College and Career Readiness Practice Exam

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• Which term refers to the overall capability to perform tasks and accomplish goals?
• Examples of hard skills include word processing programs, spreadsheets, and keyboarding.
• What describes a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company?
• What is the typical length of a cover letter?
• Which term describes an association of people who are all employed in the same field?
• Which degree is a 6 year or more university degree awarded to a person at the completion of a graduate study program?
• A discussion about job responsibilities and company fit that helps decide if a candidate is suitable is best described as which?
• Which element is described as a starting point for creating new documents?
• Which term refers to unemployment that occurs when qualified workers are unwilling to relocate, causing jobs to go unfilled in a specific location?
• Which type of goal is described as a goal that you have related to your own interests?
• What word describes the overall set of tasks that someone performs in a particular role to deliver a product or service?
• What should the 2nd paragraph convey?
• Which credential is typically earned after completing a four-year college program?
• People who can give a report about your character, education, and work habits.
• A short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job is called what?
• Which term describes the social influence exerted by peers?
• Which type of words make your key abilities and attributes jump off the page?
• Who is typically the reader of a resume?
• What is the formal 'goodbye' before the signature called?
• Which term refers to a degree typically pursued after completing an undergraduate program and involves extensive research or study?
• Which term describes the practice of talking with people about their jobs to learn about roles and the industry?
• Which type describes 'a goal that would be important to you and/or your family' ?
• Which item is described as a list of people who will say a good word about you?
• A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
• What term describes a temporary job, usually for students, that provides work experience?
• Which term describes the formal closing phrase used before your signature?
• Which term best describes a person who starts and runs their own business?
• Which term is the form used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid?
• What information is included in the contact information?
• Which is a common college admissions test used by most colleges?
• A natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things.
• Which term refers to the distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves?
• Which resume section lists a summary of your experience in higher education?
• Which term describes the main content area of the cover letter that covers what you are applying for, why you are qualified, and how you will follow up?
• Which term describes a resume in which your abilities and experiences related to the job you are applying are highlighted?
• What term refers to an optional course of study?
• Which term describes 'answers the question: how. How will you achieve this goal?'
• What term refers to tangible evidence of your ability and skills?
• Which term describes a college serving local residents and offering up to two years of study?
• Which term describes 'tells us when something happens. From/to days, time, months' ?
• Which term refers to the path where people learn their trade on the job under a skilled professional?
• What term describes a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service?
• Which section would typically hold your past job duties and achievements?
• Which term refers to the cost of housing and meals while attending college?
• What term refers to activities that provide personal satisfaction and can form a basis for your employment goals and career paths?
• Which term describes the practice of comparing what you already know with new information to decide whether you agree with it, requiring honesty, rationality, and open-mindedness?
• Which term describes 'important; pertinent' ?
• Which term describes a characteristic valued by employers where the employee is trustworthy and reliable?
• Which document can be used as a starting point and modified to create new documents?
• Which term would best describe someone keeping a digital collection of work samples to show potential employers?
• Which section functions as testimonials from other people about you?
• The formal statement sent with a resume to explain why you are a fit for a role describes which item?
• What does 'Ability' refer to in the material?
• What is the four-year college degree called?
• Which term means a negative opinion that is not based on facts?
• What is the term for a two-year college degree?
• Which term describes a post-secondary path where special skills are developed through programs offered by the armed services?
• Which term describes a disagreement between two or more people?
• Which term describes 'answers the questions: who, what, where, when, why, which' ?
• Which term indicates the influence that people your age may have on your choices?
• A letter that provides a quick summary of your ability to meet the needs of an organization. It usually includes a list of major skills and competencies.
• What term refers to financial aid that provides free money to pay for tuition?
• Which term describes a type of coursework that provides the opportunity to earn college credit and is typically part of a high school program?
• What form must current and prospective college students complete annually to determine eligibility for federal student aid?
• Which information is described as your name, address, and phone number?
• Which term best describes a disagreement between two or more people?
• Which term describes work experience in organizations while learning about a career field?
• Which term describes a type of financial aid that provides part-time jobs for college students with financial need?
• Which term describes a high school course that can earn college credit?
• What is the highest level of academic degree, typically 8 years or more?
• Which term describes a characteristic valued by employers where the employee exhibits truthfulness and integrity?
• Which term describes education and training that equips people with knowledge, skills and/or competences in particular occupations or the labor market?
• Which term describes the mailing address, email address, and phone number of the sender?
• Terms that describe skills, qualities, or experiences which the employer has listed as required or preferred are called what?
• Which term corresponds to beliefs and behaviors about what is right and wrong in a work environment?
• Which description best matches the typical length of a cover letter?
• Which term refers to an unfounded negative judgment about a person or group?
• Which standardized aptitude test is used to elevate students for application or program readiness?
• A decision that is subject to change as new information is received.
• Which attribute is described as 'answers the questions: who, what, where, when, why, which'?
• Which term is commonly associated with earning college credit while still in high school?
• Which term refers to an advanced high school course where students are enrolled in both high school and college at the same time?
• Which attribute answers the question 'how'?
• The contact information includes which details?
• Which term best describes a collection of documents that showcase your skills and accomplishments for potential employers?
• Which term refers to the section that includes the greeting and the receiver's last name?
• Which term describes an experienced employee who serves as a counselor to a person with less experience?
• What is the main purpose of a cover letter when applying for a job?
• A short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.
• Which term refers to a document that summarizes your education, work experience, and qualifications for a job?
• What is a type of financial aid that provides part-time jobs for college students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses?
• A short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.
• Which term describes the process of talking to other people about their jobs?
• What term describes a consumer need or want that can be met by starting a new business?
• Which statement about the hook is correct?
• Which term describes a characteristic valued by employers where the employee is devoted to their work?
• A goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations is called what?
• Which document asks for information related to employment and provides standard information about each job applicant?
• Which term means arriving at the right time or completing tasks on schedule?
• Which term describes labor organizations that try to improve pay and working conditions?
• Which term refers to a concise list of keywords that match job requirements used in resumes?
• Which section lists your work experience, accomplishments and responsibilities from prior jobs?
• Which term means to arrange tasks in order of importance?
• Things that are important to you.
• Which statement describes the hook in a cover letter?
• Which statement best defines a qualification?
• What describes a special skill or type of knowledge that makes someone suitable for a job?
• Which term refers to a collection of artifacts and reflections that show effort and achievements?
• What term describes money that is given or lent to students to help pay for their education?
• Which term describes the distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves?
• What is the post-secondary path where the apprentice learns their trade by working for a skilled professional?
• Which term describes a characteristic valued by employers where the employee is loyal to the organization?
• Which term refers to unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members?
• A short document that provides information about you to a potential employer.
• Which term refers to the greeting at the start of a letter, including the courtesy title and last name?
• What is the college entrance exam most colleges use?
• Which term refers to a post-secondary institution that awards bachelor degrees, often offering graduate programs?
• Which term means a career choice that could change as new information becomes available?
• Which skills are defined as a combination of interpersonal, people skills, social skills, and communication?
• Which term refers to an experienced worker who serves as a counselor to someone with less experience?
• How many paragraphs does the body of a typical cover letter contain?
• Which resume section expresses your career goals or interest in a specific position?
• Which term is characterized by acting on time and meeting deadlines?
• What term describes high school courses that can earn you college credit?
• Compensation in forms other than direct payment, such as vacation time, insurance, and retirement programs, is known as what?
• Which section of a resume lists your experience in higher education?
• Which part of the letter includes both the signature and the sender's printed name?
• Which term describes the opening line that aims to hook the reader and indicate how the writer learned about the position?
• Which term is used to measure the likelihood of receiving credit?
• What is a type of financial aid that provides money given by a school, organization, etc., to a student to help pay for the student's education and does not need to be repaid?
• Formal "goodbye" before the signature.
• Which term describes the space for the sender's signature?
• Which term describes a letter that is tailored to emphasize the needs of a specific organization?
• A goal you have for your work/job/career
• What is the name of the interview in which your employer asks questions about your work upon leaving the company?
• Which type of financial aid is money given by a school, organization, etc., to a student to help pay for the student's education and does not need to be repaid?
• Which term refers to a document you use to set goals for things you want to accomplish in school?
• What is a post-secondary institution where students can earn a bachelor's degree?
• Which term describes a plan that outlines steps to achieve goals and includes milestones?
• What term refers to a person who spends time with a worker for a day or a week to learn about that person's occupation?
• Which document is typically used to present your education and work history to an employer?
• Which term best matches the description: A summary of your important job-related information?
• Which part of a letter includes a complimentary close, the signature area, and the sender's printed name?
• Which term describes 'something completed at a good time; with enough time' ?
• What is a post-secondary institution where students can earn bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees?
• What term describes terms that describe skills, qualities, or experiences listed as required or preferred by an employer?
• What is the entrance or placement exam used by the U.S. military to determine fitness for military duty?
• Which type describes a goal that would be important to you and/or your family?
• Which area of a resume includes examples like word processing programs, spreadsheets, and keyboarding?
• Which term describes a goal that focuses on what you want to learn?
• A planned discussion with a worker who can help you learn about the work, the preparation needed for that career, and the person's feelings about the career is called what?
• Which term describes a program that provides part-time work to help students pay education expenses?
• Which section would you use to list the people who will vouch for you?
• What document accompanies a resume to provide more information about you and explain your interest in the job?
• Which interview type commonly asks you to describe how you handled a past work situation?
• Which term refers to a person who creates or runs their own business?
• Which term refers to a group that negotiates wages and working conditions?
• Which term means unwanted repeated behavior or communication that bothers, annoys, frightens, or threatens another person?
• Which term describes the process of evaluating your interests and choosing a path for your career?
• In a cover letter, which part is described as containing three paragraphs about your application, why you are a good fit, and follow-up plans?
• Which section of the letter contains the main message organized into three parts: what you are applying for, why you should be selected, and how you will follow up?
• Which term describes a goal you have for your work or career?
• What is the typical length of a resume?
• Which term is a card issued by a bank allowing electronic transfer of money to another bank account when making a purchase?
• Which term describes the process of identifying a goal, making an action plan, and reevaluating your goal?
• Which term is the rating used by credit reporting companies to determine whether and/or how much credit can be extended to a borrower?
• Which term describes a simulated work experience where you observe the day-to-day tasks of professionals without full-time responsibilities?
• Which term describes advanced high school courses that provide an opportunity for students to earn college credit?
• A goal you have about what you want to learn
• What is the term for unemployment that occurs when jobs are available in one place but are not filled because qualified workers won't relocate?
• What is the space for the sender's signature called?
• Which term describes a resume in which experiences are listed in order of work history?
• What term describes a nonresidential junior college serving a local area and offering up to two-year Associate Degrees?
• What describes the purpose of a resume?
• Which term is defined as a document used as a starting point and can be modified to create new documents?
• Which term describes money that does not need to be repaid?
• What is a type of financial aid where money is loaned for the purpose of paying for a student's education and must be repaid?
• Which term describes a goal you have about what you want to learn?
• Which part of a letter includes the closing, signature area, and the sender's printed name?
• What term describes the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task?
• A letter expressing your interest in a specific job is called what?
• What is the first paragraph of a cover letter that grabs the reader's attention and notes how you found the position?
• Which statement defines a qualification?
• What should the 1st paragraph emphasize?
• Which term refers to the cost of housing and food while attending college or career school?
• What term means the willingness and ability to move to where jobs are located?
• Mainly three paragraphs that tell what you are applying for, why you should be selected for an interview, and how you will follow up describe which part of a cover letter?
• What term describes the ability to show respect to others while performing duties to the best of one's ability?
• The salutation in a letter includes which elements?
• Which term is used for the placement exam used by community colleges in Texas to determine eligibility for remedial or college courses?
• What type of interview evaluates an applicant's on-the-job potential and typically begins with describe or tell me about?
• Which section would you expect to include your contact information and a note about seeking consideration?
• What is the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career?
• Which of the following best describes the entire document that accompanies a resume to introduce the applicant?
• What is the term for the space reserved for the sender's signature on a letter?