Question 1

Being able to drive a car is an example of a skill.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 2

_____ are important to possess because they can be used in many different jobs and situations.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 3

A(n) ______ is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 4

Transferable skills necessary for successful employment include _____.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 5

Selecting a job based on your skills and interests is important, because on average, a person with a full time job works approximately _____ hours each year.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 6

By working in a series of positions with increasing responsibilities, the owner of Stonegate Gardens has built her interest in flowers and plants into _____.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 7

If you have excellent reading, writing, and scientific literacy skills, you are said to have strong _____.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 8

Getting along with people, the ability to communicate with your peers, organizational skills, and being able to write well are all examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 9

Candice\'s first job was at the grocery store making deli food. While in culinary school, she worked part time in a restaurant kitchen, and after finishing school, she found a position as a head chef. With her growing experience and advanced education, Candice has been able to _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 10

Your _____ is the way you use your time, energy, and resources.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 11

Alice has noticed that she is starting to dread going to work every day. She is afraid that she is going to have to quit if things don\'t start to get better. What can Alice do to be more satisfied with her job?

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 12

\"All doctors should be men, because they are better at math and science,\" is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 13

Freddie chose to become a teacher, because he cares about educating young adults and improving their lives. Of the reasons people work, the best match for why Freddie works is to _____.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 14

A(n) _____ is a general belief about a person or group of people that may not be true.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 15

Today, almost every career path is open to men, but women are still limited in which jobs they can have.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 16

Americans spend the largest portion of their budget on _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 17

A job done well can build a person\'s self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 18

Jessica has intrinsic job satisfaction, because she enjoys the tasks she does at work each day.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 19

Someone similar to Mother Teresa would most likely measure their work success in terms of income.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 20

Meagan became a costume designer because she enjoyed spending time and sharing ideas with others interested in movies. Which of the following best describes why Meagan works?

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 21

A workplace is where people _____.

Accepted Answer

- A .

Question 22

The strength of the economy depends on the balance of production and consumption of goods and services.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 23

When interests rates are low, spending decreases.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 24

Many jobs have been replaced because of new _____.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 25

_____ are the cost of borrowing money.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 26

Select the word that best fits the definition: Economic activity characterized by fluctuating levels of growth and decline

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 27

The business cycle can be affected by major events, like the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 28

If you know you are at risk of becoming unemployed, you should _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 29

As the demand for goods and services increases, job growth _____.

Accepted Answer

- A .

Question 30

The military is a formal workplace in which workers _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 31

Since a ski instructor can only teach people to ski when there is snow on the ground, this job is considered seasonal.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 32

To be out of work is to be employed.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 33

In order for the economy to be strong, businesses must _____.

Accepted Answer

- A .

Question 34

In order for the economy to be strong, individuals must _____.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 35

The person who would be most directly affected by changes in the business cycle is ______.

Accepted Answer

B .

Question 36

_____ are different, even within the same job.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 37

The economy has an impact on _____.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 38

You would most likely find _____ in a formal workplace.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 39

When interests rates are high, it costs less money to borrow money.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 40

Outsourcing and telecommuting are examples of which workplace trend?

Accepted Answer

- Techology .

Question 41

A war begins between two countries, causing a need for thousands of new workers to produce uniforms and weapons. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 42

When a large marketing company contracts with a payroll service company to process employee checks for them, they are _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 43

Janice\'s grandmother stayed at home and took care of her family while her grandfather worked. Today Janice lives on her own and has a full time job. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 44

Government actions can have positive or negative effects on business.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 45

Workers are constantly adjusting to changes in technology and society that affect work. In order to keep up with all of these changes, it is important to invest in _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 46

The following factors affect the labor market EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 47

One disadvantage of telecommuting is feeling socially isolated.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 48

The Department of Transportation built a new highway interchange outside of Raymond\'s town. Many of the businesses are suffering because the amount of traffic in town has been reduced. This is forcing employers to reduce their number of employees. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 49

The number of minorities in the workforce is _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 50

Getting a haircut from a barber is an example of a service that can be purchased.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 51

A _____ is an example of a service that can be purchased.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 52

Most new workers in the labor force are men.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 53

Most new jobs in the United States will be in the _____.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 54

A pair of shorts, a DVD, a car, and a necklace are all considered goods or items that people buy.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 55

Anita is interested in new technology that can make the processes at her business run more smoothly. What resources could she use to assist her in learning about new technologies?

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 56

Lana has worked on many teams before, but she always felt like she ended up doing a lot of the work. If Lana could form her own team, she should look for someone who _____.

Accepted Answer

- D .

Question 57

The Department of Transportation built a new highway interchange outside of Raymond\'s town. Many of the businesses are suffering because the amount of traffic in town has been reduced. This is forcing employers to reduce their number of employees. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 58

When workers use technology to work from home or an office center, they are _____.

Accepted Answer

- B .

Question 59

Career selection should be based on salary alone.

Accepted Answer

- False .

Question 60

The global economy _____.

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 61

When Christina looked at the tag on the dress she just purchase, she noticed it said \"Made in Korea\". By purchasing this dress, Christina is participating in the global economy.

Accepted Answer

- True .

Question 62

Job satisfaction can be lost for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

- C .

Question 63

Cleaning your room would be an example of work.

Accepted Answer

- True .

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