Career Management REVIEW

What would likely be the result if a person who values variety took a job as an assembly line worker? a) the person will advance easily in his/her position b) the person's values will compliment his/her career choice c) the person will be unhappy performing the same tasks daily d) the person will be fulfilled with his/her career selection

c) the person will be unhappy performing the same tasks daily

Learned abilities to perform tasks or duties of various occupations are: a) SCANS skills b) postsecondary training c) workplace ethics d) lifelong learning

a) SCANS skills

Natural or acquired skills or talents describe a person's: a) abilities b) goals c) values

a) abilities

A career portfolio is a professional collection of: a) accomplishments b) registration documents c) drafts of unfinished work d) job applications

a) accomplishment

Effective listening: a) avoids interrupting the sender b) allows the receiver to be on the defensive c) gives the listener more opportunity to block messages d) has very little value

a) avoids interrupting the sender

A person with a poor self-concept would: a) be afraid of failure b) take responsibility for his/her actions c) like him/herself d) value his/her own ability

a) be afraid of failure

A key quality for an entrepreneur is: a) being innovative b) using only personal resources c) letting someone else manage the project d) not taking risks

a) being innovative

In an interview, a portfolio will help you present a: a) believable, accurate description of yourself b) list of every activity that you have participated in c) random collection of documents d) collection of awards from middle school

a) believable, accurate description of yourself

Because abilities are learned, they will: a) change with experience b) upend on choice of friends c) become less important with age d) always stay the same

a) change with experience

Career pathways allow a student to: a) choose a sequence of courses for their career interest b) take any course they want to c) choose courses that help prepare them for any career d) take the courses that are assigned to them

a) choose a sequence of courses for their career interest

Having strong ability in English and theatre arts means that a person may be successful in the career field of: a) communications b) engineering c) business d) travel/tourism

a) communications

Which is an example of a poor study skill/habit? a) completing easiest assignments first b) keeping assignments up-to-date c) keeping a course notebook d) completing hard assignments first

a) completing easiest assignments first

Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is: a) constructive b) destructive c) only from the supervisor d) always presented in a group

a) constructive

Which characterizes an effective team? a) delegation b) stereotyping c) discrimination d) harassment

a) delegation

Which is an aptitude? a) dexterity b) kindness c) humor d) loyalty

a) dexterity

Most ethics problems in the workplace involve: a) dishonesty b) confidentiality c) loyalty d) punctuality

a) dishonesty

Getting inadequate rest is related to: a) increased accidents on the job b) improved productivity c) lower number of workdays missed d) feeling good

a) increased accidents on the job

A paid or unpaid, practical, work experience through which a student or graduate gains practical experience under supervision is: a) internship b) cooperative education c) apprenticeship d) job shadowing

a) internship

Those that learn best by pursuing interests through an individual pace have which learning preference? a) intrapersonal b) kinesthetic c) musical d) logical

a) intrapersonal

Making a career choice to work out-of-doors will mean: a) learning to adapt to the environment b) making less money than jobs done indoors c) not having to use a computer d) more freedom on the job

a) learning to adapt to the environment

Which type of financial aid must be paid back? a) loan b) grant c) stipend d) scholarship

a) loan

After identifying interests, skills, and abilities, it is necessary to: a) match them to possible careers b) match them with friends' results c) do nothing d) share them with an employer

a) match them to possible careers

When laid off from work, a person: a) may qualify for unemployment insurance b) is required to receive severance pay c) cannot look for another job d) is forced to retire and take benefits

a) may qualify for unemployment insurance

Occupations in which either gender comprises 25 percent or less of the workforce are: a) nontraditional occupations b) difficult occupations c) traditional occupations d) undesirable occupations

a) nontraditional occupations

Workers at one level who master that level and then move up to the next level of a job are: a) on a career ladder b) an apprentice c) journeymen d) in a dead-end job

a) on a career ladder

Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an individual to: a) set appropriate goals b) steer clear of opportunities to develop areas of weakness c) focus narrowly on potential careers d) avoid further education to strengthen skills

a) set appropriate goals

A group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children are called: a) the sandwich generation b) the greatest generation c) generation y d) generation x

a) the sandwich generation

Anyone who receives feedback should: a) be offended b) be resentful c) use it as an opportunity to learn d) use it to gain revenge on the sender

c) use it as an opportunity to learn

This act was passed in 1967 and prohibits discrimination against people between forty and seventy years of age: a) Americans with Disabilities Act b) Rehabilitation Act c) COBRA d) Age Discrimination Act

d) Age Discrimination Act

Life roles are: a) the various parts of one's life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc. b) the way a person lives his/her life, including geographical location, type of home, etc. c) extended protection to those with need d) the legal union of a man and a woman

a) the various parts of one's life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc.

The main reason why most young people seek a first job is: a) to earn money b) health benefits c) college admissions requirement d) insurance benefits

a) to earn money

A career cluster is: a) a group of occupations that are in different pathways b) a group of jobs that are similar to one another c) a job grouping used in the DOT/O*Net d) are classified by type of work environment

b) a group of jobs that are similar to one another

Which job requires physical strength? a) bus driving b) brick masonry c) network administration d) web development

b) brick masonry

A course of action toward achieving career and educational goals is a: a) learning plan b) career plan c) resume d) transcript

b) career plan

According to medical experts, a major cause of stress is: a) headaches b) change c) money d) anger

b) change

A positive self-concept is characterized by: a) always making good grades in school b) easily overcoming self-doubt c) always being happy d) frequent periods of depression

b) easily overcoming self-doubt

Jobs in the future will increasingly involve more: a) face-to-face meetings b) employee telecommuting c) manual labor d) rigid work schedules

b) employee telecommuting

Having excellent grades in math and science means that a person may be successful in the career field of: a) communications b) engineering c) business d) travel/tourism

b) engineering

Which of the following is NOT a form of legal business ownership? a) proprietorship b) entrepreneurship c) partnership d) franchise

b) entrepreneurship

During leisure time, a person might be involved in which activity: a) business travel b) favorite hobby c) conference call d) on-the-job training

b) favorite hobby

How has the global economy affected employees in the United States? a) consists of only overseas manufacturing b) has eliminated some jobs in the United States and created others c) has only positive effects for the United States

b) has eliminated some jobs in the United States and created others

Which is true of the current workplace? a) fewer female workers b) increased use of technology c) less competition for jobs d) simpler, lower-level jobs

b) increased use of technology

The key reason for giving a person constructive criticism is to: a) discourage initiative b) indicate an area that needs improvement c) provide grounds for dismissal d) pay back criticism

b) indicate an area that needs improvement

Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of the: a) safety committee b) individual employees c) government d) employers

b) individual employees

Physical and mental health can affect: a) car selection b) job performance c) location of residence d) gasoline price

b) job performace

The way a person lives his or her life is known as a: a) career b) lifestyle c) hobby d) value

b) lifestyle

An interest inventory may indicate that the student: a) has good handwriting b) likes to work with people c) can play basketball well d) would be a good bricklayer

b) likes to work with people

When finishing the test before time is called: a) read the whole test again b) make sure all questions are answered c) turn in the test immediately d) rest for the next test

b) make sure all questions are answered

The Family Medical Leave Act was designed to cover: a) children only b) males and females c) males only d) females only

b) males and females

Which is a job? a) teacher b) newspaper carrier c) editor d) graphic artist

b) newspaper carrier

Jane wants to become a pilot. What should she include as part of her career plan? a) work at a gas station b) obtain a pilot's license c) obtain a bachelor's d) go to an apprentice school

b) obtain a pilot's license

Education and training provided by an employer that usually takes place at a work site is known as: a) job shadowing b) on-the-job training c) postsecondary education d) college education

b) on-the-job training

Someone who aspires to become a teacher or guidance counselor probably prefers to work with: a) things b) people c) data d) values

b) people

SCANS Thinking Skills include: a) sociability b) problem-solving c) reading d) speaking

b) problem-solving

Communication skills include: a) math b) reading c) science d) health

b) reading

Using all capital letters in an e-mail message is the same as what in oral communication? a) laughing b) shouting c) crying d) whispering

b) shouting

SCANS Interpersonal qualities include: a) creativity b) social skills c) knowing how to learn d) listening

b) social skills

Which group is most influenced by peer pressure? a) infants b) teenagers c) adults d) senior citizens

b) teenagers

Which statement is TRUE of military training? a) there is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel b) training is provided on-the-job and through specialized schools c) it is generally not as good as civilian on-the-job training d) credit from military cannot be transferred

b) training is provided on-the-job and through specialized schools

What might an IQ score suggest about an individual's career goal? a) a person should only choose careers as suggested by his/her IQ test results b) a person should not consider IQ in choosing a career c) a person with a 130 IQ can perform well in any career d) an IQ can give a good indication of success in occupational groups

d) an IQ can give a good indication of success in occupational groups

An individual who values variety will find satisfaction pursuing a career as a/an: a) cashier b) toll booth attendant c) assembly line worker d) animal control officer

d) animal control officer

Turning a conflict over to a third party when those involved cannot agree on a solution is: a) etiquette b) creative thinking c) evaluation d) arbitration

d) arbitration

Which personality type might be best suited for a career in clothing design? a) guardian b) idealist c) rational d) artisan

d) artisan

Volunteer experiences may help a student: a) take time away from required school work b) earn extra money c) find a place to hang out with friends d) confirm career choices

d) confirm career choices

Which practice demonstrates effective leadership? a) making decisions for the group b) taking over committee discussions c) trying to do everything for the group d) delegating tasks

d) delegating tasks

The best way to approach your career choice is to: a) determine how to earn the most money b) choose the same career as someone you admire c) wait and see what develops after high school d) follow a logical decision-making process

d) follow a logical decision-making process

Being healthy can help a person's career by: a) promoting conflict with coworkers b) preventing being alert c) encouraging absenteeism d) giving the energy needed to perform the job

d) giving the energy needed to perform the job

When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally: a) unaffected b) negative c) exceptional d) good

d) good

One condition that can be most dangerous on the job is: a) absenteeism b) obesity c) sexual harassment d) inadequate rest

d) inadequate rest

If the interviewer asks about the ability to work with others, he/she is referring to which SCANS skill? a) problem solving b) basic c) critical thinking d) interpersonal

d) interpersonal

Time free from everyday responsibilities is: a) vocation b) hobbies c) independence d) leisure

d) leisure

Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers and participating in problem solving identifies which kind of learner? a) interpersonal b) natural c) spatial d) logical/mathematical

d) logical/mathematical

The words TO, FROM, DATE, and SUBJECT appear in the heading of a: a) table of contents b) business letter c) good-news letter d) memorandum

d) memorandum

Which often has the most effect on the understanding of a spoken message? a) what is heard? b) what is said? c) voice tone d) nonverbal communication

d) nonverbal communication

Putting important items that need to be done first is referred to as: a) criticizing b) authorizing c) complaining d) prioritizing

d) prioritizing

When a student says, "I plan to make an A on Friday's math test," this is an example of a: a) human resource b) standard c) long term goal d) short term goal

d) short term goal

You can reap the benefits of exercise by exercising a minimum of: a) once a week for thirty minutes b) seven times a day for ten minutes c) five times a month for twenty minutes d) three times a week for twenty minutes

d) three times a week for twenty minutes

A person who is seeking an Associate degree will most likely choose to attend: a) the university of north carolina b) a private college or university c) a community college d) a college out of state

c) a community college

When delivering a speech, it is best to focus on the: a) copy of the speech b) note cards c) audience d) floor

c) audience

Which document helps you plan your education, career and life? a) letter of introduction b) resume c) career portfolio d) career research paper

c) career portfolio

A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline is a: a) community college b) graduate school c) college or university d) private school

c) college or university

Which document does NOT provide acceptable proof to an employer of US citizenship? a) social security card b) original birth certificate c) copy of birth certificate d) driver license

c) copy of birth certificate

Private ownership, profit motive, competition, and freedom of choice are characteristics of a: a) central economy b) socialistic c) free enterprise system d) mixed economy

c) free enterprise system

In the decision-making process, a trade-off is: a) a three step process b) a group of alternatives c) giving up one thing in return for another d) an impulse decision

c) giving up one thing in return for another

Which response would indicate that the job applicant being interviewed possesses critical thinking skills? a) i stack shelves and keep items organized b) i determine whether to order supplies based on an inventory sheet c) i develop new products and processes based on analysis of data d) i make three types of sandwiches and beverages

c) i develop new products and processes based on analysis of data

A result of using teamwork in an organization is: a) decreased worker morale b) equal salaries c) increased production and output d) less competition

c) increased production and output

Which of the following would NOT have been a concern for workers in the 1950s? a) mass production concepts b) labor unions c) internet d) assemble lines

c) internet

Which contributes to unsafe working conditions? a) punctuality b) patience c) laziness d) consideration

c) laziness

Learning through the use of language in reading and writing is which learning preference? a) logical b) kinesthetic c) linguistic d) spatial

c) linguistic

To get along better with your co-workers: a) always tell the supervisor what co-workers say b) don't say anything to anyone c) listen and answer questions briefly and positively d) ask the supervisor before repeating gossip

c) listen and answer questions briefly and positively

Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a family? a) adolescents b) older adults c) middle-aged adults d) infants

c) middle-aged adults

Changes that can be planned for are: a) random b) sequential c) predictable d) unexpected

c) predictable

In multiple choice testing: a) a negative choice is more likely the answer than a positive one b) usually the correct answer is the choice with the most information c) read the questions and then all of the answer choices d) none of the above choices are often the correct answer

c) read the questions and then all of the answer choices

Making career decisions while in high school gives a student time to: a) work full time b) play competitive sports c) select appropriate courses d) run for class officer

c) select appropriate courses

Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is: a) gender grouping b) stereotyping c) sexual harassment d) gender bias

c) sexual harassment

When talking on the phone at work, it is acceptable to: a) immediately place the caller on hold b) chew gum quietly c) speak clearly d) eat or drink quietly

c) speak clearly

A natural reaction to the demands of daily life is: a) depression b) meditation c) stress d) fighting

c) stress

Which characteristic might be an area of strength for an individual with a thinker work type personality? a) effective conflict management skills b) uncomfortable with risk-taking c) systematic problem solving d) great administrative & operational skills

c) systematic problem solving

Why is it so important to consider entry-level work experiences as part of the individual career plan? a) work experiences qualify an individual for a management position b) work experiences ensure job satisfaction c) work experiences help earn money toward purchasing a computer d) work experiences help connect classroom knowledge with workplace skills

d) work experiences help connect classroom knowledge with workplace skills

A law that guarantees financial assistance to workers injured on the job is: a) medicare/medicaid b) rehabilitation act of 1973 c) COBRA d) workers' compensation

d) workers' compensation