Online Final

4.06 If a student identifies "family doesn't have enough money for college" as a barrier to her long-term education goal, which of the following is not a sensible solution?

Change long-term career goal to a field that doesn't require college.

4.06 A good time to Evaluate (the E in SMARTER) your long-term college or education goal would be __________.

after each semester of my degree or certification program

5.22 Which of the following is not a need-based source of financial aid?

athletic scholarship

5.08 Why is it important to show your application essay to members of your support group or family before you turn it in?

because some of them may have done this themselves and can offer helpful advice

1.11 Which career would be a good fit for someone whose MBTI results list her as a Sensing and Thinking personality?

bookkeeper

5.22 Which of the following comparisons is true?

College professors usually don't review test material in class the way high school teachers do.

6.15 Which of the following is the proper way to request an informational interview?

Contact the person a week or two in advance and ask for a convenient time to meet.

4.06 If a student has identified "procrastination" as a potential barrier to meeting her short-term goals, which of the following steps in her action plan might provide a solution?

Create a time line for her goals with specific deadlines.

1.11 Which student does not have a positive mind-set?

Dave wants to go to a college with an excellent reputation, so he's taking the easiest courses in high school to get good grades.

6.15 Which is the correct course of action to take when you first experience a potential conflict with a coworker?

Discuss calmly and privately with the person why you are concerned or upset.

6.15 Which of the following questions is an employer not allowed to ask in a job interview?

Do you attend church regularly? If so, which one?

1.11 According to the Holland Codes, which career is best suited to someone who scored highest in the Investigative category?

laboratory chemist working on cancer research

3.06 Which of the following is not another term for community college?

liberal arts college

2.05 Which of the following career-related categories is not covered in the Occupational Outlook Handbook?

list of current job openings posted by private companies

3.06 Which of the following usually offers the lowest cost option for attending college?

local community college

2.05 If someone identified family life as a high career priority, which of the following job characteristics might not be a good fit?

lots of travel

3.06 A community college might grant all of the following degrees except __________.

master's degree

6.15 Which of the following is not a format for resumes?

numerical

3.06 Which of the following groups does not sponsor apprenticeship programs?

parent-teacher associations

3.06 On-the-job training instead of college would be most appropriate for which of the following positions?

parts fabricator in an automobile factory

1.11 A person who scored very high in the Social category of a Career Interest Assessment would be best suited for which of the following careers?

physical therapist

1.11 Which career would be most suitable for someone with a strong Extraversion preference in the MBTI chart?

politician

3.06 Michigan State University is an example of which type of institution of higher education?

public school

6.15 If you have serious concerns about some aspect of a company's job offer, you should __________.

see if you can resolve or clarify the issues with the company's personnel representative

4.06 Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid or overcome a case of "senioritis"?

sign up for AP or college-credit courses to get a head start on my degree

3.06 Which of the following search options on the College Navigator website could be used to find a school that offers an intercollegiate women's volleyball program?

Varsity Athletic Teams

3.06 Which of the following best describes a typical liberal arts college?

small classes and personal attention from professors

4.06 Why is it important to create a goal that is measurable?

so that I can judge whether or not I have achieved it

3.06 An apprenticeship program would be suitable for which of the following careers?

stone mason

1.11 Jorge is looking into the possibility of an ROTC college scholarship. Which person would be the best source of information for him to consult?

the armed forces recruiter in Jorge's hometown

4.06 All of the following are indications of a poorly written SMART goal except __________.

the goal may take years to achieve

1.11 Which of the following events would a college be most interested in hearing you describe in your personal statement?

the summer you overcame your fear of water and learned to swim

5.22 Which of the following topics should you avoid bringing up during a college interview?

the well-known losing record of the school's football team

5.08 Which of the following is not a reason colleges ask applicants to submit a personal essay?

to assess an applicant's academic qualifications

3.06 Why is it important to research a school's curriculum before deciding whether to go there?

to see if it offers programs that fit your career goals

1.11 Which career would be least suitable for someone whose personality assessment defines him as an introvert?

used car salesperson

3.06 How long does a typical vocational school program take to complete?

usually less than two years

5.08 Which of the following is not a component of your high school transcripts?

varsity sports you have played

1.11 According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which of the following traits best describes a person who reaches decisions through Thinking ?

wants to have all the relevant facts available to review and analyze before choosing

6.15 Which of the following is not a good resource for finding a job?

websites that charge a fee for services

5.08 Which of the following is the most appropriate topic to address in a college application essay?

why you decided to volunteer your Saturday afternoons at the local senior center

5.22 In choosing between two colleges that have offered you admittance, which is the least important criterion to consider?

win-lose record of the schools' football teams

6.15 Which of the following people would be a suitable personal reference for a job application?

your Model United Nations Club adviser

6.15 Which of the following is not an appropriate topic for casual conversation in the workplace?

your disagreement with a coworker on the president's policies

6.15 Which is the best response to give if a customer asks you a question you cannot answer?

"I'm not sure, but I'll see if I can find out."

5.08 Which of the following statements is true?

A college may withdraw its offer of acceptance if it finds out you have lied on your application.

3.06 Which section of the College Navigator website lists whether a school requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores?

Admissions Considerations

2.05 Which of the following is not a valid tool to use when investigating career options?

Astrological Horoscope

6.15 Which of the following statements about career management is true?

Economic factors and new technologies often lead people to change occupations.

1.11 A person who enjoys working as the campaign manager for an underdog political candidate would probably score highest on which section of a Career Interest Assessment?

Enterprising

5.22 Which of the following statements about financial aid is true?

Financial aid is available to community college students.

6.15 Which of the following statements about building new skills in your current job is not true?

Gaining new skills will allow you to focus more time on family and outside interests.

5.08 Which of the following individual achievements is not suitable to include in a college application?

Grade 6 spelling bee champion

4.06 Which of the following is not one of the serious consequences of "senior slump"?

I might not be assigned to the college dormitory of my choice.

4.06 Which of the following is not an example of a SMART long-term education or training goal?

I want to attend a Big Ten conference school and earn a liberal arts bachelor's degree in four years.

4.06 Which of the following is an example of a short-term SMART goal?

I will apply for an internship this summer at the local Chamber of Commerce.

4.06 Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal?

I will attend the local community college and get an associate's degree in fashion design.

4.06 Which of the following is an example of a SMART short-term career goal?

I will volunteer at the local animal shelter because I need practical experience for veterinary school.

6.15 Which of the following is not true about an informational interview?

It's a great opportunity to find out if there are any job openings that you are qualified for.

4.06 If your long-term education goal is to be accepted by an Ivy League law school, which of the following might be a real — as opposed to a perceived—barrier to that goal?

My cumulative Grade Point Average is 2.6.

2.05 Which section of the Occupational Outlook Handbook lists an estimate of the number of expected job openings in a career 10 years in the future?

Projections Data

1.11 A career as a heavy construction equipment operator would appeal to someone who scored high in which of the following Holland Codes?

Realistic

5.08 Which of the following steps in the college application process should be done as a junior, rather than as a senior?

Register for the PSAT.

6.15 What is meant by the term "blind" job posting?

The company advertising the job is not identified.

5.22 Why is it important to ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation at least four weeks in advance of when it is due?

The teacher may receive requests from several students who all need their letters at the same time.

5.22 Which of the following statements is not true about an evaluative interview?

There is no written record kept of the comments you made during the interview.

5.22 Which of the following statements about scholarships is not true?

They are based on need and the money has to be repaid after graduation.

6.15 Which of the following statements about transferrable skills is true?

Transferrable skills can let you begin a new occupation without returning to an entry level position.

2.05 If you wanted to find out whether a particular career would allow you to work from home, which section of the Occupational Outlook Handbook would you consult?

Work Environment

5.22 Which of the following statements is true?

You are expected to be familiar with everything contained in your college course syllabus.

3.06 Which is one benefit of attending a college fair?

You can speak to representatives of many different colleges.

5.08 Which of the following statements is true of a restrictive admissions policy?

You must commit to attending the school if it accepts you.

6.15 What sort of information about you is not an appropriate topic for conversation during an informational interview?

a detailed description of your favorite recreational activities

2.05 Which of the following is not a valid definition of "career cluster"?

a group of jobs that provide employment with the same company

5.22 Which of the following people outside of your high school would be appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?

a neighbor for whom you did yard work last year

3.06 What is the definition of a reach school?

a school where you have a small, but possible, chance of admission

2.05 A student whose Myers-Briggs results identified a strong preference for Judging over Perceiving when dealing with the outside world would be more suited for which type of work environment?

a structured setting with clearly defined responsibilities

2.05 If a student identifies himself as having an outgoing (extraverted) personality, strong math skills, and an interest in helping people, which of the following might be a suitable career for him to research?

bank loan officer

5.08 Which of the following is not a commonly used supplemental form to a standardized college application?

community service supplement

5.08 Which of the following sections of the Common Application is optional for students to complete?

ethnic background

5.08 Which of the following topics should be avoided when writing an application essay?

extremely personal matters involving members of your family

3.06 How long does a bachelor's degree program usually take to complete?

four years

5.22 Which of the following statements about how a college uses its wait-list is not true?

guarantees that wait-listed candidates will be accepted by the start of the fall semester

3.06 What benefits does military service offer?

health care and career training

2.05 If a student identifies herself as having strong writing skills and an interest in working on her own, which of the following might be a suitable career for her to research?

historical researcher

5.08 Which of the following is a subjective factor that colleges might consider when evaluating your application?

how you conduct yourself during an on-campus interview

1.11 Which of the following self-identified traits might prevent Ginny from achieving her goals after high school?

impatient with herself and others