Deck 12: Exploring Career Options and Opportunities

Question 1

According to the United States Department of Labor, the average person holds approximately __________ jobs by the age of 42.

A) five
B) six
C) eight
D) eleven

Answer 1

eleven

Question 2

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is revised every __________ years.

A) two
B) three
C) five
D) seven

Answer 2

two

Question 3

What kind of career information can you find on the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) website?

A) educational/training requirements for a range of jobs
B) description of working conditions
C) descriptions of job/professional activities
D) All of the choices are correct.

Answer 3

All of the choices are correct.

Question 4

In selecting a major, you should

A) pay attention to what you really enjoy.
B) make sure it will lead to a high-paying job.
C) factor in your friends' and family's views.
D) first try out as many majors as you possibly can.

Question 5

Which wouldnot be a good piece of advice to give students about choosing a major?

A) know the difference between a hobby and a career
B) once you have made your choice, stick with it no matter what.
C) choose a major that suits your ideal working environment
D) don't rule out majors just because you know nothing about them.

Question 6

If your goal is to transfer to a four-year degree program, you would be wise to pursue a(n) __________ program at your current school.

A) Associate of Arts (AA) degree
B) Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) degree
C) Certificate (in a specific career field)
D) Associate of Science (AS) degree

Question 7

Before choosing a four-year college, students definitely need to know

A) if the school has adequate parking for students.
B) if the school will accept the credits they have already earned.
C) if the school has a high graduation rate.
D) if the school has state-of the-art computers (and other technology) for students.

Question 8

One important difference between an Associate of Arts degree (AA) and an Associate of Science (AS) degree is that the

A) AS degree takes longer to complete
B) AS degree has more of a career focus
C) AA degree requires more math and science
D) None of the choices are correct.

Question 9

An accredited degree program refers to

A) a degree program in which graduates receive a professional license.
B) a degree program recognized as maintaining certain educational standards.
C) a four-year degree program (as opposed to an associate degree program).
D) a program that is part of an articulation agreement.

Question 10

The three foundation skills identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) are literacy skills, personal qualities, and

A) social skills.
B) thinking skills.
C) research skills.
D) mathematical skills.

Question 11

Which two of the following does SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) consider to be workplace competencies?

A) social responsibility and fiscal management skills
B) emotional intelligence and conflict management skills
C) resource management and interpersonal skills
D) environmental responsibility and social networking skills

Question 12

When you are planning for a career, your first task should be to

A) learn about employment trends.
B) assess your own strengths.
C) find the ten most high-paying occupations.
D) describe your "fantasy" job.

Question 13

You can acquire or improve your career skills by

A) joining a campus organization.
B) participating in service learning.
C) doing volunteer work.
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 14

One myth about campus organizations is that

A) leadership positions in these groups are hard to obtain.
B) participants don't learn very much from their involvement.
C) the groups' leadership does not appreciate members' efforts.
D) the groups' activities have no connection to careers.

Question 15

If you "shadow" someone in a work situation, you are

A) hoping to eventually get his or her job.
B) observing how a professional works.
C) making notes on his or her mistakes.
D) None of the choices are correct.

Question 16

Organizations such as LinkedIn enable you to

A) expand your social network.
B) network with professionals from your field.
C) stay informed about the world.
D) keep up with friends from college.

Question 17

What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?

Question 18

If you were researching a specific career using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), what five pieces of information could you find?

Question 19

When choosing a major, why should your "ideal" working environment be a consideration?

Question 20

Discuss three "mistakes" that students make while looking for a major.

Question 21

What three associate degrees do community colleges offer?

Question 22

How do the Associate of Art, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees differ?

Question 23

What is a certificate? How does a certificate differ from an associate degree?

Question 24

What is an articulation agreement?

Question 25

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college, what should you learn about that school before you make your decision?

Question 26

If you have not yet decided about your major, how should you plan your schedule?

Question 27

What are the three foundation skills that have been identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)?

Question 28

What are the five workplace competencies that have been identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)?

Question 29

How can you acquire (in college) the foundation skills and workplace competencies identified by SCANS?

Question 30

What are the benefits of joining a campus organization?

Question 31

What should you do if you want to become a leader in a campus organization?

Question 32

What skills can you learn from participating in volunteer activities?

Question 33

When you are making decisions about majors or careers, you should remember that interests and hobbies are not necessarily the same as strengths and aptitudes.

Question 34

If you were interested in learning about careers in interior design, veterinary science, law enforcement, forestry, or almost any other field, a good source of current information would be the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

Question 35

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

Question 36

Deciding what majors don't interest you can sometimes help you decide what you really want to study.

Question 37

One mistake some college students make is ruling out majors just because they are unfamiliar.

Question 38

Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are examples of Internet sites that contain job listings.

Question 39

Students can find out information about career trends, including careers that will be in demand in the years ahead, from their college's Dean of Students' office.

Question 40

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree would be a good choice for students planning to transfer to a four-year college.

Question 41

The most important difference between the Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees is that the AS does not require students to complete general education courses (English, math, science, social science, etc.).

Question 42

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree focuses on the skills and knowledge a student would need to succeed in a particular job.

Question 43

If you graduate from a four-year college, you will have earned a Bachelor's degree.

Question 44

No matter what your major, it is essential that you earn your degree from a school or a program that is accredited.

Question 45

Articulation agreements increase the likelihood that the credits you have earned at your community college will be accepted at the four-year school you attend.

Question 46

A high grade-point average is the only requirement you need to be admitted to a four-year college or university.

Question 47

If you are applying to a four-year college, you need to provide an official transcript of your grades from your current school.

Question 48

Summer courses at colleges routinely run five weeks.

Question 49

According to the textbook, the first step in planning for your career is to assess current trends in the job market.

Question 50

SCANS (the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) has identified three groups of essential workplace competencies.

Question 51

Information management skills and technology skills are among the workplace competencies identified by SCANS (the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills).

Question 52

SCANS (the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) lists Financial Skills as one of the foundation skills necessary for success in the workplace.

Question 53

Joining a campus organization can be a good way to enhance your career skills.

Question 54

Because so many students want to be leaders in campus organizations, it is often difficult to obtain a leadership position.

Question 55

The sole purpose of service learning courses is to provide opportunities for students to volunteer in their communities.