Career Clusters-8th Grade Exam

Betsy loves her job. On a daily basis she problem-solves and uses her creative side to fix situations centered around setting up and testing technical equipment on a TV set. Which kind of career professional is Betsy?

A/V Specialist

Both Aaria and Justin work with businesses. Aaria tries to sell them packages that will cover their employees in case of injury or illness. Justin helps the businesses to grow their money and assets. Which statement describes their careers?

Aaria is in Insurance Services and Justin is in Business Financial Management.

Juliet spends her day making copies for instructors, filing information for the dean, and recording minutes from meetings. Juliet most likely works in

Administrative Support.

The chart indicates the roles of four individuals in the Transportation and Logistics career cluster. Amata:Analyzes ways a crowded intersection can flow better and identify problem areas where construction projects have caused traffic jams Zeke:Works with customers daily to make sure they do not experience problems on their scheduled trips. Diego:Determines ways to efficiently repair cares and trucks that typically use gasoline. Elina:Plans how a company can work to efficiently maximize shipping, distribution, and planning.

Amata is a Traffic Technician, Zeke is a Travel Clerk, Diego is an Automotive Master Mechanic, and Elina is a Logistics Manager.

Franklin reviews financial data of a company to ensure accurate and complete information. Which job title does he most likely have?

Auditor

Which employees work directly with customers, helping them make deposits and withdrawals?

Bank Teller

Jahar is very friendly and loves interacting with customers. He has a lot of knowledge about loans and the risks associated with them. In which Finance career does Jahar work?

Banking and Related Services

A Las Vegas hotel wants to provide a better experience for its rapidly growing customer base from China. The hotel can best do this by hiring

Brian, a Mandarin interpreter who loves to interact with groups of all sizes.

Marcia's patients typically have back problems including sore muscles and stiff necks. Which career does Marcia most likely have?

Chiropractor

Hunter works to fix wires and paneling. Hunter is a(n)

Electrician.

Every day, Eloise talks with patients who suffer from drug abuse and helps them with their treatment plans. She sometimes works with Franklin who plans social events and outdoor activities on the drug facility grounds. Because some of the patients are there for months or years, Eloise and Franklin also work with Jessup, who takes care of patients' hair care and other grooming needs. Which best describes the workers' career pathways based on their tasks?

Eloise works in Counseling and Mental Health Services, Franklin works in Family and Community Services, and Jessup works in Personal Care Services.

Karsten runs a forklift at work. She also uses hand tools to perform her tasks. Sometimes Karsten has to talk to customers about products and services they have ordered. She always documents any important information that may affect her job duties. Which careers could she most likely have?

Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations

Which ranks these careers that employers are most likely to hire from the least to the greatest?

Gas pump station operators-->solar energy Installation Managers-->biofuels processing technicians-->Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics

Monique has held several different positions while attending high school. She has worked in retail sales, as a server at a restaurant, and also as a phone-in customer support representative for a technical company. Which career pathway in the Business, Management, and Administration career cluster would Monique's experience be best suited for?

Marketing

Which best lists the employment potential in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career cluster from lowest to highest potential?

Mathematics → Life, Physical, and Social Science → Architecture and Engineering

Murial, Carrie, and Phillipe are looking for jobs that best fit their career plans. All three want to work in the Business, Management, and Administration career cluster and researched different careers using O*Net. The pie chart shows the strengths indicated for each person after taking a life goal survey. Murial: ~Programming ~Reading Comprehension ~Complex Problem Solving. Carrie: ~Speaking ~Active Listening ~Critical Thinking Phillipe: ~Active Listening ~Mathematics ~Reading Comprehension Which best describes the career choices each should make based on the top three skills required of the profession?

Murial should be a Programmer, Carrie should be a Public Relations Specialist, and Phillipe should be an Accountant.

Hector spent the last three months on a winter fishing boat in Alaska. He was doing research on population levels of fish for conservation efforts. Hector most likely works in

Natural Resource Systems.

Kristian has a family and is very comfortable in his hometown. He wants to work for the government but does not want to move away. Kristian should go into a career in

Planning~

Charlie wants to be self-employed. Which career in the Marketing, Sales, and Service career cluster has the highest rate of self-employment?

Real Estate Agent

A software development company wants to reorganize its office so that managers and the Computer Programmers they supervise can better collaborate. How should they rearrange the workplace?

Remove the private offices and cubicles and replace them with large desks and conference tables out in the open.

Daryl enjoys his job because he gets to analyze the security systems in different organizations and provide recommendations to improve the organizations' security. What is Daryl's career?

Security Management Specialist

Brandy is grieving the loss of a family friend. She would like someone to talk to about her situation. Which best describes who she could talk to?

Sociologist in the Family and Community Services pathway

Charles wants to work for himself in the Transportation and Logistics career cluster. Which lists the jobs with the best chance self-employment from highest to lowest?

Taxi Drivers → Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists → Logisticians → Mechanics

Which career pathway is expected to have a growth rate that is average or below?

Telecommunications

How do most tour guides, event planners, and yoga teachers get paid for their services?

They are employed by large companies who promote their services.

Timothy is a passionate speaker and has a political science degree. He is a natural leader and enjoys a challenge. Suzette also enjoys a challenge, but she prefers office work to public speaking. She is great at researching and solving problems and has an engineering degree. Which best describes the career pathways that Tim and Suzette are well suited for?

Tim should be in Governance and Suzette should be in Planning.

This Venn diagram compares two career pathways in the Manufacturing career cluster. title one: ~makes products or parts ~can use machines or hand tools. Title two: ~evaluate products for quality and safety for consumers. ~create tests to assess that the product meets quality standards. Both: ~assist in production of goods. ~May or may not be in worker's union. Which correctly lists the titles for this Venn diagram?

Title 1 should be Quality Assurance Pathway and Title 2 should be Production Pathway.

William's dad taught him how to write computer codes from a young age. Now, the high school senior wants to work as a programmer. How can he best position himself to do this?

William should enroll at a technical school that specializes in computer programming and go to work as an intern for a software company.

Phoebe is a Counselor who is trying to schedule a meeting with one of her patients. Which best describes an inappropriate location for a meeting with a patient?

a hospital cafeteria

Which entity might hire a Computer Systems Analyst to help it catch criminals?

a law enforcement agency controlled by the government

Adrianna completed an internship as a front-desk clerk at a busy hotel where she answered phones and interacted with guests. For which job is she best qualified?

a lifeguard at a water park visited by thousands of families each year

Which type of worker would most likely be able to begin work after receiving a high school degree and completing an on-the-job apprenticeship?

a miner

A career will be most productive, comfortable, and enjoyable when it fits well into one's lifestyle. Which is the best definition of lifestyle?

a way of living that shows a person's beliefs or opinions

Ula wants a career in Heath, Safety, and Environmental Assurance. Which qualifications will she need to succeed in this career?

ability to use lab equipment, operate computers, and examine evidence

Aryn is a music fan, and she enjoys learning about how speakers and sound systems are wired. She is reading books about electrical circuits, and she has decided she would like to work as an electrician on construction projects to help build new homes. However, she does not want to go to school for very long after finishing high school. What type of training would best prepare Aryn for working in construction without needing many years in school?

an apprenticeship done on the job

At a high school science fair, Connor won first place for his replica of the Golden Gate Bridge. Connor liked the project so much, he now wants to design bridges as a career. Which will best position Connor to do that?

earning a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year university, completing an internship, and seeking a job at a private firm

Zola is very skilled with Microsoft and Apple, and she knows different methods of programming. This knowledge will help make Zola a successful candidate for a Hospitality and Tourism career. Which type of qualification does she have?

good computer skills

Which qualification would be most beneficial to a prospective doctor specializing in cancer treatment?

integrity and compassion

Which tasks are common to all Energy pathways?

performing calculations and using equipment

Jory wants to create a diagram to compare and contrast the qualifications of the three Energy pathways. Which qualifications could she put in the section common to all three pathways?

physical stamina, willingness to work long hours, teamwork, stress-management skills

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster is a group of careers focused on

plants, animals, natural resources, food production, and food processing.

Which tasks are common to all Education and Training career pathways?

teaching students and collaborating with teachers on instructional content

Natalie wants to help customers in the recreation, attractions, and amusement pathway of the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster. Which role would Natalie most likely enjoy?

telling her customers what the local museum has to offer

A person who wants to work in lodging, restaurant services, travel, amusements, and attractions wants to follow the career pathway known as

the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster.

Which lists the possible degrees earned by an employee in the Diagnostic Services pathway?

vocational, associate's, or bachelor's

Which career professionals in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication careers are typically self-employed? Check all that apply.

~Craft Artists ~Photographers ~Art Directors

Which career pathways are a part of the Manufacturing career cluster? Select all that apply.

~Manufacturing Production Process Development ~Production ~Maintenance, Installation, and Repair ~Logistics and Inventory Control ~Quality Assurance ~Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance

Which of the following careers are most likely to involve regular travel? Check all that apply.

~Oil Drilling ~pipe laying ~electrical power-line installation

Kendra's level of education is a high school diploma. Which careers could she work in? Check all that apply.

~Production Worker ~Hand Packer ~Operating Workers

Which qualifications have an importance level higher than 60 for a career as a Customer Service Representative? Select all that apply

~service orientation ~persuasion ~Speaking