Question 1

What would a potential employee provide that includes a brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee agreement 
B) Resume 
C) Job description 
D) Employment history 
A) Employee agreement 
B) Resume 
C) Job description 
D) Employment history

Question 2

If the employment agency charges the dentist 15% of the annual starting salary of a dental assistant,which is $21,000,what is the fee that the dentist owes the agency?

Accepted Answer

A) $315.00 
B) $31.50 
C) $3150 
D) $262.50 
A) $315.00 
B) $31.50 
C) $3150 
D) $262.50

Question 3

What is the correct salutation when submitting a cover letter with a resume?

Accepted Answer

A) To Whom It May Concern 
B) Dear Sir or Dear Madam 
C) Dear Dr. (name of the dentist) 
D) Hello 
A) To Whom It May Concern 
B) Dear Sir or Dear Madam 
C) Dear Dr. (name of the dentist) 
D) Hello

Question 4

How often is it recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee?

Accepted Answer

A) At the end of the first year of employment 
B) Every month 
C) Every holiday 
D) A year 
A) At the end of the first year of employment 
B) Every month 
C) Every holiday 
D) A year

Question 5

How many minutes early should you arrive before the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Five to 10 minutes 
B) Ten to 15 minutes 
C) Right at the time for the interview, so you don't have to wait 
D) A couple of minutes after the time of the appointment, so the dentist will be ready for you when you arrive 
A) Five to 10 minutes 
B) Ten to 15 minutes 
C) Right at the time for the interview, so you don't have to wait 
D) A couple of minutes after the time of the appointment, so the dentist will be ready for you when you arrive

Question 6

Under federal equal employment opportunity regulations,what questions can employers not ask?

Accepted Answer

A) Citizenship or appropriate alien status 
B) Marital status 
C) Work experience 
D) Your educational level 
A) Citizenship or appropriate alien status 
B) Marital status 
C) Work experience 
D) Your educational level

Question 7

How is work experience listed on a resume?

Accepted Answer

A) List in chronological order beginning with the most recent. 
B) Provide dates of employment. 
C) Provide employers names and locations. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) List in chronological order beginning with the most recent. 
B) Provide dates of employment. 
C) Provide employers names and locations. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

A compensation package includes:

Accepted Answer

A) salary only. 
B) salary, health insurance, and paid vacation. 
C) salary plus additional benefits that the dentist includes. 
D) salary plus the number of hours that will be worked. 
A) salary only. 
B) salary, health insurance, and paid vacation. 
C) salary plus additional benefits that the dentist includes. 
D) salary plus the number of hours that will be worked.

Question 9

Which statement is correct regarding employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

A) They are state run and charge a fee for their services. 
B) They can be private agencies, with employer-paid fees. 
C) They base their fee on the current minimum wage rate. 
D) They are paid on a monthly basis. 
A) They are state run and charge a fee for their services. 
B) They can be private agencies, with employer-paid fees. 
C) They base their fee on the current minimum wage rate. 
D) They are paid on a monthly basis.

Question 10

Which of the following should a resume include?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-inch margins on all sides 
B) Your birth date and family members 
C) Length to list all your skills and certifications 
D) Names of references 
A) 1-inch margins on all sides 
B) Your birth date and family members 
C) Length to list all your skills and certifications 
D) Names of references

Question 11

What is a personal philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A) It tells people about who you are as a person and an employee. 
B) It reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future employment. 
C) It expresses your goals for your personal life. 
D) It should be updated every 6 months based on new life experiences. 
A) It tells people about who you are as a person and an employee. 
B) It reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future employment. 
C) It expresses your goals for your personal life. 
D) It should be updated every 6 months based on new life experiences.

Question 12

Which resource provides short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position? This experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

Accepted Answer

A) Newspaper advertisements 
B) Campus placements 
C) Temporary agencies 
D) Dental supply companies 
A) Newspaper advertisements 
B) Campus placements 
C) Temporary agencies 
D) Dental supply companies

Question 13

Which statement best describes a nonsolo dentist?

Accepted Answer

A) Cannot be employed by the owner dentist of the practice 
B) Works in a practice with at least five other dentists 
C) Considered to be in a private dental practice 
D) Employed by the government 
A) Cannot be employed by the owner dentist of the practice 
B) Works in a practice with at least five other dentists 
C) Considered to be in a private dental practice 
D) Employed by the government

Question 14

What information should be included in the heading of the resume?

Accepted Answer

A) Name and address 
B) Age and sex 
C) Birth date and telephone 
D) Marital status and number of children 
A) Name and address 
B) Age and sex 
C) Birth date and telephone 
D) Marital status and number of children

Question 15

How could you present a positive image during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain direct eye contact. 
B) Speak only when spoken to. 
C) Do not ask questions. 
D) Speak slowly and loudly. 
A) Maintain direct eye contact. 
B) Speak only when spoken to. 
C) Do not ask questions. 
D) Speak slowly and loudly.

Question 16

What is one of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals?

Accepted Answer

A) A positive attitude 
B) A good job 
C) Work for a qualified dentist 
D) Gain a degree in dental assisting 
A) A positive attitude 
B) A good job 
C) Work for a qualified dentist 
D) Gain a degree in dental assisting

Question 17

If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) insurance 
B) research 
C) public health 
D) sales 
A) insurance 
B) research 
C) public health 
D) sales

Exam 64: Marketing Your Skills

What would a potential employee provide that includes a brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications?

If the employment agency charges the dentist 15% of the annual starting salary of a dental assistant,which is $21,000,what is the fee that the dentist owes the agency?

What is the correct salutation when submitting a cover letter with a resume?

How often is it recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee?

How many minutes early should you arrive before the interview?

Under federal equal employment opportunity regulations,what questions can employers not ask?

How is work experience listed on a resume?

A compensation package includes:

Which statement is correct regarding employment agencies?

Which of the following should a resume include?

What is a personal philosophy?

Which resource provides short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position? This experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

Which statement best describes a nonsolo dentist?

What information should be included in the heading of the resume?

How could you present a positive image during an interview?

What is one of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals?

If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

Communication in the Dental Office

Business Operating Systems