College and Careers Final (INST P152)

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53 questions

1

According to your Career Choices textbook, what are the two most important elements required to be successful?

A Money and who you know

B Vision and energy

C  Intelligence and imagination

D  Time and Luck

Which of the following best defines success?

A . Success is equated with wealth; the wealthier you re the more successful you are.

B . If you are famous, you are successful.

C . You are successful when you achieve what is most important to you

D . All of the above.

As discussed early in Career Choices, what are some of the reasons people work?

A . To define themselves

B . To measure self-worth

C . To have a sense of security

D . All of the above

What is the difference between a job and a career?

A . A job is a particular task; a career encompasses all of your life's work

B . A job is something you get paid to do; a career is a bunch of related jobs.

C . A job is unpaid work; a career is paid work.

D . There is no difference

Passion is defined by the dictionary as:

A . Very strong emotion

B . An intense enthusiasm for something

C . Both A and B

D . None of the above

Values are the standards or guiding principles that are most important to you

A . True

B . False

If your highest work value were "Creativity" then you would probably be happiest in which of the following jobs?

A . Accountant

B . Neurosurgeon

C . Florist

D . Bank teller

If your highest work value were "Adventure" then you would probably be most satisfied with which of the following jobs?

A . Bus driver

B . FBI agent

C . Payroll clerk

D . Insurance agent

What two work values categories might be important to someone in law enforcement?

A . Helping others and Knowledge and truth

B . Recognition and Beauty or aesthetics

C . Creativity and Independence and freedom

D . Security and Money or wealth

What two work values categories might be important to a freelance web designer?

A . Helping others and Adventure

B . Security and Family

C . Independence, freedom,  and creativity

D . Personal integrity, moral courage and power

Joe has just finished school and he is still struggling with what career he wants to pursue. Joe takes the Work Values Survey and it is determined that his three highest values are : Security, Helping others, and Personal integerty/moral courage. Which of the following careers does not match Joes need for security?

A . Teacher

B . Politician

C . Doctor

D . Sales Clerk

(using the above information) Which of the following careers is least likely to match Joe's desire to help others?

A . Artist

B . Nurse

C . Police officer

D . Childcare worker

Which of the following careers is least likely to match Joe's need for something that reflects his personal integrity and moral courage?

A . Courtroom judge

B . Attorney for legal aid agency

C . Corporate attorney defending an industrial polluter

D.  Defense attorney

You are a career counselor for the state employment agency in your town. Chris comes to you for guidance. After assessing the surveys you've administerd and yoru interviews together, you determine Chris :
Is passionate about reading, writing, and cooking
Values recognition, creativity, and independence
Has a dominant personality
Is particularly skilled in speaking and persuading
Which of the following careers best matches Chris's profile?

A . Family and Consumer Sciences teacher

B . Cook at the local cafe

C . Cookbook author

D . Organic farmer

Choose the career from this list that best matches Chris's profile

A . Librarian

B . Teacher

C . School cafeteria worker

D . Bus driver

Which trait listed below best fits the Dominance work behavioral style?

A . Their decisions are considered

B . They are very precise

C . They like to follow directions.

D . They like to be in control of their work environment

Which trait listed below best fits the Influencing work behavioral style?

A . They are good communicators and enjoy the relationships they develop at work.

B . They like to work with details.

C . They like to work from a prescribed set of rules.

D . They focus on accomplishing goals.

Which trait listed below best fits the steadiness work behavioral style?

A . They want recognition

B . They like tasks that have well defined procedures

C . They are detail oriented

D . They are decisive

Which trait listed below best fits the compliance work behavioral style?

A . They enjoy systematic approaches to problems and strive for accuracy.

B . They are usually happiest in leadership positions

C . They excel at jobs that are constantly changing

D . They are usually happiest in people-oriented jobs

Select the option below that accurately differentiates between a skill and an aptitutde.

A . A skill is something you enjoy doing; an aptitude is something you have to do

B . A skill is something you can acquire or develop; an aptitude is something for which you have a natural talent or ability.

C . A skill is something you learn at school; an aptitude is something you learn on you own.

D . A skill is something you can't learn; an aptitude is something you can learn

Which option below accurately reflects the difference between a role and an occupation/vocation?

A . A role relates to what you are; an occupation/vocation relates to what you do.

B . A role requires no action on your part; an occupation/vocation requires action on your part

C . both of the above.

D . none of the above

Which of the selections below are examples of roles?

A . Son/Daughter

B . Musician

C . Friend

D . Both A and C

Which of the selections below are examples of occupations or vocations?

A . Artist

B . Clerk

C . Waiter

D . All of the above

What are the needs outlined by Maslow's Triangle?

A . Self-actualization, Self-esteem, Sense of Belonging, Security and Safety, and Survival

B . Money, Power, Recognition, Freedom, and Survival

C . Things, People, Money, Work, and Knowledge

D . None of the above

Which is the most basic need on Maslow's Triangle?

A.  Knowledge

B . Sense of belonging

C . Survival

D . Money

Which is the best definition of the work "lifestyle"?

A . The way in which you live

B . How much money you make

C . How many thing you own

D . None of the above

Which of the selection listed below are componenets of lifestyle?

A . The "pace" of your life

B . Where you choose to live

C . How you earn and spend your money

D . All of the above

In chapter four you learned that every job choice involves different reward and sacrifices. In addition to financial, emotional, and physical considerations, you also need to think about your

A . Commitment

B . Ability

C . Liability

D . Capacity

Which of the following is generally the most expensive category in a person's budget?

A . Health care

B . Clothing

C . Transportaion

D . Housing

Sundries are things like:

A . Shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.

B . Flowers, plants, seeds, etc.

C . Granola bars, tofu, organic vegetables, etc.

D . None of the above

Budgeting for vacations is neccessary because taking time off has been shown to be an important part of maintaining

A . Good relationships with your co-workers

B . A healthy travel industry

C . Good physical and mental health

D . A great travel diary

As a rule of thumb, every family should save at least _____ months' income in case of emergency

A . One

B . Three

C . Four

D . Six

The amont of money that you'll have to pay your bills or save is known s your take-home pay or your

A . Gross pay

B . Available pay

C.  Total pay

D . Net pay

You are 32 years old, married with 2 children, and are changing jobs. You've completed your current budget and dscovered you must have $4,000 per month to cover your family's expenses. You've just been offered a job that pays $50,000 per year. Which is your best course of action?

A . Take the job. After all $50,000 is more than enough to cover your expenses

B . Do not take the job. Your take home pay from $50,000 will not be enough to cover your monthly expenses.

On average women earn only ___ cents for every dollar earned by a man.

A . 62

B . 81

C . 86

D . 90

Nearly ______ people in the United States live below the poverty level.

A . 15 million

B . 24 million

C . 44 million

D . 39 million

Every job has its rewards and sacrifices. A professional athlete may be rewarded with _ and sacrifice _______

A . Recognition; Security

B . Beauty and aesthetics; Creativity

C . Freedom; Power

D . Friendship; Money

Every job has is rewards and sacrifies. A computer programmer may be rewarded with but sacrifice __

A . Adventure; Freedom

B . Recognition; Security

C . Creativity; Adventure

D . Power; Money

Ability alone will not make you successful. In the end, whether or not you can do something may be less important than

A . How much you will earn.

B .  The amount of time it will ake

C .  How much you want to do it

D . What your friends think of it.

There is a relationship between time commitment to education/training and

A . Length of initial employment

B . Where you find a job

C . Length of job search

D . Financial reward

When considering the physical setting you would prefer, you want to think about

A . Whether you work in a city, small town, or a rural area

B . Whether you work in on place or travel a lot

C . Whether you work in an office, from your home, or outdoors

D . All of the above

The psychological or emotional rewards you want from working are directly related to

According to your Career Choices textbook, what are the two most important elements required to be successful?

A Money and who you know

B Vision and energy

C  Intelligence and imagination

D  Time and Luck

Which of the following best defines success?

A . Success is equated with wealth; the wealthier you re the more successful you are.

B . If you are famous, you are successful.

C . You are successful when you achieve what is most important to you

D . All of the above.

As discussed early in Career Choices, what are some of the reasons people work?

A . To define themselves

B . To measure self-worth

C . To have a sense of security

D . All of the above

What is the difference between a job and a career?

A . A job is a particular task; a career encompasses all of your life's work

B . A job is something you get paid to do; a career is a bunch of related jobs.

C . A job is unpaid work; a career is paid work.

D . There is no difference

Passion is defined by the dictionary as:

A . Very strong emotion

B . An intense enthusiasm for something

C . Both A and B

D . None of the above

Values are the standards or guiding principles that are most important to you

A . True

B . False

If your highest work value were "Creativity" then you would probably be happiest in which of the following jobs?

A . Accountant

B . Neurosurgeon

C . Florist

D . Bank teller

If your highest work value were "Adventure" then you would probably be most satisfied with which of the following jobs?

A . Bus driver

B . FBI agent

C . Payroll clerk

D . Insurance agent

What two work values categories might be important to someone in law enforcement?

A . Helping others and Knowledge and truth

B . Recognition and Beauty or aesthetics

C . Creativity and Independence and freedom

D . Security and Money or wealth

What two work values categories might be important to a freelance web designer?

A . Helping others and Adventure

B . Security and Family

C . Independence, freedom,  and creativity

D . Personal integrity, moral courage and power

Joe has just finished school and he is still struggling with what career he wants to pursue. Joe takes the Work Values Survey and it is determined that his three highest values are : Security, Helping others, and Personal integerty/moral courage. Which of the following careers does not match Joes need for security?

A . Teacher

B . Politician

C . Doctor

D . Sales Clerk

(using the above information) Which of the following careers is least likely to match Joe's desire to help others?

A . Artist

B . Nurse

C . Police officer

D . Childcare worker

Which of the following careers is least likely to match Joe's need for something that reflects his personal integrity and moral courage?

A . Courtroom judge

B . Attorney for legal aid agency

C . Corporate attorney defending an industrial polluter

D.  Defense attorney

You are a career counselor for the state employment agency in your town. Chris comes to you for guidance. After assessing the surveys you've administerd and yoru interviews together, you determine Chris : 
Is passionate about reading, writing, and cooking
Values recognition, creativity, and independence
Has a dominant personality
Is particularly skilled in speaking and persuading
Which of the following careers best matches Chris's profile?

A . Family and Consumer Sciences teacher

B . Cook at the local cafe

C . Cookbook author

D . Organic farmer

Choose the career from this list that best matches Chris's profile

A . Librarian

B . Teacher

C . School cafeteria worker

D . Bus driver

Which trait listed below best fits the Dominance work behavioral style?

A . Their decisions are considered

B . They are very precise

C . They like to follow directions.

D . They like to be in control of their work environment

Which trait listed below best fits the Influencing work behavioral style?

A . They are good communicators and enjoy the relationships they develop at work.

B . They like to work with details.

C . They like to work from a prescribed set of rules.

D . They focus on accomplishing goals.

Which trait listed below best fits the steadiness work behavioral style?

A . They want recognition

B . They like tasks that have well defined procedures

C . They are detail oriented

D . They are decisive

Which trait listed below best fits the compliance work behavioral style?

A . They enjoy systematic approaches to problems and strive for accuracy.

B . They are usually happiest in leadership positions

C . They excel at jobs that are constantly changing

D . They are usually happiest in people-oriented jobs

Select the option below that accurately differentiates between a skill and an aptitutde.

A . A skill is something you enjoy doing; an aptitude is something you have to do

B . A skill is something you can acquire or develop; an aptitude is something for which you have a natural talent or ability.

C . A skill is something you learn at school; an aptitude is something you learn on you own.

D . A skill is something you can't learn; an aptitude is something you can learn

Which option below accurately reflects the difference  between a role and an occupation/vocation?

A . A role relates to what you are; an occupation/vocation relates to what you do.

B . A role requires no action on your part; an occupation/vocation requires action on your part

C . both of the above.

D . none of the above

Which of the selections below are examples of roles?

A . Son/Daughter

B . Musician

C . Friend

D . Both A and C

Which of the selections below are examples of occupations or vocations?

A . Artist

B . Clerk

C . Waiter

D . All of the above

What are the needs outlined by Maslow's Triangle?

A . Self-actualization, Self-esteem, Sense of Belonging, Security and Safety, and Survival

B . Money, Power, Recognition, Freedom, and Survival

C . Things, People, Money, Work, and Knowledge

D . None of the above

Which is the most basic need on Maslow's Triangle?

A.  Knowledge

B . Sense of belonging

C . Survival

D . Money

Which is the best definition of the work "lifestyle"?

A . The way in which you live

B . How much money you make

C . How many thing you own

D . None of the above

Which of the selection listed below are componenets of lifestyle?

A . The "pace" of your life

B . Where you choose to live

C . How you earn and spend your money

D . All of the above

In chapter four you learned that every job choice involves different reward and sacrifices. In addition to financial, emotional, and physical considerations, you also need to think about your

A . Commitment

B . Ability

C . Liability

D . Capacity

Which of the following is generally the most expensive category in a person's budget?

A . Health care

B . Clothing

C . Transportaion

D . Housing

Sundries are things like:

A . Shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.

B . Flowers, plants, seeds, etc.

C . Granola bars, tofu, organic vegetables, etc.

D . None of the above

Budgeting for vacations is neccessary because taking time off has been shown to be an important part of maintaining

A . Good relationships with your co-workers

B . A healthy travel industry

C . Good physical and mental health

D . A great travel diary

As a rule of thumb, every family should save at least _____ months' income in case of emergency

A . One

B . Three

C . Four

D . Six

The amont of money that you'll have to pay your bills or save is known s your take-home pay or your

A . Gross pay

B . Available pay

C.  Total pay

D . Net pay

You are 32 years old, married with 2 children, and are changing jobs.  You've completed your current budget and dscovered you must have $4,000 per month to cover your family's expenses. You've just been offered a job that pays $50,000 per year. Which is your best course of action?

A . Take the job. After all $50,000 is more than enough to cover your expenses

B . Do not take the job. Your take home pay from $50,000 will not be enough to cover your monthly expenses.

On average women earn only ___ cents for every dollar earned by a man.

A . 62

B . 81

C . 86

D . 90

Nearly ______ people in the United States live below the poverty level.

A . 15 million

B . 24 million

C . 44 million

D . 39 million

Every job has its rewards and sacrifices. A professional athlete may be rewarded with _____ and sacrifice ___________

A . Recognition; Security

B . Beauty and aesthetics; Creativity

C . Freedom; Power

D . Friendship; Money

Every job has is rewards and sacrifies. A computer programmer may be rewarded with ____ but sacrifice ______

A . Adventure; Freedom

B . Recognition; Security

C . Creativity; Adventure

D . Power; Money

Ability alone will not make you successful. In the end, whether or not you can do something may be less important than

A . How much you will earn.

B .  The amount of time it will ake

C .  How much you want to do it

D . What your friends think of it.

There is a relationship between time commitment to education/training and

A . Length of initial employment

B . Where you find a job

C . Length of job search

D . Financial reward

When considering the physical setting you would prefer, you want to think about

A . Whether you work in a city, small town, or a rural area

B . Whether you work in on place or travel a lot

C . Whether you work in an office, from your home, or outdoors

D . All of the above

The psychological or emotional rewards you want from working are directly related to

A . Your strengths and personality

B . Your passions and values

C . Your occupations and vocations

D . Your skills and abilities

A full-time job is one that requires

A . 40 hours or more a week

B . 30 hours or more a week

C . you to work all of the time

D . None of the above

While a job with flexible hours provides you with some leeway regarding when you work, a job with structured hours means your work hours are

A . More than you want

B . Set by you

C . During a prescribed time period

D . All of the above

Having  composite careers means you

A . Do a lot of different things at work

B . Have two or more jobs at the same time

C.  Work in the same job, or the same kind of job, your whole working life

D. Have a series of different careers throughout your working life.

Having sequential careers means you

A . Do a lot of different things at work

B . Have two or more jobs at the same time

C . Work in the same job, or the same kind of job, your whole working life

D . Have a series of different careers throughout your working life

Anxiety tolerance is

A . Feeling anxious or fearful all the time

B . Knowing how to escape from anxiety

C . How well you can deal with fears and uncertainties

D . All of the above

An entrepreneur is someone that

A . Owns their own business or businesses

B . Usually has more freedom and control over their work

C . May have to take more risks

D . All of the above

Entrepeneurs generally need to have high anxiety tolerance

A . True

B . False

In completing your three Career Interest Surveys, which of the following questions were you not asked to consider?

A . Does this career meet my salary requirement?

B . Is this job compatible with my work behavioral style?

C . Will there be many job openings when I am ready to go to work?

D . I was asked to consider all of the above questions

Which of the following resources would be the BEST one to use as you begin researching career opportunites?

A . Your Uncle Joe; he knows everything.

B . The Occupational Outlook Handbook and the corresponding website

C . Terry's blog on careers

D . Your online searches using a variety of websites

One of the best ways to describe whether your career choice is a good one is to get an entry-level job

A . That puts you in contact with people in a career field they love

B . That puts you in contact with people who are fun and interesting

C . That puts you in contact with people in your chosen career

D . That puts you in contact with people who are well-educated

Opportunties like shadowing, internships, and entry-level or volunteer work are great ways to get _________ actual work responsiblities and settings.

A.  Tired of

B . Paid for

C . Experience with

D . Confused between