Communication
Goal Setting
Workplace Skills & Knowledge
Independent Living
Finances
100
Is this open or closed body language? Give 2 reasons why.
What is closed, crossed arms and legs, lack of eye contact?
100
Give an example of a short term goal.
What is any small goal achievable in under a year?
100
What is the rate of pay for overtime and stat holidays?
What is 1.5 times your wage?
100
Name 3 fixed expenses.
What is insurance, rent, car payments, cell phone payments, internet bill?
100
Name 2 types of CARD accounts that you may apply for at a bank.
What is credit or debit?
200
Name 3 indicators of active listening.
What is eye contact, questioning, engagement, nodding, facing person, full attention, repeating and rewording?
200
Give an example of a long term goal.
What is any goal achievable over years?
200
If you work for one year, you are entitled to this much vacation time.
What is two weeks?
200
Name 3 variable expenses.
What is groceries, gas, shopping, entertainment, utilities?
200
Name 2 risks or negative aspects of having and using a credit card.
What is high interest rates, using/spending money you don't have, increased risk of debt, increased risk of fraud?
300
This type of communication includes sarcastic remarks.
What is passive aggressive?
300
Give 2 reasons why it is important to break large or long term goals into smaller chunks.
What is to help in meeting deadlines, remaining motivated, checking progress, adjusting timelines, to make the task more management and reduce chances of being overwhelmed?
300
This is the amount of your pay AFTER deductions.
What is net pay or net income?
300
Name 3 ways to save money when living alone.
What is make a list when shopping, turn off unused electric and water sources, live with a roommate, shift clothes and furniture, use public transit or walk/bike, only buy what you need, shop around for prices on regular payments?
300
This type of interest accumulates faster, as it is calculated on the original amount, plus the interest at the end of each term.
What is compound interest?
400
This type of communication ensures your thoughts are heard, but it also respectful of others.
What is assertive?
400
What 3 traits are essential in achieving your goals?
What is motivation, initiative, and perseverance?
400
An employee who has worked at a company for less than five years is entitled to this percent of vacation pay.
What is 4%?
400
When buying a house, name 3 set you should complete before viewing houses?
What is save a down payment, hire a real estate agent, get pre approved for a mortgage?
400
Name 4 types of investments (accounts that earn interest that is paid to you).
What are GIC, TFSA, RRSP RESP, stocks?
500
Give three benefits of learning effective communication skills.
What is improved relationships, ability to express emotions, reduced conflicts, conflict resolution, interview and job skills, clarity in expressing ideas?
500
What does the acronym SMART stand for?
What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Bound?
500
Name 3 deductions on your pay check.
What is CPP, taxes, benefits, EI, union fees?
500
Name 3 things to consider when selecting an apartment to rent OR a house to buy.
RENT: What is location, price, size/number of bedrooms, community features, distance from grocery, public transit routes, schools?
BUY: What is (all of the above) plus the condition of the house, roof, foundation, furnace?
500
Determine the amount of interest earned for an investment of 10,000, with an annual interest rate of 2.5%, compounded monthly, over 5 years.
What is $1330.01?
Principal: 10,000
I : 0.025/12
N: 12 x 5
Interest = A - P