Personal Finance (McGraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Est) by Jack Kapoor, Les Dlabay and Robert J. Hughes - 11e, test bank 0077861647
Kapoor - personal finance - 11e, test bank 0077861647
Personal Finance (McGraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Est) by Jack Kapoor, Les Dlabay and Robert J. Hughes - 11e, test bank 0077861647
ch2 Key
| 1.
(p. 48) | A job tends to have less of a long-term commitment to a field than a career.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #1
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Careers vs. Jobs
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| 2.
(p. 62) | Corporate culture refers to the methods used by an organization to determine the value of employee benefits.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #2
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Corporate Culture
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| 3.
(p. 48) | A possible opportunity cost associated with career advancement is a need to relocate your household.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #3
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Career Trade-offs
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| 4.
(p. 50) | An interest inventory measures a person's aptitudes.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #4
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Interest Inventory
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| 5.
(p. 52) | Certain careers increase and decrease in demand based on changes in interest rates.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #5
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Effect of Interest Rates on Career Demand
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| 6.
(p. 53) | Increased technology can result in a reduction of employment in one industry while creating new jobs in other industries.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #6
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Effect of Technology on Job Outlook
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| 7.
(p. 56) | Libraries usually have a variety of information sources for career planning and job exploration.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #7
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Libraries as Source of Career/Job Information
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| 8.
(p. 52) | Current business and economic news can be an indication of future job demand.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #8
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Economic and Business News as Indication of Job Demand
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| 9.
(p. 59) | The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #9
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Informational Interview
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| 10.
(p. 60) | Government supported employment services can assist individuals with finding a job.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #10
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Government Employment Services
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| 11.
(p. 63) | A cafeteria-style employee benefits program allows workers to select the benefits they prefer based on their personal situations.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #11
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Cafeteria-Style Benefits
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| 12.
(p. 64) | A tax-exempt employee benefit is usually more advantageous than a tax-deferred benefit.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #12
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Tax-Exempt Employee Benefits
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| 13.
(p. 66) | Continuing career education can be in a formal or an informal setting.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #13
Learning Objective: 02-05 Analyze techniques available for career growth and advancement.
Topic: Continuing Career Education
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| 14.
(p. 66) | A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less experienced person in a career field.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #14
Learning Objective: 02-05 Analyze techniques available for career growth and advancement.
Topic: Mentors
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| 15.
(p. 75) | A person's birth date, sex, height, and weight should only be included on a resume‚ if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #15
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Personal Data Section of Resume
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| 16.
(p. 75) | A list of grades received in school is commonly included on a resume.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #16
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Education Section on Resume
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| 17.
(p. 76) | References are generally omitted from a resume.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #17
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: References Section of Resume
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| 18.
(p. 78) | Functional resumes emphasize a person's skills and abilities in categories such as communications, research, and human relations.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #18
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Functional Resume
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| 19.
(p. 80) | The purpose of a cover letter is to determine if a company has jobs available.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #19
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Cover Letters
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| 20.
(p. 83) | A screening interview is reserved for only the finalists in a job search.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #20
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Screening Interviews
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| 21.
(p. 58) | An elevator speech is a short, persuasive, focused summary of your unique experiences and skills used when networking.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #21
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implementing Employment Search Strategies.
Topic: Networking
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| 22.
(p. 63) | A medical-spending account (MSA) allows people to pay health care costs with pretax dollars.
TRUE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #22
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Evaluating Employee Benefits
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| 23.
(p. 84) | It is legal for an interviewer to ask you about your marital status.
FALSE |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #23
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Interview Process
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| 24.
(p. 48) | Compared to a job, a career: | A. | is often less financially rewarding. | | B. | requires minimum training. | | C. | demands regular updating of knowledge. | | D. | has limited opportunities for advancement. | | E. | is one who engage in for your lifetime. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #24
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Job versus Career
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| 25.
(p. 48) | A(n) ____________ is an employment position that is obtained mainly to earn money. |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #25
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Job versus Career
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| 26.
(p. 48) | Which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth? | E. | Cooperative employment experience | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #26
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Career Definition
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| 27.
(p. 51) | The first step of the career planning process is to: | A. | evaluate the job market. | | B. | identify potential job opportunities. | | C. | develop a resume and cover letter. | | D. | plan for career growth. | | E. | assess your interests, abilities, and goals. | |
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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #27
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Career Planning Process
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| 28.
(p. 51) | The final step of the career planning process is to: | A. | plan for career development. | | B. | evaluate the job market. | | C. | research specific career areas. | | D. | identify potential job opportunities. | |
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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #28
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Career Planning Process
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| 29.
(p. 51) | In the career planning process, after identifying specific job opportunities, a person should: | A. | assess interests, abilities, and goals. | | B. | develop a resume and cover letter. | | D. | plan for career growth. | | E. | evaluate the job market. | |
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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #29
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Career Planning Process
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| 30.
(p. 49) | A lack of willingness to accept a variety of employment positions is a common career planning mistake associated with a lack of: |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #30
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Common Career Planning Mistakes
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| 31.
(p. 50) | Natural abilities that people possess are called: | E. | occupational techniques. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #31
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Personal Factors: Aptitudes
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| 32.
(p. 50) | Mathematical abilities, problem-solving skills, and physical dexterity are examples of: | D. | occupational attitudes. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #32
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: General Career Skills
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| 33.
(p. 53) | Which of the following trends is most likely to increase domestic career opportunities in manufacturing organizations? | B. | Reduced consumer spending | | C. | Higher consumer prices | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #33
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Economic Conditions and Career Opportunities
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| 34.
(p. 52) | Changes in the demand for goods and services are an example of a(n) ____________ influence on the job market. |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #34
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Economic Conditions and Career Opportunities
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| 35.
(p. 53) | Which of the following is an example of an industrial trend that could affect the job market? | A. | Increased use of computers in manufacturing | | B. | Fewer children being born | | D. | Lower inflation rates affecting spending | | E. | More families with both parents working | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #35
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Employment Trends
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| 36.
(p. 52) | Bill Evans is concerned about the effect of current economic conditions on various career fields. Which one of the following would be most useful to Bill as he addresses his concerns? | A. | Occupational Outlook Handbook | | B. | The Wall Street Journal | | C. | Campus placement office | | E. | Professional association | |
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Blooms: Evaluate
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #36
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Career Information Sources
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| 37.
(p. 55) | The Occupational Outlook Handbook would be most useful for determining: | A. | jobs available in your community. | | B. | current economic conditions. | | C. | expected employment in various career clusters. | | D. | interview questions for various careers. | | E. | suggested resume formats for various career fields. | |
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Blooms: Evaluate
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #37
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Career Information Sources
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| 38.
(p. 56) | Which one of the following is a professional association that can assist in career planning for a specific career area? | A. | Bureau of Labor Statistics | | D. | American Marketing Association | | E. | U.S. Department of Labor | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #38
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Career Information Sources
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| 39.
(p. 59) | The purpose of an informational interview is to: | B. | reduce the number of potential candidates. | | C. | ask job candidates some general questions. | | D. | practice interview skills. | | E. | gather information about a firm or for career planning. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #39
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Informational Interview
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| 40.
(p. 56) | Kenton Greer wants to locate employment positions presently available in his career area. This information would be best obtained: | A. | the Occupational Outlook Handbook. | | B. | professional contacts. | | C. | an informational interview. | | D. | the Bureau of Labor Statistics. | | E. | business and economic news reports. | |
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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #40
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Career Information Sources
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| 41.
(p. 64) | To assess the current value of a lump-sum retirement benefit that will be received in 10 years, use the ____________ calculation. | A. | present value of annuity | | B. | present value of a single amount | | C. | future value of an annuity | | D. | future value of a single amount | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #41
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Comparing Benefits
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| 42.
(p. 65) | Barb Hotchkins is in the 28 percent tax bracket. A tax-exempt employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax-equivalent value of: $694 = $500/(1 - .28) |
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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #42
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Tax-Exempt Employee Benefits
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| 43.
(p. 64) | Federal tax-deferred employee benefits are: | A. | not subject to federal income tax. | | B. | not subject to state income tax. | | C. | taxed at some future time. | | D. | are taxed at a special rate. | | E. | only available to union employees. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #43
Learning Objective: 02-04 Assess financial and legal concerns related to obtaining employment.
Topic: Tax-Deferred Employee Benefits
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| 44.
(p. 66) | Efficient work habits are an example of: | C. | an employee's initiative. | | D. | cooperative education. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #44
Learning Objective: 02-05 Analyze techniques available for career growth and advancement.
Topic: Career Advancement/Employee Initiative
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| 45.
(p. 75) | A common criticism of including a career objective on a resume is that it: | B. | takes too much room on the resume. | | C. | is frequently the same as that of other candidates. | | D. | is not of interest to most employers. | | E. | usually does not relate to the job sought. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #45
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Career Objective on Resume
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| 46.
(p. 75) | The education section of a resume should include: | C. | individual course grades. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #46
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Education Section on Resume
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| 47.
(p. 55) | Tom Husson recently coordinated a fund raising project for an organization that assists homeless youth. This would most likely be an example of experience in: | A. | doing research on a company. | | B. | obtaining financial planning and budgeting skills. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #47
Learning Objective: 02-03 Implement employment search strategies.
Topic: Obtaining Financial Planning and Budgeting Skills
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| 48.
(p. 77) | A chronological resume sequences personal data based on: |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #48
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Chronological Resume
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| 49.
(p. 77) | A ____________ resume presents a person's education, work experience, and other information in a reverse time-sequence. |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #49
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Chronological Resume
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| 50.
(p. 78) | A functional resume is best for a person who: | B. | is interested in a specific job. | | C. | has a continuous school and work record. | | D. | plans to advance in the same career area. | | E. | has just completed school. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #50
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Functional Resume
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| 51.
(p. 78) | A person who has worked in many fields and has a variety of skills in categories such as communications, research, and personnel administration would probably be best served with the use of a ____________ resume. |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #51
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Types of Resumes
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| 52.
(p. 78) | A ____________ resume is designed to obtain a specific job. |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #52
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Types of Resumes/Targeted
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| 53.
(p. 79) | For an entry-level position, a person's resume is likely to be: | E. | five or more pages depending on experiences. | |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #53
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Resume Preparation/Page Length
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| 54.
(p. 79) | Creative resumes or those with a gimmick are most appropriate for careers in: | D. | information technology. | |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #54
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Resume Alternatives/Gimmicky Resume
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| 55.
(p. 80) | What is the purpose of a cover letter? | A. | Obtain career planning information | | B. | Request a reference for a job | | C. | Develop resume information | | D. | Research a career area | | E. | Express interest in a job | |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #55
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Cover Letters
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| 56.
(p. 80) | The purpose of the development section of a cover letter is to: | A. | express interest in a specific job. | | C. | get the reader's attention. | | D. | get the reader to take action. | | E. | highlight background that qualifies the applicant for a specific job. | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #56
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Cover Letters/Development Section
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| 57.
(p. 83) | An interview designed to reduce the number of candidates for a position to a workable size is a(n) ____________ interview. |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #57
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Types of Interviews/Screening
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| 58.
(p. 83) | The purpose of a screening interview is to: | A. | make business contacts. | | B. | reduce the number of applicants for a job. | | C. | locate potential people for advancement within the company. | | D. | judge the best qualified candidates for a position. | | E. | obtain information on available jobs in an area. | |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #58
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Types of Interviews/Screening
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| 59.
(p. 83) | The finalists for a job position are invited for a(n) ____________ interview. |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #59
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Types of Interviews/Selection
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| 60.
(p. 83) | The purpose of a selection interview is to: | A. | select the best applicants for further interviewing. | | B. | obtain training information on a career area. | | C. | question candidates for a job in detail. | | D. | explore possible job opportunities in a career area. | | E. | locate potential candidates for a position. | |
| Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #60
Learning Objective: 02-A Resumes; Cover Letters; and Interviews
Topic: Types of Interviews/Selection
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| 61.
(p. 49) | Which one of the following would likely lead to the most added income over an individual's working career? | A. | Two year vocational degree | | D. | Professional or doctorate degree | |
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Blooms: Evaluate
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #61
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Effects of Educational Attainment on Salary
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| 62.
(p. 49) | Which of the following would be a competency commonly associated with successful people? | A. | An ability to work well with others in a variety of settings | | B. | A desire to do tasks better than they have to be done | | C. | An ability to solve problems creatively in team settings | | D. | Well-developed written and oral communication skills | | E. | All of these are competencies commonly associated with successful people | |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #62
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Competencies of Successful People
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| 63.
(p. 52) | Ned Turner has done some research and has found that the population in the U.S. is aging which means there will be an increased need for health care professionals in the future. This is an example of __________________ influencing jobs in the future. |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #63
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Industry Trends/Demographic
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| 64.
(p. 53) | Jeremy Irons has done some research and has discovered that the states with the largest population growth are Colorado and Arizona. Based on his findings, Jeremy believes these states will experience greater job growth as a result. This is an example of _____ influencing jobs in the future. |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #64
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Industry Trends/Geographic
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| 65.
(p. 52) | Blake Edwards has done some research and has discovered that economists believe interest rates will rise significantly over the next two years. Blake believes that this will lead to fewer homes being sold and fewer jobs in the banking and mortgage industries. This is an example of __________________ influencing jobs in the future. |
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #65
Learning Objective: 02-02 Evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities.
Topic: Industry Trends/Economic Conditions
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| 66.
(p. 51) | Billy Freniere has gone to the career placement center at his university. He has taken both an interests test and a personality test and has found careers where his interests and personality are well suited. Which step in the career planning process has Billy completed? | A. | Assess and research personal goals and abilities. | | B. | Evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities. | | C. | Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions. | | D. | Interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance. | | E. | Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered. | |
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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #66
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Steps in the Career Planning Process/Assessing Personal Goals/Abilities
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| 67.
(p. 51) | Brock Trotter has gone to monster.com as well as his local newspaper and has found five job possibilities that he feels fit his abilities and interests. Which step in the career planning process has Brock completed? | A. | Assess and research personal goals and abilities. | | B. | Evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities. | | C. | Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions. | | D. | Interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance. | | E. | Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered. | |
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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #67
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Steps in the Career Planning Process/Evaluating Employment Market
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| 68.
(p. 51) | Austin Guess has written his resume and had it checked by his career placement center for errors. He plans on sending it to three companies he has identified as having job openings. Which step in the career planning process is Austin completing? | A. | Assess and research personal goals and abilities. | | B. | Evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities. | | C. | Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions. | | D. | Interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance. | | E. | Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered. | |
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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #68
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Steps in the Career Planning Process/Resumes and Cover Letters
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(p. 51) | Kyle Burroughs has purchased a suit and has interviewed with three companies through the career placement center at his university. He was surprised by some of the questions asked and does not feel he answered them well. He has developed some answers that he feels are better answers and better reflects his abilities and aptitudes. Which step in the career planning process has Kyle completed? | A. | Assess and research personal goals and abilities. | | B. | Evaluate the employment market to identify specific employment opportunities. | | C. | Develop a resume and cover letter to apply for specific positions. | | D. | Interview for specific positions and assess the interview performance. | | E. | Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered. | |
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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Kapoor - Chapter 02 #69
Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe activities associated with career planning and advancement.
Topic: Steps in the Career Planning Process/Interviewing
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