Question 1

Which of the following would be a competency commonly associated with successful people?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ability to work well with others in a variety of settings
B)  A willingness to cope with conflict and adapt to change
C)  An ability to solve problems creatively in team settings
D)  Effective written and oral communication skills
E)  All of these are competencies commonly associated with successful peopleF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Compared to a job,a career:

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not offer a path for occupational growth.
B)  Requires a commitment to a position.
C)  Requires continued training.
D)  Has limited opportunities for advancement.
E)  Leads to an internship.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

A cafeteria-style employee benefits program allows workers to select the benefits they prefer based on their personal situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an opportunity to contact several firms in a short time span? (Hint: It is often held at local universities or convention centers.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking
B)  An internship
C)  A career fair
D)  A cover letter
E)  An informational interviewF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Employability skills are missing in many potential employees and do not necessarily include:

Accepted Answer

A)  skills to obtain a work situation.
B)  skills to maintain a work situation.
C)  skills to advance in a work situation.
D)  skills to supervise others in work situation.
E)  any of theseF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

If you are planning on starting a business,what 3 main issues must you consider?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

When searching for employment,candidates can expect to interact with hiring managers through social networks using:

Accepted Answer

A)   a LinkedIn profile.
B)  Twitter.
C)  QR (quick response)  codes.
D)  Pinterest.
E)  Any of theseF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Career choices require periodic evaluation of trade-offs related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal factors
B)  Social factors
C)  Economic factors
D)  All of these
E)  None of theseF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Bill Evans is concerned about the effect of current economic conditions on various career fields.Which one of the following would be most useful to Bill as he addresses his concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Outlook Handbook
B)  Newspaper and Television
C)  Campus Career Development Office
D)  Career Fair
E)  Professional AssociationF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a benefit on which you pay taxes at some future date?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cafeteria-style benefit
B)  Vesting
C)  Tax-deferred benefit
D)  Tax-exempt benefit
E)  ExclusionF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Mathematical abilities,problem-solving skills,and physical dexterity are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  interests.
B)  survival skills.
C)  aptitudes.
D)  occupational attitudes.
E)  on-the-job training.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is the process of making and using contacts in the business world for obtaining and updating career information and finding job opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking
B)  An internship
C)  A career fair
D)  A cover letter
E)  Financial planningF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain career planning information
B)  Request a reference for a job
C)  Develop resume information
D)  Research a career area
E)  Express interest in a job and help you obtain an interview.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Creative resumes or those with a gimmick are most appropriate for careers in:

Accepted Answer

A)  accounting.
B)  finance.
C)  advertising.
D)  information technology.
E)  human resources.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Jason Liang has gotten three job offers.He is now looking at the benefits packages of all three to see what he likes and doesn't like.Which step in the career planning and advancement process is Jason completing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess and research personal goals, abilities, and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for available positions.
D)  Interview for available positions and assess interview performance.
E)  Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Prepare a list of interview questions you should expect in preparing for an interview.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A medical-spending account (Archer MSA)allows people to pay health care costs with pretax dollars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Career choices require periodic evaluation of trade-offs related to:

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A medical-spending account (Archer MSA)allows people to pay health care costs with pretax dollars.

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