STARTING A NEW JOB TOPIC TEST

If your body does not have enough nutrients, it will begin to _______. a. shut down b. make its own c. find others d. use energy

A

It can be useful to have a mentor because they will help you _____. a. get comfortable quickly b. park in a better spot c. take longer lunches d. avoid customers

A

Why do store owners want their workers to wear clean, ironed clothing? a. Well groomed employees present a good image to customers. b. Well groomed employees will work longer hours for less pay. c. Well groomed employees brag to each other about their clothes, increasing morale. d. Well groomed employees steal fewer items from the store.

A

Bill wants to display a positive attitude. He should _____. a. treat his coworkers rudely b. listen to his boss' constructive criticism c. avoid talking to customers d. ask if he can go home early

B

To lose weight, you must _______. a. increase exercise and increase caloric intake b. increase exercise and decrease caloric intake c. decrease exercise and increase caloric intake d. decrease exercise and decrease caloric intake

B

Asking questions at most job sites is _____. a. looked down upon b. forbidden c. encouraged d. ignored

C

In the event of a fire, what is the best way to determine if a door is safe to open? a. Avoid touching it except to kick it open b. Check it for heat with your forearm c. Check it for heat with the back of your hand d. Check it for heat by grabbing the doorknob

C

John has been working at his job for three months. He is interested in showcasing his willingness to take on more responsibility. When a new project comes up for consideration, he should ______. a. let someone ask him to take on the new project b. avoid working on the new project c. ask to work on the new project d. encourage his best friend to work on the project

C

Stressors and negative emotions are both _______. a. avoidable b. unhealthy c. manageable d. conscious

C

What is the worst way to show self-management? a. Plan a time to evaluate your progress b. Set your own career goals c. Ask your boss to set all your goals d. Ask for feedback on your progress

C

Which of these is an effective strategy for dealing with gossip in the workplace? a. Avoid situations where you have to talk b. Spread gossip about anyone who gossips c. Excuse yourself and leave when gossip occurs d. Learn everyone's secrets in the first month

C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for _______. a. paying jobless benefits to injured workers b. treating musculoskeletal disorders c. enforcing regulations which protect the environment d. setting and enforcing job safety standards

D

Which of the following would be a factor in good sleep hygiene? a. Eat a small meal ten minutes before bedtime. b. Go to bed whenever you feel like it. c. Go to sleep at 11pm every night and wake up at 6am every morning. d. Brush your teeth, floss and have a glass of water before going to bed.

D

Which of these is a convenience benefit? a. Dental care coverage b. Prescription drug payments c. 401(k) Retirement plan d. Free child care

D

Explain how workplace safety is guaranteed by the roles of the government, the employer, and the employee.

OSHA sets and enforces the regulations for employers, they are able to maintain safe work; and environments; while also training employees to work safely. Employees are able to suggest changes to the employers, who are then able to change safety procedures to work better.