chapter 2 career planning test Questions
& Answers
The general course of progression of one's working life - ANSWERcareer
The work someone does to make a living - ANSWERjob
Promotion, as in rank - ANSWERadvancement
An occupation or career, especially one such as the law, medicine, or engineering, that
requires considerable training and specialized study - ANSWERprofession
An activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood - ANSWERoccupation
If you are interested in a career in technology or engineering, it would be good to take
as many classes as possible in what areas? - ANSWERmath and science
Everyone desires a career that is fulfilling, rewarding and enjoyable. - ANSWERToday,
finding the right career is not an easy task as the world is getting more competitive and
technical every day.
The good news is that technological breakthroughs mean that new opportunities are
being created in the job market. - ANSWERThese new jobs require skills, especially in
math and science, so you should take as many courses in these fields as you can.
Grades are important because having good grades will open doors of opportunities -
and having poor grades may close those doors. - ANSWERFor example... if you want to
be a doctor or lawyer, you need good grades in high school to get into college, and then
good grades in college to get into medical or law school.
So, it's important to think about your future NOW. - ANSWERNJROTC can help you
focus on your goals, and focus will go a long way to help you succeed in school and in
life.
When should you start thinking and planning for your future career? - ANSWERnow
Put these jobs/careers in order from the LEAST schooling needed to the MOST.( Input
the answers in the correct order; then push the ENTER button) - ANSWERCashier,
Social Worker, Professor, Surgeon
The words career and job are often used as if they mean the same thing. They are quite
different. - ANSWERPeople take jobs to:
Make money
,Meet a special need at home
Pay for schooling
To finance careers they want that don't pay well
In contrast to "just a job," your career will define your working life. It includes learning,
advancement and developing your talents. - ANSWER
Think of your career as a story, each phase leading logically to the next, going forward
to a happy ending. - ANSWERRegardless of what you do, any work that you would
describe as a career will involve a path for advancement.
Profession and occupation are two other words with much the same meaning as career.
- ANSWERSome professions, such as medicine, require specific courses of study, while
others require less formal education.
Many careers don't even require a college degree.
A Career is to a Job as a _____ is to a ______. - ANSWERPro Athlete / Amateur
Athlete
Which one of the following factors BEST differentiates a job from a career? -
ANSWERA career involves a path for advancement while jobs typically do not.
Careers generally involve moving up a ladder of ____responsibility_______ over a
period of years. - ANSWERAt the upper rungs of the ladder you usually find
More work
More authority
More money
Even if you don't reach the top of the work ladder, you can still get valuable experience
in such things as self-discipline, pacing yourself at work, and treating others well. -
ANSWERYour boss may give you a good reference for being
Punctual
Reliable
Good with customers
In your work life, what counts is not where you start... -
ANSWERwaiter,cook,college,engineering but where you finish
Careers take more time, effort and discipline to achieve than most jobs, but they are
typically more rewarding, challenging and make more money over time. - ANSWERTrue
You must develop personal qualities that are important for a successful career in any
field. Consider the following employees. Which TWO employees described below are in
the best position for a successful career? (Input the TWO correct answers; then push
the ENTER button.) - ANSWERKenny does not know as much as Mike, but shows up to
, work on time, is taking night classes to gain more skills, and always shows respect
toward his boss and other co-workers.
Cynthia is shy and keeps to herself most of the time. She always gets her work
completed on time and even finds time to do extra projects that add value to the
companies performance.
The ability to grasp a hidden or inward truth - ANSWERinsight
An inherent ability or talent - ANSWERaptitude
The mental or physical power to do certain things - ANSWERability
A subject or an activity that captures a person's attention, curiosity or concern -
ANSWERinterest
Principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable - ANSWERvalues
A person's typical way of thinking, behaving, or reacting - ANSWERTemperament
A person's feelings or state of mind - ANSWERattitude
Working a part-time job often distracts people from effective career preparation because
it takes time away from school work and studying. - ANSWERfalse
The KEY to finding a satisfying career path is answering these two questions: -
ANSWERWhat do I want to do?
(My interests and desires)
What am I suited to do?
(My skills and abilities)
You must be aware of your
Aptitudes
Abilities
Values
Attitudes
Physical abilities - ANSWERChoosing a career involves your feelings, your personal
needs, and your insights into yourself.
Aptitudes are talents or skills that you have, or that you can develop with practice or
training. - ANSWERWhat do you like to do in your spare time?
What subjects do you like most in school?
& Answers
The general course of progression of one's working life - ANSWERcareer
The work someone does to make a living - ANSWERjob
Promotion, as in rank - ANSWERadvancement
An occupation or career, especially one such as the law, medicine, or engineering, that
requires considerable training and specialized study - ANSWERprofession
An activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood - ANSWERoccupation
If you are interested in a career in technology or engineering, it would be good to take
as many classes as possible in what areas? - ANSWERmath and science
Everyone desires a career that is fulfilling, rewarding and enjoyable. - ANSWERToday,
finding the right career is not an easy task as the world is getting more competitive and
technical every day.
The good news is that technological breakthroughs mean that new opportunities are
being created in the job market. - ANSWERThese new jobs require skills, especially in
math and science, so you should take as many courses in these fields as you can.
Grades are important because having good grades will open doors of opportunities -
and having poor grades may close those doors. - ANSWERFor example... if you want to
be a doctor or lawyer, you need good grades in high school to get into college, and then
good grades in college to get into medical or law school.
So, it's important to think about your future NOW. - ANSWERNJROTC can help you
focus on your goals, and focus will go a long way to help you succeed in school and in
life.
When should you start thinking and planning for your future career? - ANSWERnow
Put these jobs/careers in order from the LEAST schooling needed to the MOST.( Input
the answers in the correct order; then push the ENTER button) - ANSWERCashier,
Social Worker, Professor, Surgeon
The words career and job are often used as if they mean the same thing. They are quite
different. - ANSWERPeople take jobs to:
Make money
,Meet a special need at home
Pay for schooling
To finance careers they want that don't pay well
In contrast to "just a job," your career will define your working life. It includes learning,
advancement and developing your talents. - ANSWER
Think of your career as a story, each phase leading logically to the next, going forward
to a happy ending. - ANSWERRegardless of what you do, any work that you would
describe as a career will involve a path for advancement.
Profession and occupation are two other words with much the same meaning as career.
- ANSWERSome professions, such as medicine, require specific courses of study, while
others require less formal education.
Many careers don't even require a college degree.
A Career is to a Job as a _____ is to a ______. - ANSWERPro Athlete / Amateur
Athlete
Which one of the following factors BEST differentiates a job from a career? -
ANSWERA career involves a path for advancement while jobs typically do not.
Careers generally involve moving up a ladder of ____responsibility_______ over a
period of years. - ANSWERAt the upper rungs of the ladder you usually find
More work
More authority
More money
Even if you don't reach the top of the work ladder, you can still get valuable experience
in such things as self-discipline, pacing yourself at work, and treating others well. -
ANSWERYour boss may give you a good reference for being
Punctual
Reliable
Good with customers
In your work life, what counts is not where you start... -
ANSWERwaiter,cook,college,engineering but where you finish
Careers take more time, effort and discipline to achieve than most jobs, but they are
typically more rewarding, challenging and make more money over time. - ANSWERTrue
You must develop personal qualities that are important for a successful career in any
field. Consider the following employees. Which TWO employees described below are in
the best position for a successful career? (Input the TWO correct answers; then push
the ENTER button.) - ANSWERKenny does not know as much as Mike, but shows up to
, work on time, is taking night classes to gain more skills, and always shows respect
toward his boss and other co-workers.
Cynthia is shy and keeps to herself most of the time. She always gets her work
completed on time and even finds time to do extra projects that add value to the
companies performance.
The ability to grasp a hidden or inward truth - ANSWERinsight
An inherent ability or talent - ANSWERaptitude
The mental or physical power to do certain things - ANSWERability
A subject or an activity that captures a person's attention, curiosity or concern -
ANSWERinterest
Principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable - ANSWERvalues
A person's typical way of thinking, behaving, or reacting - ANSWERTemperament
A person's feelings or state of mind - ANSWERattitude
Working a part-time job often distracts people from effective career preparation because
it takes time away from school work and studying. - ANSWERfalse
The KEY to finding a satisfying career path is answering these two questions: -
ANSWERWhat do I want to do?
(My interests and desires)
What am I suited to do?
(My skills and abilities)
You must be aware of your
Aptitudes
Abilities
Values
Attitudes
Physical abilities - ANSWERChoosing a career involves your feelings, your personal
needs, and your insights into yourself.
Aptitudes are talents or skills that you have, or that you can develop with practice or
training. - ANSWERWhat do you like to do in your spare time?
What subjects do you like most in school?
