Question 1

On a resume

Accepted Answer

A)  work history should not be listed 
B)  your contact information should be listed clearly at the beginning of the document 
C)  five references are considered sufficient 
D)  provide personal information such as your age, race, and marital status 
A)  work history should not be listed 
B)  your contact information should be listed clearly at the beginning of the document 
C)  five references are considered sufficient 
D)  provide personal information such as your age, race, and marital status B

Question 2

A resume is a concise, well-organized presentation of your qualifications for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The first paragraph of a letter of application should

Accepted Answer

A)  identify your previous work experience 
B)  discuss your education 
C)  explain the reason for the letter and state the position in which you are interested 
D)  none of the above 
A)  identify your previous work experience 
B)  discuss your education 
C)  explain the reason for the letter and state the position in which you are interested 
D)  none of the above C

Question 4

COBRA is a law that gives qualified employees the right to continue health insurance coverage for several months after leaving a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A formal resignation letter should

Accepted Answer

A)  be written to your immediate supervisor 
B)  use a casual, informal tone 
C)  give the reason for your resignation 
D)  all the above 
A)  be written to your immediate supervisor 
B)  use a casual, informal tone 
C)  give the reason for your resignation 
D)  all the above

Question 6

Following an interview as a job applicant

Accepted Answer

A)  write a thank-you letter to the interviewer 
B)  do not mention the job position for which you applied in a thank-you letter 
C)  write notes about the interview and the people you talked with in your job search diary 
D)  both A and C 
A)  write a thank-you letter to the interviewer 
B)  do not mention the job position for which you applied in a thank-you letter 
C)  write notes about the interview and the people you talked with in your job search diary 
D)  both A and C

Question 7

Whether you have specific career goals or not, you can effectively plan your search for a full-time job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Employment forms (such as a Form W-4) are often completed during a job orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When preparing a resume

Accepted Answer

A)  use up to five pages if the resume will be submitted in hard copy 
B)  an attractive format is not important if the resume will be submitted in hard copy 
C)  keep the format simple if you know the resume will be scanned 
D)  use fancy fonts, bold type, and bullets if you know the resume will be scanned 
A)  use up to five pages if the resume will be submitted in hard copy 
B)  an attractive format is not important if the resume will be submitted in hard copy 
C)  keep the format simple if you know the resume will be scanned 
D)  use fancy fonts, bold type, and bullets if you know the resume will be scanned

Question 10

Which of the following may be a reason for an employee's job termination?

Accepted Answer

A)  a company is downsized or fails 
B)  poor performance by the employee 
C)  the employee accepts a job with a different company 
D)  all the above 
A)  a company is downsized or fails 
B)  poor performance by the employee 
C)  the employee accepts a job with a different company 
D)  all the above

Question 11

The purpose of a letter of application is to introduce a job applicant to a prospective employer and request an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A job orientation may be formal or informal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A job search diary is used to record your education and work experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

For a successful interview as a job applicant

Accepted Answer

A)  do not spend time preparing for the interview in advance 
B)  anticipate questions you will be asked and prepare answers in advance 
C)  do not ask questions during the interview 
D)  dress in casual, comfortable clothes regardless of the job position you are seeking 
A)  do not spend time preparing for the interview in advance 
B)  anticipate questions you will be asked and prepare answers in advance 
C)  do not ask questions during the interview 
D)  dress in casual, comfortable clothes regardless of the job position you are seeking

Question 15

An online resume

Accepted Answer

A)  should use default fonts and font sizes 
B)  can be sent as an email attachment 
C)  should use the same terms for a particular skill or other requirement as are used in the job description 
D)  all the above 
A)  should use default fonts and font sizes 
B)  can be sent as an email attachment 
C)  should use the same terms for a particular skill or other requirement as are used in the job description 
D)  all the above

Question 16

Employee performance evaluations are rated or scored in basically the same way in all companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A typical worker changes jobs several times during his or her career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is good advice in preparation for an interview

Accepted Answer

A)  arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time 
B)  learn about the company and the open position 
C)  bring a friend for moral support 
D)  all the above 
A)  arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time 
B)  learn about the company and the open position 
C)  bring a friend for moral support 
D)  all the above

Question 19

When completing an application form

Accepted Answer

A)  read each question carefully and completely before answering 
B)  if an item does not apply to you, leave it blank 
C)  your penmanship does not matter if you attach a resume 
D)  all the above 
A)  read each question carefully and completely before answering 
B)  if an item does not apply to you, leave it blank 
C)  your penmanship does not matter if you attach a resume 
D)  all the above

Question 20

Information from performance reviews may be used in determining pay increases or promotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

On a resume

A resume is a concise, well-organized presentation of your qualifications for a job.

The first paragraph of a letter of application should

COBRA is a law that gives qualified employees the right to continue health insurance coverage for several months after leaving a company.

A formal resignation letter should

Following an interview as a job applicant

Whether you have specific career goals or not, you can effectively plan your search for a full-time job.

Employment forms (such as a Form W-4) are often completed during a job orientation.

When preparing a resume

Which of the following may be a reason for an employee's job termination?

The purpose of a letter of application is to introduce a job applicant to a prospective employer and request an interview.

A job orientation may be formal or informal.

A job search diary is used to record your education and work experience.

For a successful interview as a job applicant

An online resume

Employee performance evaluations are rated or scored in basically the same way in all companies.

A typical worker changes jobs several times during his or her career.

Which of the following is good advice in preparation for an interview

When completing an application form

Information from performance reviews may be used in determining pay increases or promotions.

The Office Environment

Office Competencies

Managing Information to Enhance Productivity

Communicating in Written Form

Communicating Orally

Telephone Communications

Banking and Payroll

Financial Reports and Procedures

Time and Workstation Management

Meetings and Travel

Records Management

Processing Mail

Ongoing Processional Development

Compilation of Business and Office Management

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Exam 13: Planning and Advancing Your Career

On a resume

A resume is a concise, well-organized presentation of your qualifications for a job.

The first paragraph of a letter of application should

COBRA is a law that gives qualified employees the right to continue health insurance coverage for several months after leaving a company.

A formal resignation letter should

Following an interview as a job applicant

Whether you have specific career goals or not, you can effectively plan your search for a full-time job.

Employment forms (such as a Form W-4) are often completed during a job orientation.

When preparing a resume

Which of the following may be a reason for an employee's job termination?

The purpose of a letter of application is to introduce a job applicant to a prospective employer and request an interview.

A job orientation may be formal or informal.

A job search diary is used to record your education and work experience.

For a successful interview as a job applicant

An online resume

Employee performance evaluations are rated or scored in basically the same way in all companies.

A typical worker changes jobs several times during his or her career.

Which of the following is good advice in preparation for an interview

When completing an application form

Information from performance reviews may be used in determining pay increases or promotions.

The Office Environment

Office Competencies

Managing Information to Enhance Productivity

Communicating in Written Form

Communicating Orally

Telephone Communications

Banking and Payroll

Financial Reports and Procedures

Time and Workstation Management

Meetings and Travel

Records Management

Processing Mail

Ongoing Processional Development

Compilation of Business and Office Management

Filters