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