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Brianna only asks technical questions when she interviews future employees. Which question would Brianna MOST likely ask? A. How do you handle stress? B. Tell about a time when. C. Imagine a customer complains about your products. What would you do? D. What are the steps to preparing the perfect omelet?
D. What are the steps to preparing the perfect omelet?
What is MOST likely to happen when an employee is “writing upwards”? A. They are revising work to improve it. B. They are writing to their manager. C. They are sending a report to a future client. D. They are creating an email for their coworkers.
B. They are writing to their manager.
At the end of Mario’s interview, the interviewer asks, “What questions do you have?” How should Mario respond in a way that is MOST likely to get him hired? A. I don’t have any questions for you. B. What is the typical salary for this position? C. Do you offer benefits such as healthcare and paid time off? D. What specific duties would this job include?
D. What specific duties would this job include?
Noah has a steady job that is boring, but it has good retirement options and a regular paycheck. He’d rather try a different career where he can be more creative, but he fears he won’t be able to keep a steady paycheck with a more creative job. Which values conflict is Noah MOST likely facing? A. leadership vs. acceptance B. security vs. risk C. wealth vs. service D. challenge vs. control
B. security vs. risk
Teresa recently took a proposal that Kristina had created and presented it to her boss as if she has created it herself. How will Kristina MOST likely react to this scenario? A. She will be fine with it; it is acceptable to pass someone else’s work off as your own in the business world. B. She will be upset about it; it is unacceptable to pass someone else’s work off as your own in the business world. C. She will be okay with it; it is common practice to repurpose another person’s work. D. She will be upset about it; she legally owns the rights to anything she has written for the company.
B. She will be upset about it; it is unacceptable to pass someone else’s work off as your own in the business world.
What is TRUE about personal hygiene as it relates to a workplace? A. Companies cannot legally create a policy that requires employees to be clean. B. Workers who take care of themselves show that they care for their workplace. C. On workdays, it is acceptable to cover up body odor with deodorants or perfumes. D. If a coworker is not taking care of their personal hygiene, you should tell them immediately.
B. Workers who take care of themselves show that they care for their workplace.
What is TRUE about the use of color in presentation slides? A. Use the colors that are associated with the company brand. B. The more colors that are used, the better the slides will be. C. Avoid the color red because in some cultures it means death. D. Leave the background white to allow for ample white space.
A. Use the colors that are associated with the company brand.
In an interview, Anna was asked to give an example of how her self-awareness has affected her work. What is the MOST appropriate example Anna can share? A. Because I am an extrovert, I was able to find the best role for me as a presenter on our team. B. When our old email program no longer worked, I came up with a new way we could communicate. C. I have consistently communicated well using both email and face-to-face formats. D. Because I went to college, I have been able to travel the world to meet new people.
A. Because I am an extrovert, I was able to find the best role for me as a presenter on our team.
Micah’s teacher told his parents that Micah needs to develop some intrinsic motivation. How can his parents BEST help him experience intrinsic motivation? A. Buy him ice cream every time he gets a good grade at school. B. Find him an engaging activity that he can do successfully. C. Take him to the store to let him pick a prize for himself. D. Remove all video games from the house until he behaves better.
B. Find him an engaging activity that he can do successfully.
What is TRUE about grit? A. People who demonstrate grit cannot also demonstrate resilience. B. It involves setting an ambitious goal and working your way toward it. C. Grit is best defined as people working together in a cohesive way. D. The main component of grit is the ability to meet deadlines.
B. It involves setting an ambitious goal and working your way toward it.
What is MOST often TRUE about workplace benefits? A. There are two types of benefits: salary and health care. B. Someone with a high salary often receives no benefits. C. The HR department has no influence on employee benefits. D. Gym memberships and life insurance can be benefits.
D. Gym memberships and life insurance can be benefits.
Luna has to give a speech to her company. She sets a timer for 10 minutes and writes whatever comes to mind. She doesn’t pause to double-check things; she just writes continuously to start shaping her speech. What stage of writing is Luna MOST likely practicing?
A. drafting B. revising C. editing D. proofreading
A. drafting
What is TRUE about employability skills?
A. They are all practical capabilities, like the ability to type. B. They generally stay the same from decade to decade. C. They do not involve human skills or digital fluency. D. They include any abilities you need to succeed at work.
D. They include any abilities you need to succeed at work.
What is TRUE about performance goals? A. They are the same as day-to-day goals. B. They are demonstrated over a longer period. C. They are a list of daily actions assigned to you. D. They are not linked to employability skills.
B. They are demonstrated over a longer period.
The director of HR has accused Miguel of committing intellectual fraud. What did Miguel MOST likely do? A. He logged into someone else’s computer after the workday. B. He used company templates to create a new proposal. C. He pretended that someone else’s work was his own. D. He published an article without his supervisor’s permission.
C. He pretended that someone else’s work was his own.
Enzo is preparing to start his job search. He doesn’t know where to begin. He asks his teacher for advice on what to do. What is the BEST advice this teacher should give Enzo? A. Job advertisements should be the main focus of your search. B. Keep your job search plans a secret until you have found a job. C. Research job opportunities to see what aligns with your goals. D. Avoid using the internet because there is a lot of false information.
C. Research job opportunities to see what aligns with your goals.
Adele has always worked for a public sector organization. Which job is MOST likely something Adele has performed in the past? A. a barista at a local Starbucks B. a stock trader at a major Wall Street corporation C. a researcher at the Center for Disease Control D. a mortgage analyst for Wells Fargo Bank
C. a researcher at the Center for Disease Control
Regina says that she achieves “flow state” whenever she is creating art. How is this BEST demonstrated?
A. She loses track of time and becomes focused on art. B. She gets bored, and her ability to create slows down. C. She thinks about ways she can get paid for her creations. D. She floats from idea to idea and loses focus on her art.
A. She loses track of time and becomes focused on art.
What is the main difference between a career portfolio and a resume? A. A portfolio is used for artists, and a resume is used for businesspeople. B. A portfolio is always hand-written, but a resume should be typed. C. A portfolio is more creative and less limiting than a resume. D. A portfolio is more likely to be required by an employer than a resume.
C. A portfolio is more creative and less limiting than a resume.
Louise is always up for an adventure. She likes to travel to new places and learn new things. Which part of Goldberg’s OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate? A. openness to experience B. conscientiousness C. extroversion D. neuroticism
A. openness to experience
Authors John Gabarro and John Kotter state that the relationship between manager and employee is one of “mutual dependence.” How is this BEST demonstrated? A. Your manager works better without your interruptions. B. You can be more productive without your manager’s ideas. C. You need your manager, and your manager needs you. D. You and your manager need time apart to be better coworkers.
C. You need your manager, and your manager needs you.
Ian has been asked to send out an invitation for this year’s staff holiday party. His supervisor, Owen, tells him that he has last year’s invitation in his email and will forward it for him to use. What is the MOST professional thing for Ian to do? A. He should tell Owen that he refuses to plagiarize. B. He should spend hours creating a new document. C. He should simply alter the existing document. D. He should tell the HR department about Owen’s suggestion.
C. He should simply alter the existing document.
What is TRUE about asking questions of your manager when you are working on a project? A. Your manager will be annoyed if you follow up with questions. B. It makes you look unintelligent when you ask relevant questions. C. Most businesses discourage new employees from asking questions. D. It can help you clarify information if you ask detailed questions.
D. It can help you clarify information if you ask detailed questions.
Meredith is nervous about her presentation. How can she BEST do a quality presentation while calming her nerves? A. Keep her eyes on a written copy of her notes. B. Talk to audience members before the presentation. C. Use an evenly-paced and quiet tone throughout the speech. D. Take frequent breaths from her chest—not her belly.
B. Talk to audience members before the presentation.
What is TRUE about personality? A. Someone’s personality can usually be described in one word. B. Personality is based uniquely on how someone behaves. C. Intellect, emotions, and behavior all contribute to personality. D. A job search is generally unaffected by someone’s personality.
C. Intellect, emotions, and behavior all contribute to personality.