College & Financial Aid
What is the FAFSA used for?
a) Applying for college admissions
b) Finding job listings
c) Applying for financial aid
d) Researching career salaries
c) Applying for financial aid
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
a) To list work experience and education
b) To introduce yourself and express interest in a job
c) To provide references
d) To describe past salaries
b) To introduce yourself and express interest in a job
What should be included in a resume?
a) Work experience, education, and skills
b) Personal opinions
c) A list of favorite hobbies
d) Salary expectations
a) Work experience, education, and skills
What is the purpose of a budget?
a) To plan and manage income and expenses
b) To spend money without tracking
c) To take out as many loans as possible
d) To avoid paying bills
a) To plan and manage income and expenses
What is an example of a strong work ethic?
a) Consistently meeting deadlines and staying motivated
b) Ignoring responsibilities
c) Taking excessive breaks
d) Complaining about tasks
a) Consistently meeting deadlines and staying motivated
What type of financial aid does NOT have to be repaid?
a) Student loans
b) Work-study
c) Grants & scholarships
d) None of the above
c) Grants & scholarships
What is a good first step in choosing a career?
a) Picking the highest-paying job
b) Taking a career interest assessment
c) Avoiding jobs with extra training
d) Choosing what friends are doing
b) Taking a career interest assessment
What is the best way to prepare for an interview?
a) Memorize a script
b) Research the company and practice responses
c) Show up late
d) Avoid eye contact
b) Research the company and practice responses
What is the first step in making a budget?
a) Track income and expenses
b) Spend money freely
c) Take out a loan
d) Ignore financial planning
a) Track income and expenses
What is professionalism?
a) Dressing appropriately, being respectful, and working efficiently
b) Being late every day
c) Gossiping about coworkers
d) Ignoring workplace policies
a) Dressing appropriately, being respectful, and working efficiently
What is a benefit of attending a community college before a four-year university?
a) Lower tuition costs
b) No need for financial aid
c) Guaranteed transfer into any university
d) Free textbooks
a) Lower tuition costs
What is a key factor in job satisfaction?
a) Only salary
b) Work-life balance and personal interests
c) How easy the job is
d) None of the above
b) Work-life balance and personal interests
What should you NOT include in an interview?
a) Negative comments about past employers
b) Questions about company culture
c) Examples of your skills
d) Professional attire
a) Negative comments about past employers
What does “net salary” mean?
a) Salary before taxes
b) Salary after taxes and deductions
c) Money made from investments
d) Bonus pay
b) Salary after taxes and deductions
What should you do if you make a mistake at work?
a) Blame someone else
b) Ignore it and hope no one notices
c) Take responsibility and find a solution
d) Quit immediately
c) Take responsibility and find a solution
Which type of college degree generally takes four years to complete?
a) Associate’s
b) Bachelor’s
c) Master’s
d) Doctorate
b) Bachelor’s
Which type of education is typically required for skilled trades like electricians and plumbers?
a) Master’s degree
b) PhD
c) Trade school or apprenticeship
d) Associate’s degree-*
c) Trade school or apprenticeship
What is the best way to follow up after an interview?
a) Send a thank-you email or letter
b) Call the employer every hour
c) Wait for months without checking in
d) Ask the interviewer about their personal life
a) Send a thank-you email or letter
Why is it important to have an emergency savings fund?
a) To prepare for unexpected expenses
b) To buy luxury items
c) To avoid working
d) To replace a 401(k)
a) To prepare for unexpected expenses
What is the best way to analyze an opposing perspective?
A. Dismiss it outright.
B. Explain why it has some merit but ultimately disagree.
C. Ignore it entirely.
D. Agree with it completely.
B. Explain why it has some merit but ultimately disagree.
What is the term for a scholarship based on academic achievement?
a) Need-based
b) Athletic-based
c) Merit-based
d) Loan-based
c) Merit-based
What is the best way to expand your professional network?
a) Avoid talking to new people
b) Attend industry events, join LinkedIn, and engage in internships
c) Ignore coworkers
d) Apply to jobs without researching
b) Attend industry events, join LinkedIn, and engage in internships
Which of these is NOT an appropriate job interview question?
a) “Tell me about yourself.”
b) “What are your greatest strengths?”
c) “How old are you?”
d) “What do you know about our company?”
c) “How old are you?”
What percentage of income is commonly recommended to save?
a) 1%
b) 10-20%
c) 50%
d) 90%
b) 10-20%
What is the purpose of an employee performance review?
a) To fire employees
b) To evaluate job performance and provide feedback
c) To increase stress at work
d) To make employees feel unimportant
b) To evaluate job performance and provide feedback