Question 1

An inconclusive interview ____.
A) means that you did not get the job
B) should be followed up by patiently waiting for the employer to contact you
C) should lead you to call the employer each day to inquire about whether you will be hired
D) should end with asking the employer when a decision is expected to be made

Accepted Answer

An inconclusive interview means that a decision has not been made yet, so it is appropriate to ask the employer when a decision is expected to be made. This shows determination but also allows the employer to update you on their timeline. It is not appropriate to harass the employer with daily phone calls, and not getting the job is not always the result of an inconclusive interview.

Question 2

A(n) ____ is simply a short statement of your interest in working for a particular company; it should be brief, assertive, and positively stated.
A) letter of introduction
B) abstract
C) objective statement
D) letter of intent

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

When providing education and experience information, one common method is ____.
A) listing this information in reverse order from the most recent to the earliest
B) listing this information from least important to most important
C) listing in alphabetical order by name of school and by position title
D) listing all experiences even if they are not relevant to the current position

Accepted Answer

Listing education and experience information in reverse order from the most recent to the earliest is the most common method because it emphasizes the most relevant and recent experience.

Question 4

Which of the following is good protocol for an interview?
A) Show up at least one hour prior to the interview.
B) Rehearse answers to commonly asked interview questions.
C) Conclude the interview on a positive note by asking if you will be hired.
D) Try to overdress for the interview rather than risk looking unprofessional.

Accepted Answer

Rehearsing answers to commonly asked interview questions can help you feel more confident and prepared during the actual interview. However, showing up one hour prior to the interview is not necessary and may actually inconvenience the interviewer. Asking if you will be hired at the end of the interview can come across as pushy and may not leave a positive impression. Overdressing is also not necessary and may make you appear out of place in the work environment.

Question 5

Once an interview has been granted, the employer will want to see ____.
A) your notebook with engineer's sketches
B) one example of an engineering drawing you produced
C) one example of a section drawings you created
D) your portfolio of drawings

Accepted Answer

A portfolio of drawings is a collection of your best work and projects, which is what an employer would want to see during an interview. It showcases your skills and abilities as an engineer and provides evidence of your experience and creativity. The other choices may not provide enough variety or depth to adequately demonstrate your skills.

Question 6

One of the CAD technician's best job-seeking aids is a well-written ____, which amplifies those qualifications possessed by the job seeker that are most important to the job in question relative to drafting.
A) education/experience list
B) record of experience
C) resume
D) personal summary

Accepted Answer

A resume is the best option as it is a summary of the job seeker's qualifications and experience in a concise, easy-to-read format. It allows the CAD technician to highlight their relevant skills and experience, making them stand out to potential employers. The education/experience list and record of experience may also be useful, but they are typically more detailed and not as focused on highlighting the most important qualifications. A personal summary may be included in the resume but should not be the focal point.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the rules presented in the text for a wise job seeker?
A) Don't relocate to land a job; stick with the place where you most want to reside.
B) Expect to be hired as a CAD technician as your entry level position.
C) Be positive and assertive in your job search.
D) Since CAD technicians are in high demand, anticipate being hired after your first or second interview.

Accepted Answer

The text emphasizes the importance of being positive and assertive during a job search in order to increase the chances of success.

Question 8

Four of the most productive job-finding aids found on the Internet are ____.
A) Monster.com, Careers.com, Craigslist.com, and Jobs4You.com
B) Monster.com, Careers.com, Workforce.com, and Indeed.com
C) Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, Craigslist.com, and Indeed.com
D) Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, Craigsjobs.com, and Certainly.com

Accepted Answer

Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com are two of the most popular and widely-used job search websites, offering a wide range of job listings and applicant resources. Craigslist.com is another popular job search tool, particularly for local or regional job postings. Indeed.com is a comprehensive job search engine that pulls job postings from a variety of sources, including job boards, company websites, and social media platforms. Workforce.com, Craigsjobs.com, and Jobs4You.com are not among the most widely-used or effective job search aids on the Internet.

Question 9

List four of the primary employers of CAD technicians for the heavy construction industry.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Architects, large construction companies, federal, state, and county civil engineering departments ____.
A) do not employ CAD technicians directly
B) are examples of secondary employers of CAD technicians
C) utilize CAD technicians only through contracted work
D) rely on drawings produced by CAD technicians but only hire them in projects with impending deadlines

Accepted Answer

Architects, large construction companies, federal, state, and county civil engineering departments are examples of secondary employers of CAD technicians, meaning they may not directly employ CAD technicians but hire them through contractual agreements with other companies or agencies.

Quiz 5: Employment in Drafting

An inconclusive interview ____.

A(n) ____ is simply a short statement of your interest in working for a particular company; it should be brief, assertive, and positively stated.

When providing education and experience information, one common method is ____.

Which of the following is good protocol for an interview?

Once an interview has been granted, the employer will want to see ____.

One of the CAD technician's best job-seeking aids is a well-written ____, which amplifies those qualifications possessed by the job seeker that are most important to the job in question relative to drafting.

Which of the following is an example of the rules presented in the text for a wise job seeker?

Four of the most productive job-finding aids found on the Internet are ____.

List four of the primary employers of CAD technicians for the heavy construction industry.

Architects, large construction companies, federal, state, and county civil engineering departments ____.