Question 1

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make business contacts. 
B)  reduce the number of applicants for a job. 
C)  locate potential people for advancement within the company. 
D)  judge the best qualified candidates for a position. 
E)  obtain information on available jobs in an area. 
A)  make business contacts. 
B)  reduce the number of applicants for a job. 
C)  locate potential people for advancement within the company. 
D)  judge the best qualified candidates for a position. 
E)  obtain information on available jobs in an area. B

Question 2

If you are planning on starting a business, what 3 main issues must you consider?

Accepted Answer

First, become knowledgeable about your product or service. Second, identify potential customers, select an appropriate location, and study competitors. Third, consider your financial resources.

Question 3

Which one of the following is not an element of corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management styles 
B)  Work intensity 
C)  Government regulations 
D)  Dress codes 
E)  Lines of communication 
A)  Management styles 
B)  Work intensity 
C)  Government regulations 
D)  Dress codes 
E)  Lines of communication C

Question 4

A ____________ resume is designed to obtain a specific job.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Lori Burroughs wants to gain some needed experience so when she is ready to start a career she has something to offer a company. She has talked to the career placement center at her university. They tell her she can get a job with a local company for the summer and earn college credit while working. Which of the following employment strategies is she pursuing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Part-time employment 
B)  Volunteer work 
C)  Internship 
D)  Campus project 
E)  Cooperative education program 
A)  Part-time employment 
B)  Volunteer work 
C)  Internship 
D)  Campus project 
E)  Cooperative education program

Question 6

What factors affect the availability of employment positions?

Accepted Answer

The availability of employment positions

Question 7

The first step of the career planning process is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate the job market. 
B)  identify potential job opportunities. 
C)  develop a resume and cover letter. 
D)  plan for career growth. 
E)  assess your interests, abilities, and goals. 
A)  evaluate the job market. 
B)  identify potential job opportunities. 
C)  develop a resume and cover letter. 
D)  plan for career growth. 
E)  assess your interests, abilities, and goals.

Question 8

For an entry-level position, a person's resume is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  one page. 
B)  two pages. 
C)  three pages. 
D)  four pages. 
E)  five or more pages depending on experiences. 
A)  one page. 
B)  two pages. 
C)  three pages. 
D)  four pages. 
E)  five or more pages depending on experiences.

Question 9

Which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apprenticeship 
B)  Job 
C)  Internship 
D)  Career 
E)  Cooperative employment experience 
A)  Apprenticeship 
B)  Job 
C)  Internship 
D)  Career 
E)  Cooperative employment experience

Question 10

The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Libraries usually have a variety of information sources for career planning and job exploration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a benefit on which you pay taxes at some future date?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cafeteria-style benefit 
B)  Vesting 
C)  Tax-deferred benefit 
D)  Tax-exempt benefit 
E)  Exclusion 
A)  Cafeteria-style benefit 
B)  Vesting 
C)  Tax-deferred benefit 
D)  Tax-exempt benefit 
E)  Exclusion

Question 13

The following information is generally not included on a resume:

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  References 
C)  Campus activities 
D)  Organizational experience 
E)  Honors 
A)  Education 
B)  References 
C)  Campus activities 
D)  Organizational experience 
E)  Honors

Question 14

A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Current business and economic news can be an indication of future job demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compared to a job, a career:

Accepted Answer

A)  is often less financially rewarding. 
B)  requires minimum training. 
C)  demands regular updating of knowledge. 
D)  has limited opportunities for advancement. 
E)  is one who engage in for your lifetime. 
A)  is often less financially rewarding. 
B)  requires minimum training. 
C)  demands regular updating of knowledge. 
D)  has limited opportunities for advancement. 
E)  is one who engage in for your lifetime.

Question 17

The education section of a resume 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 purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A person's birth date, sex, height, and weight should only be included on a resume‚ if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tom Husson recently coordinated a fund raising project for an organization that assists homeless youth. This would most likely be an example of experience in:

Accepted Answer

A)  doing research on a company. 
B)  obtaining financial planning and budgeting skills. 
C)  public speaking. 
D)  human relations. 
E)  problem solving. 
A)  doing research on a company. 
B)  obtaining financial planning and budgeting skills. 
C)  public speaking. 
D)  human relations. 
E)  problem solving.

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

If you are planning on starting a business, what 3 main issues must you consider?

Which one of the following is not an element of corporate culture?

A ____________ resume is designed to obtain a specific job.

What factors affect the availability of employment positions?

The first step of the career planning process is to:

For an entry-level position, a person's resume is likely to be:

Which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth?

The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.

Libraries usually have a variety of information sources for career planning and job exploration.

Which of the following is a benefit on which you pay taxes at some future date?

The following information is generally not included on a resume:

A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.

Current business and economic news can be an indication of future job demand.

Compared to a job, a career:

The education section of a resume should include:

The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.

A person's birth date, sex, height, and weight should only be included on a resume‚ if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position.

Tom Husson recently coordinated a fund raising project for an organization that assists homeless youth. This would most likely be an example of experience in:

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

The purpose of a screening interview is to:

If you are planning on starting a business, what 3 main issues must you consider?

Which one of the following is not an element of corporate culture?

A ____________ resume is designed to obtain a specific job.

What factors affect the availability of employment positions?

The first step of the career planning process is to:

For an entry-level position, a person's resume is likely to be:

Which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth?

The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.

Libraries usually have a variety of information sources for career planning and job exploration.

Which of the following is a benefit on which you pay taxes at some future date?

The following information is generally not included on a resume:

A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.

Current business and economic news can be an indication of future job demand.

Compared to a job, a career:

The education section of a resume should include:

The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.

A person's birth date, sex, height, and weight should only be included on a resume‚ if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position.

Tom Husson recently coordinated a fund raising project for an organization that assists homeless youth. This would most likely be an example of experience in:

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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