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Career Orientation Basics

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






2. The ability or potential for learning new skills






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






4. 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






5. A task one is expected to perform on the job






6. The combination of attitude - values - interests - and behaviors that identify a person






7. Someone who creates a good or service






8. An amount of money charged by others for services






9. To find out more by reading and talking to people






10. A document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing - social studies - science - reading - and math






11. Cluster that involves protective and legal services






12. The steps one takes to make the best decision






13. An assessment that helps people identify their interest areas






14. A group of workers who collectively bargin for higher wages - improved benefits - and better working conditions






15. Hearing - learning - and retaining verbal information






16. A person who works with you






17. An individual characterstic that helps one determine their personality






18. Collection of information about oneself






19. To eliminate unwanted applicants






20. Cluster that involves services involving lodging - entertainment - recreation - and travel; food and beverage management






21. Learning on the job






22. As the price increases producers produce more






23. Jobs or careers belonging to the same group on the basis of similar knowledge and skills






24. The surrounding physical conditions of a workplace






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






26. A special skill - knowledge - or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job






27. The future prospects for employment in a particular job or field






28. A person who owns stock in a company






29. The use of goods or service to make life easier creating new jobs while eliminating others






30. Salary of wages given to an employee on a regular basis






31. Cluster that involves computer and Web-based services; telecommunications services






32. A special skill - knowledge - or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job






33. Determining the best way for an individual to study - remember - or learn






34. A course or program that teaches job skills






35. An introductory letter written to a prospective employer






36. Cluster that involves designing - building - and repairing structures






37. Receiving a paycheck every other Friday






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






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






40. Jobs requiring less than 35-40 hours a week - depending on the employer






41. Cluster that involves coordinating the movement of people - goods - and services; career cluster - jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills






42. A plan which includes the education and training requirements to reach a career goal






43. Standard minimum pay received by an employee






44. Someone who purchases a good or service with the intent to use it






45. Agreement to complete a job for an amount of money






46. A belief - understanding - and recognition of one's own abilities






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






48. Help-wanted section of the newspaper that lists job openings






49. Time an employee may take off work with pay






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