Question 1

About 75% of employers review job applicants' Facebook postings and credit reports when performing background checks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When changing employers,the wisest option for the money you have in your current employer-sponsored retirement plan typically involve all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) transferring the money to your new employer's 401(k) plan. 
B) moving the balance to an IRA rollover account. 
C) leaving the money in your old employer's plan. 
D) withdrawing and spending the money. 
A) transferring the money to your new employer's 401(k) plan. 
B) moving the balance to an IRA rollover account. 
C) leaving the money in your old employer's plan. 
D) withdrawing and spending the money. D

Question 3

Misrepresenting a few small facts or exaggerating a bit during an interview is expected and should not have a negative impact during a job interview.Failure to obtain a job offer after an interview is most likely due to some failing during the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The skills employers want the most include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) communication skills. 
B) analytical skills. 
C) overconfidence. 
D) high-energy. 
A) communication skills. 
B) analytical skills. 
C) overconfidence. 
D) high-energy.

Question 5

Which of the following is appropriate for a lunch interview?

Accepted Answer

A) order something that is more expensive than what the host has ordered 
B) leave your napkin on the table when excusing yourself 
C) season your meal with salt and pepper before tasting it 
D) avoid ordering soup or pastas 
A) order something that is more expensive than what the host has ordered 
B) leave your napkin on the table when excusing yourself 
C) season your meal with salt and pepper before tasting it 
D) avoid ordering soup or pastas

Question 6

It is especially important to use "key phrases" when preparing your résumé because

Accepted Answer

A) many employers will be impressed with your vocabulary. 
B) you want to show that you are well educated. 
C) computer software is typically used to scan résumés in order to select better qualified candidates. 
D) it saves time when writing your résumé. 
A) many employers will be impressed with your vocabulary. 
B) you want to show that you are well educated. 
C) computer software is typically used to scan résumés in order to select better qualified candidates. 
D) it saves time when writing your résumé.

Question 7

To assign monetary values to employee benefits,you can place a market value on the benefit or calculate the ____ value of the benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) present 
B) future 
C) index 
D) physical 
A) present 
B) future 
C) index 
D) physical

Question 8

Your ____ determine(s) the unique approach you take to working with and responding to your job requirements,surroundings,and associates.

Accepted Answer

A) work-style personality 
B) values 
C) aptitudes 
D) interest inventory 
A) work-style personality 
B) values 
C) aptitudes 
D) interest inventory

Question 9

____ résumés emphasize your career-related experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) Chronological format 
B) Skills format 
C) Normal format 
D) Functional format 
A) Chronological format 
B) Skills format 
C) Normal format 
D) Functional format

Question 10

Interest inventories are the qualities that allow you to perform job-related tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Effective career planning will help you identify an employment pathway that aligns your interests and abilities with the tasks and responsibilities expected by employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A résumé in a chronological format would position the first of your previous three jobs at the end of the experience section of the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You do not have to include your e-mail address or phone number at the end of the cover letter.After mailing off a cover letter,you should wait at least a month before you contact the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Chronological format (information in reverse order with the most recent first),skills format (aptitudes and qualities),and functional format (career-related experiences) are three résumé formats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A mentor is an experienced person,such as a senior coworker,who offers friendly career-related advice,guidance,and coaching to a less-experienced worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following about freelancing is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Freelancing allows independent contractors to move from one temporary job to the next without benefits. 
B) In a nation of 150 million workers about 30 million people consider themselves freelancers and half of them work at least 15 hours a week. 
C) Freelancing allows workers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to seek a better economic future. 
D) About half of freelancers earn less than $25,000 annually. 
A) Freelancing allows independent contractors to move from one temporary job to the next without benefits. 
B) In a nation of 150 million workers about 30 million people consider themselves freelancers and half of them work at least 15 hours a week. 
C) Freelancing allows workers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to seek a better economic future. 
D) About half of freelancers earn less than $25,000 annually.

Question 17

In preparation for a job interview,you should

Accepted Answer

A) compile some personal stories. 
B) anticipate interview questions and prepare responses. 
C) create a list of negative responses to questions that you should then avoid. 
D) compile some personal stories and anticipate interview questions and prepare responses. 
A) compile some personal stories. 
B) anticipate interview questions and prepare responses. 
C) create a list of negative responses to questions that you should then avoid. 
D) compile some personal stories and anticipate interview questions and prepare responses.

Question 18

Posting your résumé on Monster.com is all you need to do to get a good job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Prior to a job interview,you should learn how the company makes money,its operations and history,profitability,expansion plans,and other recent developments.You should also research the company's competitors,and the industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following describes the progression from entry level positions to higher levels of pay,skill,responsibility,or authority?

Accepted Answer

A) career plan 
B) employment pattern 
C) interest inventory 
D) career ladder 
A) career plan 
B) employment pattern 
C) interest inventory 
D) career ladder

About 75% of employers review job applicants' Facebook postings and credit reports when performing background checks.

When changing employers,the wisest option for the money you have in your current employer-sponsored retirement plan typically involve all of the following except

Misrepresenting a few small facts or exaggerating a bit during an interview is expected and should not have a negative impact during a job interview.Failure to obtain a job offer after an interview is most likely due to some failing during the interview.

The skills employers want the most include all of the following except

Which of the following is appropriate for a lunch interview?

It is especially important to use "key phrases" when preparing your résumé because

To assign monetary values to employee benefits,you can place a market value on the benefit or calculate the ____ value of the benefit.

Your ____ determine(s) the unique approach you take to working with and responding to your job requirements,surroundings,and associates.

____ résumés emphasize your career-related experiences.

Interest inventories are the qualities that allow you to perform job-related tasks.

Effective career planning will help you identify an employment pathway that aligns your interests and abilities with the tasks and responsibilities expected by employers.

A résumé in a chronological format would position the first of your previous three jobs at the end of the experience section of the document.

You do not have to include your e-mail address or phone number at the end of the cover letter.After mailing off a cover letter,you should wait at least a month before you contact the employer.

Chronological format (information in reverse order with the most recent first),skills format (aptitudes and qualities),and functional format (career-related experiences) are three résumé formats.

A mentor is an experienced person,such as a senior coworker,who offers friendly career-related advice,guidance,and coaching to a less-experienced worker.

Which of the following about freelancing is correct?

In preparation for a job interview,you should

Posting your résumé on Monster.com is all you need to do to get a good job.

Prior to a job interview,you should learn how the company makes money,its operations and history,profitability,expansion plans,and other recent developments.You should also research the company's competitors,and the industry.

Which of the following describes the progression from entry level positions to higher levels of pay,skill,responsibility,or authority?

Understanding Personal Finance

Financial Statements,tools,and Budgets

Managing Income Taxes

Managing Checking and Savings Accounts

Building and Maintaining Good Credit

Credit Cards and Consumer Loans

Vehicles and Other Major Purchases

Obtaining Affordable Housing

Managing Property and Liability Risk

Managing Health Expenses

Life Insurance Planning

Investment Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds

Real Estate and High-Risk Investments

Retirement and Estate Planning

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Exam 2: Career Planning

About 75% of employers review job applicants' Facebook postings and credit reports when performing background checks.

When changing employers,the wisest option for the money you have in your current employer-sponsored retirement plan typically involve all of the following except

Misrepresenting a few small facts or exaggerating a bit during an interview is expected and should not have a negative impact during a job interview.Failure to obtain a job offer after an interview is most likely due to some failing during the interview.

The skills employers want the most include all of the following except

Which of the following is appropriate for a lunch interview?

It is especially important to use "key phrases" when preparing your résumé because

To assign monetary values to employee benefits,you can place a market value on the benefit or calculate the ____ value of the benefit.

Your ____ determine(s) the unique approach you take to working with and responding to your job requirements,surroundings,and associates.

____ résumés emphasize your career-related experiences.

Interest inventories are the qualities that allow you to perform job-related tasks.

Effective career planning will help you identify an employment pathway that aligns your interests and abilities with the tasks and responsibilities expected by employers.

A résumé in a chronological format would position the first of your previous three jobs at the end of the experience section of the document.

You do not have to include your e-mail address or phone number at the end of the cover letter.After mailing off a cover letter,you should wait at least a month before you contact the employer.

Chronological format (information in reverse order with the most recent first),skills format (aptitudes and qualities),and functional format (career-related experiences) are three résumé formats.

A mentor is an experienced person,such as a senior coworker,who offers friendly career-related advice,guidance,and coaching to a less-experienced worker.

Which of the following about freelancing is correct?

In preparation for a job interview,you should

Posting your résumé on Monster.com is all you need to do to get a good job.

Prior to a job interview,you should learn how the company makes money,its operations and history,profitability,expansion plans,and other recent developments.You should also research the company's competitors,and the industry.

Which of the following describes the progression from entry level positions to higher levels of pay,skill,responsibility,or authority?

Understanding Personal Finance

Financial Statements,tools,and Budgets

Managing Income Taxes

Managing Checking and Savings Accounts

Building and Maintaining Good Credit

Credit Cards and Consumer Loans

Vehicles and Other Major Purchases

Obtaining Affordable Housing

Managing Property and Liability Risk

Managing Health Expenses

Life Insurance Planning

Investment Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds

Real Estate and High-Risk Investments

Retirement and Estate Planning

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