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100

Which of the following is an advantage for a technically oriented career path?

A             You achieve a low standard of living

              B   You have an opportunity to learn a trade

              C   You can develop your knowledge of music and math

              D   It removes the opportunity to learn how to benefit society

B        You have an opportunity to learn a trade

100

Salaries tend to be lower near coastal areas.


              A   True

              B   False


B   False

100

In a cooperative education program, you receive school credit for your work-related classes, but you do not receive credit for your real-world work experience.


              A   True

              B   False

 B   False

100

If a company does not offer a paid internship, it may still be worthwhile for you to become  a volunteer.


              A   True

              B   False

A   True

100

A person with just a high school diploma can usually earn as much as someone with a college degree.


              A   True

              B   False

 B   False

200

How often is the Occupational Outlook Handbook updated?

A    Annually

    B    Every two years

    C    Every five years

    D    When needed


 B    Every two years

200

Which type of technical training program provides course work along with work-based experiences such internships or apprenticeships to prepare students with skills to enter a technical career field?

A    Internship

    B    Job shadowing

    C    Apprenticeship

    D    Vocational School



D    Vocational School

200

How long do most junior and community college programs last?

A    6 months

    B    1 year

    C    2 years

    D    4 years

C    2 years

200

What term describes a person who works in an office after attending college?


    A    Blue-collar job

    B    Job that involves manual labor

    C    Job that requires a uniform

    D    White-collar job


 D    White-collar job

200

If you are starting to look at colleges or universities, a good resource for information is

         _________.


              A   College websites

              B   US Department of Education

              C   High school guidance counselors

              D   All of the above

D   All of the above

300

Which of the following is an example of a technically oriented job classification?

A    Nursing

    B    Medical Doctor

    C    Aviation and Aerospace

    D    College Instructor


C    Aviation and Aerospace

300

If a fully trained electrician earns $24.15 per hour, which of the following would be appropriate for an apprentice to earn?

A             $7.36 - $12.00

              B   $15.25 - $17.50

              C   $18.25 - $22.50

              D   $21.85 - $24.14

A. $7.36 - $12.00

300

Which of the following describes the process of following a person around during the workday in a field that interests you?


    A    Pre-Apprenticeship

    B    Apprenticeship

    C    Job Shadowing

    D    Internship Program


C    Job Shadowing

300

To become a military officer, what degree must you have?


              A   High school diploma

              B   Bachelor’s degree

              C   Associate’s degree

              D   Basic training certificate

B   Bachelor’s degree

300

Which of the following usually means a higher salary?


              A   You live in a rural area

              B   You work in a big city

              C   You have a high school diploma

              D   You live on a lake

B   You work in a big city

400

A typical work week is ____________ hours.

A             52

              B   40

              C   36

              D   28

B   40

400

Which of the following can be useful to locate apprenticeship openings?

A    High School Shop Teacher

    B    Local Library

    C    Trade Unions

    D    Newspaper Classifieds


C    Trade Unions

400

Which of the following is an advantage for completing an internship program?


              A   Boost self-control

              B   Gives you references

              C   Gives you a chance to meet friends

              D   Help you identify careers you don’t want to pursue

B   Gives you references

400

In 2011, the median unemployment rate of high school graduates was nearly ________

         that of a person with a bachelor’s degree.


              A   Half

              B   Triple

              C   Double

              D   One third

C   Double

400

Focusing your college courses on a ___________ will give you the knowledge you need to

         start your career?


              A   Internship

              B   Median

              C   Reference

              D   Major

D   Major

500

The Association for Career and Technical Education estimates there are about ________ students enrolled in technical education in the United States.

A    9 million

    B    16 million

    C    22 million

    D    30 million


B    16 million

500

The following is a typical qualification requirement for applying to an apprenticeship

         program?

   A   High school diploma

   B   Be at least 21 years of age

    C   At least 1 year of college education

    D   Experience working in the field

A   High school diploma

500

Which of the following is an advantage of pursuing a post-secondary degree?


    A    Greater career opportunities

    B    You can meet professors who will give you a job

    C    Earning potential is substantially less

    D    You can join college organizations


 A    Greater career opportunities

500

How did the term blue-collar worker originally get its name?


              A   Workers wore t-shirts and work boots

              B   Workers wore suits with blue ties

              C   Workers wore blue work shirts

              D   Workers typically worked in factories

C   Workers wore blue work shirts

500

Which of the following questions would you typically be asked in an interview for an

         apprenticeship?


              A   Have you ever worked for an organization where you made your own hours?

              B   What would you do if you slept through your alarm?

              C   Why do you think you would be good at this job?

              D   What do you think you’ll be doing in 1-2 years?

C   Why do you think you would be good at this job?