money
What’s the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Debit uses money from your bank account; credit borrows money that you have to repay.
Name 3 things you should NOT wear or do during most job interviews.
Answers may include, but are not limited to:
Wear: Shorts, flip flops, low-cut tops
Do (not): Arriving late or too early, talk poorly about previous employers, cursing
Name one cheap food you can keep at home to make a quick meal.
Pasta, rice, beans, potatoes, etc
Name two expenses you might have for housing, besides rent.
Electricity, water, internet, renter's insurance, trash, etc.
There's a fire in your home. What is the first priority?
Get yourself, others, and any animals out safely. Then, call emergency services from a safe location.
You see a $40 charge on your bank account that you don't recognize. What should you do?
Investigate the transaction and contact the bank/card issuer promptly if it's unauthorized.
You're scheduled at 3:00 but realize at 2:00 that you're too sick to work. What should you do?
Contact your supervisor ASAP and follow the workplace's call-out procedure.
Where and how in your fridge should raw chicken be stored?
The very bottom of the fridge in a sealed container.
What is a security deposit?
Money paid upfront that may be returned when you move out, depending on the condition of the property.
You lock yourself out of your apartment. Who do you contact?
Landlord/property manager, maintenance, or a locksmith.
You're grocery shopping and see your favorite snack is: $3.99 each, a 15-pack for $48, or a 4-pack for $12.40. Which has the best value?
a 4-pack for $12.40
1: 3.99 each
15: 3.20 each
4: 3.10 each
Your boss gives you instructions that you don't understand. What's the best thing to do?
Ask for clarification rather than pretending you understand.
You cooked dinner Monday night and refrigerated the leftovers. It's now Friday night. Should you eat them?
No. Most cooked leftovers are generally recommended to be refrigerated only 3–4 days.
Your sink starts leaking in your apartment. Who do you contact?
Landlord, property manager, or maintenance
Your car gets a flat tire while you're driving on the freeway. What should you do first?
Get off the freeway!
Your paycheck says you earned $1,000, but only $830 was deposited. Where did the other $170 potentially go?
Taxes and/or other payroll deductions.
A coworker keeps doing something that annoys you. What's a professional way to handle it?
Calmly address it with your co-worker, set a boundary if appropriate, or involve a supervisor when necessary.
You want to grill a rare hamburger. Is this a bad idea, or just fine? Why?
Bad idea (most of time). Ground beef, because of the grinding process, is most often not safe to consume unless cooked to 160°F. Not reaching this temperature could result in you consuming harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
A two-bedroom apartment is $3,300/month. You and a roommate split rent evenly. Utilities are $250 total and internet is $70. Approximately how much does each person owe for those shared expenses?
$1,810
Your friend falls, hits their head, and becomes unconscious. What should you do? What should you not do?
Call 911 and follow the dispatcher's instructions; do not move them unless necessary for immediate safety.
Your job offers you a raise from $16.25/hour to $18.75/hour. If you work 20 hours each week, approximately how much MORE do you earn each week before taxes?
$50
You've worked somewhere for six months but want to quit. What's an appropriate way to leave the job?
Tell your supervisor professionally, provide appropriate notice, and follow resignation procedures.
You're cooking and grease in a pan catches fire. What do you do?
Turn off the heat if safe, cover the pan with a metal lid/baking sheet, and use an appropriate fire extinguisher if needed. Evacuate/call 911 if it can't be safely controlled.
Your roommate suddenly tells you they're moving out next month. Both of your names are on the lease, which doesn't expire for another 6 months. What should you do FIRST?
Check the lease and contact the landlord/property manager in order to understand your options and responsibilities.
You smell gas inside your home. What should you do?
Leave the area, avoid creating sparks/flames or operating electrical switches, and contact emergency services and your local gas utility from a safe location.