Question 1

A career is selected in relation to which social influence?

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A)  Interest rates
B)  Inflation
C)  Foreign competition
D)  Demographic trends
E)  Consumer demandF) C) and D)
G) A) and C) D

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Austin Hudson has written his résumé and had it checked by his career placement center for errors.He plans on sending it to three companies he has identified as having job openings.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process is Austin completing?

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A)  Assess and research personal goals,abilities,and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a résumé 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) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Service industries that are expected to continue to have the greatest employment potential include:

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A)  Airlines
B)  Information technology
C)  Oil refineries
D)  Auto manufacturers
E)  None of theseF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

After identifying specific employment opportunities in the career planning and advancement process,a person should:

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A)  assess personal goals,abilities,and career fields.
B)  develop a résumé and cover letter.
C)  evaluate job offers.
D)  implement a program for career development.
E)  research the employment market.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

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 stage in the career planning and advancement process is Jason completing?

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A)  Assess and research personal goals,abilities,and career fields.
B)  Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.
C)  Develop a résumé 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) A) and C)

Question 7

The purpose of a behavioral interview is to:

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A)  select the best applicants for further interviewing.
B)  obtain training information on a career area.
C)  better evaluate candidates for on-the-job potential.
D)  explore possible job opportunities in a career area.
E)  locate potential candidates for a position.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Corporate culture refers to the methods used by an organization to determine the value of employee benefits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lisa Thompson wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has decided to help organize the homecoming parade for the University of Central Oklahoma where she goes to school full-time.Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?

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A)  Part-time employment
B)  Volunteer work
C)  Internship
D)  Campus project
E)  Cooperative education programF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Blake Edwards has done some research and has discovered that economists believe interest rates will rise significantly over the next two years.Blake believes that this will lead to fewer homes being sold and fewer jobs in the banking and mortgage industries.This is an example of ________ influencing jobs in the future.

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A)  demographic trends
B)  economic conditions
C)  industry trends
D)  geographic trends
E)  educational trendsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E) B

Question 11

A tax-deferred employee benefit is:

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A)  never subject to federal income tax.
B)  never subject to state income tax.
C)  taxed at some future time.
D)  taxed at a special rate.
E)  only available to union employees.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

What are the stages that provide an approach to career planning and advancement?

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Question 13

You may identify a satisfying career using guidance tests that:

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A)  evaluate the job market.
B)  identify potential job opportunities.
C)  develop a résumé and cover letter.
D)  plan for career growth.
E)  measure interests,abilities,and personal qualities.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is an opportunity to connect with several prospective employers in a short time span? (Hint: It is often held at local university campuses or convention centers.)

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

Question 15

Which of the following economic conditions can affect career opportunities?

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A)  High interest rates
B)  Decreased global demand for goods and services
C)  Price increases
D)  All of these
E)  None of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Creativity,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 B)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Functional résumés emphasize a person's diverse skills and abilities in categories such as communications,research,and human relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Benjamin Smith is concerned about the effect of current economic conditions on various career fields.Which career information source would be most useful to Bill as he addresses his concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Outlook Handbook
B)  Library and media
C)  Campus career office
D)  Online gossip sources
E)  Business and personal contactsF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Lori Johnson wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company.She has talked to the career placement center at her university.They tell her she can get a job with a local company for the summer and earn college credit while working.Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Part-time employment
B)  Volunteer work
C)  Internship
D)  Campus project
E)  Cooperative education programF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The Occupational Outlook Handbook would be most useful for determining:

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A)  jobs available in your community.
B)  current economic conditions.
C)  detailed information on various career clusters.
D)  interview questions for various careers.
E)  suggested résumé formats for various career fields.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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

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Austin Hudson has written his résumé and had it checked by his career placement center for errors.He plans on sending it to three companies he has identified as having job openings.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process is Austin completing?

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Service industries that are expected to continue to have the greatest employment potential include:

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After identifying specific employment opportunities in the career planning and advancement process,a person should:

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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 stage in the career planning and advancement process is Jason completing?

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