Hard Skills vs Soft Skills
Which of the following is a hard skill?
A) Teamwork
B) Coding in Java
C) Leadership
D) Time management
B) Coding in Java
In SMART goals, the "M" stands for:
A) Manageable
B) Motivating
C) Measurable
D) Meaningful
C) Measurable
A two-year degree is usually earned at:
A) Community college
B) University
C) Trade school
D) Graduate school
A) Community College
Money that does not need to be repaid is called:
A) Loan
B) Grant
C) Interest
D) Credit
B) Grant
Which is the most professional greeting in an email to a teacher?
A) "Hey"
B) "Yo"
C) "Dear Mrs. Johnson,"
D) "What’s up"
C) "Dear Mrs. Johnson,"
Which of these is a soft skill?
A) Public speaking
B) Typing speed
C) Using Excel
D) Writing code
A) Public Speaking
Which is the best example of a SMART goal?
A) "I want to do better in school."
B) "I will raise my GPA from 2.5 to 3.0 by the end of this semester by studying two hours a night."
C) "I want to get smarter."
D) "I will try to study more."
B) "I will raise my GPA from 2.5 to 3.0 by the end of this semester by studying two hours a night."
Which type of college usually offers bachelor’s degrees?
A) Community college
B) University
C) Trade school
D) Technical institute
B) University
Which financial aid must you repay?
A) Loan
B) Scholarships
C) Grant
D) Work-study
A) Loan
What should you always include at the end of a professional email?
A) A GIF
B) Your signature/name
C) A joke
D) A text abbreviation
B) Your signature/name
Hard skills are usually learned through:
A) Communication
B) Attitude and personality
C) Practice and Training
D) Group work
C) Practice and Training
In SMART, the "T" stands for:
A) Trackable
B) Timely
C) Tangible
D) Terrific
B) Timely
A trade or technical school is best for students who:
A) Want to learn hands-on skills
B) Want to study history and philosophy
C) Want to become a doctor
D) Only want a four-year degree
A) Want to learn hands on skills
Which of these is earned through academic or athletic achievement?
A) Scholarship
B) Loan
C) Interest
D) Work-study
A) Scholarship
What is the best subject line for an email to your teacher?
A) "Homework Question – Period 3"
B) "Hey"
C) "Yo what’s up"
D) (no subject)
A) "Homework Question - Period 3"
Which is the best example of combining hard and soft skills?
A) Using PowerPoint while giving a clear presentation (communication)
B) Memorizing facts only
C) Working alone with no interaction
D) Having a positive attitude but no knowledge
A) Using PowerPoint while giving a clear presentation (Communication)
Which of these goals is NOT SMART?
A) "I will apply to three colleges by December 1."
B) "I will run two miles every day to train for soccer season."
C) "I will become the best person ever."
D) "I will save $200 by June for my new laptop."
C) "I will become the best person ever."
Graduate school comes after which level of education?
A) High school
B) Associate’s degree
C) Bachelor’s degree
D) Middle school
C) Bachelor's Degree
What does FAFSA stand for?
A) Federal Application For Student Aid
B) Free Application For School Access
C) Financial Aid For Students Application
D) Federal Aid For School Assistance
A) Federal Application For Student Aid
Why is it important to proofread your email before sending?
A) To waist time
B) To make the email longer
C) To confuse the reader
D) To avoid spelling/grammar mistakes
D) To avoid spelling/grammar mistakes
Why are soft skills important for careers?
A) They can replace all hard skills
B) They help you work well with others
C) They are not important at all
D) They only matter in sports
B) They help you work well with others
Why are SMART goals useful?
A) They make dreams realistic and achievable
B) They guarantee success without effort
C) They remove the need for hard work
D) They are only used in sports
A) They make dreams realistic and achievable
What’s the main difference between a university and a community college?
A) Universities only accept athletes
B) Community colleges only teach online
C) Universities usually offer four-year degrees, community colleges offer two-year degrees
D) There is no difference
C) Universities usually offer four - year degrees, and community colleges offer two- year degrees.
Work-study is best described as:
A) A grant you never repay
B) A part-time job program that helps students earn money for college
C) A type of scholarship
D) A type of loan
B) A part - time job program that helps students earn money for college.
What should you avoid in a professional email?
A) Correct spelling
B) Slang and emojis
C) Respectful tone
D) Clear subject line
B) Slang and emojis