Finances
What is the difference between a debit and credit card?
Debit cards deduct funds directly from your checking account, helping you avoid debt, while credit cards borrow money up to a limit that you repay later.
Do you need a high school diploma to apply for college?
No
How many hours of sleep should an adult get?
8 hours
This is how you learn to do a job while working with professionals from that field.
Apprenticeship
These are the three major focuses/goals for people in early adulthood.
marriage, career, children
If you earn $15 per hour, this is the term for the money you actually take home after taxes.
Net pay (take-home pay)
This is the test most colleges/universities require you take in order to apply.
SAT or ACT
When does the prefrontal cortex fully mature?
Around age 25
This is an opportunity to learn from professionals in a field while still in school. These can be paid or unpaid opportunities.
Internship
This is the process of building professional connections.
Networking
This is the amount of money a person makes per year at his/her job.
Salary
On average, how many colleges do high school seniors apply to in the U.S.?
5-8
This skill helps students balance classes, homework, jobs, and social life.
Time Management
This is one part of a resume.
Objective, education, experience, references, skills?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average American holds approximately how many jobs in their lifetime?
5, 8, 12, 15, or 20?
12 jobs
What is the maximum percentage of your credit limit experts recommend using?
-Below 15%, 20%, 30%, or 40%?
Below 30%
This is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university.
Bachelor's degree
How many times a week should you wash your towels?
Every 3 to 4 uses, which typically translates to twice a week for most people.
It's said that the jobs of the future (your generation) are in "STEM" fields. This stands for:
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
True or False?
A college in the United States owns part of Albert Einstein’s Brain.
False, McMaster University, located in Hamilton, Canada, owns 14 pieces of Einstein’s brain.
The form you need to complete to be considered for federal student aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Name one famous person that attended ASU.
How much water should you drink a day?
From 2012 to 2022, the fastest-growing job in hospitality is:
Culinary
___________ is what happens when you do not pay your rent at all.
Eviction- Landlord will file an eviction with the courts in order to remove you out of their home due to non-payment. You will have 30 days to move out.
How many digits are in a United States Social Security number?
9
This the Latin word for "one who is being (or has been) nourished"
Alumni
Which of these everyday items can be used to treat minor cuts?
Super Glue, Duct Tape, Silly Putty, or Scotch Tape?
If you slice your finger while chopping vegetables, super glue can protect the cut better than a band-aid. The first step to treating any wound is washing it first, but once it's time to cover the cut, super glue is an option that has been used in medical capacities for decades.
What is the name of the tax form every salaried employee must submit each year?
All U.S. salaried employees must file a W-2 so the IRS can track how much money they've been paid and how much taxes they've paid.
After how many miles should you change your car's oil?
5,000 miles, 10,000 miles, 100,000 miles, or 50,000 miles?
This depends on the make and model of your car, but it's a good rule of thumb to change your car's oil at least every 5,000 miles.