Topic Test Investigating Career Op

A personal career profile form can be used to match what you know about yourself to what you know about different careers.

True

According to the chart, jobs in information services have the best career outlook. 4222-01-03-02-00_files/i0050000.jpg

False

According to the chart, jobs in information services have the best career outlook. 4222-01-03-02-00_files/i0050000.jpg Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

False

An entrepreneur's life has few challenges, few risks, and minimal rewards.

False

Based on Tiffany's personal career profile rating, her personal values and the career values of a social worker do not match well. 4222-01-03-04-00_files/i0070000.jpg

False

If you do not complete high school, you are typically paid more than those who pursue post-secondary education

False

If you interview a dentist to learn about her experiences on the job, she is considered a secondary source of information.

False

If you purchase a franchise, you get to keep all of the profits you make.

False

Jobs that require lower level skills have better benefits, like health insurance, than jobs that require a college education.

False

Location is not important for a business.

False

Most careers do not require training or education beyond high school.

False

Once you make a career choice, it should never be changed.

False

Post-secondary education and training is an inexpensive and minor investment.

False

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

Different jobs within the same profession may require more or less education.

True

Entrepreneurs are self-motivated and recognize opportunities around them.

True

Franchises tend to have better success rates that non-franchised businesses.

True

Long-term goals cannot be accomplished immediately.

True

Most jobs today require post-secondary training.

True

Once you make a career choice, you should set short, medium, and long-term goals.

True

Taking over a family business can help to maintain the goodwill of the customers.

True

There are pros and cons for doing temp work.

True

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

True

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

True

Which of the following statements about short-term goals is false? a. An example of a short-term goal would be "buy a house in 2 years." b. You can work on a short-term goal immediately. c. Short-term goals can be accomplished quickly. d. Your short-term goals should be specific.

a. An example of a short-term goal would be "buy a house in 2 years."

Four-year colleges and universities usually accept transfer credits from _____. a. community and technical colleges b. trade schools c. apprenticeships d. vocational-technical centers

a. community and technical colleges

A person who organizes a business and then runs it is called a(n) _____. a. entrepreneur b. financial planner c. franchiser d. stockholder

a. entrepreneur

An apprenticeship involves _____. a. hands-on experience in a skill b. extensive Internet research c. classes at a vocational-technical center d. a four-year degree.

a. hands-on experience in a skill

What is one of the newest ways to receive education and training for your career? a. online learning b. vocational-technical centers c. trade schools d. universities

a. online learning

A personal career profile form evaluates two sets of data, _____. a. personal information and career information b. personal values and personal interests c. career information and career values d. personal information and personality type

a. personal information and career information

Graduate degrees in the fields of law, business, and medicine are considered to be _____. a. professional degrees b. associate's degrees c. bachelor's degrees d. undergraduate degrees

a. professional degrees

Another name for a bachelor's degree is a(n) _____. a. undergraduate degree b. associate's degree c. professional degree d. doctoral degree

a. undergraduate degree

When evaluating a Website, which of the following statements might indicate the site is based on the author's opinion instead of factual information? a. "Research proves" b. "From my experience" c. "Experts recommend" d. "Clinical tests have determined"

b. "From my experience"

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 _____. a. Vocational Education Program b. Cooperative Program c. Internship d. Service Learning

b. Cooperative Program

_____ is short-term employment that may allow you to develop contacts that may help in finding a permanent job a. Part-time work b. Temp work c. A cooperative program d. Informal work

b. Temp work

A disadvantage to joining a family business is that _____. a. more can be achieved by working in a team b. family relationships may be negatively affected c. one individual must take on all of the financing responsibilities d. there is little trust and loyalty

b. family relationships may be negatively affected

Financial assistance intended to aid students in reaching their educational goals is called _____. a. benefits b. financial aid c. associate's assistance d. post-secondary education

b. financial aid

The advantages of being an entrepreneur are _____. a. excitement, independence, and financial risk b. flexibility, independence, and salary potential c. short working hours, independence, and financial risk d. administration, short working hours, and excitement

b. flexibility, independence, and salary potential

Interviewing friends and family about their jobs and careers is one way of conducting ______ research about your own career options. a. formal b. informal c. secondary d. primary

b. informal

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 _____. a. an internship b. job shadowing c. vocational education d. volunteer work

b. job shadowing

According to the chart, the three fastest growing career areas include _____. 4222-01-03-02-00_files/i0180000.jpg a. construction, professional and business services, and education and health services b. professional and business services, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality services c. leisure and hospitality services, mining, and manufacturing d. financial services, government services, and information services

b. professional and business services, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality services

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 a _____. a. primary source b. secondary source c. informal source d. formal source

b. secondary source

Terrell's science class volunteers at the pet shelter each week and assists with keeping the puppy cages clean. Combining academic work with a community project is an example of _____. a. job shadowing b. service learning c. an internship d. an exploratory interview

b. service learning

In order for a person to recognize needs that are not being met and make a career out of fulfilling unmet needs, that person must have _____. a. interpretation b. sight and foresight c. independence d. decision making skills

b. sight and foresight

The expenses involved in going into business, such as buying a space and purchasing equipment, are examples of _____. a. marketing funds b. start-up costs c. financial plans d. operating expenses

b. start-up costs

A privately run institute that trains students for a particular profession is called a _____. a. vocational-technical center b. trade school c. community college d. apprenticeship

b. trade school

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is updated every _____ years. a. 3 b. 2 c. 5 d. 4

b. 2

A medium-term goal takes _____ to accomplish. a. 1-2 months b. 1-2 years c. 1-5 years d. 5-10 years

c. 1-5 years

If you work 52 weeks/year and 40 hours/week, how many hours would you work in one year? a. 1580 b. 1800 c. 2080 d. 2640

c. 2080

A person with a _____ is expected to earn an average of $52,200 each year. 4222-01-03-02-00_files/i0220000.jpg a. Master's Degree b. High School Diploma c. Bachelor's Degree d. Doctoral Degree

c. Bachelor's Degree

Extras you receive for employment, which could include retirement plans, health insurance, and vacation time, are called ______. a. Flextime b. Income c. Benefits d. Outlook

c. Benefits

Buying an existing business _____. a. is beneficial because an established business always has a good reputation b. is not recommended because there are too many disadvantages c. allows the owner to build upon the goodwill of previous customers d. is a high risk because successful businesses are usually not sold

c. allows the owner to build upon the goodwill of previous customers

A proven product, established management systems, and customer goodwill are three advantages of _____. a. joining a family business b. starting a new business c. buying a franchise d. working from home

c. buying a franchise

A business' success depends on four key factors: financing, location, management, and _____. a. opportunity costs b. retail sales c. competition d. employment opportunities

c. competition

Buying a franchise might be a good decision for someone who _____. a. wants to create a new product or service b. doesn't want to work long hours c. doesn't have experience developing management systems d. likes to work alone without many rules and regulations

c. doesn't have experience developing management systems

In order for a teen to have a successful business, they must to do all of the following EXCEPT _____. a. be prepared to work long hours b. make a profit with the business c. ignore customer satisfaction d. be able to promote the business

c. ignore customer satisfaction

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) _____. a. job shadow b. temp job c. internship d. cooperative program

c. internship

You can give numerical ratings to possible career choices to help determine if they are right for you by creating a(n)_____. a. letter of recommendation b. individual career plan c. personal career profile d. decision-making process

c. personal career profile

The three traits an entrepreneur must possess to be successful are _____. a. motivation, humility, and decision making b. conflict management, motivation, and decision making c. sight & foresight, decision making, and motivation d. humility, conflict management, and sight & foresight

c. sight & foresight, decision making, and motivation

Which of these sites would need additional investigation to check for reliability? a. www.education.edu b. www.healthcare.gov c. www.careers.com d. www.schools.us

c. www.careers.com

Bachelor's degrees are typically earned in _____. a. 1-2 years b. 2-3 years c. 3-4 years d. 4-5 years

d. 4-5 years

Which of the following factors should a student consider before selecting a college? a. Financial aid available b. Location and setting c. Admissions requirements d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Who does work-based learning benefit? a. Students b. Employers c. Schools d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What test must you take in order to get into most graduate colleges? a. MIT b. ACT c. SAT d. GRE

d. GRE

According to the chart, which of the following career areas is NOT declining? 4222-01-03-02-00_files/i0170000.jpg a. Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing b. Mining c. Manufacturing d. Information Services

d. Information Services

According to the chart, which degree would you have to earn in order to make the most amount of money? 4222-01-03-02-00_files/i0210000.jpg a. Associate's Degree b. Doctoral Degree c. High School Diploma d. Professional Degree

d. Professional Degree

Ramona just completed several personal career profiles and is ready to make a career decision. Based on her career profiles, which of the following would be her best career decision? a. Select the career where she will make the most money b. Select the career that sounds the most fun c. Select the career that is ranked lowest out of all of her career profiles d. Select the career that best matches her personal information

d. Select the career that best matches her personal information

An example of a source would be _____. a. a book b. a person c. a Website d. all of the above

d. all of the above

An existing business can be for sale because _____. a. the owners are retiring b. the owners are entering a new business c. the business is losing money d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Continuing education opportunities allow adults to _____. a. improve on their skills b. complete their education c. change careers d. all of the above

d. all of the above

If you are interested in joining the military, you can attend college _____. a. before serving b. during service c. after service d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Question 2 Question ID: 57d3ab49-8042-4f7a-8214-43ceb2f35644 Points Possible: 1 Objective: Explore education and experience requirements needed to meet career goals. Bloom's Taxonomy: B2 - Understanding, Report an Issue Continuing education opportunities allow adults to _____. a. improve on their skills b. complete their education c. change careers d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When considering the education and training a career requires you must be aware of _____. a. the amount of time it will take b. the amount of money it will take c. the amount of effort it will take d. all of the above

d. all of the above

A business chartered by a state that legally operates as a separate entity from the owner(s) is called _____. a. franchise b. sole proprietorship c. partnership d. corporation

d. corporation

Issac just completed his master's degree in regional planning, if he wants to continue his education even further, he could pursue his _____ degree. a. associate's b. undergraduate c. bachelor's d. doctoral

d. doctoral

An informal meeting with a person who works in a career that interests you is known as a(n) _____. a. job interview b. shadowing interview c. internship interview d. exploratory interview

d. exploratory interview

Jefferson is interested in starting his own business. He plans to borrow money from the local bank in order to finance the business. They will require him to submit a business plan and a(n) _____. a. buy-out plan b. income statement c. partnership agreement d. financial plan

d. financial plan

One of the important questions Jerome needs answered about his potential career is whether he will be working outdoors, because he does not want to spend all of his time in an office. Jerome's question is regarding his _____. a. work hours b. salary and benefits c. education and training d. work environment

d. work environment