Education and Training
Which of the following would be the BEST thing to do following an interview?
a. Call and ask if a decision has been made
b. Send a thank you note
b. Send a thank you note
It is a good idea to follow up afterwards with the interviewer(s). This could be a quick email or a simple thank you note.
Which type of college would you attend to earn a bachelor's degree?
a. Technical college
b. University
b. University
Which of the following schools allows students to receive dedicated training for a specific career?
a. Technical college
b. Community college
a. Technical college
Which of the following would be the BEST answer to the question, "What is your greatest weakness"?
a. "I'm a perfectionist."
b. "I lack patience but this is something I'm working on."
b. "I lack patience but this is something I'm working on."
It's best to be honest and pick a genuine weakness, but you should also put a positive spin on it by showing the interviewer that it's something you've been working on. By saying that you lack patience but it's something you're working on shows you recognize a weakness and the need to improve. This should be followed up with examples of how you are working on it.
Which of the following should you do before going to an interview?
a. Send an introduction email to the interviewer
b. Research the company history and culture
b. Research the company history and culture
Before going in for an interview, you should be prepared. This involves researching the company history and culture by visiting their official website and speaking with people who work there.
Which of the following future IT trends will require many data analysts who can collect data, decide which data is relevant, and make good decisions based on that data?
a. Hyper-automation
b. Predictive healthcare
b. Predictive healthcare
Steve has just installed a new thermostat in his home that allows him to monitor and adjust the temperature from his phone even while he's away. Which future IT trend is this part of?
a. Internet of Things (IoT)
b. Extended Reality (XR)
a. Internet of Things (IoT)
How many pages should a resume be for someone looking for their first job?
a. 2
b. 1
b. 1
A resume should ideally be one page in length and summarize the experience most relevant to the job you are applying to. In cases where you have a lot of work experience, you can include up to two pages but nothing more.
Making real and authentic connections with people is known as which of the following?
a. Interviewing
b. Networking
b. Networking
Networking is essentially making real and authentic connections with people. Finding a job is often easiest when you utilize a network of people.
Which of the following is a good general rule to go by when deciding what to wear to an interview?
a. Dress one step above what the position requires.
b. Dress one step below what the position requires.
a. Dress one step above what the position requires.
A general rule that's safe to go by when deciding what to wear to an interview is to dress one step above what the position would require you to dress in.
Which of the following future trends in Information Technology (IT) refers to an organization automating as many tasks as possible?
a. Internet of Things (IoT)
b. Hyper-automation
b. Hyper-automation
Dana has performed a transaction online. The transaction is recorded in a public database. Which future IT trend was MOST LIKELY used?
a. Blockchain technology
b. Internet of Things (IoT)
a. Blockchain technology
Which of the following personality traits means that you possess high moral character regardless of whether you're being watched by others?
a. Integrity
b. Interpersonal skills
a. Integrity
Integrity means that you possess high moral character regardless of whether you're being watched by others.
Speaking in front of a mirror can help to improve which of the following traits?
a. Social skills
b. Resourcefulness
a. Social skills
Mary is interested in moving into a career as a penetration manager. Which of the following IT certifications should she pursue?
a. PMP
b. CEH
b. CEH
The EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) prepares you for a job in the cybersecurity field. Some target careers for those with a cybersecurity certification are penetration manager, information security manager, IT security consultant, and information security analyst.
Which of the following would be the BEST option to help you narrow down choices when identifying a career in IT?
a. Listening to podcasts
b. Career Assessment Tests
b. Career Assessment Tests
Once you've identified a specific IT career you'd like to pursue, which of the following can BEST help you create a career plan? (Select two.)
a. Take a career exploration test
b. Set clearly defined goals
c. Compare your current experience with job qualifications
b. Set clearly defined goals
c. Compare your current experience with job qualifications
How long should a good elevator pitch be?
a. 30 seconds
b. 2 minutes
a. 30 seconds
A good elevator pitch should be no longer than 30 seconds. A personal elevator pitch is a way for someone to quickly and effectively introduce themselves to people.
Which of the following is the most common type of resume?
a. Chronological
b. Functional
a. Chronological
A chronological resume is the most common type used. This resume type lists work history starting with your most recent employment on down. This resume is often preferred because it provides a quick snapshot of work history.
Which of the following certifications would you pursue to help you land a job as a network administrator?
a. Cisco CCNA
b. CompTIA A+
a. Cisco CCNA
The Cisco CCNA is an industry certification that can help you learn skills in routing, switching, cloud computing, wireless networking, and much more. This certification can help you land a job as a network administrator, network engineer, or as an IT support specialist.