Test your basic knowledge |

Career Orientation Basics

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The total amount of an employee's earnings before deductions are taken out






2. A person applying for a job






3. A course that is required before another course can be taken






4. Cluster that involves services that improve people's quality of life and promote safe - healthy communities






5. A plan of action for education - training - and experience to reach a career goal






6. Arrange things in order from the most important to the least important






7. The thing a person enjoys doing or thinking about






8. The computer network system through which information can be shared on the World Wide Web






9. To employ oneself in a particular or specific field of work






10. A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field






11. The way in which a person views their own self-worth






12. Extras provided by employers (other than wages)






13. A certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area - usually lasting 2 years






14. Doing a job without pay to gain experience






15. Payment for work - usually figured by the hour






16. Continuing for a long period of time to accomplish a task






17. The jobs that beginners start with to train them for higher-level jobs






18. Cluster that involves acquiring - investing - and managing money






19. A wide variety of workers with different backgrounds - experiences - ideas - and skills in the workplace






20. The course of action one decides to take at the end of the decision-making process






21. The choice between two or more possibilities






22. Part of the paycheck that shows earnings and deductions






23. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






24. Intangible work done for others as an occupation






25. A definition of work duties






26. To buy in bulk form wi the intent to resell by the case






27. A person who will give a favorable report of a job applicant to the employer






28. The need for workers in a particular occupation or field






29. Units of measurement which schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation






30. Cluster that involves regulating and managing local - state - and federal government






31. The type of job in which a person is employed






32. The jobs that beginners start with to train them for higher-level jobs






33. The work done over a period of years in one area of interest






34. The course of action one decides to take at the end of the decision-making process






35. A free flowing economy based upon the laws of supply and demand to allow individuals or companies to buy and sell goods and/or services at a profit






36. An amount of money charged by others for services






37. To eliminate unwanted applicants






38. Employment during special seasons






39. A program of study beyond a bachelor's degree






40. A thank you letter written following an interview






41. Generally 40 Hour work week or more






42. Cluster that involves providing education and training services; providing support services






43. A short written description of an applicant's personal data - education - and experience - related to a job






44. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






45. Commoney known as Social Security






46. The need for workers in a particular occupation or field






47. A share of the ownership in a company






48. Something one wants to obtain in the near future generally less than 5 years






49. A person who will give a favorable report of a job applicant to the employer






50. Relating to a specific field with a high degree of skill or experience