Career Paths
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Which of the following is an advantage for a technically oriented career path?
A You achieve a low standard of living
B You have an opportunity to learn a trade
C You can develop your knowledge of music and math
D It removes the opportunity to learn how to benefit society
B You have an opportunity to learn a trade
Salaries tend to be lower near coastal areas.
A True
B False
B False
In a cooperative education program, you receive school credit for your work-related classes, but you do not receive credit for your real-world work experience.
A True
B False
B False
If a company does not offer a paid internship, it may still be worthwhile for you to become a volunteer.
A True
B False
A True
A person with just a high school diploma can usually earn as much as someone with a college degree.
A True
B False
B False
How often is the Occupational Outlook Handbook updated?
A Annually
B Every two years
C Every five years
D When needed
B Every two years
Which type of technical training program provides course work along with work-based experiences such internships or apprenticeships to prepare students with skills to enter a technical career field?
A Internship
B Job shadowing
C Apprenticeship
D Vocational School
D Vocational School
How long do most junior and community college programs last?
A 6 months
B 1 year
C 2 years
D 4 years
C 2 years
What term describes a person who works in an office after attending college?
A Blue-collar job
B Job that involves manual labor
C Job that requires a uniform
D White-collar job
D White-collar job
If you are starting to look at colleges or universities, a good resource for information is
_________.
A College websites
B US Department of Education
C High school guidance counselors
D All of the above
D All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a technically oriented job classification?
A Nursing
B Medical Doctor
C Aviation and Aerospace
D College Instructor
C Aviation and Aerospace
If a fully trained electrician earns $24.15 per hour, which of the following would be appropriate for an apprentice to earn?
A $7.36 - $12.00
B $15.25 - $17.50
C $18.25 - $22.50
D $21.85 - $24.14
A. $7.36 - $12.00
Which of the following describes the process of following a person around during the workday in a field that interests you?
A Pre-Apprenticeship
B Apprenticeship
C Job Shadowing
D Internship Program
C Job Shadowing
To become a military officer, what degree must you have?
A High school diploma
B Bachelor’s degree
C Associate’s degree
D Basic training certificate
B Bachelor’s degree
Which of the following usually means a higher salary?
A You live in a rural area
B You work in a big city
C You have a high school diploma
D You live on a lake
B You work in a big city
A typical work week is ____________ hours.
A 52
B 40
C 36
D 28
B 40
Which of the following can be useful to locate apprenticeship openings?
A High School Shop Teacher
B Local Library
C Trade Unions
D Newspaper Classifieds
C Trade Unions
Which of the following is an advantage for completing an internship program?
A Boost self-control
B Gives you references
C Gives you a chance to meet friends
D Help you identify careers you don’t want to pursue
B Gives you references
In 2011, the median unemployment rate of high school graduates was nearly ________
that of a person with a bachelor’s degree.
A Half
B Triple
C Double
D One third
C Double
Focusing your college courses on a ___________ will give you the knowledge you need to
start your career?
A Internship
B Median
C Reference
D Major
D Major
The Association for Career and Technical Education estimates there are about ________ students enrolled in technical education in the United States.
A 9 million
B 16 million
C 22 million
D 30 million
B 16 million
The following is a typical qualification requirement for applying to an apprenticeship
program?
A High school diploma
B Be at least 21 years of age
C At least 1 year of college education
D Experience working in the field
A High school diploma
Which of the following is an advantage of pursuing a post-secondary degree?
A Greater career opportunities
B You can meet professors who will give you a job
C Earning potential is substantially less
D You can join college organizations
A Greater career opportunities
How did the term blue-collar worker originally get its name?
A Workers wore t-shirts and work boots
B Workers wore suits with blue ties
C Workers wore blue work shirts
D Workers typically worked in factories
C Workers wore blue work shirts
Which of the following questions would you typically be asked in an interview for an
apprenticeship?
A Have you ever worked for an organization where you made your own hours?
B What would you do if you slept through your alarm?
C Why do you think you would be good at this job?
D What do you think you’ll be doing in 1-2 years?
C Why do you think you would be good at this job?