Having a written career plan:

Increases chances of being satisfied with career decisions

When communicating with coworkers, misunderstandings can be reduced by:

communicating clearly in written form

One way to research careers informally is to:

talk to friends about their job

Active Listening frame of mind prepares you to look for the meaning behind the message by

putting yourself in the speaker's place

Which statement about portfolios is FALSE?

random collection of accomplishments

When faced with many possible career choices, a student should:

relate the choice to your personal characteristics/info.

When addressing someone involved in a conflict:

talk to him/her in a private location

How has the global economy affected employees in the US?

has eliminated some jobs and created others

After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to:

person who conducted the interview

When considering a student for admission, most colleges look at all the following except

how many of the faculty a student knows

When looking for a job, your best resource would be:

networking with people you know

Which is NOT a valuable portfolio document?

a thank you letter for a gift to a teacher

One way to polish decision-making skill is to:

practice the decision making process

Which high school subjects and occupations are most closely related?

foreign language and travel agent

Important reasons to consider extracurricular/CTSO activities as part the career plan EXCEPT

participating in social activities

A cover letter is used to:

highlight info in an accompanying resume

What document should an individual aspiring to work with children include in portfolio

letter from elementary school principal thanking you

What effect does a family's history of jobs/careers have on a student's career choices?

student might follow in a family member's footsteps

The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:

trade and professional journals

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1
a worker learns from a journey worker
part time work
job shadowing
temporary employment
an apprenticeship
2
A school program that allows students to receive academic credit for career work outside school
cooperative education
SCANS
ASVAB
Career cluster
3
Having a written career plan:
Increases chances of being satisfied with career decisions
ensures parental approval
guarantees college acceptance
prevents individuals from changing their minds
4
Careers considered non-traditional for men include careers in:
construction
agriculture
nursing
science
5
The graduation rate for students who earn 4 or more credits in a CTE cluster is:
Under 85%
Under 90%
Over 90%
Under 80%
6
A reference letter is the same as a letter of:
resignation
interest
recommendation
verifiable employment
7
A key quality of success for an entrepreneur is:
Letting someone else manage the project
not taking risks
being innovative
using only personal resources
8
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
9
A candidate with little work experience will focus on what section of the resume
skills
contact information
awards/achievements
work experience
10
Workers in the 1950s did not have to be concerned with:
the Internet
mass production concepts
Assembly lines
labor unions
11
One way to research careers informally is to:
start your own business
talk to friends about their job
consult the DOT
search computer resources
12
Which will a student need to do in order to reach a career goal:
follow an action plan
know friends' goals
have a job offer
apply to a college
13
Making career decisions while in high school gives a student time to:
play competitive sports
select appropriate courses
run for class officer
work full time
14
Active Listening frame of mind prepares you to look for the meaning behind the message by
prepare an argument that disagrees with the speaker
share with the speaker your tips for effective speaking
give the speaker 10 minutes to get the message across
putting yourself in the speaker's place
15
Which type of financial aid must be paid back?
stipend
grant
loan
scholarship
16
Which statement about portfolios is FALSE?
provides evidence of personal characteristics and values
random collection of accomplishments
provides evidence of skills and attributes
showcases personal and professional growth
17
Recording your career plan helps you do all of the following EXCEPT:
focus on goals
revise as needed
keep track of progress
take formal assessments
18
When faced with many possible career choices, a student should:
choose the one in which you would make the most money
relate the choice to your personal characteristics/info.
randomly choose one
ask your parents to decide
19
Which qualities are often difficult to demonstrate with documents?
attributes
skills
talents
knowledge
20
When addressing someone involved in a conflict:
Use "you" messages
talk to him/her in a private location
use profanity
speak loudly and sharply
21
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
22
Which is most influenced by peer pressure?
Infants
adults
teeangers
senior citizens
23
Which NC resource will help you match your interests with possible occupations?
NC Careers
State Employees Credit Union
NC Department of Public Instruction
America's Job Bank
24
How has the global economy affected employees in the US?
has eliminated some jobs and created others
has little effect
has only positive effects
consists of ONLY overseas manufacturing
25
After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to:
President of the company
person who conducted the interview
person who supplied the job lead
head of the HR department
26
When considering a student for admission, most colleges look at all the following except
school and community activities the student is involved in
how many of the faculty a student knows
The courses that a student has taken
the grades that a student has earned
27
When looking for a job, your best resource would be:
networking with people you know
classifieds
Just wait and see
28
Which is NOT a valuable portfolio document?
newspaper articles featuring your community service
reference letters
a thank you letter for a gift to a teacher
certificate of achievement
29
One way to polish decision-making skill is to:
consult with a friend
rely on luck
practice the decision making process
ignore most decisions
30
Time free from everyday responsibilities is:
hobbies
leisure
vocation
Independence
31
Which high school subjects and occupations are most closely related?
foreign language and travel agent
biology and fashion designer
PE and carpenter
Physics and politician
32
Which is NOT an employee benefit?
regular paychecks
retirement plans
sick leave
paid holidays
33
An official document that gives proof and details of something such as educational achievements
diploma
transcript
proofread
certificate
34
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
35
An example of a job from the Public Services career cluster is:
accountant
electrician
carpenter
firefighter
36
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
37
After identifying interests, skills and abilities, it is necessary to:
do nothing
match them with your friend
share them with an employer
match them to possible careers
38
If you don't understand a question an interviewer asks:
ask him/her to clarify it
give details that show you think clearly
explain why you would be right for the company
pretend you didn't hear it
39
A resume is also known as:
both a and c
a personal data sheet
A letter to the president
neither a or c
40
College information specific to NC can be accessed at which Internet site:
Discover.com
F4K.org
MSN.com
CFNC.org
41
A natural reaction to the demands of daily life is:
mediation
fighting
depression
stress
42
What document should an individual aspiring to work with children include in portfolio
a budget created in a spreadsheet
letter from elementary school principal thanking you
a scaled drawing of a classroom
driver record
43
Which career cluster provides for basic human needs:
scientific research/technology
Health science
agriculture/natural resources
information technology
44
The US Dept. of Education Career Clusters include:
goods producing industries
health science
handlers
religious workers
45
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
46
The type of resume that works best for a person with continuous work experience is
strength resume
skills resume
electronic resume
chronological resume
47
What effect does a family's history of jobs/careers have on a student's career choices?
student will choose a career that no one in the family has
student might follow in a family member's footsteps
student might choose the career with the highest pay
no effect
48
Employers look for potential employees in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
bowling alleys
friends
placement centers
schools
49
A document containing appropriate and important facts about a person applying for a job
letter of application
resume
cover letter
reference
50
The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:
reports to stockholders
trade and professional journals
daily newspapers
newspaper classifieds
51
A planned action toward a goal is a/an:
objective
strategy
rebuttal
hypothesis
52
As a result of using teamwork in an organization is
decreased worker morale
increased production and output
less competition
equal salaries
53
Being healthy can help a person's career by:
preventing being alert
promoting conflict with coworkers
encouraging absenteeism
giving the energy needed to perform the job
54
Loud noises, distractions, daydreaming, and cramming are all part of
memory study skills
Effective study skills
good study skills
poor study skills
55
Which is true of a community college?
offer certificate programs
all answers are correct
offer diploma programs
offer associate degrees
56
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
57
The W-4 form reports all the following tax info. to the employer EXCEPT:
benefits
exemptions
withholdings
allowances
58
A person can judge the success of a decision by asking:
am I making any money
did I follow all the steps in the process correctly
did the decision help me meet my goal
am I using all of my skills and training
59
Serving as a local, state or national CTSO officer can demonstrate SCANS skills in the area of
information
systems
basic skills
technology
60
The skill that is basic to all studying is:
speaking
math
reading
writing
61
A student who wishes to enroll in a dual enrollment course will be required to take which test
ASVAB
SAT 2400
PSAT
ASSET/ACCUPLACER
62
Which is usually the immediate goal?
medium term goal
long term goal
short term goal
ultimate goal
63
In which step of the decision-making process does a person commit to making the decision work?
gather information
determine wants and needs
make a decision
evaluate options
64
In the decision making process, a trade off is;
giving up one thing in return for another
a group of alternatives
an impulse decision
a three step process
65
Lifelong learning is:
applicable only to formal education in the workplace
required educational development
continuation of learning as skills needed on a job change
no longer necessary in today's workplace
66
In multiple choice testing:
usually the correct answer is the choice with the most info
A negative choice is more likely to be correct
None of the above choices are often correct
read the questions and then all the answer choices
67
What would indicate the job applicant possesses technology, resource, and information skills
I researched using periodical
I looked up phone numbers
If I have questions, I go to my supervisor
If my computer is down I call tech support
68
If an ultimate goal is to become a physical therapist, a career plan should include:
completing an apprenticeship
getting a bachelor's degree
going to a community college
going into the military
69
Relocating for a new job requires:
additional college work
loss of benefits
new licensure requirements
flexibility and compromise
70
A plan of action that a student created while serving as prom chairperson can demonstrate what
resources
information
systems
technology
71
A letter of application is really a sales letter and should be outlined to accomplish
all of the above
Peak the employer's interest and secure an interview
attract favorable attention
establish the position you want in the 1st paragraph
72
Answering questions about qualifications objectively and openly during an interview can
problem solving
Honesty
punctuality
socialability
73
The amount of salary or wages earned for a certain period of time before deductions
adjusted gross pay
approved withholdings
net pay
gross pay
74
The preferred length of a resume is
1 page
2 pages
as many pages as it takes
1/2 page
75
distractions, focusing, studying in a quiet location, taking breaks, are all part of
memory strategy
concentration strategy
note taking strategy
listening strategy
76
A factor which may lead to success in the workplace is:
willingness to learn
Illiteracy
absenteeism
limited experiences
77
During an interview, you should be seated only at the invitation of the interviewer
False
True
78
A test developed and maintained by the US Dept. of Defense
cooperative education
career cluster
SCANS
ASVAB
79
In NC, a good source for financial aid information is:
CFNC
Occupational Outlook Handbook
State Employees Credit Union
State Dept. of Public Instruction
80
If an ultimate goal is to become an English teacher, a career plan should include a number of
social studies
science and math
courses in writing and literature
marketing
81
Which is the LEAST valuable source of help in developing your portfolio?
people working in a career of interest to you
classmate
mentor
guidance counselor
82
In the scenario about Billy and Sarah, Billy isn't doing his job, Sarah gets mad, she should
Accuse Billy of being lazy
Talk to Billy calmly about the issue
continue to ignore the issue
Report the incident to the boss
83
The TEACH method improves:
reading comprehension
handwriting
note taking
memory
84
What do environmental distractions to active listening include
the speaker's appearance and manner
personal matters that cause us to worry
poor lighting, noise, or an uncomfortable setting
strong opinions about the topic
85
When addressing someone involved in a conflict:
Use profanity
Use "you" messages
Talk to him/her in a private location
speak loudly and sharply
86
Dual enrollment includes classes in:
elementary school and middle school
middle school and high school
middle school and community college
high school and community college
87
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
88
A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor's degree
college or university
professional school
graduate school
community college
89
You should speak softly, remember, people listen when you whisper
True
False
90
A TV announcer is a job in which career cluster?
government and public administration
human services
transportation/distribution/logistics
arts, audiovisual and communications
91
A 4-year career plan developed for use in high school should reflect:
courses from as many pathways as possible
one year of a foreign language
few if any challenging courses
courses to support the student's career goal
92
Which of the following is a type of employment agency?
Affiliated
Private
International
national
93
Jobs in the future will increasingly involve more:
manual labor
rigid work schedules
employee telecommuting
face to face meetings
94
The purpose of active listening is to
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
give the speaker your opinion
95
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
96
Which statement is FALSE about portfolios?
it can help you assess your progress
includes specific examples of how you have grown and changed
shows the steps that you have taken toward your goals
always contains the same documents
97
When there is conflict with another employee, what is the best action to take?
communicate while angry
communicate the issue privately
communicate the issue publicly
communicate in writing
98
Which is not a valuable PORTFOLIO document?
reference letter
pay check stub
newspaper article
certificate
99
Researching a career to find out whether jobs will be available in the future helps determine
the education and training
the fringe benefits
a career outlook
the work environment
100
Having a written career plan can help assure that:
students will never have to use their plan
students will have better career direction
parents will be happy with the student's decisions
students will be unable to change their mind
101
When applying for a job you should go with:
your god
your friend
your mother
yourself
102
When you are applying for a position, you are selling:
your skills
your ability
all of the above
your personal qualities
103
Which is NOT a major factor to consider in setting career goals?
family income
aptitude and ability
values
interests
104
In the decision making process, what should be done when having trouble thinking of alternative
do some research
avoid making the decision
make an impulse decision
let someone make the decision for you
105
Which contributes to unsafe working conditions?
laziness
consideration
Patience
punctuality
106
Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees are awarded by:
community colleges
proprietary schools
vocational schools
Colleges and universities
107
Which is true of the current workplace?
increased use of technology
fewer female workers
less competition for jobs
simpler, lower level jobs
108
Which job requires physical strength?
network administration
bus drving
brick masonry
web development
109
A letter of application for employment should be sent to:
the company's general office
the president of the company
the person who has the authority to hire you
a friend who works for the company
110
Wanting to live by the ocean someday is an example of which type of goal?
family
education
lifestyle
career
111
A law that guarantees financial assistance to workers hurt on the job
rehabilitation act of 1973
worker's compensation
COBRA
Medicare/medicaid
112
Arrive a little late to your interview, you don't want to appear over anxious:
False
True
113
If your ultimate goal is to become a lawyer, then your career plan should include:
going into the military
going to a community college
continuing education beyond a bachelor's degree
completing an apprenticeship
114
Which of the following in NOT a reason for failing in the job interview?
Too interested in starting salary
None of the above
unprofessional appearance
not asking questions
115
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
116
Which person usually makes the best reference for a job applicant?
friend
co-worker
previous employer
family member
117
When skills learned and used to do one job are used on another job they are known as:
educational skills
soft skills
transferable skills
writing skills
118
Training at this type of school is for a specific job or trade
charter school
4 year college
community college
proprietary school
119
Which course of study prepares students for the LEAST # of post-secondary opportunities?
College Tech Prep
Career Prep
College Prep
College/College Tech Prep
120
When taking notes a student should:
copy the entire paragraph from the book
write notes in his/her own words
avoid abbreviating
write in complete sentences
121
When you walk into an interview, the first thing you should do is:
smile
sit down
fix your clothes
look away from the interviewer
122
The best source for a job lead is:
union halls
friends and acquaintances
help wanted ads
window signs
123
Which is NOT a major factor in setting career goals?
values
friends
interests
aptitude
124
Which is NOT a good question to ask a potential employer during an interview?
what services/products does your company offer
are there opportunities for advancement
what is the work schedule
what is the job description
125
This was passed in 1967 to prevent discrimination against those 40 or older
Americans with Disabilities
Rehabilitation Act
COBRA
Age Discrimination
126
The way a person lives his or her life is known as:
hobby
lifestyle
value
career
127
An increase in the number of dual income families has created an increase in:
service occupations
law occupations
health occupations
farm occupations
128
Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview?
Are you married?
What are your skills and abilities
how old are you
What is your ethnic origin
129
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
130
A career portfolio is helpful in a job interview because it:
serves as a storage place for tax documents
provides a storage place for materials
helps showcase the applicant's skills, interest, abilities
enables you to brag about your accomplishments
131
Using all capital letters in an email is the same as what in oral communication
whispering
crying
shouting
laughing
132
A career plan for an interior designer should include courses in the area of:
Art
Engineering
manufacturing
Education
133
Which might help students choose a nontraditional class at school:
having no interest in the content
earning money as a result of taking the class
being taught by a nontraditional teacher
being the only student of that gender in the class
134
Which is a characteristic of an effective team leader?
controlling the actions of others
showing favoritism
dominating meeting time
listening to everyone's opinion
135
Holland Codes are:
one of many ways to explore potential careers
Indicate your IQ
Tell you that you are good at something
the best test for knowing what career you should pursue
136
One of the benefits of active listening is:
focused communication
popularity among friends
more freedom at home
less need for homework
137
Of the jobs in the 21st century, what % will require technical skills at the bachelor's level
about 20%
cannot be predicted
at least 40%
More than 50%
138
The stages of human development are:
only physical traits
clear and distinct
easily navigated
varied from person to person
139
Participating in class discussions, asking questions, having a time and place to study
poor study skills
memory study skills
good study skills
effective study skills
140
Eye contact, facial expression, body language are examples of:
distractions
listening skills
verbal acknowledgement
nonverbal cues
141
A letter of application should be used when you apply for a position by letter:
all of the above
when you apply with a firm when no job vacancy is available
when you answer a blind ad (employer is not known)
when you apply for an out-of-town position
142
Proofreading your work is a
reading comprehension strategy
writing strategy
listening strategy
test taking strategy
143
Which statement describes the best way to tell someone that their performance is inadequate?
You never do anything right
You don't have the skills nor the ability to do this job
Strengths are customer service/improve equipment operation
You dress professionally but you don't act professionally
144
Effective listening
avoids interrupting the sender
has very little value
gives the listener more opportunity to block messages
allows the receiver to be on the defensive
145
A good source of scholarship information is:
department of labor
counseling office
employment security commission
banks
146
Which practice demonstrates effective leadership?
taking over committee discusssions
making decisions for the group
delegating tasks
trying to do everything for the group
147
Work based learning opportunities include:
social based enterprises
cooperative education
autocorrect
internet
148
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is:
constructive
always presented in a group
destructive
only from the supervisor
149
Deciding what to wear, what to eat, and what time to leave for school are examples of:
minor decisions
routine decisions
career decisions
major decisions
150
Letters of application should be:
handwritten
boring
personally written each time
photo copied
151
An example of an appropriate interview question is:
"what are your greatest strengths"
how old are you
do you have any disabilities
do you have any children
152
What should you do when the receptionist asks you to wait?
look at the ceiling
jump up and down
wait patiently
twiddle your thumbs
153
Which is the correct sequence of obtaining college degrees?
Bachelors/Advanced
Associates/Bachelors/Masters/PhD
Associates, Masters
Associates, Masters, PhD
154
An outline of what a person wants to achieve in their work life is called a:
career plan
career cluster
career pathway
career decision
155
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
work extra hours
don't do the extra work
resign
156
A test developed by the Secretary of Labor to determine skills needed to succeed at work
cooperative education
Career cluster
ASVAB
SCANS
157
During a job interview, questions will be asked to:
find out if the applicant is the best person for the job
find out exactly how old the applicant is
make the applicant nervous
find out about the applicant's personal business
158
Which of the following is a free employment agency?
Private
National
Affliated
Public (Employment Security Commission)
159
A chart used to rank possible career choices for a career plan is a personal
career profile form
evaluation chart
career plan
choice chart
160
One of the reasons people do not get a position is they fail to follow-up the interview
False
True
161
How should Sarah most effectively express her feelings to Billy?
You're lazy and I'm tired of doing your work
you make me so mad
I am frustrated when you leave containers for me to fill
I think you need to do a better job filling the containers
162
Making a choice to work outside will mean?
more freedom on the job
making less money than jobs indoors
Not having to use a computer
learning to adapt to the environment
163
What is a common reason people get fired?
being punctual
being industrious
failure to take leave time
failure to follow the rules
164
Which type of program would a community college provide?
master's
college transfer
doctoral
school of law
165
which of the following should NOT be included as activities on a career plan?
job research
work experience
education and training
extracurricular/volunteer activities
166
Organized learning outside of the formal education system:
internship
informal learning
formal learning
post secondary
167
During the interview, show interest in the company, but don't be pushy or desperate
False
True
168
An effective individual career planning program for high school includes:
choosing appropriate courses
identifying financial aid
choosing a retirement program
choosing fringe benefits
169
If you are nervous it is a good idea to take a friend to sit with you during the interview
True
False
170
Life roles are:
way a person lives his/her life
parts of one's life such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker
extended protection to those in need
the legal union of a man and woman
171
Part of workplace etiquette is to avoid
smiling at others
dressing neatly
gossiping
calling people by name
172
While in a job interview, it is important to:
text in your pocket
listen to all questions
fidget
put emphasis on who you know
173
Which is a job?
graphic artist
teacher
editor
newspaper carrier
174
The best way to approach your career choice is to:
follow logical decision making process
wait and see
choose same career as someone you admire
determine how to earn the most money
175
A tentative (possible) goal for post-secondary career/education plan ensures that;
will prepare the student for postsecondary choice
scholarships will be available
the student will be successful in life
there will be plenty of jobs in that field
176
Dual enrollment earns:
three credits
four credits
one credit
two credits
177
When deciding what to wear to an interview, wear clothes that would be:
appropriate for a formal party
appropriate for a date
One step below what would be appropriate to wear on the job
one step above what would be appropriate to wear on the job
178
A career cluster is:
a group of jobs that are similar to one another
a group of occupations that are in different pathways
a job grouping used in the DOT/O*Net
classified by the work environment
179
Why is a career pathway an important part of a career plan?
skills have to be learned for only one occupation
a career pathway ensures meeting labor market demands
Individuals can explore career clusters of interest to them
others can participate in the decision making process
180
Putting important items that need to be done first is referred to as:
criticizing
prioritizing
complaining
authorizing
181
A leader's willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is called
empathy
decisiveness
accountability
vision
182
A group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children are called:
the greatest generation
Generation Y
Generation X
The sandwich generation
183
A paid or unpaid work experience under supervision
cooperative education
apprenticeship
internship
job shadowing
184
Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills
artistic project
career research paper
computer spreadsheet
athletic awards program
185
What is the public government employment agency in NC?
Personnel office
Department of Social Services
Employment Security Commission
Unemployment Office
186
Work habits and attitudes required in all jobs are:
work based learning
apprenticeships
career plans
transferable skills
187
One condition that can be most dangerous on the job is:
sexual harassment
obesity
inadequate rest
absenteeism
188
Which is a benefit of conflict?
relationships are weakened
workplace injuries are prevented
stress is caused
differences are often settled
189
Private ownership/profit motive, competition and freedom of choice are part of:
mixed economy
central economy
socialistic
free enterprise
190
According to medical experts, a major cause of stress is:
headaches
anger
money
change
191
Which is NOT a factor to consider in evaluating career options:
friend's choice of career
salary
educational requirements
work conditions
192
The final result that needs to be arrived at in career planning is called the:
long term goal
medium term goal
short term goal
ultimate goal
193
Occupations in which either gender comprises 25% or less of the workforce are:
nontraditional occupations
traditional occupations
difficult occupations
undesirable occupations
194
Stating a goal in concrete terms is making sure that it is:
measurable
specific
realistic
understandable
195
A person who runs a business and self-employed is called:
entrepreneur
candidate
journeyman
visionary
196
Employment forecasters predict greater than average growth in:
textile occupations
agriculture
retail
sewing
197
Which is a long term stepping stone goal?
obtain an associate's degree
complete high school
work as a store manager
complete junior high
198
Which of the following is NOT evidence of dependability?
You get a certificate for an online class
you are on time
a high school transcript with excessive unexcused absences
a letter of recommendation from a teacher
199
Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers and participating in problem solving is
spatial
logical/mathematical
interpersonal
natural
200
Which is a benefit of conflict?
stress is caused
relationships are weakened
differences are often settled
workplace injuries are prevented
201
Volunteer experiences may help a student:
confirm career choices
earn extra money
find a place to hang out with friends
take time aways from required school work
202
It is not necessary to find out ahead of time the name of the person interviewing you
True
False
203
Communication skills include:
science
reading
math
health
204
The way you are dressed and groomed will be taken into consideration
False
True
205
In decision making - determine needs, analyze personal resources and then:
make a decision
gather information
consider the choices
act on the decision
206
It is a good idea to call for an appointment for an interview:
True
False
207
Avoiding distractions and staying focused is a:
concentration strategy
listening strategy
note taking strategy
memory strategy
208
In planning coursework, it is important to:
select only courses that are linked
select courses based on career and educational goals
follow the recommendation of friends
select courses that are easy to pass
209
When laid off from work, a person:
cannot look for another job
Is required to receive severance pay
is forced to retire and take benefits
may qualify for unemployment insurance
210
A step by step plan of action with career information based on the ultimate career goal
thesis
career ojective
transcript
career plan
211
Education and training provided by an employer that usually takes place at a work site is:
college education
job shadowing
postsecondary education
on the job training
212
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is
only from the supervisor
destructive
always presented in a group
constructive
213
Career plans need to be:
electronically illustrated
a part of the student's transcrip
recorded in writing
kept in a student's permanent record
214
Which factor might most positively influence the success of an entrepreneur?
conducting no research about the business
offering services and products similar to others in the area
collecting as much info. as possible about the business
build a business homepage
215
Which is an example of a poor study skill/habit?
completing easiest assignments first
keeping a course notebook
completing hard assignments first
keeping assignments up to date
216
Those that learn best by pursuing interests through an individual pace should have which style
logical
intrapersonal
kinesthetic
musical
217
Every postsecondary educational institution requires:
an essay
A portfolio
letters of recommendation
an application for admission
218
Which is not one of the 3 main reasons for active listening?
gathering information
giving honest responses
connecting with people
forming an opinion
219
Psychological tests are given to:
determine how well one will adjust to a job
measure the level of one's knowledge or aptitude
screen dishonest applicants
test the applicant's physical and mental abilities
220
When a student says, "I plan to make an A on Friday's test" that is a
short term goal
standard
human resource
long term goal
221
If you fail at a task, what should you do?
stop trying
blame other people
get someone else to do it for you
try again
222
Successful communication depends upon the:
Speaker's ability to entertain
speaker, the listener and the audience
listener's ability to pay attention
speaker and the listener
223
Changes that are planned for are:
predictable
unexpected
sequential
random
224
Highly institutionalized, bureaucratic, curriculum driven learning
formal learning
post secondary
internship
informal learning
225
A good example of impulse decision making is purchasing a car:
based on a friend's opinion
without thinking about the purchase
based on consumer reviews
after thinking for one year
226
Which career is in the Agriculture/Natural Resource Technologies career cluster?
Forester
plumber
Chef
Banker
227
Which document DOES NOT provide acceptable proof to an employer of US citizenship?
social security card
original birth certificate
driver license
high school diploma
228
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 make the employer laugh
to catch the employer's eye
229
One's environment includes all EXCEPT:
community
goals
school
home
230
After a student decides to pursue postsecondary education, the next step is to
submit an official transcript
apply for financial aid
submit an official application
sign a letter of intent
231
You need which of the following to assist with reaching your career/lifestyle goals?
knowledge
experience
skills
all of the above
232
An example of a human resource is:
tools
experience
money
clothes
233
The first step in reviewing a career plan is to:
attend a job training workshop
be successful in your present career
explore career trends and job market data
complete a job application
234
For the employee, teamwork usually results in
loss of communication
increased morale
greater insurance coverage
lower self-esteem
235
Which of the following may be help to develop a career plan?
co workers
skills and aptitudes
work experiences
family
236
Getting inadequate rest is related to:
improved productivity
increased accidents on the job
lower number of workdays missed
feeling good
237
Which has the most effect on the understanding of an spoken message?
What is said
voice tone
What is heard
nonverbal communication
238
When making an appointment for an interview by phone, first you should:
ask your days off
ask starting salary
State your name and purpose of the call
plan out what are you going to say
239
The Family Medical Leave Act was designed to cover:
children only
males and females
males only
females only
240
Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of the:
government
employers
safety committee
individual employees
241
Which statement about teamwork is TRUE?
Individuals work more efficiently than teams
Teams usually take more time to reach a decision than indiv
Teams always function better than individuals
Indiv. reach more creative decisions than teams
242
A resume aids the job seeking process in that it:
alerts the employer to one's family background
shows the employer specific attitudes
organizes experiences and skills
takes the place of the interview
243
The best way to find employment is:
to wait until you are called
to seek a job yourself
drive around town and find help wanted signs
To ask your dad to get you a job
244
When a person acts on a decision, there are always:
consequences
schedules
evaluations
products
245
During leisure time, a person might be involved in which activity:
business travel
on the job training
favorite hobby
conference call
246
When finishing the test before time is called:
make sure all questions are answered
rest for the next test
turn in the test immediately
read the whole test again
247
If the interviewer offers you a cigarette, it is all right to smoke:
False
True
248
Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read
Shakespeare's Great Works
TV Guide
A co-worker's email
instructions from the supervisor
249
Restating the message in your words is called:
paraphrasing
receiving
repetition
questioning
250
Careers in which cluster are highly technical and require firm backgrounds in math and science
law and public safety
scientific research/engineering
writers, artists, entertainers
hospitality/tourism
251
Which is a state-wide graduation requirement for NC high school students?
3 credits in science
EOC in all subjects
4 years of a foreign language
A work-based learning experience
252
During the interview you should:
slouch
smile
text in your pocket
pout
253
Having advanced education and training ensures:
more career opportunities
paid vacations
management level position
regular salary increases
254
Vocational Rehab services are:
Free to those who meet legal eligibility guidelines
Only for those who are 21 or older
Free only to those who are physically handicapped
Free only to those who are mentally handicapped
255
Planning to work as a salesperson before becoming a retail store manager is a;
long term goal
stepping stone goal
lifestyle
medium term goal
256
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
official high school transcript/record
letter from a parent
257
What information must be listed on a job application?
legal name
number of children
date of birth
physical handicaps
258
When taking notes, a student should:
organize notes by chapter and date
write down as much as possbile
memorize the author's words
copy entire paragraphs
259
Why is it important to consider entry-level work experiences as part of your career plan?
qualify an individual for a management position
connect classroom knowledge with workplace skills
help earn money toward purchasing a computer
ensures job satisfaction
260
Which written document is usually very brief and resembles a memo?
email message
word processing document
letter of application
performance evaluation
261
Your career choice should include knowledge of all of:
education and experience needed
all of the above
your interests and aptitudes
career ladder
262
Which is an appropriate reaction to criticism?
anger
Defensiveness
understanding
denial
263
If a student plans to run a horticultural supply store, courses in which subject are helpful
entrepreneurship
culinary arts
computer engineering
calculus
264
Which is TRUE of community colleges?
they do not charge tuition
they offer no diploma programs
they have an open door policy
all courses are delivered on line
265
A person with a lawn-mowing business has an outdoor:
career center
work environment
interest inventory
retail business
266
A student who wishes to work with computers should pursue which career pathway
Arts and Sciences
Business Technologies
public service technologies
Health science
267
A school counselor or CDC can assist students in their career:
telling them which career/college to choose
insisting on a 4 year college
helping them explore career interests
getting them jobs
268
In today's workplace, workers typically:
work fewer hours
work nights and weekends
continue to learn new skills
stay at one job for their career
269
The first step in creating a network is to build a/an:
introductory script
contact list
job lead
referral
270
During the interview you should:
avoid talking about old employers
criticize old employers
Lie
Tell the truth about old employers without criticizing them
271
Most ethics problems in the workplace involve:
dishonesty
punctuality
loyalty
confidentiality
272
For a student entering the medical field, which career-technical course would be most helpful
welding
construction technology
allied health science
culinary arts
273
Which is a component of an essay?
eye contact
posture
thesis
voice inflection
274
Formal assessments are a critical component of the career plan because they:
are better than informal assessments
are required for graduation/postsecondary entrance
are more important than classroom performance
can be taken at any time during your high school career
275
Your portfolio should contain documents showing all of the following EXCEPT:
how you balance your life roles
how you manage your time
how you make decision
how you prepare a speech
276
Which experiences can help develop career skills?
going to church
attending a basketball game
having a relationship
extra curricular/volunteer activities
277
Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is:
sexual harassment
gender grouping
stereotyping
gender bias
278
An individual career plan should:
updated weekly
updated annually
updated upon graduation
never be updated
279
Using a hunch to help make a decision is an example of:
planner style
fatalistic style
major style
mystic style
280
Directing an applicant to a potential employer for a job interview is a:
referral
reference
risk
relocation
281
A cover letter is:
a generic letter
not necessary
sent with a resume
a thank you letter
282
Asking for clarification about the speaker's message is called:
questioning
repetition
receiving
paraphrasing
283
When talking on the phone at work, it is acceptable to:
speak clearly
eat or drink quietly
immediately place the caller on hold
chew gum quietly
284
If your learning style is verbal/linguistic, you have
people skills
visual skills
language skills
outdoor skills
285
Of the 7 C's of communication, name three of them
clear, concise, convicted
clear, concise, complete
clear, concrete convincing
clean, concrete, convicted
286
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
287
Labor market trends for predict the greatest number of workers will need to have
bachelor's degree
community college
master's degree
high school diploma
288
Private employment agencies:
help people looking for professional jobs
find jobs for 90% of people looking
located in big cities and suburbs
charge for their services
289
Physical and mental health can affect:
gas price
location of residence
car selection
job performance
290
Which document should an individual aspiring to work in the medical field include in portfolio
letter from elementary school teacher
CPR/first aid card
driver record
detailed budget created in a spreadsheet
291
To get along better with your co-workers
listen and answer questions briefly and positively
don't say anything to anyone
always tell the supervisor what co-workers say
ask the supervisor before repeating gossip
292
"I want to be a lawyer" is a goal in which domain (area)?
career
personal
educational
lifestyle
293
There are how many CTE career clusters:
14
15
16
13
294
When you meet the receptionist you should:
smile and introduce yourself
ask how much the job pays
smile and ask her out
say that she looks horrid
295
Plagiarism is:
quoting an author directly as part of a research paper
speaking and using ideas/writings as your own
citing sources of information
paraphrasing and citing the source
296
A trusted advisor might be called a/an:
volunteer
mentor
teacher
apprentice
297
The purpose of a resume is to:
document attendance at prior jobs
demonstrate your writing ability
showcase your knowledge and skills
tell the employer about your likes/dislikes
298
A career portfolio is a professional collection of:
job applications
drafts of unfinished work
registration documents
accomplishments
299
An official document showing the educational work of a student in high school or college
transcript
diploma
proofread
certificate
300
According to Erik Erikson, attitudes toward work/personal responsibility are first formed as
adult
infant
preschooler
adolescent
301
The main reason why most young people seek a first job is:
to earn money
college admission requirements
insurance benefits
health benefits
302
Most workers lose a job because of
poor interpersonal skills
family responsibilities
weak academic skills
weak occupational skills
303
Anyone who receives feedback should:
be resentful
be offended
use it as an opportunity to learn
use it to gain revenge on the sender
304
What can detract from the personal appearance of a portfolio?
handwritten labels
clear copies of documents
appealing graphs and pictures
transparent sheet covers
305
N/A stands for Not Available
True
False
306
The words TO, FROM, DATE & SUBJECT appear in the heading of a
memorandum (memo)
good news letter
table of contents
business letter
307
All of the things people have or can use to help make decisions are:
habits
abilities
resources
values
308
The main reason for a cover letter is to:
give the employer the applicants work history
make the employer want to read the applicants resume
get a good salary
give the employer three references
309
Jane wants to become a pilot. What should she include as part of her career plan?
work at a gas station
obtain a bachelor's degree
obtain a pilot's license
go to an apprentice school
310
Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a family
older adults
middle aged adults
infants
adolescents
311
Networking, employment agencies and classified ads can be sources of:
resumes
work permits
school to work programs
job leads
312
Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of an employee?
dependability
disloyalty
promptness
loyalty
313
Which statement is grammatically correct?
was you aware of the problem
It don't seem like quitting time already
She brung the new parts for us to use
This manual explains how to do it
314
Which of the following would NOT be considered a valuable library research resource
books
Television
periodicals
newspapers
315
A course of action toward achieving career and educational goals is a:
resume
career plan
learning plan
transcript
316
In an interview, a portfolio will help you present a:
list of every activity that you have participated in
collection of awards from middle school
believable, accurate description of yourself
random collection of documents
317
How do you answer a question on an application that does not apply to you?
N/A
IDK
No/None
None of the above
318
The key reason for giving a person constructive criticism is to:
Discourage initiative
indicate an area that needs improvement
pay back criticism
provide grounds for dismissal
319
Prior (before) completing a high school 4 year plan, students should do all EXCEPT:
apply to college
decide on a career
discuss career interests with parents/teachers
take several self-assessments
320
The language used when writing a response to a customer's request should be
critical
threatening
polite and respectful
harsh and accusing
321
Career pathways allow a student to:
choose a sequence of courses for their career interest
take the courses that are assigned to them
choose courses that help them in any career
take any course they want to
322
When evaluating a specific career, consider:
working conditions
if friends work there
gender of the supervisor
extra curricular activities
323
A factor that workers should consider as they make geographic moves is:
the cost of living
the kind of industry
the number of employees
Federal Income taxes
324
To prepare for changes in the workplace, it is BEST to:
be a lifelong learner
have a 4 year degree
buy disability insurance
join the union
325
A positive self-concept is characterized by:
frequent periods of depression
easily overcoming self-doubt
always making good grades in school
always being happy
326
Which of the following should be taken to the job interview?
briefcase
gum
resume
Nothing
327
Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills?
award for creative writing
community service award
computer spreadsheet
perfect attendance award
328
When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally:
exceptional
unaffected
negative
good
329
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
330
When a student is identifying people and resources to assist with career plans, the following
only internet resources
printed material only
only the wishes of one's family
reliable resources
331
When feedback is received, one should:
throw it away
give it to the teacher
consider suggestions for improvement and positive comments
look only at the good things suggested by peers
332
Employing listening and concentrating skills is a:
listening strategy
concentration strategy
memory strategy
note taking strategy
333
Which should NOT be included in the conclusion of the cover letter/letter of application?
Statement of appreciation for the employer's time
request for an interview
contact information and times
Salutation to a specific person or title
334
Transferable skills in today's workplace are:
limiting job choices
advantageous to workers
taking place in college
replacing teamwork
335
One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is:
ask for a formal offer letter
send a follow-up letter
plan how to spend your first paycheck
research the company
336
A resume should ideally be:
typed
printed on hot pink paper
written in ink
written in pencil
337
Any money or equipment invested in running a business is referred to as:
capital
profit
risk
franchise
338
Which statement is TRUE about military training?
training is on the job training through specialized schools
It is generally not as good as civilian on the job training
Credit from military cannot be transferred
There is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel
339
Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?
retail sales
civil engineering
construction technology
computer repair
340
A NC resource for career information is:
Choices.com
Discover.com
MSN.com
NCCareers.org
341
If a person has "bodily/Kinesthetic" intelligence, what strengths will he/she have?
linguistic and outdoor skills
none of these
dexterity and physical skills
people skills and math skills
342
To have a successful interview, you must:
Smoke if the interviewer smokes
be confident and answer questions clearly
sit down as soon as you enter the office
chew gum
343
Skills useful in the workplace are often developed:
only in the workplace
through volunteer activties
when they are appropriately paid for
only in high school
344
A resume is a written summary you create/design that has your qualifications, etc.
True
False
345
Which is an example of a CTSO (CTE club)
golf team
Beta Club
Candy stripers
DECA
346
A written career plan is LEAST needed:
in high school
in college
in middle grades
in elementary grades