Employment
What do you do if you are going to be late or out sick from work?
Call your supervisor.
(+900 How do you 'study' for a job interview?)
What is one way you can "break" a $20 dollar bill.
$10, $5, 5-$1 $10, $10 $10, $5, $5 20-$1 4-$5
(+900 What is the EXACT Tax of Santa Clara County in 2025?)
Name three ways to travel from one place to another.
Walk, Bike, Car, Train, Airplane
(+900 What was the average cost of car OWNERSHIP in 2024?)
What do you need to do with items such as fruits and vegetables before you eat or cook them.
What is wash them.
(+900 A gut microbiome is defined as the important bacteria in your gut. Why is it important to this microbiome to eat diverse foods?)
What is a primary care physician or PCP
Doctor that you see regulary for routine medical care and yearly physicals.
(+900 Why is it that someone with HIV can still test negative?)
When your paycheck is always the same amount you are earning a __________.
Salary
This kind of bank account is where you deposit your money to be saved, and often earns interest.
Savings account
What is the worst way to try and put out a grease fire?
Pouring water onto the burning oil.
What are the five food groups?
Dairy, Meat, Fruit, Vegtables and Grains
A document that lists your work history, skills, education, and qualifications is called a...?
Resume
This bank account that enables you to make withdrawals or payments to other people using checks frequently.
Checking account
Name three things you need in order to legally drive a car.
Car, Drivers license, Car insurance
What does the word preheat mean when cooking.
To heat an oven to the temperature listed in a recipe before putting the food in to cook.
(+100: Why is this important?)
Name two different ways that someone can scam you.
Scam Examples (include, but aren't limited to):
- Malware/Ransomware, Skimming (Financial), Phishing, Romance scams, Fake Donations
Some employers offer vacation time, sick time, personal days, and insurance. What are these called?
Benefits
What is a card issued by a bank or business that allows somebody to purchase goods and services and pay for them later, often with interest?
A credit card.
Can you have a bus pass while here at Job Corps?
Yes! Ask your counselor about it.
What is a way you can tell meat is done cooking?
-No longer pink on the inside when cut
-Internal temperature reaches required heat
How frequently should you (at minimum) see a doctor for a checkup, as an adult?
Once every 3 years, annually is recommended.
(+200 What is recommended for women to get screened for starting at age 21?)
What are two things that employers often ask a new hire completes when they are first accepted to work?
Background check and Drug Test
I-9 document also acceptable.
What is the term for the total amount of money you earn from hourly wages/salary/bonuses/etc?
Gross Income
(+100 Points: What is the term for your income AFTER tax/benefit deductions?)
How do you clean a pan with food crusted onto it?
Soak it in water with some dish soap. This helps if done sooner than later.
Pre-discussed escape routes, fireproof box of critical information, and/or stashed supplies for the purposes of survival after disaster are all examples of what?
An emergency plan/kit.