Question 1

Kent Fuller is in the 28 percent tax bracket.A nontaxable employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax-equivalent value of approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) $694. 
B) $528. 
C) $500. 
D) $360. 
E) $140. 
A) $694. 
B) $528. 
C) $500. 
D) $360. 
E) $140.

Question 2

Seventy percent of professionals locate employment positions presently available through networking and:

Accepted Answer

A) the Occupational Outlook Handbook. 
B) personal contacts. 
C) an informational interview. 
D) the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
E) business and economic news reports. 
A) the Occupational Outlook Handbook. 
B) personal contacts. 
C) an informational interview. 
D) the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
E) business and economic news reports.

Question 3

A person's name,address,telephone number,and e-mail address should be included on a résumé in the personal data section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In addition to price increases and consumer demand,what is another economic factor that can affect career opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A) Demographic trends 
B) Interest rates 
C) Foreign competition 
D) Changing uses of technology 
E) Geographic trends 
A) Demographic trends 
B) Interest rates 
C) Foreign competition 
D) Changing uses of technology 
E) Geographic trends

Question 5

Kyle Burroughs has purchased a suit and has interviewed with three companies through the career placement center at his university.He was surprised by some of the questions asked and does not feel he answered them well.He has developed some answers that he feels are better answers and better reflect his abilities and aptitudes.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Kyle completed?

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 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. 
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.

Question 6

The purpose of an informational interview is to:

Accepted Answer

A) obtain employment. 
B) reduce the number of potential candidates. 
C) ask job candidates some general questions. 
D) practice interview skills. 
E) gather information about an organization or a career. 
A) obtain employment. 
B) reduce the number of potential candidates. 
C) ask job candidates some general questions. 
D) practice interview skills. 
E) gather information about an organization or a career.

Question 7

A career objective is:

Accepted Answer

A) best included in your cover letter. 
B) usually included in your résumé. 
C) is frequently the same as that of other candidates. 
D) is not of interest to most employers. 
E) usually not related to the job sought. 
A) best included in your cover letter. 
B) usually included in your résumé. 
C) is frequently the same as that of other candidates. 
D) is not of interest to most employers. 
E) usually not related to the job sought.

Question 8

Acceptable references are those that can verify your abilities and competencies such as:

Accepted Answer

A) teachers 
B) previous employers 
C) supervisors 
D) business colleagues 
E) All of these 
A) teachers 
B) previous employers 
C) supervisors 
D) business colleagues 
E) All of these

Question 9

A type of employee benefits program that allows workers to base their job benefits on a credit system and personal needs is called:

Accepted Answer

A) cafeteria-style. 
B) mandatory. 
C) flexible. 
D) voluntary. 
E) bundled. 
A) cafeteria-style. 
B) mandatory. 
C) flexible. 
D) voluntary. 
E) bundled.

Question 10

________ is a benefit on which you pay no income taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) Networking 
B) Vesting 
C) A tax-deferred benefit 
D) A tax-exempt benefit 
E) An opportunity cost 
A) Networking 
B) Vesting 
C) A tax-deferred benefit 
D) A tax-exempt benefit 
E) An opportunity cost

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an industry trend?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased employment opportunities in service industries 
B) People living longer 
C) Higher interest rates 
D) Price increases 
E) Continued growth in the number of working parents 
A) Increased employment opportunities in service industries 
B) People living longer 
C) Higher interest rates 
D) Price increases 
E) Continued growth in the number of working parents

Question 12

Discuss the main career information sources available for use when doing career planning.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The main sources of ca

Question 13

The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n)________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A) informational 
B) confirmation 
C) selection 
D) screening 
E) personal contact 
A) informational 
B) confirmation 
C) selection 
D) screening 
E) personal contact

Question 14

Brock Bentler has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Brock completed?

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 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. 
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.

Question 15

A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and supervision would probably be best served with the use of a ________ résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) targeted 
B) functional 
C) chronological 
D) goal-oriented 
E) career change 
A) targeted 
B) functional 
C) chronological 
D) goal-oriented 
E) career change

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 résumé information 
D) Research a career area 
E) Express your interest to obtain an interview. 
A) Obtain career planning information 
B) Request a reference for a job 
C) Develop résumé information 
D) Research a career area 
E) Express your interest to obtain an interview.

Question 17

The education section of a résumé should include:

Accepted Answer

A) names of instructors. 
B) course numbers. 
C) individual course grades. 
D) schools attended. 
E) class activities. 
A) names of instructors. 
B) course numbers. 
C) individual course grades. 
D) schools attended. 
E) class activities.

Question 18

The main sources of networking include the following:

Accepted Answer

A) Community organizations 
B) Professional associations 
C) Business contacts 
D) All of these 
E) None of these 
A) Community organizations 
B) Professional associations 
C) Business contacts 
D) All of these 
E) None of these

Question 19

An interest inventory measures the natural abilities that people possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Decreased global demand for goods and services is an example of a(n)________ influence on the job market.

Accepted Answer

A) economic 
B) social 
C) political 
D) technological 
E) industrial 
A) economic 
B) social 
C) political 
D) technological 
E) industrial

Kent Fuller is in the 28 percent tax bracket.A nontaxable employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax-equivalent value of approximately:

Seventy percent of professionals locate employment positions presently available through networking and:

A person's name,address,telephone number,and e-mail address should be included on a résumé in the personal data section.

In addition to price increases and consumer demand,what is another economic factor that can affect career opportunities?

The purpose of an informational interview is to:

A career objective is:

Acceptable references are those that can verify your abilities and competencies such as:

A type of employee benefits program that allows workers to base their job benefits on a credit system and personal needs is called:

________ is a benefit on which you pay no income taxes.

Which of the following is an example of an industry trend?

Discuss the main career information sources available for use when doing career planning.

The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n)________ interview.

Brock Bentler has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Brock completed?

A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and supervision would probably be best served with the use of a ________ résumé.

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

The education section of a résumé should include:

The main sources of networking include the following:

An interest inventory measures the natural abilities that people possess.

Decreased global demand for goods and services is an example of a(n)________ influence on the job market.

Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money

Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting

Planning Your Tax Strategy

Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Accounts

Introduction to Consumer Credit

Choosing a Source of Credit: the Costs of Credit Alternatives

Consumer Purchasing Strategies and Legal Protection

The Housing Decision: Factors and Finances

Property and Motor Vehicle Insurance

Health,disability,and Long-Term Care Insurance

Life Insurance

Investing Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds

Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives

Starting Early: Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

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Exam 2: Financial Aspects of Career Planning

Kent Fuller is in the 28 percent tax bracket.A nontaxable employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax-equivalent value of approximately:

Seventy percent of professionals locate employment positions presently available through networking and:

A person's name,address,telephone number,and e-mail address should be included on a résumé in the personal data section.

In addition to price increases and consumer demand,what is another economic factor that can affect career opportunities?

The purpose of an informational interview is to:

A career objective is:

Acceptable references are those that can verify your abilities and competencies such as:

A type of employee benefits program that allows workers to base their job benefits on a credit system and personal needs is called:

________ is a benefit on which you pay no income taxes.

Which of the following is an example of an industry trend?

Discuss the main career information sources available for use when doing career planning.

The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n)________ interview.

Brock Bentler has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests.Which stage in the career planning and advancement process has Brock completed?

A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications,research,and supervision would probably be best served with the use of a ________ résumé.

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

The education section of a résumé should include:

The main sources of networking include the following:

An interest inventory measures the natural abilities that people possess.

Decreased global demand for goods and services is an example of a(n)________ influence on the job market.

Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money

Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting

Planning Your Tax Strategy

Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Accounts

Introduction to Consumer Credit

Choosing a Source of Credit: the Costs of Credit Alternatives

Consumer Purchasing Strategies and Legal Protection

The Housing Decision: Factors and Finances

Property and Motor Vehicle Insurance

Health,disability,and Long-Term Care Insurance

Life Insurance

Investing Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds

Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives

Starting Early: Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

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