Question 1

An advantage of becoming an active member in a professional organization is the opportunity for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   viewing classified ads
B)   checking Internet sites
C)   access to temporary employment agencies
D)   seeing a school counselor
E)   networking opportunitiesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) E

Question 2

In which section of the résumé will you place your contact phone numbers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Campus and community activities
B)   Employment experience
C)   Educational background
D)   Personal information
E)   Professional objectiveF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A person who has at least ________ years of experience working as a medical assistant may take the RMA exam even if she has not graduated from an accredited medical assisting program.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Finding out about jobs in your field through contacts with relatives, friends, and acquaintances is called _______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

To be eligible for the AAMA and AMT certification exams, you must have graduated from a CAAHEP- or ________-accredited medical assisting program.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A(n) ________ résumé highlights specialty areas of your accomplishments and strengths and is useful when you change careers, re-enter the job market after an absence, or have had a variety of different, unconnected work experiences.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What is the purpose of an employee evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)   To determine whether the employee will receive a cost-of-living raise
B)   To meet a requirement of the school
C)   To check on attendance only
D)   To tell the employee what he or she is doing wrong
E)   To make sure the goals and values of the employer and employee support each otherF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

You are not paid during applied training; this means ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   you must still behave as if you were an employee of the facility
B)   you do not have to maintain patient confidentiality
C)   you can disregard instructions by your preceptor
D)   you do not have to accept additional work
E)   it does not matter if you miss a day occasionallyF) B) and D)
G) B) and C) A

Question 9

A ____ résumé highlights your accomplishments and strengths.

Accepted Answer

A)   chronological
B)   functional
C)   targeted
D)   projected
E)   academicF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Applied training sites are required to review and sign a(n) ________ that states the expectations of the facility and the expectations of the student.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

When sending a résumé by e-mail, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   be sure that it is encrypted
B)   use any log-in name
C)   copy and paste it into the e-mail message
D)   verify that it was sent by checking your sent items
E)   call the company to let them know you e-mailed your résuméF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

When mailing a résumé, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   you can hand-write the envelope
B)   type the envelope information
C)   a plain white envelope is correct
D)   use an address label
E)   use a window envelope to show the address printed on the cover letterF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The best type of résumé to use when you are staying in the same field as previous jobs is

Accepted Answer

A)   chronological.
B)   functional.
C)   targeted.
D)   projected.
E)   academic.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

An excellent way to gain experience and select a position is to use ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   classified ads
B)   Internet sites
C)   employment services
D)   networking
E)   school counselorsF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of these is likely to be a reason for not being hired?

Accepted Answer

A)   Being tactful
B)   Asking questions about the work setting
C)   Sitting still during the interview
D)   Criticizing past employers
E)   Planning ahead for interview questionsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

On your résumé, where do you place a broad, general statement of your goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal information
B)   Professional objective
C)   Professional memberships and activities
D)   Summary of skills
E)   Employment experienceF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which section of the résumé includes certifications, licenses, and advanced training?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employment experience
B)   Educational background
C)   Professional memberships and activities
D)   Awards and honors
E)   Personal informationF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

When listing people as references, it is professional to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ask their permission
B)   assume that your preceptors are willing to provide a reference
C)   ask a friend to be a reference
D)   place the list at the bottom of the résumé
E)   include no fewer than 10 referencesF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Your cover letter should contain information such as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   your clinical skills
B)   specific duties in previous jobs
C)   your administrative skills
D)   other licenses and credentials you hold
E)   how your qualifications relate to the company's needsF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The first step in determining your compensation needs is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   know how much income is required to meet your living expenses
B)   find out what medical assistants in other areas of the country are making
C)   ask the employer the salary range for the position
D)   decide how much you would like to make
E)   know how qualified you are for the position you are seekingF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

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Finding out about jobs in your field through contacts with relatives, friends, and acquaintances is called _______.

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