Question 1

What is a significant advantage of using a master application form?

Accepted Answer

A)  All gathered documents are required when you are hired.
B)  Aids in the completion of applications quickly and efficiently
C)  It is for the employer's benefit.
D)  It introduces the resume to the employer. B

Question 2

When you are accepting a job offer,your decision should be based on all the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  salary and benefits.
B)  identity of your direct supervisor.
C)  work schedule.
D)  vacation schedule. B

Question 3

The interview process consists of three parts: preparing for the interview,responding to questions during the interview,and the optional follow-up with a thank you note or letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What type of resume places skills and abilities first,according to importance,regardless of the time of occurrence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological resume.
B)  Functional resume.
C)  Hybrid resume.
D)  Typical resume.

Question 5

Your instructor has suggested that you include work samples in your personal career portfolio.Of the following,which would you include in this section?

Accepted Answer

A)  A recent performance review
B)  Samples of professional letters you have written
C)  Certifications you have earned
D)  Records of published articles

Question 6

When you have decided to leave a job,what is the most appropriate way to inform your employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Send an e-mail to your immediate supervisor stating your last day of work.
B)  Tell your coworkers that you are planning on leaving.
C)  Personally tell your supervisor,and follow up with a letter of resignation.
D)  Leave a letter on your supervisor's desk on your last day.

Question 7

You are preparing for an interview.Which of the following would be the most appropriate dress for the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dress slacks,white shirt,dark socks and shoes for male;pantsuit with closed-toed shoes for female
B)  Clean,pressed scrubs for male and female or school uniform
C)  Black suit for male and female (skirt and black hosiery for female) 
D)  Blue or gray suit with dress shirt and tie,dark socks and shoes for male;suit with conservative blouse,closed-toed shoes,and flesh-colored hosiery for female

Question 8

Which of the following are characteristics of a good cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cover letters are personalized and are addressed to a specific individual.
B)  Cover letters express an interest in working with a specific employer or company.
C)  Cover letters should convey enthusiasm and commitment.
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Career opportunities for administrative dental assistants could include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A consultant in a management and consulting firm
B)  An educator
C)  A salesperson
D)  All of the above

Question 10

You are considering the advantages of working in a small dental practice.Which of the following is an advantage of a small practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking
B)  Cross-training in business office and clinical skills
C)  Increased opportunity for advancement
D)  Greater number of choices in benefits package

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replaces a resume
B)  Replaces a job application
C)  Introduces you to a prospective employer
D)  Provides information about you to an employment agency

Question 12

When writing an objective on your resume,you should include all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the job you want.
B)  your expected salary range.
C)  what skills or abilities you have.
D)  for whom you would like to work.

Question 13

What is the employer's first step in the screening of potential employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talking with dental assisting educators
B)  Recommendations from colleagues
C)  First appearances
D)  The resume

Question 14

Which of the following are good safety precautions to consider before posting your resume on-line?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preserve your personal identity.
B)  Use specific names of companies in your work history.
C)  Disguise your true identity by using a cute alias pseudo-name.
D)  Maintain your phone number so prospective employers can reach you.

Question 15

When writing the highlights of your qualifications,what type of sentence structure should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use lots of descriptive adjectives.
B)  Begin sentences with the pronoun "I."
C)  Begin sentence with an action verb.
D)  Use sentence fragments instead of complete sentences.

Question 16

What type of resume arranges information in order of occurrence,with the most recent information presented first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological resume
B)  Functional resume
C)  Hybrid resume
D)  Typical resume

Question 17

What is the most important tool of the job search process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cover letter
B)  Letters of recommendation
C)  Job application
D)  Resume

Question 18

What set of personal qualities,habits,attitudes,and social skills are needed for successful job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hybrid skills
B)  Technical skills
C)  Hard skills
D)  Soft skills

Question 19

What is an employment agreement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

At the end of a first interview,the prospective employer asks whether you have any questions.From those listed,which would be an appropriate question in a first interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What is the salary for this position?"
B)  "Do you reimburse for additional education?"
C)  "Which computer software program is used in the office?"
D)  "How much overtime would I be expected to work?"

Exam 18: Employment Strategies