Deck 64: Marketing Your Skills

Question 1

Why is a follow-up letter sent after an interview?

A)To inquire about why you did not get the position
B)To thank the interviewer for hiring you
C)To reaffirm your interest in the position
D)To request status if it has been more than 2 weeks after the interview

Answer 1

To reaffirm your interest in the position

Question 2

If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

A)insurance
B)research
C)public health
D)sales

Answer 2

sales

Question 3

Which type of dental assistant helps dental practices enhance employee satisfaction and improve communication skills?

A)A hospital
B)Management consulting
C)Teaching
D)Dental schools

Answer 3

Management consulting

Question 4

What information should be included in the heading of the resume?

A)Name and address
B)Age and sex
C)Birth date and telephone
D)Marital status and number of children

Question 5

A career opportunity for a dental assistant in _____ would involve collecting data and reporting statistics on specific public health issues and services such as fluoridation,the incidence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS),and care for specific population groups,such as older adults,Native Americans,or migrant workers.

A)a hospital doing research
B)an insurance company
C)dental schools
D)public health and government programs

Question 6

Who is responsible for your professional development?

A)Your parents
B)Your teachers
C)Yourself
D)Your employer

Question 7

What is one of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals?

A)A positive attitude
B)A good job
C)Work for a qualified dentist
D)Gain a degree in dental assisting

Question 8

Which statement is correct about salary negotiations?

A)They are really the only factors to be considered when you are accepting a job.
B)Keep any ideas about salary expectations to yourself.
C)Realize the importance of the total dollar value when benefits are added to salary.
D)Focus on the dollars and not the hours you will be working or the working conditions.

Question 9

Most employers routinely consider the first _____ days as provisional employment,during which either party may terminate the relationship without notice.

A)30
B)60
C)90
D)120

Question 10

Which statement best describes a nonsolo dentist?

A)Cannot be employed by the owner dentist of the practice
B)Works in a practice with at least five other dentists
C)Considered to be in a private dental practice
D)Employed by the government

Question 11

What are the benefits of being employed in a larger group dental practice?

A)Opportunities to show off your skills
B)Opportunities for advancement
C)Opportunities to socialize with auxiliaries
D)All of the above

Question 12

A dental assistant is responsible for complying with all local,state,and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of dentistry where he or she is employed.

Question 13

What should be in the first paragraph in a cover letter?

A)Why you believe that you deserve the position
B)An introduction, a statement of how you found out about the position, and your interest in applying for the position
C)An invitation for the dentist to contact you
D)Letting an employer know that you are available for an interview at your convenience

Question 14

Under federal equal employment opportunity regulations,what questions can employers not ask?

A)Citizenship or appropriate alien status
B)Marital status
C)Work experience
D)Your educational level

Question 15

How often is it recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee?

A)At the end of the first year of employment
B)Every month
C)Every holiday
D)A year

Question 16

What is a personal philosophy?

A)It tells people about who you are as a person and an employee.
B)It reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future employment.
C)It expresses your goals for your personal life.
D)It should be updated every 6 months based on new life experiences.

Question 17

Which resource provides short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position? This experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

A)Newspaper advertisements
B)Campus placements
C)Temporary agencies
D)Dental supply companies

Question 18

How should a candidate appear for a job interview?

A)As though it does not make a difference in getting the job
B)Neat and conservative
C)Reflect that you are well organized and competent
D)Both b and c

Question 19

What is the term for a profession or occupation that requires specific education or training?

A)Career
B)Employment
C)Job
D)Work

Question 20

What should be included in a resume?

A)Evidence to convince the employer to hire you without needing an interview
B)A list of your work experiences in order, beginning with the oldest and working up to the most recent
C)A list of your educational background
D)Personal data such as hobbies and interests

Question 21

What is the correct salutation when submitting a cover letter with a resume?

A)To Whom It May Concern
B)Dear Sir or Dear Madam
C)Dear Dr. (name of the dentist)
D)Hello

Question 22

What is the purpose of an employment interview?

A)To determine whether you are the right employee for the position
B)To gather information to help you determine whether you would be happy working in that position
C)To allows staff members to meet you to see if you would fit in
D)Both a and b

Question 23

A compensation package includes:

A)salary only.
B)salary, health insurance, and paid vacation.
C)salary plus additional benefits that the dentist includes.
D)salary plus the number of hours that will be worked.

Question 24

If the employment agency charges the dentist 15% of the annual starting salary of a dental assistant,which is $21,000,what is the fee that the dentist owes the agency?

A)$315.00
B)$31.50
C)$3150
D)$262.50

Question 25

How many minutes early should you arrive before the interview?

A)Five to 10 minutes
B)Ten to 15 minutes
C)Right at the time for the interview, so you don't have to wait
D)A couple of minutes after the time of the appointment, so the dentist will be ready for you when you arrive

Question 26

Which of the following is included in a dental assistant's professional responsibilities?

A)Maintain professional ethical standards with most patients.
B)Maintain professional credentials that they choose to register with the state dental association.
C)Realize that feedback and criticism are occasionally necessary, and you should be able to respond to these in a constructive manner.
D)Conduct annual performance reviews of fellow employees.

Question 27

When hiring,what includes a job description,work schedule,and compensation?

A)Contract
B)Employment agreement
C)Letter of intent
D)Job summary

Question 28

Which of the following describes Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A)It is legal for a dentist to terminate a staff member if he becomes disabled.
B)It requires that the dentist make reasonable accommodations for a staff member if he should become disabled while employed.
C)It applies only to dental practices with at least four people.
D)It was passed in 1995.

Question 29

How should the dental assistant dress for an interview?

A)Wear a "scrubs" type uniform, since that is what is usually worn in the dental office.
B)Keep make-up and jewelry to a minimum.
C)Dress in conservative business attire, such as a dress pants and a blouse.
D)Both b and c are correct.

Question 30

Which of the following is an action that requires significant difficulty or expense when factors such as an employer's size,financial resources,and the nature and structure of the operation?

A)An act of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
B)Title 1 act
C)Illegal
D)Undue hardship

Question 31

Which statement is correct regarding employment agencies?

A)They are state run and charge a fee for their services.
B)They can be private agencies, with employer-paid fees.
C)They base their fee on the current minimum wage rate.
D)They are paid on a monthly basis.

Question 32

A follow-up letter should be sent to the interviewer within _____ after the interview.

A)1 hour
B)48 hours
C)1 week
D)6 to 10 days

Question 33

How is work experience listed on a resume?

A)List in chronological order beginning with the most recent.
B)Provide dates of employment.
C)Provide employers names and locations.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question 34

Which of the following should a resume include?

A)1-inch margins on all sides
B)Your birth date and family members
C)Length to list all your skills and certifications
D)Names of references

Question 35

How could you present a positive image during an interview?

A)Maintain direct eye contact.
B)Speak only when spoken to.
C)Do not ask questions.
D)Speak slowly and loudly.

Question 36

What would a potential employee provide that includes a brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications?

A)Employee agreement
B)Resume
C)Job description
D)Employment history

Question 37

What sources could a dental assistant use to seek employment?

A)Internet
B)Professional organizations
C)Temporary employment agencies
D)All of the above