A good resume will have:

List of all dates of employment with no gap.

What is most likely to cause pregnancy?

Having sex without the use of a condom

What is the correct way to take medication?

Read label and follow directions

What is "take-home pay?"

The total amount of your paycheck check after taxes

What is the most effective type of exercise?

Aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day for 3x a week.

With an upset stomach, you don't know what over-the-counter meds to take, what should you do:

Ask a pharmacist at a drug store/pharmacy

Which is the worst method for you to pay your electric bill?

Send cash to the electric company by mail

To plan a bus route to your new job, you need all information EXCEPT:

The name and description of the bus driver

The toilet is about to overflow. What should you do FIRST.

Turn off the water supply at the toilet

What should you do if your bank account balance is not the same as you have in your check book?

Find out which checks have not cleared the bank

Which job groups would probably be available to a high school dropout?

Fast food worker, janitorial worker, construction worker

What is required to obtain a driver's license?

Have proof of citizenship, identity, and date of birth

For a minor burn you should:

Apply ice/cold water and burn cream

You missed your bus this morning and will be late for work. What should you do?

Call work to explain and let them know you'll be late

What's the difference between a college loan and a college grant?

Loans you pay back, a grant you don't.

What is the best place to find out more about a disease?

Search a medical website on the internet

A pie recipe says to preheat the oven to 375 degrees. This means:

Turn oven to bake and place pie into it once it reaches 375

Which is the best job?

$8.00/hour sick/vacation/medical benefits, close to home

Which routine car expense costs the most over a one year period?

Liability and collision insurance

Which will help in an interview?

Good eye contact with the interviewer

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1
What requirements must be met in order to graduate from high school?
Complete required credit hours
Letter from your parents/guardians
Take A.C.T. exam.
Take S.A.T. exam
2
What is a reason to go to the emergency room?
Broken finger
Minor burn
Hay fever allergy
Upset stomach
3
A good resume will have:
Listing of your court hearings.
List of all dates of employment with no gap.
Parent's address
Your marital status and number of children, in any
4
Who would you call if someone is hurt badly in an accident?
Local health department
Your doctor
Local news station
911
5
What is necessary when using most bus systems?
Having a cell phone
Knowing how many people will fit on the bus
Having exact fare
Know what type of buses the bus company uses.
6
What is most likely to cause pregnancy?
Having sex while using birth control pills
Having sex with the use of a condom
Kissing
Having sex without the use of a condom
7
What is a necessity?
Food
Make-up
Television
Cell phone
8
What is the correct way to take medication?
Take extra meds to get rid of the cold faster.
If you forget to take it, take 2x as much next time.
Take 1/2 the prescribed amount and safe the rest for later
Read label and follow directions
9
Which of the following can be used as a disinfectant when cleaning?
Baby oil
Gasoline
Elbow grease
1 part bleach, 10 parts water
10
What is "take-home pay?"
The total amount of your paycheck check after taxes
The total about of your paycheck before taxes
Your allowance for the week
Current balance in your bank account
11
What is the most effective type of exercise?
Aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day for 3x a week.
Running one mile twice a month
Walking 30 minutes a day
Lifting weights 20 minutes at a time 2x a week
12
When doing laundry, what step is important in sorting clothes?
Separate school clothing from leisure clothing
Separate colors and whites
Separate high cost clothes from low cost items
Mix all clothing together
13
Normal body temperature when taken by mouth is:
98.6 degrees
106 degrees
93.5 degrees
100 degrees
14
With an upset stomach, you don't know what over-the-counter meds to take, what should you do:
Buy the most expensive medication available.
Ask a pharmacist at a drug store/pharmacy
Ask another customer
Take a friend's medication
15
Which is the worst method for you to pay your electric bill?
Buy a money order and send to electric company
Pay your bill by cash in person at electric company
Send check to electric company by mail
Send cash to the electric company by mail
16
Which of the following symptoms are common with a flue or cold?
High blood pressure
Blurred vision
Fever and chills
Rapid heartbeat
17
Which of the following causes mold and mildew?
Tile in the bathroom
High humidity
Warm environments
Both 1 and 3
18
To plan a bus route to your new job, you need all information EXCEPT:
The place where you could purchase a monthly pass
The bus numbers for transferring purposes
The amount of the fare
The name and description of the bus driver
19
Which is the following is true about an ATM Machine?
It allows you to withdraw money from your bank account
It allows you to check your bank balances
Both 1 and 3 are correct.
It allows you to borrow money until you get paid
20
When going on a job interview, it's good to have a fact sheet prepared. What's least important?
Personal photos
Personal references
work history with dates of employment.
Educational history
21
The toilet is about to overflow. What should you do FIRST.
Put drain cleaner in the toilet
Call a plumber
Turn off the water supply at the toilet
Call the maintenance man
22
What should you do if your bank account balance is not the same as you have in your check book?
Find out which checks have not cleared the bank
Call the bank and complain about the difference
Withdraw all money from the bank
Write another check to correct the balance
23
Which job groups would probably be available to a high school dropout?
Child care worker, bank teller, heavy equipment operator
Police officer, computer programmer, secretary
Fast food worker, janitorial worker, construction worker
Lawyer, doctor, accountant, social worker
24
If high school graduation is not realistic, which will give an equivalent diploma?
A.C.T.
P.S.A.T.
S.A.T.
G.E.D.
25
Which is usually less expensive?
Four-year college
ITT Technical Institute
Community College
Cosmetology College
26
What is required to obtain a driver's license?
Provide immunization records
Show proof of Selection Service registration
Have proof of citizenship, identity, and date of birth
Show passport
27
Sean is low on food and needs to go to the store, what should he do?
Make a list of items needed
Shop when he is hungry so he will know what he wants
Take a friend to help him shop for food.
Buy what he wants by seeing it at the store
28
Help wanted ads can be found in what section of a newspaper?
Comic Section
Classifieds Section
Life Style Section
Sports section
29
For a minor burn you should:
Put butter on it until the pain goes away.
Apply ice/cold water and burn cream
Go to emergency room
Leave injured part alone, nature will take its course
30
You missed your bus this morning and will be late for work. What should you do?
Go home and forget about work
Catch the next bus and hope your employer doesn't notice
Call work to explain and let them know you'll be late
Call in sick and start fresh tomorrow.
31
What's the difference between a college loan and a college grant?
Loans you don't pay back, a grant you do
Grants are payable once a year, loans are payable monthly
Loans you pay back, a grant you don't.
Both a loan and a grant are free
32
What is the best place to find out more about a disease?
Ask a friend at work
Search a medical website on the internet
Watch TV medical shows.
Look in the telephone book
33
A pie recipe says to preheat the oven to 375 degrees. This means:
Turn oven on broil at 375 degrees
Turn oven off when 375 degrees is reached.
Turn oven to bake and place pie into it once it reaches 375
Put the pie in the oven and turn oven to 375 degrees
34
Which is the best job?
$9.00/hour with no benefits, not close to home
$8.00/hour sick/vacation/medical benefits, close to home
$7.50/hour medical benefits, close to home.
$8.25/hour sick/vacation/medical benefits, not close to home
35
Parker wants to explore career opportunities, what should he do first?
After high school go to a vocational school
Take to a counselor at school
Complete four years of college then pick a career
Quit high school and go to vocational college
36
Which routine car expense costs the most over a one year period?
Washing and waxing the car
Liability and collision insurance
Car sterio
Basic car maintenance
37
What are the basic food groups?
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Fast food, food you make at home, food from the store
Grains, fruits, and vegetables
Milk and dairy, meats/poultry/fish, nuts and seeds
38
Which will help in an interview?
Telling the interviewer you are in foster care
Good eye contact with the interviewer
Bringing your parent or guardian
Wearing shorts

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