Work Readiness Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does an interest inventory measure? - CORRECT ANSWER - The things you like to
do
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on: - CORRECT ANSWER -
The type of training necessary for a specific job
Pedro is a very talented young man who lives in a small, remote town in the mountains. He gets
good grades, plays in the band, and is active in the drama club. He is close to his large family and
wants a career that will allow him to maintain his current life style. What career option should
Pedro consider? - CORRECT ANSWER - Teacher
Meredith is fascinated by the ocean and visiting aquariums. What occupational area in the
Agriculture Science and Technology pathway should she explore? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Marine Science
Talia likes children, does very well in school, and plans to go to college. She has a number of
hobbies and values her free time. What career goal would be a good choice for Talia? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Teacher
Within each industry or career field, you will find jobs that deal primarily with "people", or
"information/data", or "things". If you want to work with "things" in the Publishing industry,
what career might you consider? - CORRECT ANSWER - Printer
If an employer requests an "digital resume", how should you send the resume to the employer? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Sent it as an e-mail attachment
Cory has been looking for a job on the Internet for two weeks and so far has not been successful.
As a result, he is becoming very frustrated. What advice should you give to Cory? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Check with the personnel office at a company or an employment agency.
, A letter of application should be written on: - CORRECT ANSWER - Plain white or pale-
colored paper
You dropped off a resume with the owner of a small advertising company who calls you the next
day to schedule an interview with him. After finding out the date, time and location of the
interview, is there anything else you should ask? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, ask if there
is any additional information you should bring to the interview.
When you are completing an application form, how many references should you be prepared to
give? - CORRECT ANSWER - Three
An employment test that measures mechanical abilities is what type? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Aptitude
At the close of an interview, the interviewer asks you, "So why should we hire you?" What is the
BEST answer to that question? - CORRECT ANSWER - "I believe I have the skills you
need to be successful in this position."
What is appropriate for a female to wear to a job interview? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Skirt and blouse with low heel shoes
A performance evaluation on the job is usually completed after: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Your probationary period.
What would be appropriate to discuss during a job interview? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Qualifications
What statement about time management is true for most people? - CORRECT ANSWER -
We must learn to use time wisely to be successful.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does an interest inventory measure? - CORRECT ANSWER - The things you like to
do
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on: - CORRECT ANSWER -
The type of training necessary for a specific job
Pedro is a very talented young man who lives in a small, remote town in the mountains. He gets
good grades, plays in the band, and is active in the drama club. He is close to his large family and
wants a career that will allow him to maintain his current life style. What career option should
Pedro consider? - CORRECT ANSWER - Teacher
Meredith is fascinated by the ocean and visiting aquariums. What occupational area in the
Agriculture Science and Technology pathway should she explore? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Marine Science
Talia likes children, does very well in school, and plans to go to college. She has a number of
hobbies and values her free time. What career goal would be a good choice for Talia? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Teacher
Within each industry or career field, you will find jobs that deal primarily with "people", or
"information/data", or "things". If you want to work with "things" in the Publishing industry,
what career might you consider? - CORRECT ANSWER - Printer
If an employer requests an "digital resume", how should you send the resume to the employer? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Sent it as an e-mail attachment
Cory has been looking for a job on the Internet for two weeks and so far has not been successful.
As a result, he is becoming very frustrated. What advice should you give to Cory? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Check with the personnel office at a company or an employment agency.
, A letter of application should be written on: - CORRECT ANSWER - Plain white or pale-
colored paper
You dropped off a resume with the owner of a small advertising company who calls you the next
day to schedule an interview with him. After finding out the date, time and location of the
interview, is there anything else you should ask? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, ask if there
is any additional information you should bring to the interview.
When you are completing an application form, how many references should you be prepared to
give? - CORRECT ANSWER - Three
An employment test that measures mechanical abilities is what type? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Aptitude
At the close of an interview, the interviewer asks you, "So why should we hire you?" What is the
BEST answer to that question? - CORRECT ANSWER - "I believe I have the skills you
need to be successful in this position."
What is appropriate for a female to wear to a job interview? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Skirt and blouse with low heel shoes
A performance evaluation on the job is usually completed after: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Your probationary period.
What would be appropriate to discuss during a job interview? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Qualifications
What statement about time management is true for most people? - CORRECT ANSWER -
We must learn to use time wisely to be successful.
