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Preparing for College & Careers Semester Exam Review
Preparing for College & Careers Semester Exam Review
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__ is the state of feeling worried/uneasy, usually about something thatmay happen inthe future.
anxiety
judgment
slander
honesty
2
Raise based on the amount and quality of an employee's work.
net raise
automatic raise
gross raise
merit raise
3
Which is true of apprentices?
They begin in the junior year of high school.
they work half-time and go to school half-time
they are full-time employees
They earn the same salary as a journey worker
4
Which refers to the study of people at work and how the work is performed?
ergonomics
OSHA
musculoskeletal disorder
employment practices
5
The purpose of a performance evaluation is to
judge how well you are doing on the job
increase your productivity
evaluate your high school grades
promote you
6
Which of these influences over your decision-making musttake realityfactors into consideration?
willingness to accept responsibility
environment & experience
previous decisions
real-world restrictions
7
Which of the following is NOT a good choice?
heavy cosmetics
neat hair
discrete tattoo
good posture
8
Your __ is all the jobs that you will hold during your working lifetime.
employment
life work
work history
work environment
9
Which resume format is best for students with some work history, but none in related positions?
personal data resume
functional resume
chronological resume
qualification resume
10
According to the OOH and O*Net, which industry is projected to have the largest job losses?
department store
U.S. Postal Service
newspaper publishers
specialty food stores
11
Which is something you would NOT find in an employee handbook?
union rules
probation and reviews
salaries, wages and benefits
evaluation reviews
12
___ means being on time.
punctuality
responsibility
attendance
honesty
13
Which will help you stay safe on the job?
being especially careful when you get tired
leaving your safety up to your co-workers
using equipment that lacks a safety guard but are careful
horsing around or playing practice jokes to keep you awake
14
Decision-making involves two or more ___, or options.
deductions
references
experiences
alternatives
15
Which is NOT a purposed for a job?
to earn money
to become obsolete
to learn skills
to prove yourself
16
Which is something you should not do while waiting for a job interview?
read
be pleasant to others
chew gum
review your questions
17
A(n) __ is the name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay.
job
occupation
career
work
18
An apprentice works under a skilled, experienced worker called a ____.
skilled worker
journey worker
supervisor
occupational supervisor
19
__ is a refusal to lie, steal, or mislead in any way.
slander
honesty
judgment
punctuality
20
__ deals with the duty to follow an order to carry out an assignment.
punctuality
integrity
honesty
responsibility
21
A ___ or thank you letter should be sent promptly after an interview.
follow-up letter
invitation letter
cover letter
resignation letter
22
Which refers to a set of policies and programs designed to correct past discriminations?
affirmative action
minimum wage
standard discrimination act
equal employment opportunity
23
A(n) __ is a boss who gives directions & orders and oversees the work of others.
supervisor
CEO
administrator
human resources associate
24
Which is not a reason for sending a follow-up letter?
to build a courteous relationship
to explain what the interviewer did wrong
to keep your name in front of the interviewer
to reinforce key points you discussed during your interview
25
Two good sources for info on different occupations are ___ and ____.
OOH and O*NET
OSC and CCS
CD-ROM and NCCF
OCH and G*NET
26
Which of the following on your social network page might help your job opportunities?
a discriminatory posting against a specific religious group
a photo of you drinking with friends at a party
a photo of you giving a speech in front of your peers
a posting that talks about using drugs
27
All of the following are types of degrees EXCEPT
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
All of these are correct
Doctoral Degree
28
In which way is appearance the most important when first contacting employers?
by telephone
in writing
in person
online
29
People who haven't reached the full legal age need a work permit because they are a __
new worker
inexperienced worker
junior worker
minor
30
Which is illegal for an interviewer to ask during an interview?
extracurricular activities
home address
former employment
marital status
31
Which does an employer NOT owe workers?
workplace orientation
honesty and respect
merit raises
training and supervision
32
__ are amounts withheld from your paycheck.
deductions
commitment
responsibility
compensation
33
__ is thinking about a problem and making the right decision.
grooming
commitment
responsibility
judgment
34
When dressing for success, you want to plan your ___
hygiene
wardrobe
grooming
evaluations
35
The amount of tax the employer withholds does NOT depend on
the number of years you have been working
the amount of money you earn
the number of allowances you can claim
whether or not you are married
36
__ is the power or rank to give orders & make assignments to others.
reimbursement
confidentiality
authority
responsibility
37
__ means favoring one person as compared to another.
slander
compensation
discrimination
ethics
38
__ is activity directed toward a purpose that produces something of value to oneself/society.
experiences
self-direction
alternatives
work
39
Which nonverbal communication will help you in an interview?
frowning and looking serious
maintaining eye contact with the interviewer
sitting comfortably in a slightly slouched position
looking at your hands
40
Being __ means that you do not have to pay taxes.
exempt
self employed
confirm
employed
41
An __ tells you what the work in an occupation is like.
occupational system
occupational handbook
occupational search
occupational description
42
Which is something that will NOT help you get along with your supervisor?
use the supervisor for communication
ask the supervisor for directions
use the supervisor's suggestions
ask the supervisor for special treatment
43
Which decision-making style relies on intuition?
the evader
the mystic
the fatalist
the agonizer
44
___ is a false statement that is harmful to a person's reputation.
resignation
slander
hinder
slam
45
On which of the following will your supervisor not evaluate you?
work habits
grades
attitude
job performance
46
Your ___ are what you are good at doing.
values
expressions
interest
aptitudes
47
Rising income, higher living standards & aging population have contributed to the growth of the
goods industries
online jobs
service industries
employment downturns
48
The __ is a face-to-face meeting between you and your employer.
employment test
job interview
judgment
tete-a-tete
49
What type of pre-employment test do people who apply for a gov't job have to take?
phone application test
technology performance test
civil service test
government skills test
50
A(n) ___ is an obligation to perform a task at a specified time and place.
job requirement
commitment
judgment
duty
51
Which is a legal document that minors need before they can work?
work permit
stable job permit
minor's security number
federal work number
52
Which is NOT a role played by the coordinator in a cooperative career & tech ed?
to interview the employer with you
to match students' interests, aptitudes & goals with jobs
to set up training stations
to interview select qualified students for admission
53
Which info would you list under identification on a personal data sheet?
a teacher's reference
online courses you've taken
in-school and extracurricular activities
volunteer jobs
54
__ is the total amount of income and benefits you receive for your job.
wages
compensation
gross pay
net pay
55
A __ describes the knowledge, attitudes & skills to be developed by a student in co-op ed.
training plan
training occupation
training agreement
training station
56
Which is NOT a benefit of work experience?
you can recognize the relationship between work & education
you can remain employed after graduation
you can learn skills that allow you to move into mngmnt
you can earn while you learn
57
____ means setting goals and taking steps to get there.
motivation
work planning
self understanding
self-direction
58
Which of the following would an employer care the least about?
productivity
loyalty
punctuality
individuality
59
Colleges & Universities may consider all of the following EXCEPT when accepting students
GPA
SAT or ACT scores
Type of home you live in
Activities
60
Where will you learn about a company's policies and procedures?
from the company's delegates
in the company's morale handbook
in an employee orientation program
from the standards & conduct handbook
61
The network of occupations and workplaces is often called the
workplace
work environment
world of work
industry
62
Which part ofthe resume would you list info from ateacher or past employer aboutyour character?
personal information
educational background
references
work experiences
63
Which refers to skills that can be used in many occupations and jobs?
transferable skills
occupational skills
co-op skills
environment skills
64
Your __ includes your physical characteristics, your behavior, how you think & your beliefs
self
experiences
resume
self-direction
65
Regular pay raise received by all employees
automatic raise
merit raise
net raise
gross raise