College Vocabulary
Trade School Vocabulary
Job Vocabulary
Military Vocabulary
Mystery Questions
100

The two different types of colleges/ universities. 

What is private vs public? 

100

Any post-secondary educational institution that offers training for a specific job

What is a vocational school?

100

What is the youngest you can get a job (in the state of Iowa)?

Work's permit 15 years old, legally 16 years old

100

What are the 5 branches of the military?

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, & Coast Guard.

100

Name 5 bills you may encounter as an adult. 

*Various responses

200

This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.

What is a college "major?"

200

How long do trade schools typically last? 

Between two to four years. 

200

True or False: All jobs will provide with adequate health insurance. 

False: Many jobs require a probation period (90 days) until they hire you on, and give you benefits. 

200

How many countries does the U.S. operate in? 

Over 100 countries, including the U.K., Germany, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Japan. 

200
What is the document called that describes your skills, work experiences, and references?

What is a resume? 

300

What are institutions that offer 1-2 year programs that result in a certificate or a 2-year degree?



Community College

300

What is the average cost of attending a trade school? 

What is $33,000?

300

What is the median weekly wage with a high school diploma? 

a) $400

b) $650 

c) $700 

d) $300 

b) $650

300

How much time off do you get while in the military? 

30 days of paid vacation each year

300

What three fees are taken out of your paycheck?

Social security, federal income tax, state income tax

400

What is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university?  

What is a Bachelor's degree.

400

What is the median annual salary? 

What is $35,720?

400

True or False: Those with a bachelors degree and higher work on average more than someone with a high school diploma. 

False - someone with high school diploma 8.2hrs worked weekly. Bachelor's degree , 8hrs. 

400

How much of college will the military pay? 

Public tuition, and monthly housing allowance, and $1,000 in books & supplies.

400

What is a masters degree? 

A degree you get after obtaining your bachelors. This might be a factor into a bigger pay. 

500

What is the term for money that a student gets from a bank to help pay for college that has to be repaid when the student finishes college?

What is a Student Loan

500

What are some jobs you get through vocational school? 

What is elevator installer, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, etc?

500

Employers look for ______ skills rather than ______ skills. 

a) physical / cognitive 

b) cognitive / physical 

b) cognitive / physical. 


500

Who is in charge of the US Military? 

President of the United States

500

What is the average high school graduation rate for Iowa?

91%