Career Prep-A H1 Possible Exam Questions
A code of behavior including manners, etiquette, and rules of conduct is known as: a. Social protocol b. Diversity c. Etiquette d. Good manners
A
If you were working in a traditional office environment, which article of clothing would not be acceptable to wear on a daily basis? a. Very tight skinny jeans with a dressy shirt b. A long-sleeved dress shirt c. Dress shoes d. A belt
A
Opportunities for learning about a career outside the classroom are known as: a. Extended Learning Opportunities b. Extension Work Experience c. Learning outside the classroom d. Exceptional Learning Experience
A
Someone who can recommend you for employment and is familiar with the quality of your work is known as: a. An employment reference b. A casual acquaintance c. A family member d. Your best friend
A
Using the Alabama Dept of Labor database to find a nursing job in a specific area of the state: a. filter the information by the location in the state as well as the job title b. sort the data alphabetically c. write a formula to figure it out d. filter the data by salary ranges
A
Which of the following does not refer to a diversity issue in the workplace? a. Job description b. Disability c. Gender d. Culture
A
A career cluster can be defined as: a. A way to try out career fields before you commit to one b. A range of vocations grouped by broad career paths c. A group of employees at the same company d. A type of candy bar
B
A character trait that places great value on hard work, diligence, and dependability is known as your: a. Responsibility b. Work Ethic c. Good character d. Morals
B
A list of your references that you should have available to complete an application or present to an interviewer: a. A letter of application b. Reference Sheet c. Personal references d. Contacts
B
A permission form provided to an employer to hire underage workers. a. cover letter b. work permit c. application form d. job permission form
B
A printer is considered to be in the category of a. software b. hardware c. operational system d. equipment
B
A type of evaluation used to determine your skills in relation to career options or various job descriptions: a. Personal Interest Inventory b. Skills Assessment c. Values Assessment d. Work Ethic/Values Assessment
B
Diversity includes accepting and valuing differences among people in regard to: a. smoking or non-smoking preferences b. disabilities, age, gender c. hair color, eye color, height and weight d. educational achievements
B
The career pathway of farm management would be found under the career cluster of: a. Architecture & Construction b. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources c. Business Management & Administration d. Government & Public Administration
B
The main purpose of preparing a résumé is: a. to help you organize your work experience b. to assist you in getting selected for a job interview c. a way to spotlight your accomplishments d. to give contact information for your personal references to your future employer
B
The primary reason for receiving safety education on the job and knowing safety policies and procedures is: a. because it is important b. to learn to do your job the right way to avoid on-the-job injury c. because your employer will give you a test after orientation
B
The qualities and behaviors of employees expected by employers in the workplace: a. Responsibility b. Professionalism c. Workplace behaviors d. Etiquette
B
The shape or particular design of letters; a specific typeface such as Times New Roman is known as: a. Boldface b. Font c. Italics d. Format
B
Think about the consequences of posting a photo or writing something online, because __________________. a. You can easily delete it. b. It is impossible to delete it. c. Others cannot find it with privacy settings. d. It is only seen by your friends.
B
Using a tool such as an online career planning website enables you to: a. identify your strengths and weakness b. build an online portfolio with assessment results, make career and education plans and prepare necessary employment documents c. play games about career goals d. review statistics for employment
B
Which of the following describes a great work ethic? a. Grumbling about having to work thirty minutes past quitting time to complete a project b. Doing what it takes to get the job done without complaining c. Arriving for work late several times a week d. Finding excuses to leave early on a regular basis
B
Which of the following is true in a company that promotes and values diversity of its employees? a. Employees have low self-esteem b. A reduction in the possibility of lawsuits c. Contributes to absenteeism due to work-related stress d. Fosters a hostile work environment
B
Which of these articles of clothing are not acceptable for a job interview? a. Black dress pants b. Jeans and t-shirt c. Khaki pants d. Dress shirt or blouse
B
Your résumé should give a professional appearance by a. using graphics or images b. using an easy-to-read font and attractive format c. using creative fonts d. using complementary colors
B
A style guide, such as an MLA manual, will assist you in: a. Correctly using grammar and punctuation b. Helping you check your spelling c. Formatting your references correctly d. None of these are correct uses for style guide
C
An organized collection of documents that demonstrate your work history, skills and talents. a. Employment Presentation b. Employment Documents c. Employment Portfolio d. Employment Worksheet
C
Nursing would be a career choice within the career cluster of: a. Business Management & Administration b. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics c. Health Science d. Human Services
C
This law limits the number of hours and times of day that employees under the age of 16 can work. a. Work Permit b. Employment Law c. Child Labor Law d. Working Hours Law
C
What is a course that would provide a communication advantage in obtaining a job in our global marketplace? a. Science b. Art c. Foreign Language d. Economics
C
What software automatically loads when the computer is starting up and makes the computer run properly? a. word processing software b. printer software c. operating system software d. internet connection
C
Which is one major way that technology has changed business marketing? a. It has not changed in decades. b. There are more billboards throughout the country. c. Most companies have a website d. Business cards are obsolete.
C
Which of the following file types is really an image and cannot be changed by the recipient? a. Document (.doc) b. Rich Text format (.rtf) c. Portable Document Format (.pdf) d. Workbook (.xls)
C
Which of the following is considered an inappropriate question in a job interview? a. Where do you see yourself in five years? b. What is it about this job that appeals to you? c. Tell me about yourself - What is your racial background? d. Why should I hire you?
C
An Extended Learning Opportunity would give you real-life work experience by: a. taking a field trip b. completing a skills assessment c. taking a career class in college Selected:d. job shadowing, internships, volunteerism, and co-op experiencesThis answer is correct.
D
Sending this type of letter to the employer after the interview emphasizes that you are seriously interested in the job. a. Cover letter b. Application letter c. Inquiry letter d. Follow up letter
D
The inclusion of people of different races or cultures in a group or organization is known as: a. Workplace inclusion b. Discrimination c. Reverse discrimination d. Workplace diversity
D
What is the importance of developing an employment portfolio? a. creating an employment portfolio doesn't help you b. completing an educational assignment c. is part of a career class in college d. It can emphasize and highlight your skills and abilities and what you can offer in your chosen field
D
Which of the following should not be included on a résumé? a. personal contact information b. work experience c. volunteer experience d. your social security number
D
A résumé is only useful in attempting to get a job interview. It has no other purpose. True False
False
A company's records of their client's names, addresses, order history, and other information would be considered a database. True False
True
A follow up letter shows the interviewer that you respect their time and appreciate the opportunity to interview. True False
True
A résumé is the employer's first impression of you before you get an interview. True False
True
Employers can often make a decision to hire you just a few minutes into the interview. True False
True
Employers make a decision to grant you an interview based on their review of your résumé. True False
True
The amount of money offered as salary or wages should not be the final decision maker in making an employment decision. True False
True
The benefit package offered by an employer may be worth as much to you as the actual wages and should be given much consideration. True False
True
The database provided by the Alabama Department of Labor shows will allow you to filter job salaries in the state by specific areas or regions. True False
True
There are federal laws in place to prohibit discrimination in the workplace. True False
True
To be successful in the interview, you must always be very careful how you communicate yourself verbally and non-verbally. True False
True
Your attitude, work ethic, personal integrity, responsibility to the job as well as your coworkers and management team is crucial for on-the-job success. True False
True
A common spreadsheet program made by Microsoft and used widely for the purpose of calculating data is known as: a. Excel b. Access c. Word d. Lotus
A
A free resource for students in Alabama to evaluate skills and interests, develop education and career plans and build an online career planning portfolio is known as the: a. Alabama Career Planning System b. Alabama Depart of Labor Relations c. Princeton Review Career Quiz d. Alabama Occupational Statistics
A
A good backup plan would involve a. purchasing an external drive that would have enough room to back up your computer programs and data b. saving your data every once in a while c. transferring your files to another computer that you own d. printing out photos
A
A good way to organize the data on your computer is to: a. create a folder system in a specific directory b. put it in table format c. group it by date d. print everything out and file it in a cabinet
A
A practical personal use for a spreadsheet program would include: a. Creating a budget to monitor income, spending and saving b. Composing a personal or business letter c. Creating a resume' for a job interview d. Organizing photos for a slideshow
A
A software application that allows you to display information in a slide show format is known as a: a. presentation program b. Database program c. Spreadsheet program d. Word processing program
A
A word processing program enables the user to: a. Create text documents such as letters and reports b. Create spreadsheets to enable the user to calculate columns of numbers c. Create a visual aid to enhance a presentation d. Create graphics to be inserted in a document
A
According to this path, c:\documents\Christmaslist\addresses2015.docx, where exactly would you locate the list of addresses file? a. In a folder named Christmaslist located in my documents b. In the document folder on the computer c. In a folder on the computer d. In an address list file
A
An electronic database saves storage space, and allows quick retrieval of information a. True. b. False
A
An external file that can be imported into a slide to give more detailed explanation of the topic would be: a. a video clip b. background color c. design template d. slide layout
A
An operating system created for only Apple Products a. OS X b. Windows c. Linux d. Android
A
Copyright term is __________________. a. The length of time the law allows copyright owners to hold the exclusive rights on their original works. b. The practice of passing off another author's work or ideas as one's own c. A violation of the exclusive rights of a copyright holder d. The right of the purchaser to reproduce the copyrighted work without permission from the original creator.
A
If my laptop has problems starting or is trapped in a restarting loop, what can I try first to solve the problem? a. Turn off the computer, remove the battery for a few minutes, replace battery, and restart or try starting your computer with the power cord only while the battery is removed. b. There isn't anything you can do - get a new one c. Call your internet service provider d. Buy a new battery
A
In regard to online storage, which of the following would be false? a. It is never a good idea to save your files to the internet b. It is accessible from anywhere that you can get online. c. It is referred to as "the cloud." d. A limited storage space is offered free of charge; more can be purchased.
A
Malware would be defined as: a. A term that represents intrusions meant to harm your computer such as viruses, spyware, adware, scareware, and other malicious programs. b. A virus protection software package that you purchase. c. A program built in your computer that detects threats to your computer d. Ads you click on while on the internet
A
OSHA was established by Congress in 1970 with the Occupational Safety and Health Act to: a. require employers to provide safety education and training for all employees in business/industry b. regulate overtime hours for all government employees c. monitor employees and their behavior while at work d. set equal pay guidelines
A
Public Domain refers to creative works that fall into this category: a. Works that are not copyrighted and are free to use without permission. b. You can use it but you must pay a fee. c. Works that are copyrighted. d. Allows copyright owners to hold the exclusive rights on their original works.
A
Review the following citation. What type of media does it represent? Walter, Ekaterina. Think Like Zuck: The Five Business Secrets of Facebook's Improbably Brilliant CEO Mark Zuckerberg. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education, 2013. Print. a. A printed book b. A news article c. A magazine d. A newspaper article online
A
Software programs which specialize in tasks such as word processing or spreadsheet development are known as: a. Application software b. Operating software c. Utility programs d. System software
A
The ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common computer issues___________. a. is an essential skill which not only maintains your personal computer but is an asset in the job market b. is not a worthwhile skill that I need to acquire c. Is really not my concern; leave it to the geek squad d. should always be left to the professionals
A
The act of stealing and passing off the ideas, words, or other intellectual property originated by another is known as_________________________. a. Plagiarism b. Copyright law c. Parody d. Fair Use
A
The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet is known as a: a. cell b. data c. formula expression d. unit
A
The user-friendly display which provides the user ease of navigation within the system is known as: a. Graphic User Interface b. System software c. OS d. Apps
A
What is a good way to protect your data in case your computer malfunctions? a. Use a cloud storage service and back up your information on a regular basis b. Always save your work to your hard drive and a duplicate file on the same computer c. Transfer it to another computer in your home d. Don't worry about it. A computer tech service can retrieve it.
A
What is the purpose of an acceptable computer-use policy in business? a. To establish guidelines for the appropriate use of the company-owned computers by employees. b. Employers do not regulate computer use in daily business activities. c. To keep employees off the Internet. d. To provide employees computer access on their job.
A
What is the purpose of using anti-virus software? a. It detects and protects your computer from security issues and malicious attacks which will eventually destroy it. b. It is not a necessary program to have on your computer. c. To make your computer run faster. d. To have a backup plan for your data.
A
Which of the following is considered a utility of your computer system? a. the ability to compress files b. word processing software c. the printer d. an external hard drive
A
Which of the following statements apply to compressed files? a. It is much easier to send a lot of information via email once files are compressed.b. More difficult to send through email than regular files. c. It is a temporary file that needs to be deleted. d. Takes a lot of time to upload.
A
Which of the following statements are true? a. It is a very good habit to periodically backup your data. b. Transferring files to a cloud storage backup service is very expensive. c. An external hard drive is the best way to back up your data. d. Keeping a backup of your data is not a good practice.
A
Which of the following statements best describes a zipped file? a. Files that are compressed to a smaller size than the original b. A file sent to the recycle bin c. A photo or graphic file that has been altered d. A temporary file on your computer
A
Which of the following statements best describes presentation software? a. Used to create slides for visual presentations b. Used to edit images c. Used to create documents such as letters and reports d. Used to carry out calculations and create graphs
A
Which statement is true? a. Preventative maintenance is necessary for the successful operation and the extended life of your computer. b. You should always take your computer into a service center if you have problems. c. Restarting your computer does not help solve minor problems that arise. d. Learning to maintain your computer yourself is not a worthwhile skill.
A
A common presentation software application developed by Microsoft is known as: a. Photoshop b. PowerPoint c. Google Docs Presentation d. Access
B
A computer/software that is easy to follow in use/installation is said to be: a. difficult to use b. user-friendlyThis answer is correct. c. accessible d. intelligent
B
A font style that slants words slightly to the right to give emphasis to text is known as: a. Boldface b. Italics c. Subscript d. Outline Text
B
A tool for helping the user finding spelling and grammatical errors when using word processing software is known as: a. Thesaurus b. Spelling and Grammar Check c. Word Count d. Language Preferences
B
An example of free web-based presentation software that is found online is known as: a. a tutorial website b. Google Slides c. Microsoft Office d. Apple Pages
B
As technology developed with the creation of documents on a computer, this term became popular: a. Creating documents b. Word processing c. Typing d. Document composition
B
Changing the way that text appears on the page by adjusting margins, fonts, spacing, indentions, etc., to achieve an attractive layout is known as: a. Page Orientation b. Formatting the document c. Changing fonts d. Using word wrap
B
Considered "open source" software which is freely used and editable to create new applications a. Windows b. Linux c. OS X d. Android
B
One purpose of the task manager is to: a. delete the files b. shut down a program that is not responding c. hold files in the recycle bin until they are deleted d. shut down your computer
B
Responsible digital citizenship includes __________________________. a. Uploading pictures of your friends without their permission b. Treating others online as well as you would treat them in person c. Chatting with people that you really do not know personally d. Keeping your password for a long time without making changes
B
Review the following citation. What type of media does it represent? Patchin, J. W. & Hinduja, S. "School-based Efforts to Prevent Cyberbullying." The Prevention Researcher 19.3 (2012): 7-9. Print. a. A printed book b. An article in an educational journal c. A website d. A newspaper article online
B
The basic information in a database program is stored in a table format similar to a: a. Document file b. Spreadsheet file c. Graphic format d. Slide format
B
The exact location of numbers in a spreadsheet used in mathematical operations or formulas is known as the: a. formula expression b. cell address c. column d. row
B
The file type that is usually created when using a common spreadsheet program. a. Document b. Worksheet or Workbook (.xls) c. Portable Document Format d. Presentation (.ppt)
B
The law sets limits on how late students may work on a school night if under what age? a. 14 b. 16 c. 18 d. 21
B
Which statement below best illustrates the concept of plagiarism? a. One of several legal limitations on the exclusive rights granted to copyright owners. b. The practice of passing off another author's work or ideas as your own. c. United States law that protects the works of authors, composers, artists etc. from being used by others without permission. d. The conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying a fee.
B
Which statement best describes the concept of "digital footprints?" a. The tracks you leave when visiting vacation planning and travel sites. b. It is a phrase used to describe the trail, traces or "footprints" that people leave through all kinds of online activity. c. A blog including pictures and your experiences in traveling to other locations. d. A paper trail of your financial activities.
B
Acts as a connection between the hardware operation and the software applications a. Microsoft Office b. Windows c. The operating system d. The router
C
Always use reliable sources in your writing and evaluate them by checking the: a. website hosts b. date of publication c. authorship, current date, objectivity d. website links
C
If a slide show is going to run independently without an operator, it is important to set the: a. date and time on your computer b. transitions c. timing and looping for continuous play d. animations
C
If your laptop keeps overheating, what should you do to keep it from becoming damaged? a. don't leave it on all the time b. get a new laptop c. buy a cooling pad for laptops
C
Review the following citation and determine on what pages in the journal the article can be found. Patchin, J. W. & Hinduja, S. "School-based Efforts to Prevent Cyberbullying." The Prevention Researcher 19.3 (2012): 7-9. Print. a. The pages are not listed in the citation. b. The article is on page 19 in this journal. c. The article is found on pages 7-9 in this journal. d. The article is found on page 19 and it is 3 pages in length.
C
The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires your employer to give you what kind of specialized training on your job? a. computer training b. financial training c. health and safety training d. college classes
C
The arrangement of the text or graphics within the document is known as the page_______. a. Page Orientation b. Text wrapping c. Page Layout d. Spacing
C
The best way to avoid cyberbullying is to ______________ a. Always use the same password. b. Keep threats in comments or messages to yourself. c. Be selective in the pictures you upload. d. Never adjust your security or privacy settings on your computer
C
The file type that is created when using a common word processing program is known as: a. Presentation (.ppt) b. Spreadsheet (.xls) c. Document (.doc/.docx) d. Worksheet (.xls)
C
The first course of action and the easiest step in solving a minor issue with your computer is to: a. Turn off the printer b. Unplug the power source c. Reboot/restart the computer d. Call for service
C
The process of moving smoothly from one image in a slide show to the next is known as a: a. Fade In/Out b. Clicking on the space bar c. Transition d. Movement
C
Which one represents the primary function of the operating system? a. editing a photo b. catching a virus c. booting the system d. typing
C
A mail merge is the process of ________________. a. creating an address file for a mass mail out b. a cheaper way to get information to a lot of people c. creating labels for a mass mail out d. creating personalized letters/labels for mass mailings for a document that has the same information but will be addressed to different recipients
D
A widely-used and fully functioning word processing program available from Microsoft designed for many platforms and mobile devices: a. WordPad b. TextEdit c. Apple Pages d. Microsoft Word
D
Companies show concern with the health and safety of employees by: a. providing emergency plans b. specifying an employee dress code c. providing training classes for equipment d. all of the choices are true
D
Copyright term allows owners to hold exclusive rights for the length of their life plus __________ additional years. a. 20 b. 30 c. 50 d. 70
D
Deleted files are sent to the: a. control panel b. my deleted files c. temporary files d. recycle bin
D
If a business/industry does not meet OSHA standards a. The business will be granted time to correct the errors and meet the standards b. OHSA will issue a citation or warning. c. The business/industry may have to pay a fine. d. All statements are true
D
If the printer stops printing, what should I do first? a. buy a new one b. call a service center c. discard it d. check the power connection, then check the paper tray for jams or empty tray
D
If there is no sound when you try to play music or watch a video, what should you check first? a. media player b. earbuds c. speaker cable connection d. volume control
D
Presentation software would be used to: a. compile a database of information b. compute financial information and display in a graph c. to store information online as a backup d. to create a visual aid for teaching
D
The best choice of software to make financial calculations or prepare a budget would be: a. A word processing program b. A presentation program c. A database program d. A spreadsheet program
D
The intent of copyright law is to: a. allow the author to earn a profit on their work. b. teach students how to properly cite their sources. c. help students and other authors avoid plagiarism d. give exclusive legal rights to an originator to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same for a specific period of time.
D
What would be a technology development that might impact our environment? a. Better garbage service b. Composting your food scraps c. Using water filters d. Electric cars
D
Which of the following would be classified as a streaming media service? a. DishTV b. DirectTV c. Cable TV d. Netflix
D
Which of the following would be considered a safety hazard in the workplace? a. working a few hours overtime b. texting while driving the company vehicle c. a wet floor without a warning sign d. both answers b and c are considered safety issues
D
You may have experienced an episode of cyberbullying if ______________ a. you have received threatening messages or email b. your accounts have been hacked and impersonated through social media c. others have posted and/or commented on unflattering pictures of you d. all of these are types of cyberbullying
D
To keep a large lists of client information for an insurance company, the best choice of software would NOT be: a. word processing, make a table b. spreadsheet c. database d. inventory form e. both a and b
E
s) a. Both photos and music are fair use b. Photos are fair use, music isn't c. Both photos and music aren't fair use d. Music is fair use, photos aren't e. Photos are definitely fair use, music is up to opinion f. Music is definitely fair use, music may or may not be (not enough info)
F / The photos taken by the members of the school's photography club are an example of fair use. However, the 10-minute musical background may not be. They had a mix of three popular songs, which probably violated copyright laws because if it is popular, then it is probably modern and copyright laws still apply and are in effect.
A spreadsheet would be the best method to keep large inventory records such as a retail store. True False
False
It is good formatting to use as many special effects, graphics, colors, animation as possible on each slide in a presentation to keep the reader's attention. True False
False
Spreadsheets can only be used to compute very basic math operations. True False
False
A database allows the user to customize the fields or categories of information to suit the user's needs. True False
True
A database is an organized collection of information which is created, stored and managed through a specific software for database management. True False
True
A pie or bar chart is a common function in spreadsheet software used to export data into a visual image. True False
True
A spreadsheet will display built-in functions so that you do not have to always write formulas. True False
True
If you are not a frequent user of spreadsheets, it is possible to download free software such as Google sheets for this purpose. True False
True
In a spreadsheet program, data can be easily exported into a visual by selecting information and choosing icons that represent various graphical images. True False
True
It is important to keep the content of slides to a minimum for ease of reading True False
True
It is necessary to insert a formula or choose from the available list of mathematical operations in order to make necessary computations in a spreadsheet. True False
True
Spreadsheet is used for data analysis and mathematical functions as opposed to database software which is used for storage, retrieval and management of data. True False
True