TEST NAME Career Management EOC Study Gu

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TEST NAME:Career Management EOC Study Guide

TEST ID:1784330

GRADE:09 - Ninth Grade - 12 - Twelfth Grade

SUBJECT:Business

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Student: Class: Date:

1. _{Which is a statewide graduation requirement for North Carolina high} school students?

A. _{End of course tests in all subjects}

B. _{A work-based learning experience}

C. _{Three credits in science}

D. _{Four years of foreign language}

2. _{The ownership, organization, and management of a business is referred} to as a/an:

A. _{certification.}

B. _{entrepreneurship.}

C. _licensure.

D. _{incorporation.}

3. _{Which is a common reason people get fired?}

A. _{Failure to follow rules}

B. _{Failure to take leave time}

C. _{Being industrious}

D. _{Being punctual}

4. _{Across the board firing of people over age 40 to allow lower-salaried} workers to fill the jobs is known as:

A. _{sex discrimination.}

B. _{age discrimination.}

C. _{religious discrimination.}

D. _{racial discrimination.}

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5. _Most_{workers lose a job because of:}

A. _{weak academic abilities.}

B. _{weak occupational skills.}

C. _{poor interpersonal skills.}

D. _{family responsibilities.}

6. _{Which term describes time spent earning a living in order to support} one's family?

A. _{Work time}

B. _{Leisure time}

C. _{Family time}

D. _{Community time}

7. _{Those that learn}_best_{by pursuing interests through an individual pace} have which learning preference?

A. _Kinesthetic

B. _{Intrapersonal}

C. _Logical

D. _Musical

8. _{Which type of change is evident when a person is willing to move to a} new position?

A. _Unspecified

B. _Unplanned

C. _Voluntary

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9. _{A leader’s willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is} called:

A. _{accountability.}

B. _{decisiveness.}

C. _empathy.

D. _vision.

10. _{The fastest declining occupations are in the field of:}

A. _agriculture.

B. _{medical sciences.}

C. _retail.

D. _{public services.}

11. _{Randy has decided he will pursue NASCAR pit crew training at the} NASCAR Technical Institute after he graduates this year. Which type of future learning experience will he seek?

A. _{Two-year college}

B. _{Four-year college}

C. _{Technical school}

D. _Military

12. _{Which is a disadvantage of entrepreneurship?}

A. _{Working flexible schedule}

B. _{Performing a variety of tasks}

C. _{Working for oneself}

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13. _{Which type of program would a community college provide?}

A. _{College transfer}

B. _Doctoral

C. _Master’s

D. _{School of Law}

14. _{The ability to relate prior knowledge to new learning experiences is which} thinking skill?

A. _Creativity

B. _{Decision-making}

C. _{Problem-solving}

D. _Reasoning

15. _{When peers at work offer suggestions to correct a weakness, a person} should:

A. _{become defensive.}

B. _{ignore them.}

C. _{consider their suggestions.}

D. _{always accept their advice.}

16. _{If someone does not understand a question asked by an interviewer,} he/she should:

A. _{pretend he/she did not hear it.}

B. _{ask him/her to clarify it.}

C. _{give details that show he/she thinks clearly.}

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17. _{As soon as a student graduates from high school, he/she will:}

A. _{know what he/she wants to do for a career.}

B. _{become a more active participant in the learning process.}

C. _{no longer need a high school transcript.}

D. _{begin the postsecondary part of the career plan.}

18. _{In which stage of the family life cycle do families experience changes due} to teens' school activities and need for more independence?

A. _Parenting

B. _Childbearing

C. _Launching

D. _Beginning

19. _{Any money or equipment invested in running a business is referred to as:}

A. _franchise.

B. _profit.

C. _capital.

D. _risk.

20. _{When answering the phone at work, it is appropriate to:}

A. _{chew gum.}

B. _{use slang terms.}

C. _{identify oneself and the company.}

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21. _{Knowing that there is a test on Friday, a student switching work}

schedules so he/she does not have to work until 11pm on Thursday will apply which test preparation strategy?

A. _{Plan to study in chunks of time so you do not have to cram.}

B. _{Get a good night's sleep.}

C. _{Eat a healthy breakfast.}

D. _{Study using your personal learning style.}

22. _{Which is}_not_{a major factor in setting career goals?}

A. _Values

B. _Interests

C. _Friends

D. _Aptitude

23. _{Advancement up a career ladder mainly requires:}

A. _{buying presents for the boss.}

B. _{additional education or training.}

C. _{being very sociable at work.}

D. _{knowing all the answers.}

24. _{Which exemplifies positive communication skills at work?}

A. _{Always telling jokes}

B. _{Responding to memos, phone messages, and e-mails promptly}

C. _{Never offering an opinion at meetings}

D. _{Making personal phone calls early in the day}

25. _{An example of a job from the Public Services career cluster is a/an:}

A. _accountant.

B. _firefighter.

C. _electrician.

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26. _{A primary source of information for would-be entrepreneurs is the:}

A. _{Small Business Administration.}

B. _{Employment Security Commission.}

C. _{Internal Revenue Service.}

D. _{Cooperative Education Administration.}

27. _{An example of a job from the business and administration career field is} a/an:

A. _electrician.

B. _{childcare worker.}

C. _reporter.

D. _accountant.

28. _{The results of an interest inventory reveal:}

A. _{that the inventory is not reliable.}

B. _{lifestyle preferences.}

C. _{skills required for a job.}

D. _{how interests match careers.}

29. _{A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor’s} degree in a specific discipline is a:

A. _{college or university.}

B. _{community college.}

C. _{graduate school.}

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30. _{Which should not be included as activities on a career plan?}

A. _{Education and training}

B. _{Extracurricular/volunteer activities}

C. _{Job research}

D. _{Work experience}

31. _{Anna has a part-time job after school. She wants to play soccer and} needs to determine how to do both. Which thinking skill is she applying?

A. _Creativity

B. _{Decision-making}

C. _{Problem-solving}

D. _Reasoning

32. _{Which response would indicate that the job applicant being interviewed} possesses critical thinking skills?

A. _{I make three types of sandwiches and beverages.}

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 stack shelves and keep items organized.}

33. _{A student who is trying to decide which career to choose is making which} kind of decision?

A. _Minor

B. _Routine

C. _Major

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34. _{The main reason why}_most_{young people seek a}_first_{job is:}

A. _{health benefits.}

B. _{insurance benefits.}

C. _{college admissions requirement.}

D. _{to earn money.}

35. _{Gathering information about hours, environment, and safety in regard to} an occupation discloses:

A. _{working conditions.}

B. _{the nature of the work.}

C. _{earning potential.}

D. _{education and training.}

36. _{Which response indicates that the job applicant being interviewed} possesses problem-solving skills?

A. _{I only know how to prepare one type of cookie.}

B. _{I follow instructions, but I often can’t finish my project because I} can’t find equipment or ingredients.

C. _{I met with my coworkers to discuss complaints about the current} schedule.

D. _{I developed a new inventory procedure to remedy concerns we were} experiencing with the old system.

37. _{An aptitude test can show that a person:}

A. _{has a good attitude.}

B. _{is skilled in the use of his/her hands.}

C. _{values leisure time.}

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38. _{A written career plan would}_not_{be very useful in:}

A. _college.

B. _{high school.}

C. _{middle school.}

D. _{elementary school.}

39. _{During leisure time a person might be involved in which activity?}

A. _{Business travel}

B. _{Conference call}

C. _{Favorite hobby}

D. _{On-the-job training}

40. _{Which is usually the immediate goal?}

A. _{Ultimate goal}

B. _{Medium-term goal}

C. _{Long-term goal}

D. _{Short-term goal}

41. _{"I want to be a lawyer" is a goal in which domain?}

A. _Career

B. _Educational

C. _Lifestyle

D. _Personal

42. _{The main sections of a cover letter of application are:}

A. _{address, introduction, midsection, and summary.}

B. _{salutation, introduction, body, and conclusion.}

C. _{job title, pay requirements, signature, and references.}

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43. _{Communication skills include:}

A. _reading.

B. _math.

C. _health.

D. _science.

44. _{How can a person determine that a decision was a good one?}

A. _{The decision met the person's goals.}

B. _{The person is making more money.}

C. _{Family members think that it was a good decision.}

D. _{The person is now using all of his/her skills.}

45. _{Why is consensus important?}

A. _{Group members can support a decision and move forward.}

B. _{Group communication is weakened.}

C. _{It causes resentment on part of some group members.}

D. _{It allows part of the group to move forward.}

46. _{When delivering a speech, it is best to focus on the:}

A. _{copy of the speech.}

B. _{note cards.}

C. _audience.

D. _floor.

47. _{A good example of impulsive decision-making is purchasing a car:}

A. _{without adequately finding alternatives.}

B. _{after thinking for one year.}

C. _{based on a friend's opinion.}

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48. _{Career plans need to be:}

A. _illustrated.

B. _{recorded in writing.}

C. _{kept in a student’s permanent record.}

D. _{a part of the student’s transcript.}

49. _{"I want to get married" is a goal in which domain?}

A. _Career

B. _Educational

C. _Personal

D. _Time

50. _{A person can judge the success of a decision by asking:}

A. _{did the decision help me meet my goal?}

B. _{am I making any money?}

C. _{did I follow all the steps in the process correctly?}

D. _{am I using all of my skills and training?}

51. _{What is the public government employment agency in North Carolina?}

A. _{Department of Social Services}

B. _{Employment Security Commission}

C. _{Unemployment office}

D. _{Personnel office}

52. _{Which personality type might be compatible with a career as an} engineer?

A. _Artistic

B. _Protector

C. _Idealist

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53. _{If an ultimate goal is to become a physical therapist, a career plan} should include:

A. _{completing an apprenticeship.}

B. _{getting a master’s degree.}

C. _{going into the military.}

D. _{going to a community college.}

54. _{A cover letter is used to:}

A. _{highlight information on the job application.}

B. _{schedule an interview.}

C. _{highlight information in an accompanying résumé.}

D. _{find out more about the employer.}

55. _{Someone who aspires to become a teacher or guidance counselor} probably prefers to work with:

A. _things.

B. _data.

C. _people.

D. _values.

56. _{A social work office is a typical place of employment for workers in which} career field?

A. _{Human services}

B. _{Retail/wholesale sales}

C. _{Hospitality and Tourism}

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57. _{The way a person lives his or her life is known as a:}

A. _career.

B. _hobby.

C. _lifestyle.

D. _value.

58. _{Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read:}

A. _{Shakespeare’s great works.}

B. _{a personal text from a coworker.}

C. _{instructions from the supervisor.}

D. _{TV Guide}_.

59. _{Which goals allow adjustments to be made as an individual moves} through his/her career plan?

A. _Long-term

B. _Medium-term

C. _Short-term

D. _{Stepping-stone}

60. _{Which should not be included as part of a follow-up letter?}

A. _{Statement of appreciation for the employer’s time and consideration}

B. _{Request for another interview}

C. _{Statement of continued interest in position}

D. _{Contact information}

61. _{Which is a declining occupation?}

A. _{Child care workers}

B. _{Truck drivers}

C. _{Retail sales people}

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62. _{When taking notes, a student should:}

A. _{avoid abbreviating.}

B. _{copy the entire paragraph from the book.}

C. _{write the notes in his/her own words.}

D. _{write in complete sentences.}

63. _{The SMART process stands for:}

A. _{short meaningful allowed revisited too long.}

B. _{smart mean allowed reinvested time.}

C. _{specific measurable able revisited time.}

D. _{specific measurable attainable realistic time.}

64. _{An individual career plan should be based on which type of goals?}

A. _{Stepping-stone}

B. _Short-term

C. _Immediate

D. _Medium-term

65. _{When a person acts on a decision, there are always:}

A. _evaluations.

B. _schedules.

C. _{consequences.}

D. _products.

66. _{To research careers, begin by going to:}

A. _{the school specialist.}

B. _{an encyclopedia.}

C. _{ONet/Occupational Outlook Handbook}_(OOH).

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67. _{Which is an appropriate reaction to criticism?}

A. _{Defensiveness}

B. _Denial

C. _Anger

D. _{Understanding}

68. _{Which response would indicate that the job applicant being interviewed} possesses technology resource information skills?

A. _{I researched using periodical, book, electronic, and human resources.}

B. _{I looked up phone numbers when asked by my present employer.}

C. _{If my computer is down, I call Tech Support.}

D. _{If I have questions, I should go directly to my supervisor.}

69. _{Which job is in the information technology career field?}

A. _{Network engineer}

B. _{Childcare worker}

C. _{Police officer}

D. _{Science teacher}

70. _{To find the most satisfying career, a person should:}

A. _{wait for a good job to come along.}

B. _{expect to choose his/her parent’s career.}

C. _{research career and educational information.}

D. _{keep trying different jobs.}

71. _The_most_{effective career plan is one that is designed:}

A. _{cooperatively with a parent and counselor.}

B. _{by oneself and friends.}

C. _{under the supervision of the principal.}

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72. _{One condition that can be most dangerous on the job is:}

A. _obesity.

B. _absenteeism.

C. _{inadequate rest.}

D. _{sexual harassment.}

73. _{What effect does a family’s history of jobs/careers have on a student’s} career choices?

A. _{There will be no effects.}

B. _{The student might follow in a family member’s footsteps.}

C. _{The student will choose a career that no one in the family has} chosen.

D. _{The student might choose the career with the highest pay.}

74. _{A key quality of success for an entrepreneur is:}

A. _{letting someone else manage the project.}

B. _{using only personal resources.}

C. _{not taking risks.}

D. _{being innovative.}

75. _{During which family life cycle stage do children leave for college, join the} military, or seek employment?

A. _Midyears

B. _Aging

C. _Parenting

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76. _{Making a career choice to work out-of-doors will mean:}

A. _{not having to use a computer.}

B. _{more freedom on the job.}

C. _{learning to adapt to the environment.}

D. _{making less money than jobs done indoors.}

77. _{Emily is taking a college-level course in high school that can allow her to} place out of some college classes. Which course opportunity is she taking advantage of?

A. _{Dual enrollment opportunities}

B. _{AP/IB courses}

C. _{Work-based learning options}

D. _{Extracurricular activities}

78. _The_first_{step in reviewing a career plan is to:}

A. _{complete a job application.}

B. _{be successful in your present career.}

C. _{explore career trends and job market data.}

D. _{attend a job training workshop.}

79. _{When asked about qualifications during a job interview, a person being} interviewed should:

A. _{not respond.}

B. _{talk about skills he/she would like to gain.}

C. _{describe qualifications briefly.}

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80. _{The school organizations that meet after school with a common purpose} and goals are called what?

A. _Internships

B. _Hobbies

C. _Clubs

D. _{Sports teams}

81. _{A person who learns best by making categories, classifying, and working} with patterns, and who also likes to do experiments has which dominant learning preference?

A. _{Body/kinesthetic}

B. _{Logical/mathematical}

C. _Musical

D. _Spatial

82. _{When giving feedback to a coworker, it is important to:}

A. _{put it in writing.}

B. _{only mention what was not good.}

C. _{offer positive and negative comments.}

D. _{only mention what was good.}

83. _{Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?}

A. _{Computer repair}

B. _{Construction technology}

C. _{Retail sales}

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84. _{Lifelong learning is:}

A. _{a continuation of learning as skills needed on a job change.}

B. _{required educational development.}

C. _{no longer necessary in today’s workplace.}

D. _{applicable only to formal education in the workplace.}

85. _{A paid or unpaid practical work experience through which a student or} graduate gains practical experience under supervision is a/an:

A. _{apprenticeship.}

B. _{cooperative education.}

C. _internship.

D. _{job shadowing.}

86. _{The Dictionary of Occupational Titles}_:

A. _{gives a definition of thousands of careers.}

B. _{puts occupations into fifteen categories.}

C. _{lists twelve main interest areas and careers.}

D. _{is based on the sixteen Career Clusters.}

87. _{A career plan for high school ensures that:}

A. _{a student will take appropriate courses in high school.}

B. _{scholarship money will be available.}

C. _{the student will be successful throughout life.}

D. _{there will be plenty of jobs in that field.}

88. _{Community colleges in North Carolina offer:}

A. _{an open admission policy.}

B. _{on-the-job training.}

C. _{admission requirements similar to four-year colleges.}

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89. _{Which U.S. Department of Education Career Cluster is most important for} maintaining peace and order?

A. _{Business and Administration}

B. _{Education and Training}

C. _{Transportation Distribution and Logistics}

D. _{Law and Public Safety}

90. _{Which group is most influenced by peer pressure?}

B. _Teenagers

D. _{Senior citizens}

91. _{A step-by-step plan of action including career information influenced by} an individual’s ultimate career goal is known as a:

A. _{career objective.}

B. _{career plan.}

C. _transcript.

D. _thesis.

92. _{Obtaining workplace certifications available in high school will be positive} in planning for a career future because:

A. _{certifications are only free while in high school.}

B. _{taking the certification test does not give anything to students to} take with them after high school.

C. _{it gives students an advantage when trying to find employment in a} competitive workforce.

D. _{certifications give no real world experience.}

93. _{Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and} grow is:

A. _destructive.

B. _{constructive.}

C. _{always presented in a group.}

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94. _{A cover letter is:}

A. _{not necessary.}

B. _{a thank you letter.}

C. _{sent with a resume.}

D. _{a generic letter.}

95. _{A school counselor or Career Development Coordinator (CDC) can assist} students in their career planning by:

A. _{helping them explore their career interests.}

B. _{getting them jobs.}

C. _{telling them which career and colleges to choose.}

D. _{insisting upon a 4-year college.}

96. _{One of the most effective ways of dealing with stress is to:}

A. _{identify the source of stress and address it directly.}

B. _exercise.

C. _{work harder.}

D. _{drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks.}

97. _{If a high school student plans to run a horticultural supply store, which} subject would be most helpful?

A. _Calculus

B. _{Computer Engineering}

C. _{Entrepreneurship}

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98. _Most_{ethics problems in the workplace involve:}

A. _loyalty.

B. _dishonesty.

C. _punctuality.

D. _{confidentiality.}

99. _{When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally:}

A. _unaffected.

B. _good.

C. _negative.

D. _exceptional.

100. _{When a student completes an internship at a local daycare because} he/she is interested in a career in teaching, which opportunity is he/she taking advantage of?

B. _{AP/IB courses}

101. _{A positive self-concept is characterized by:}

A. _{being happy at all times.}

B. _{exercising self-discipline and self-control.}

C. _{frequent periods of depression.}

D. _{making good grades in school.}

102. _{The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (}_EEOC_{) investigates:}

A. _{unemployment claims.}

B. _{accidents on the job.}

C. _{mental health issues.}

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103. _{An example of a change that is beyond a person’s control is:}

A. _{high school graduation.}

B. _{college admission.}

C. _{the death of a loved one.}

D. _{a date with a friend.}

104. _{Which listening strategy shows respect and assists students in focusing} on the speaker?

A. _{Stop talking}

B. _{Make eye contact with the presenter}

C. _{Ask detailed questions}

D. _{Repeat messages to clarify understanding}

105. _{A course of action toward achieving career and educational goals is a:}

A. _résumé.

B. _{career plan.}

C. _transcript.

D. _{learning plan.}

106. _{Prior to completing a high school four-year plan, students would do all} except:

A. _{take several self-assessments.}

B. _{decide on a career focus.}

C. _{discuss career interests with parents and teachers.}

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107. _{One’s environment includes all}_except_:

A. _home.

B. _goals.

C. _school.

D. _community.

108. _{In order to telecommute, a worker must:}

A. _{know how to use a computer.}

B. _{work at night.}

C. _{live at least 100 miles from the job.}

D. _{be willing to work for less pay.}

109. _{For a student entering the medical field, which Career Technical} Education course would be most helpful in high school?

A. _Welding

B. _{Allied Health Sciences}

C. _{Culinary Arts}

D. _{Construction Technology}

110. _{A group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children} are called:

A. _{generation X.}

B. _{generation Y.}

C. _{the sandwich generation.}

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111. _{Jane wants to become a pilot. What should she include as part of her} career plan?

A. _{Go to an apprentice school}

B. _{Obtain a bachelor’s degree}

C. _{Obtain a pilot’s license}

D. _{Work at a gas station}

112. _{Musical learners like to engage in:}

A. _{rhythm and melody.}

B. _{interactions with others.}

C. _{recognizing art patterns.}

D. _{working with colors and pictures.}

113. _{Which would}_not_{be considered a valuable library research source?}

A. _Books

B. _Periodicals

C. _Television

D. _Newspapers

114. _{Which is}_not_{a factor to consider in evaluating career options?}

A. _{Educational requirements}

B. _{Work conditions}

C. _Salary

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115. _{Mark is on the annual Marine Biology field trip to Wilmington. He is} making daily entries into his digital journal that he will use to complete his senior project. What type of learning experience is this?

A. _Formal

B. _Informal

C. _Creative

D. _Internship

116. _{According to research, attitudes toward work and personal responsibility} are first formed as a/an:

A. _infant.

B. _preschooler.

C. _adolescent.

D. _adult.

117. _{A student who wishes to work with computers should pursue which} NCDPI career pathway?

A. _{Arts and Sciences}

B. _{Business Technologies}

C. _{Health Sciences}

D. _{Public Service Technologies}

118. _{Which is an example of a Career Technical Student Organization (}_CTSO_)?

A. _{Beta Club}

B. _{Candy stripers}

C. _FFA

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119. _{In the decision-making process, a trade-off is:}

A. _{an impulse decision.}

B. _{giving up one thing in return for another.}

C. _{a three-step process.}

D. _{a group of alternatives.}

120. _{How will a speaker know the intended message has been received?}

A. _{The receiver stops talking.}

B. _{The receiver makes eye contact with the presenter.}

C. _{The receiver asks detailed questions.}

D. _{The receiver repeats messages to clarify understanding.}

121. _{When feedback is received, one should:}

A. _{throw it away.}

B. _{give it to the teacher.}

C. _{look only at the good things suggested by peers.}

D. _{consider suggestions for improvement and positive comments.}

122. _{Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a} family?

A. _Infants

B. _{Older adults}

C. _{Middle-aged adults}

D. _Adolescents

123. _{Labor market trends for the 21st century predict that the greatest} number of workers will need to have which level of education?

A. _{High school diploma}

B. _{Community college}

C. _{Bachelor’s degree}

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124. _{The Dictionary of Occupational Titles}_on_ONet_describes:

A. _{job duties and work characteristics.}

B. _{physical strength required for different occupations.}

C. _{occupations by interest.}

D. _{sources of online information.}

125. _{Which is true of community colleges?}

A. _{They do not charge tuition.}

B. _{They offer no diploma programs.}

C. _{They have an open-door policy.}

D. _{All their courses are delivered online.}

126. _{What information must be listed on a job application?}

A. _{Number of children}

B. _{Date of birth}

C. _{Physical handicaps}

D. _{Legal name}

127. _{Private ownership, profit motive, competition, and freedom of choice are} characteristics of a:

A. _Socialist.

B. _{free enterprise system.}

C. _{mixed economy.}

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128. _{What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples decide to} become parents?

A. _Beginning

B. _Parenting

C. _Childbearing

D. _Launching

129. _{Directing an applicant to a potential employer for a job interview is a:}

A. _risk.

B. _referral.

C. _reference.

D. _relocation.

130. _{Every postsecondary educational institution requires:}

A. _{a portfolio.}

B. _{an essay.}

C. _{letters of recommendation.}

D. _{an application for admission.}

131. _{Virginia, José , Jonathan, and Margaret attended the Founders' Day Arts} Festival during their spring break. What type of learning experience is this?

A. _Formal

B. _{Required school}

C. _Informal

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132. _{A high school student has enrolled and is taking courses through the} local community college. Which opportunity is he/she taking advantage of?

B. _{AP/IB courses}

133. _{Which represents ethical behavior in the workplace?}

A. _{Replacing money stolen out of the cash drawer}

B. _{Taking a one-hour lunch instead of 30 minutes when the boss is} away

C. _{Reporting a coworker who is stealing merchandise}

D. _{Deliberately shipping damaged goods to a customer}

134. _{When taking a telephone message at the workplace, it is best for the} person to:

A. _{rely on his/her memory.}

B. _{write the message down.}

C. _{tell the message to someone.}

D. _{tell the caller to call back later.}

135. _{Josh wishes to become an Aeronautical Engineer because he} understands that the United States is the number one maker of commercial aircraft. Which portion of the diverse economy does this impact?

A. _{Local economy}

B. _{State economy}

C. _{National economy}

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136. _{Giving up rewards in one area to receive better benefits in another area} is a:

A. _{career plan.}

B. _trade-off.

C. _{short-term objective.}

D. _{job duty.}

137. _{A result of using teamwork in an organization is:}

A. _{less competition.}

B. _{equal salaries.}

C. _{decreased worker morale.}

D. _{increased production and output.}

138. _{Which is true of the current workplace?}

A. _{Less competition for jobs}

B. _{Fewer female workers}

C. _{Increased use of technology}

D. _{Simpler lower-level jobs}

139. _{Putting important items that need to be done}_first_{is referred to as:}

A. _criticizing.

B. _complaining.

C. _{prioritizing.}

D. _authorizing.

140. _{Which course should be completed first in an appropriate high school} course sequence?

A. _{Algebra II}

B. _Precalculus

C. _{Algebra I}

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141. _{Which often has the}_most_{effect on the understanding of a spoken} message?

A. _{What is said}

B. _{What is heard}

C. _{Nonverbal communication}

D. _{Voice tone}

142. _{A cover letter is also known as a:}

A. _{follow-up letter.}

B. _{letter of application.}

C. _résumé

D. _reference.

143. _{What influence will self-knowledge have on a person’s life?}

A. _{Knowing oneself is not important in making major life decisions.}

B. _{Knowing oneself will better enable a person to make wise career and} lifestyle decisions.

C. _{Knowing oneself will keep the person from making any mistakes.}

D. _{Knowing oneself will help the person change values.}

144. _{Terrorism has increased job opportunities in the:}

A. _{manufacturing field.}

B. _{agricultural field.}

C. _{public service field.}

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145. _{The workplace of today must be dedicated to:}

A. _{excellence in skills and personal qualities.}

B. _{maintaining workers at the present level.}

C. _{continuing to work as usual.}

D. _{using management control of workers.}

146. _{Which document helps one plan one's education, career, and life?}

A. _{Career Portfolio}

B. _{Career Research Paper}

C. _Résumé

D. _{Letter of Introduction}

147. _{The certification program for vet assistant at the local college uses} hands-on learning where models and products are produced weekly to teach students. This is an example of which independent learning process?

A. _Online

B. _{Project based}

C. _{Independent study}

D. _{Self-instruction}

148. _{What should be included as part of the personal information on a career} profile?

A. _Education

B. _Personality

C. _{Responsibilities}

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149. _{Which job requires physical strength?}

A. _{Brick masonry}

B. _{Bus driving}

C. _{Network administration}

D. _{Web development}

150. _{When laid off from work, a person:}

A. _{is required to receive severance pay.}

B. _{is forced to retire and take benefits.}

C. _{cannot look for another job.}

D. _{may qualify for unemployment insurance.}

151. _{During a job interview, a potential employee can demonstrate} dependability by:

A. _{showcasing multiple jobs.}

B. _{highlighting continual service to a company or organization.}

C. _{sharing a transcript listing 30 absences.}

D. _{mentioning that he/she does not have reliable transportation.}

152. _{A well-defined road map to achieving a career goal is a/an:}

A. _{alternate plan.}

B. _{course of study.}

C. _{career plan.}

D. _timeline.

153. _{Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is:}

A. _{stereotyping.}

B. _{sexual harassment.}

C. _{gender grouping.}

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154. _{When speaking to someone at work about a conflict:}

A. _{talk to him/her in front of other people.}

B. _{try to embarrass him/her.}

C. _{use "you" messages.}

D. _{use "I" messages.}

155. _{Which is an occupational cluster in the North Carolina Career pathways?}

A. _{Religious Workers}

B. _{Journey Workers}

C. _Government_Government

D. _{Health Sciences}

156. _{Stating a goal in concrete terms is making sure that it is:}

A. _specific.

B. _measurable.

C. _realistic.

D. _{understandable.}

157. _{Which is a short-term stepping-stone goal?}

A. _{Complete high school}

B. _{Obtain an associate’s degree}

C. _{Obtain a bachelor’s degree}

D. _{Work as a store manager}

158. _{Which is an effective method to market oneself on the job?}

A. _{Take on other’s responsibilities}

B. _{Accept criticism sometimes}

C. _{Display a negative attitude}

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159. _{What skill helps a person follow oral directions?}

A. _{Setting goals}

B. _{Speaking clearly}

C. _{Listening carefully}

D. _Multitasking

160. _{An individual career plan should:}

A. _{never be updated.}

B. _{be updated annually.}

C. _{be updated weekly.}

D. _{be updated at graduation.}

161. _{To clarify any misunderstandings when listening to a speaker, a student} would use which listening strategy?

A. _{Stop talking}

B. _{Make eye contact with the presenter}

C. _{Ask detailed questions}

D. _{Repeat messages to clarify understanding}

162. _{What is a characteristic of an entrepreneur?}

A. _{Mostly retired}

B. _{Has the personality to be self-employed}

C. _{Follows the leadership of others}

D. _{Avoids risks}

163. _{After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to the:}

A. _{president of the company or organization.}

B. _{person who supplied the job lead.}

C. _{head of the Human Resources department.}

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164. _{Which statement is true of military training?}

A. _{It is generally not as good as civilian on-the-job training.}

B. _{There is no tuition assistance for enlisted personnel.}

C. _{Training is provided on-the-job and through specialized schools.}

D. _{Credit from the military cannot be transferred.}

165. _{Which should be included as part of the career information on a career} profile?

A. _Education

B. _Values

C. _Ethics

D. _Standards

166. _{Nontraditional careers for women include those in:}

A. _{skilled trades.}

B. _nursing.

C. _teaching.

D. _sales.

167. _{Self-esteem can be developed through:}

A. _{speaking to strangers.}

B. _{recognizing one’s abilities.}

C. _{avoiding criticism.}

D. _{making friends with the supervisor.}

168. _{Career plans can best be determined through a/an:}

A. _{interest inventory.}

B. _{goal-setting process.}

C. _{achievement test.}

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169. _{The words "To," "From," "Date," and "Subject" appear in the heading of} a:

A. _memorandum.

B. _{business letter.}

C. _{table of contents.}

D. _newsletter.

170. _{The NCDPI career pathways include:}

A. _{Veterinarian Technologies.}

B. _{Public Service Technologies.}

C. _{Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications.}

D. _Drafting.

171. _{The workplace that today’s students enter will have:}

A. _{fewer women, minorities, and immigrants.}

B. _{a shift away from service occupations.}

C. _{more international competition.}

D. _{less demand for high skills.}

172. _{On a résumé, words such as achieved, calculated, examined, and} generated are examples of:

A. _{action words.}

B. _{buzz words.}

C. _{energy words.}

D. _{résumé generators.}

173. _{A natural reaction to the demands of daily life is:}

A. _mediation.

B. _fighting.

C. _stress.

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174. _{Getting adequate rest is related to:}

A. _{improved productivity.}

B. _{missing more workdays.}

C. _{having less energy.}

D. _{being on time.}

175. _{A planned action toward a goal is a/an:}

A. _rebuttal.

B. _strategy.

C. _hypothesis.

D. _objective.

176. _{The Family Medical Leave Act was designed to cover:}

A. _{females only.}

B. _{males only.}

C. _{children only.}

D. _{males and females.}

177. _{A person with good decision-making skills:}

A. _{waits until the problem has been defined by others.}

B. _{evaluates all the information before making the decision.}

C. _{always makes the right decision.}

D. _{makes decisions based on feelings.}

178. _{Networking, employment agencies, and classified ads can be sources of:}

A. _résumés.

B. _{work permits.}

C. _{job leads.}

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179. _{If a person’s ultimate goal is to become a plumber, what might his/her} career plan include?

A. _{Participating in an apprenticeship}

B. _{Marketing cooperative education}

C. _{Volunteering as a greeter}

D. _{Working in sales}

180. _{A person with a poor self-concept would:}

A. _{like him/herself.}

B. _{be afraid of failure.}

C. _{take responsibility for his/her actions.}

D. _{value his/her own ability.}

181. _{The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:}

A. _{daily newspapers.}

B. _{trade and professional journals.}

C. _{reports to stockholders.}

D. _{newspaper classifieds.}

182. _{Updating the individual career plan ensures that the student:}

A. _{can change career direction as needed.}

B. _{can choose classes with friends.}

C. _{is able to identify personal skills}

D. _{is awarded scholarships.}

183. _{After identifying interests, skills, and abilities, it is necessary to:}

A. _{match them with friends’ results.}

B. _{share them with an employer.}

C. _{match them to possible careers.}

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184. _{A program that provides course credit through work experience in a} specific career area is known as:

A. _{job shadowing.}

B. _{distance learning.}

C. _{an internship.}

D. _{part-time work.}

185. _{When Heather graduates, she will enter into the ROTC college program} to become a surgical technician, and then proceed to become an

orthopedic surgeon. This opportunity is unique to which future learning experience?

D. _Military

186. _{To get along better with your coworkers:}

A. _{listen and answer questions briefly and positively.}

B. _{always tell the supervisor what coworkers say.}

C. _{do not say anything to anyone.}

D. _{ask the supervisor before repeating gossip.}

187. _{Networking is an important job skill because it:}

A. _{is required by employers.}

B. _{may lead to employment.}

C. _{makes a person work harder.}

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188. _{To avoid being nervous during a job interview:}

A. _{avoid eye contact with the interviewer.}

B. _{hold something in one hand.}

C. _{practice before the interview.}

D. _{give short answers to questions.}

189. _{Identify a resource that would help individuals balance family and work} roles.

A. _{Shopping center}

B. _Hospital

C. _{Court system}

D. _{On-site day care facility}

190. _{When researching careers, it is best to start by:}

A. _using_ONet_{and the}_{Occupational Outlook Handbook}_(OOH).

B. _{asking the librarian.}

C. _{looking only at encyclopedias.}

D. _{using the}_{Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature}_.

191. _{Employment forecasters predict greater than average job growth in:}

A. _agriculture.

B. _sewing.

C. _retail.

D. _{textile occupations.}

192. _{What is the main purpose of studying the sixteen career clusters?}

A. _{One can explore the wide range of jobs within a career area.}

B. _{One can lock into a career choice.}

C. _{One can separate job descriptions by worksite.}

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193. _{Being in good health will allow one to:}

A. _{exercise seven hours a week.}

B. _{need only five hours of sleep each night.}

C. _{experience an increased energy level.}

D. _{avoid caffeine-rich drinks such as coffee.}

194. _{Because abilities are learned, students will:}

A. _{change with experience.}

B. _{always stay the same.}

C. _{depend on choice of friends.}

D. _{become less important with age.}

195. _{Which is not a career information guide?}

A. _{Dictionary of Occupational Titles}

B. _{Occupational Outlook Handbook/ONet}

C. _{Guide to Occupational Exploration}

D. _{Readers’ Guide to Periodic Literature}

196. _{Researching a career to find out whether jobs will be available in that} field in the future can help determine:

A. _{the work environment.}

B. _{a career outlook.}

C. _{the fringe benefits.}

D. _{the education and training.}

197. _{Life stages are defined as:}

A. _{steps in adulthood.}

B. _{a series of stages limited to childhood.}

C. _{changes that occur as we move through life experiences.}

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198. _{A letter from a previous employer thanking an employee for working hard} is an appropriate document to include in the portfolio to demonstrate:

A. _punctuality.

B. _cooperation.

C. _{work ethic.}

D. _honesty.

199. _{For the employee, teamwork usually results in:}

A. _{loss of communication.}

B. _{lower self-esteem.}

C. _{greater insurance coverage.}

D. _{increased morale.}

200. _{Which career is in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Technologies} career cluster?

A. _Forester

B. _Banker

C. _Chef

D. _Plumber

201. _{Harmony between work life and personal life is called:}

A. _balance.

B. _{flex time.}

C. _{job sharing.}

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202. _{When finishing the test}_before_{time is called:}

A. _{make sure all questions are answered.}

B. _{turn in the test immediately.}

C. _{read the whole test again.}

D. _{rest for the next test.}

203. _{Being healthy can help a person’s career by:}

A. _{giving the energy needed to perform the job.}

B. _{preventing being alert.}

C. _{promoting conflict with coworkers.}

D. _{encouraging absenteeism.}

204. _{Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers, and participating} in problem-solving identifies which kind of learner?

A. _{Interpersonal}

B. _{Logical/Mathematical}

C. _Natural

D. _Spatial

205. _The_first_{step in creating a network is to build a/an:}

A. _{job lead.}

B. _{introductory script.}

C. _referral.

D. _{contact list.}

206. _{Which is a benefit of conflict?}

A. _{Differences are often settled.}

B. _{Workplace injuries are prevented.}

C. _{Stress is caused.}

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207. _{An example of an appropriate interview question is:}

A. _{What are your greatest strengths?}

B. _{Do you have any disabilities?}

C. _{How old are you?}

D. _{Do you have any children?}

208. _{A candidate with little work experience will need to focus attention on} which section of the résumé?

A. _{Work experience}

B. _{Contact information}

C. _{Awards/achievements}

D. _Skills

209. _{Lashawn is pursuing a physical therapy assistant degree at the} community college. Which type of future learning experience will he seek?

D. _Military

210. _{Natural or acquired skills, or talents, describe a person’s:}

A. _goals.

B. _values.

C. _standards.

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211. _{Which term describes time spent reading a book or attending a day spa?}

A. _{Work time}

B. _{Leisure time}

C. _{Family time}

D. _{Community time}

212. _{If a person’s career goal is to become a teacher, what should his/her} career plan include?

A. _{Apprentice program}

B. _{Associate’s Degree}

C. _{Bachelor’s Degree}

D. _{Enlisting in the Army Reserve}

213. _{A good source for scholarship information is:}

A. _banks.

B. _{counseling offices.}

C. _{Employment Security Commission.}

D. _{Department of Labor.}

214. _{Kenneth is an accountant making $48,000 a year with a Bachelor of} Science in Accounting and CPA. Catherine is an accounting clerk with an Associate's degree in Accounting making $28,000 a year. What is the correlation between educational attainment and potential income earnings?

A. _{Working hard is all that matters in the amount of earnings a person} makes.

B. _{The higher the education level, the higher potential in one's income} earnings.

C. _{My parents make plenty of money even though they do not have a} college degree.

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215. _{Anaya started learning early in life in preschool. She progressed through} elementary, middle, then high school. Now that she is in college, she continues to learn and looks forward to her career training after college. Her perspective is best described as:

A. _{lifelong learning.}

B. _{short-term learning.}

C. _{diversity learning.}

D. _{a normal student.}

216. _{Workers at one level who master that level and then move up to the} next level of a job are:

A. _{in a dead-end job.}

B. _{on a career ladder.}

C. _{an apprentice.}

D. _journeymen.

217. _{During adolescence, a main concern should be:}

A. _{getting married.}

B. _retiring.

C. _{establishing career goals.}

D. _{providing childcare.}

218. _{When a person decides to quit his/her job, he/she should:}

A. _{let coworkers know before telling the supervisor.}

B. _{tell the supervisor using a voice mail message.}

C. _{try to leave on good terms.}

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219. _{Which is a medium-term stepping-stone goal?}

A. _{Complete junior high school}

B. _{Complete high school}

C. _{Obtain an associate’s degree}

D. _{Work as a store manager}

220. _{A benefit paid for a limited time to eligible workers who are involuntarily} unemployed is known as:

A. _{a reduction in force.}

B. _{unemployment insurance.}

C. _{a relocation allowance.}

D. _{cross training.}

221. _{An example of a human resource is:}

A. _money.

B. _clothes.

C. _tools.

D. _experience.

222. _{When answering multiple-choice questions, a student should:}

A. _{read the answers before looking at the question.}

B. _{eliminate correct answers.}

C. _{read all of the choices before selecting the answer.}

D. _{answer only the important questions.}

223. _{A student’s four-year career plan developed for use in high school should} reflect:

A. _{courses to support the student’s chosen career pathway.}

B. _{only the minimum admission requirements.}

C. _{courses from as many pathways as possible.}

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224. _{Kaye and Ghaisha found a job at the hotel through an international} refugee assistance program. This hotel chain has a refugee recruiting and assistance program that helps them find jobs, safe housing, how to open checking accounts, and grocery shop. Which portion of the diverse economy does this impact?

A. _{Local economy}

B. _{State economy}

C. _{National economy}

D. _{Global economy}

225. _{Who is appropriate for a job applicant to list as a reference?}

A. _Sibling

B. _Teacher

C. _Friend

D. _Mother

226. _{What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples marry and} establish a home?

A. _Parenting

B. _Childbearing

C. _Launching

D. _Beginning

227. _{Jackie learns best studying in small groups, while Evelyn prefers to} study alone. What test preparation strategy does this apply to?

A. _{Plan to study in chunks of time so one does not have to cram}

B. _{Get a good night's sleep}

C. _{Eat a healthy breakfast}

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228. _{An increase in the number of dual-income families has created an} increase in the area of:

A. _{health occupations.}

B. _{law occupations.}

C. _{service occupations.}

D. _{farm occupations.}

229. _{What is the determining factor in deciding whether a document should} be included in the career portfolio?

A. _{Teacher recommendation}

B. _{Past employment}

C. _{Personal and career goals}

D. _{Social goals}

230. _{A person with high self-esteem:}

A. _{will be afraid of failure.}

B. _{has a better chance of doing a good job.}

C. _{has no chance of doing a good job.}

D. _{will feel inadequate on the job.}

231. _{Four-year colleges and universities usually accept transfer credits from:}

A. _{apprenticeships.}

B. _{community and technical colleges.}

C. _internships.

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232. _{When considering a student for admissions, what do most colleges look} at?

A. _{How many siblings the student has}

B. _{Grades that the student earned}

C. _{How many teachers wrote recommendations}

D. _{If the student traveled abroad}

233. _{Which is a good question to ask a potential employer during a job} interview?

A. _{"Are there opportunities for advancement?"}

B. _{"What services/products does the company offer?"}

C. _{"How soon will I get a raise?"}

D. _{"What is the company’s reputation?"}

234. _{Which type of financial aid must be paid back?}

A. _Loan

B. _Scholarship

C. _Grant

D. _Stipend

235. _{A résumé aids the job-seeking process in that it:}

A. _{takes the place of an interview.}

B. _{organizes experiences and skills.}

C. _{shows the employer specific attitudes.}

D. _{alerts the employer to one’s family background.}

236. _{When a conflict arises between two coworkers, the best solution is to:}

A. _{go directly to the supervisor without first discussing the problem.}

B. _{fight it out with the coworker after work.}

C. _{avoid the coworker altogether.}

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237. _{Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job} interview?

A. _{Are you married?}

B. _{What is your ethnic origin?}

C. _{What are your skills and abilities?}

D. _{How old are you?}

238. _{A career plan for an interior designer should include courses in the area} of:

A. _art.

B. _{manufacturing.}

C. _engineering.

D. _education.

239. _{Which term describes attending a ball game with one's parents?}

A. _{Family time}

B. _{Work time}

C. _{Community time}

D. _{Study time}

240. _{Recording one's career plan helps one do all of these except:}

A. _{revise as needed.}

B. _{keep track of progress.}

C. _{focus on goals.}

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241. _{In decision-making, determine needs, analyze personal resources, and} then:

A. _{consider choices.}

B. _{gather information.}

C. _{make a decision.}

D. _{act on the decision.}

242. _{Which experiences can help develop career skills?}

A. _{Attending a basketball game}

B. _{Participating in extracurricular/volunteer activities}

C. _{Going to church}

D. _{Having a relationship}

243. _{Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an} individual to:

A. _{avoid further education to strengthen skills.}

B. _{steer clear of opportunities to develop areas of weakness.}

C. _{set appropriate goals.}

D. _{focus narrowly on potential careers.}

244. _{Private employment agencies:}

A. _{charge for their services.}

B. _{are only in business to help people looking for professional jobs.}

C. _{are only located in big cities and in suburbs.}

D. _{find jobs for ninety percent of persons seeking work.}

245. _{In today’s workplace, workers typically:}

A. _{stay at one job for their career.}

B. _{continue to learn new skills.}

C. _{work fewer hours.}

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246. _{When addressing someone involved in a conflict:}

A. _{use "you" messages.}

B. _{use profanity.}

C. _{talk to him/her in a private location.}

D. _{speak loudly and sharply.}

247. _{Peers impact the behavior of others most frequently during:}

A. _childhood.

B. _adolescence.

C. _adulthood.

D. _retirement.

248. _{One advantage of a sole proprietorship is:}

A. _{the owner makes all decisions.}

B. _{there is little financial risk to the owner.}

C. _{start-up costs are lower.}

D. _{goodwill is already established in the community.}

249. _{A book that describes thousands of jobs in regards to duties and work} characteristics is:

A. _{Dictionary of Occupational Titles.}

B. _{What Color is Your Parachute?}

C. _{Guide for Occupational Exploration.}