Name: Date: Period: Exploring Careers (8) Semester Exam Review Directions: Choose the number beside the correct answer from the word bank then place it in the blank beside the question. Chapter 1 1. An attitude can be defined as. 2. A checklist that matches your favorite activities to possible careers is called a(n). 3. Although Alex found playing the saxophone very difficult when she first began lessons five years ago, she is now quite good and has performed in several concerts. For Alex, playing the saxophone is a(n). 4. Shawn is a wonderful cook. He can make delicious meals and snacks without even looking at a recipe. For Shawn, cooking is a(n). 5. Someone with a naturalistic learning style might enjoy a career as a(n). 6. Keesha loves to solve puzzles, word problems, and mysteries. Which of the following careers would make use of Keesha's skill? 7. Jessica enjoys competitive sports. She has enormous energy and is always at the center of a lively group of teenagers. Competitive, energetic, and lively describe Jessica's. 8. Jaime loves to read. He is a wonderful storyteller, and he always remembers the dates he learns in history class. Jaime's learning style can be described as. Chapter 2 1. Rasheed is a college student who also works as a food server at the school's cafeteria. For Rasheed, working as a food server is most likely a. 2. A is defined by the ways in which a person uses his or her time, energy, and money. 3. The textbook tells us that Americans spend more than 50 percent of the money they earn in three areas: food, transportation, and. 4. Chris is known as "The Computer Doctor" because his job is to solve his clients' computer problems. His problem-solving ability is one of his skills. 5. refers to the ways people make, buy, and sell goods and services. 1
6. Which of the following describes a social change that is occurring in the world of work? 7. Using communication technology in order to work at home for a company is called. 8. Buying and selling of goods and services via the Internet is called. Chapter 3 1. Which U.S. government agency organized similar careers into career clusters? 2. A short, informal talk with someone in a career that interests you is called a(n) exploratory interview. 3. Jason is the foreman on an Oklahoma cattle ranch. Into which of the following career clusters does Jason's job fall? 4. The online version of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles is known as O*NET. 5. A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field is known as a(n). 6. When you collect as much information as you can about a career, then write what you like and dislike about the career, you are creating a(n). 7. Kaya works for the Closet Organization, a company that designs and installs closets and cabinets. Into what career cluster does Kaya's job fall? 8. Interest area that includes activities such as problem solving and experimenting. Chapter 4 1. The result or effect of a decision can be defined as the decision's. 2. What must a person do after he or she has made a decision? 3. An alternative course of action is a(n). 4. According to the textbook, the best way to make an important decision easier to resolve is by. 5. Studying information you've gathered and comparing that information with your needs and desires is part of the decision-making step called. 6. Finding out the advantages and disadvantages of options is part of the decision-making step called. 2
7. A person's basic outlook on life is his. 8. Objects, ideas, or situations that prevent progress are called. 9. Being able or willing to change in order to suit different conditions is called. Chapter 5 1. According to the textbook, between 2000 and 2010, which type of jobs will grow fastest? 2. According to the textbook, the surest way to achieve a goal is. 3. To can be defined as "to put off doing something because of laziness or a lack of desire." 4. Which of the following is usually the first step in a career plan? 5. Max wants to become a biologist someday. Which class in junior high and high school will provide the best preparation for Max s career goal? 6. An obligation or duty that may affect a career plan is. 7. A brief, unpaid, formal job in a particular career field is a/an. 8. describes something that is precise or exact. Chapter 7 1. A form that asks a job seeker questions about his or her skills, work experience, education, and interests is a. 2. According to the textbook, the first thing a job seeker should do after an interview is. 3. What should you always send along with your resume? 4. Josh and Isabel are talking. As they talk, Josh continually bites his nails and runs his fingers through his hair. Josh's gestures are an indication that he feels. 5. According to the textbook, the first thing an interviewer notices about the prospective employee is the employee's. 6. You should include in your résumé so that the résumé is more likely to be located during a computer database search. 3
7. According to the textbook, what is the biggest boost you can have going into an interview? 8. What should you practice when you role-play an interview? 9. A collection of information that shows your skills and qualifications. Chapter 8 1. Many new employees of a company attend a meeting to learn the company's ways of doing things. This meeting is usually called a(n). 2. To treat a worker differently because of the worker's race, age, appearance, or gender is to that worker. 3. According to the textbook, the one thing that employers want more than anything else from their employees is. 4. A(n) is a meeting between a supervisor and an employee at which goals are set for the employee and the employee's work is reviewed. 5. To work with others on a job to reach a common goal is to. 6. If you are a new employee, your is the person you should ask about your job duties and the company's rules and policies. 7. A fixed amount of money paid for an hour of work. 8. Someone who works with you at the same business or in the same office. 9. A person who oversees the work of others. Chapter 13 1. According to the textbook, what percentage of U.S. workers work for small businesses? 2. The United States' free enterprise economic system is also known as. 3. A business is the document that identifies the goods or services a business will offer, outlines the business's goals, and gives a timetable for meeting those goals. 4. In a free enterprise system, who sets minimum standards for workplace safety and product quality? 5. In addition to working long hours and battling competition, what other concern do all entrepreneurs face? 6. According to the textbook, what is the main goal of a producer? 4
7. What do nearly 66 percent of all new businesses face in their first four years? 8. A country's way of making choices about how to use its resources to produce and distribute goods and services. Chapter 14 1. Ignacio bought school supplies totaling $50. Instead of paying with cash, Ignacio used his, which meant that the $50 was withdrawn directly from his bank account. 2. The police and fire protection that you and your neighbors receive is paid for by. 3. A smart shopper always when making a purchase. 4. When you wish to return an item that you bought, what should you use as your proof of purchase? 5. On a paycheck stub, the money that is labeled FICA is money that has been withheld from the employee's pay for taxes. 6. Greta pays for the insurance on her car. Her monthly payment is $50. In her budget, Greta lists car insurance as. 7. To find out whether you should launder a new pair of jeans in warm water or cold water, you should read the. 8. A trade of one item for another. 9. When you list items or activities in order of importance you them. 5
Review Answers Word List Chapter 1 1. a general outlook on life 2. aptitude 3. computer programmer 4. interest inventory 5. linguistic 6. personality 7. skill 8. veterinarian Chapter 2 1. e-commerce 2. Economy 3. Fewer people are retiring 4. job 5. lifestyle 6. shelter 7. telecommuting 8. thinking Chapter 3 1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 2. Architecture and Construction 3. career critique 4. Department of Education 5. exploratory interview 6. Internship 7. Investigator 8. O*NET Chapter 4 1. adaptability 2. attitude 3. backup plan 4. breaking the problem into smaller parts 5. evaluating the options 6. gathering information 7. make an action plan 8. obstacles 9. outcome Chapter 5 1. internship 2. jobs requiring an associate degree 3. personal responsibility 4. procrastinate 5. receiving education and training 6. science 7. Specific 8. to follow a plan 6 Chapter 7 1. a cover letter 2. a positive attitude 3. answering typical interview questions 4. appearance 5. job application 6. keywords 7. personal career portfolio 8. unsure 9. write a thank-you note to the interviewer Chapter 8 1. cooperate 2. coworker 3. discriminate against 4. orientation 5. performance review 6. supervisor 7. supervisor 8. the ability to adapt to the changing workplace 9. wages 1. 95% 2. capitalism 3. economic system 4. failure 5. financial risk 6. plan 7. the government 8. to make a profit Chapter 13 Chapter 14 1. a fixed expense 2. considers both price and quality 3. debit card 4. exchange 5. income taxes 6. label inside the jeans 7. prioritize 8. Social Security 9. the sales receipt