Category 1
What is the first step in responding to a workplace emergency?
a. Call emergency services immediately
b. Assess the situation and ensure personal safety
c. Begin evacuation procedures
d. Contact your supervisor
Assess the situation and ensure personal safety
Which of the following is a key employability skill in business?
a. Working independently only
b. Avoiding team projects
c. Strong communication abilities
d. Resistance to change
Strong communication abilities
Which is a proper ergonomic practice for office work?
a. Slouching to feel comfortable
b. Using a chair at any height available
c. Maintaining proper posture and screen height
d. Working without breaks
c. Maintaining proper posture and screen height
What is a key aspect of maintaining workplace health?
a. Taking frequent unscheduled breaks
b. Regular workplace hygiene practices
c. Sharing personal protective equipment
d. Working while ill
Regular workplace hygiene practices
What is the primary purpose of a disaster recovery plan?
A. To maximize profits during normal operations
B. To restore services quickly after unexpected disruptions
C. To recruit new employees during expansion
D. To develop marketing strategies
To restore services quickly after unexpected disruptions
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for maintaining workplace
safety?
a. Regular safety training
b. Waiting to report hazards until they cause problems
c. Using proper protective equipment
d. Following established safety protocols
Waiting to report hazards until they cause problems
7. What is the proper response to discovering a potential safety hazard?
a. Fix it yourself without reporting it
b. Ignore it if it seems minor
c. Wait until someone else notices
d. Report it immediately to the appropriate supervisor
Report it immediately to the appropriate supervisor
What is the best approach to handling workplace stress?
a. Ignoring it completely
b. Developing healthy coping strategies
c. Working longer hours
d. Avoiding challenging tasks
Developing healthy coping strategies
Which is an important employability trait in modern business?
a. Resistance to technological change
b. Adaptability to new situations
c. Preference for working alone only
d. Avoiding professional development
Adaptability to new situations
What is FICA?
Federal Insurance Contribution Act
In terms of career development, what is the most effective way to stay current in your
field?
a. Continuous professional development and training
b. Only learning what's required for your current position
c. Waiting for your employer to suggest training
d. Focusing solely on your daily tasks
Continuous professional development and training
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) practice is correct?
a. Share PPE with coworkers to save money
b. Inspect PPE before each use
c. Clean PPE only when visibly dirty
d. Use damaged PPE if nothing else is available
Inspect PPE before each use
Which is an essential component of professional development?
a. Setting unrealistic goals
b. Avoiding feedback from supervisors
c. Creating a clear career path and goals
d. Competing with colleagues
Creating a clear career path and goals
What should be included in a personal career development plan?
a. Only long-term goals
b. Short-term and long-term objectives with timelines
c. Vague aspirational statements
d. Goals set by others
Short-term and long-term objectives with timelines
What is the role of a personnel manager?
A. Only handles payroll processing
B. Focuses exclusively on hiring
C. Acts as a mediator between management and workers
D. Manages facility maintenance
Acts as a mediator between management and workers
What should be included in a basic workplace first aid kit?
a. Prescription medications
b. Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and sterile gauze
c. Surgical equipment
d. Personal care products
Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and sterile gauze
What is an important aspect of career advancement in business?
a. Networking and building professional relationships
b. Avoiding additional responsibilities
c. Keeping skills private from colleagues
d. Staying in the same role long-term
Networking and building professional relationships
What should be done if workplace safety procedures conflict with productivity goals?
a. Ignore safety procedures to meet deadlines
b. Always prioritize safety over production speed
c. Make your own modified procedures
d. Ask colleagues what they would do
Always prioritize safety over production speed
How should workplace accidents be documented?
a. Only if serious injury occurs
b. In a personal notebook
c. Through the official incident reporting system
d. Verbally to coworkers
c. Through the official incident reporting system
What is the purpose of performance bonds?
A. To protect against employee theft
B. To ensure work is completed as agreed
C. To cover workplace injuries
D. To guarantee product quality
To ensure work is completed as agreed
How often should workplace emergency procedures be reviewed?
a. Only when an incident occurs
b. Every five years
c. At least annually
d. Only during new employee orientation
At least annually
During an evacuation, what should employees do?
a. Return to their workspace for personal items
b. Use elevators to exit quickly
c. Follow designated evacuation routes calmly
d. Call family members immediately
Follow designated evacuation routes calmly
How should confidential business information be handled?
a. Share it only with trusted coworkers
b. Follow established security protocols strictly
c. Store passwords in visible locations
d. Use personal email for convenience
Follow established security protocols strictly
What is the best practice for maintaining professional relationships?
a. Keeping to yourself
b. Regular professional communication
c. Sharing office gossip
d. Avoiding team activities
Regular professional communication
Which skill do employers consistently seek in employees across all industries?
A. Athletic ability
B. Artistic talent
C. Communication skills
D. Musical aptitude
Communication skills