arrive a little late to your interview, you don't want to appear over anxious:
False
True
304
The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:
trade and professional journals
daily newspapers
newspaper classifieds
reports to stockholders
305
The human ability to listen to and process speech is
4 x as fast as people can talk
the basis for the communication model
slower than the average person talks
increased with active listening
306
What is the basic meaning behind the "30 second rule" in reference to a resume?
to bore the employer
to make things go quicker
to catch the employer's eye
to make the employer laugh
307
Once a student's ultimate career goal is reached, it is likely he/she will
have the same job for life
let someone else manage the plan
never need another career plan
change jobs/careers several times
308
Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a family
older adults
infants
adolescents
middle aged adults
309
A good example of impulse decision making is purchasing a car:
without thinking about the purchase
after thinking for one year
based on a friend's opinion
based on consumer reviews
310
When you are applying for a position, you are selling:
your personal qualities
all of the above
your skills
your ability
311
In NC, a good source for financial aid information is:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
State Employees Credit Union
CFNC
State Dept. of Public Instruction
312
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
313
Having a written career plan:
Increases chances of being satisfied with career decisions
ensures parental approval
prevents individuals from changing their minds
guarantees college acceptance
314
Which is NOT an employee benefit?
paid holidays
retirement plans
sick leave
regular paychecks
315
Which might help students choose a nontraditional class at school:
having no interest in the content
being taught by a nontraditional teacher
earning money as a result of taking the class
being the only student of that gender in the class
316
Work habits and attitudes required in all jobs are:
apprenticeships
career plans
transferable skills
work based learning
317
One way to polish decision-making skill is to:
consult with a friend
practice the decision making process
rely on luck
ignore most decisions
318
A school program that allows students to receive academic credit for career work outside school
ASVAB
Career cluster
SCANS
cooperative education
319
Training at this type of school is for a specific job or trade
4 year college
community college
proprietary school
charter school
320
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
321
A planned action toward a goal is a/an:
rebuttal
objective
hypothesis
strategy
322
Work based learning opportunities include:
social based enterprises
internet
autocorrect
cooperative education
323
When making an appointment for an interview by phone, first you should:
ask starting salary
plan out what are you going to say
ask your days off
State your name and purpose of the call
324
Which is NOT a factor to consider in evaluating career options:
salary
educational requirements
work conditions
friend's choice of career
325
Making career decisions while in high school gives a student time to:
work full time
play competitive sports
select appropriate courses
run for class officer
326
A letter of application for employment should be sent to:
a friend who works for the company
the president of the company
the person who has the authority to hire you
the company's general office
327
Using all capital letters in an email is the same as what in oral communication
whispering
laughing
shouting
crying
328
The attribute of punctuality can be effectively documented in a career portfolio through a/an:
official high school transcript/record
excuse note for each absence
third grade perfect attendance certificate
letter from a parent
329
Stating a goal in concrete terms is making sure that it is:
specific
measurable
realistic
understandable
330
When a student says, "I plan to make an A on Friday's test" that is a
long term goal
standard
short term goal
human resource
331
Which is a benefit of conflict?
workplace injuries are prevented
relationships are weakened
differences are often settled
stress is caused
332
In the decision making process, what should be done when having trouble thinking of alternative
do some research
let someone make the decision for you
avoid making the decision
make an impulse decision
333
When taking notes a student should:
copy the entire paragraph from the book
write notes in his/her own words
write in complete sentences
avoid abbreviating
334
Which is the correct sequence of obtaining college degrees?
Associates, Masters
Bachelors/Advanced
Associates/Bachelors/Masters/PhD
Associates, Masters, PhD
335
Holland Codes are:
Tell you that you are good at something
one of many ways to explore potential careers
the best test for knowing what career you should pursue
Indicate your IQ
336
Which is most influenced by peer pressure?
adults
Infants
senior citizens
teeangers
337
In the scenario about Billy and Sarah, Billy isn't doing his job, Sarah gets mad, she should
continue to ignore the issue
Accuse Billy of being lazy
Report the incident to the boss
Talk to Billy calmly about the issue
338
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is:
destructive
constructive
always presented in a group
only from the supervisor
339
Which NC resource will help you match your interests with possible occupations?
America's Job Bank
NC Careers
State Employees Credit Union
NC Department of Public Instruction
340
When taking notes, a student should:
write down as much as possbile
copy entire paragraphs
organize notes by chapter and date
memorize the author's words
341
When a student is identifying people and resources to assist with career plans, the following
printed material only
only internet resources
only the wishes of one's family
reliable resources
342
Which is a long term stepping stone goal?
complete high school
complete junior high
obtain an associate's degree
work as a store manager
343
Relocating for a new job requires:
loss of benefits
flexibility and compromise
new licensure requirements
additional college work
344
A student who wishes to enroll in a dual enrollment course will be required to take which test
ASVAB
PSAT
ASSET/ACCUPLACER
SAT 2400
345
A TV announcer is a job in which career cluster?
transportation/distribution/logistics
government and public administration
human services
arts, audiovisual and communications
346
A test developed by the Secretary of Labor to determine skills needed to succeed at work
SCANS
Career cluster
ASVAB
cooperative education