1st Nine Weeks Career Prep Benchmark

A. Report violations

To remain safe in the workplace, employees should do which of the following? A. Ignore guidelines and regulations B. Report violations C. Wear loose clothing

A. Nutrition

Which of the following is not covered in the Occupational Safety and Health Act? A. Nutrition B. Radiation C. Airborne Pollutants

D. 5,000,000

Approximalely how many work-related injures or illnesses are reported each year? A. 6,000 B. 6,000,000 C. 5,000 D. 5,000,000

B. Workers' Compensation

Charlie fell while moving boxes at work and broke his leg. Which of the following will pay for his medical expenses? A. Workers pensation B. Workers compensation C. FMLA

A. Let someone else make the decision

Compliance is when a person___________? A. let someone else make the decision B. Consider every possible option C. Delay making a decision

D. All of the above

Creating a safe working environment includes________? A. Organizing a safety committee B. Conducting safety inspections C. Providing safety D. All of the above

C. 40 hours per week

Employers are required to pay overtime after how many hours have been works? A. 20 hours per week B. 30 hours per week C. 40 hours per week D. 50 hours per week

A. True

Employers may require a drug test of new job applicants as well as current employees. A. True B. False

B. Seven

How many steps are in the decision making process? A. Eight B. Seven C. Six D. Five

B. 4,679

How many workers were killed on the job in 2014? A. 2,962 B.4,679 C. 6,240 D. 9,468

B. Provide discounts to area gyms

How should employers promote nutrition and exercise in the workplace? A. Require employees to participate in a diet contest B. Provide discounts to are gyms C. Offer promotions to employees with the least percentage of body fat

C. 30 days

If leave is foreseeable, how much advance notice should be given? A. 10 days B. 20 days C. 30 days D. 40 days

C. Establish growth and reach objectives

Organizational structures should accomplish which of the following? A. Increase company revenue B. Decrease communication efficiency C. Establish growth and reach objectives

C. Delay making a decision

Procrastination is a decision making strategy in which a person does which of the following? A. Let someone else make the decision B. Consider every possible option C. Delay making a decision D. Pick the option with the lowest level of risk

D. All of the above

Safety and security policies should contain___________? A. Consequences of policy violations B. Clear, adaptive goals and objectives C. Detailed reasoning for each policy D. All of the above

D. She could receive a promotion for her social skills

Sarah logs into Facebook while at work and uploads photos of a party she went to over the weekend. Which of the following could not occur due to her use of social media? A. Her boss could view her as unprofessional B. A virus could infect her computer C. She could be written up for violating her company D. She could receive a promotion for her social skills

C. Make accommodations that would cause financial hardship

The Americans with Disabilities Act does not require employees to do which of the following? A. Ask about applicant's disabilities, not their disabilities B. Ensure building and workspaces meet ADA guidelines C. Make accommodations that would cause financial hardship

A. Fair Labor Standard Act

What act created the minimum wage law? A. Fair Labor Standard Act B. Occupational Safety and Health Act C. Civil Rights Act D. Equal Employment Act

D. Electrical fires

What do surge protectors help prevent in the workplace? A. Viruses B. Fraying chords C. Loose wires D. Electrical fires

D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

What does E.E.O.C. stand for? A. Employee Evaluation on Commission B. Employee's Effects on Companies C. Equal Effort Opportunity Commission D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

D. Informal Structure

What refers to the day-to-day work procedures, social and informal interactions and corporate environment? A. Vertical organizations B. Horizontal organizations C. Formal Structures D. Informal Structures

A. OSHA

What requires frequent health and safety inspections? A. OSHA B. Food Handlers Permit C. Sanitation Practices D. Workers Compensation

C. Working extended hours

What should be considered before accepting a job which requires physical labor? A. Technological requirements B. Loss of work due to weather conditions C. Working extended hours

B. Listening to impulses

When making a decision, a person should avoid which of the following? A. Getting help from a colleague B. Listening to impulses C. Making diagrams

C. 1970

When was the Occupational Safety and Health Act enacted? A. 1960 B. 1965 C. 1970 D. 1975

D. Fair Labor Standards Act

Which act provided child labor laws? A. Occupational Safe and Health Act B. Family and Medical Leave Act C. Age discrimination Act of 1967 D. Fair Labor Standard Act

C. Delay making a decision

Which of the following is NOT a part of critical thinking? A. Consider logical connections between ideas B. Consider every possible option C. Delay making a decision D. Identify relevance

A. Seeking help every time

Which of the following is NOT a step in the decision making process? A. Seeking help every time B. Gathering information C. Defining the problem

C. Activation

Which of the following is NOT an emotional block which hinders decision making? A. Fear of success B. Fear of failure C. Activation D. Stagnation

B. Stress

Which of the following is NOT an important factor on decision making? A. Family B. Stress C. Environment

A. Listing alternative decisions

Which of the following is a strategy for responsible decision making? A. Listing alternative decisions B. Procrastination C. Impulse decisions

D. Establish hand-washing procedures when appropriate

Which of the following is an appropriate sanitation practice? A. Keep air ducts clean and dry B. Provide a smoke free environment C. Provide workers with fresh air D. Establish hand-washing procedures when appropriate

D. Informal communication

Which of the following is known as the "grapevine"? A. Upward communication B. Downward communication C. Formal communication D. Informal communication

D. Discrimination based on political views

Which of the following is not covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? A. Sexual Harassment B. Discrimination based on pregnancy C. Discrimination based on disability D. Discrimination based on political views

B. Desks and computer screens at proper height and angles

Which of the following s an example of ergonomically arranged office equipment? A. Fire escape routes B. Desks and computer screens at the proper height and angles C. Multiple screens for each computer station D. Window access

C. They should be reviewed once

Which of the following should not be considered when creating a workplace environment? A. They should be clear and concise B. They should be communicated through multiple channels C. They should be reviewed once D. They should be practiced by all employees

A. Identifying the decision

Which step is most important in the decision making process? A. Identifying the decision B. Analyzing the situation C. Making the decision

A. Battery backup systems and drives

Which technological tool is important for storing critical files? A. Battery backup systems and drives B. Monitor outlets C. Fire walls

C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Working environment safety is regulated and monitored by which of the following? A. Bureau of International Labor Affairs (BILA) B. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) D. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

A. Termination

Your company has a confidentiality policy, however, you were paid by a competitor to leak and trad secrets. Due to this breach of confidentiality, which of the following could happen? A. Termination B. Promotion C. New job with competing company D. Job transfer