Exam 12: Exploring Career Options and Opportunities

The most important difference between the Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees is that the AS does not require students to complete general education courses (English, math, science, social science, etc.).

(True/False)

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Question 21

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

(True/False)

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Question 22

When you are planning for a career, your first task should be to

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Question 23

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree focuses on the skills and knowledge a student would need to succeed in a particular job.

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Question 24

The three foundation skills identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) are literacy skills, personal qualities, and

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Question 25

SCANS (the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) lists Financial Skills as one of the foundation skills necessary for success in the workplace.

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Question 26

You can acquire or improve your career skills by

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Question 27

How can you acquire (in college) the foundation skills and workplace competencies identified by SCANS?

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Question 28

A high grade-point average is the only requirement you need to be admitted to a four-year college or university.

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Question 29

If you were researching a specific career using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), what five pieces of information could you find?

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Question 30

What are the five workplace competencies that have been identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)?

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Question 31

If your goal is to transfer to a four-year degree program, you would be wise to pursue a(n) __________ program at your current school.

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Question 32

What are the benefits of joining a campus organization?

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Question 33

If you "shadow" someone in a work situation, you are

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Question 34

The sole purpose of service learning courses is to provide opportunities for students to volunteer in their communities.

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Question 35

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is revised every __________ years.

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Question 36

Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are examples of Internet sites that contain job listings.

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Question 37

When you are making decisions about majors or careers, you should remember that interests and hobbies are not necessarily the same as strengths and aptitudes.

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Question 38

If you graduate from a four-year college, you will have earned a Bachelor's degree.

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Question 39

Which two of the following does SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) consider to be workplace competencies?

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The most important difference between the Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees is that the AS does not require students to complete general education courses (English, math, science, social science, etc.).

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

When you are planning for a career, your first task should be to

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree focuses on the skills and knowledge a student would need to succeed in a particular job.

The three foundation skills identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) are literacy skills, personal qualities, and

SCANS (the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) lists Financial Skills as one of the foundation skills necessary for success in the workplace.

You can acquire or improve your career skills by

How can you acquire (in college) the foundation skills and workplace competencies identified by SCANS?

A high grade-point average is the only requirement you need to be admitted to a four-year college or university.

If you were researching a specific career using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), what five pieces of information could you find?

What are the five workplace competencies that have been identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)?

If your goal is to transfer to a four-year degree program, you would be wise to pursue a(n) __________ program at your current school.

What are the benefits of joining a campus organization?

If you "shadow" someone in a work situation, you are

The sole purpose of service learning courses is to provide opportunities for students to volunteer in their communities.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is revised every __________ years.

Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are examples of Internet sites that contain job listings.

When you are making decisions about majors or careers, you should remember that interests and hobbies are not necessarily the same as strengths and aptitudes.

If you graduate from a four-year college, you will have earned a Bachelor's degree.

Which two of the following does SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) consider to be workplace competencies?

First Steps to Choosing Success

Interacting With Your College Community

Deciding to Know Yourself

Choosing Goals for College and Life

Decisions for Managing Time

Choices for Succeeding in Class and Online Courses

Choosing to Read Actively

Decisions About Study and Test Taking

Making Choices About Todays Technology

Making Financial Decisions

Choosing Health and Wellness

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