Researching Careers Quiz

When conducting research, you should check gathered information against other sources to make sure it is credible.

True

Who does work-based learning benefit?

D

Alice talked to her school counselor about a career in the medical field. Her counselor told her about information the counselor found in a text book. Alice's counselor is _____.

B

An arrangement in which local businesses team up with schools, hiring students to perform jobs that use knowledge and skills taught in their school classes is called a _____.

B

Rowan is interested in becoming a florist. Her mother's best friend works at the local flower shop and has agreed to let Rowan observe what she does after school for a week. This is an example of _____.

B

When evaluating a Website, which of the following statements might indicate the site is based on the author's opinion instead of factual information?

B

______ is short-term employment that may allow you to develop contacts that may help in finding a permanent job

B

A short-term job or work project that can be paid or unpaid and can lead to a full-time, paying position is called a(n) _____.

C

The older a Website is, the more credible it is.

False

Websites whose URL's contain tildes (~) are usually published by the government.

False

A librarian is often the best resource for finding information within the library.

True

A source can be either primary or secondary.

True

There are pros and cons for doing temp work.

True

Vocational education programs allow you to receive high school credit for working.

True