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

Dual enrollment includes classes in:

high school and community college

The attribute of punctuality can be effectively documented in a career portfolio through a/an:

official high school transcript/record

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

A career portfolio is helpful in a job interview because it:

helps showcase the applicant's skills, interest, abilities

Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview?

What are your skills and abilities

When addressing someone involved in a conflict:

talk to him/her in a private location

Which statement about portfolios is FALSE?

random collection of accomplishments

In the decision making process, a trade off is;

giving up one thing in return for another

A letter of application for employment should be sent to:

the person who has the authority to hire you

When taking notes, a student should:

organize notes by chapter and date

Which statement is FALSE about portfolios?

always contains the same documents

The purpose of active listening is to

let speaker know message has been received/understood

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