Practice Quiz Chapter 10
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            During a phone interview, limit your answers to less than _____ minutes in length  2    3    4    5
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        2
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            In what type of résumé should all of the formatting elements be removed?  Chronological    Sequential    Scannable   incorrect Functional
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        Scannable
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            What type of job markets are less obvious and require more initiative by the job seeker?     Visible job markets   correct   Hidden job markets    Open job markets    Closed job markets
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        Hidden Job Markets
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            During an interview for a medical coding position that requires AHIMA or AAPC coding certification, which of the following questions may legally be asked of the interviewee?  \"To which organizations do you belong?\"    \"Are you a certified coder through AHIMA or AAPC?\"    \"Do you hold membership in coding organizations?\"    \"May I see a list of all the organizations to which you belong?\"
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        Do you hold membership in coding organizations
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            When preparing the three employment documents, print them on the same color of high-quality paper. Which of the following would be a good choice for the paper color?  Pink    Purple    Orange    Beige
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        Beige
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            What is another name for a traditional job market?   Non-traditional    Hidden job market    Non-visible job market    Visible job market
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        Visible Job Market
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            During an interview, should a person's attire should reflect what he or she would wear if employed in the position?   No    Yes    If requested    Sometimes
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        Yes
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            Résumés should be _______________, easy to read and/or scan for relevant information, and well written.  Lengthy    Extensive    General    Brief
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        Brief
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            ___________ applications are an effective and efficient method of submitting data.     Handwritten    Completed    Online    Typed
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        Online
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            Which of the following would be considered an appropriate reference for an application or résumé?     Friends    Relatives    Clergy    Fellow workers
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        Fellow workers
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            As Cristen composes a cover/application letter, she is unsure of where to mention her résumé. In which paragraph should she place a reference to her enclosed résumé?     First    Second    Third    Second and third
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        second
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            Which of the following salutations should be used for a follow-up thank-you letter?     Dear Human Resource Director:    To Whom It May Concern:    Dear Mrs. Sanders:    Dear Allen:
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        Dear Mrs. Saunders:
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            If the following question were to be asked during an interview, it would be considered _____ to ask: \"What is your opinion of office romances?\"     Legal    Illegal    Allowable, but illegal    Authorized
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        Illegal
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            Which of the following are considered visible job markets?     Face-to-face networking    Chamber of Commerce    Electronic Networks   Professional Publications
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        Professional publications
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            If the following question were to be asked during an interview, it would be considered _____ to ask: \"Do you have any disabilities?\"     Authorized    Allowable, but illegal    Illegal    Legal
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        Illegal
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            _________ history and background checks are commonly performed during the application process.     Work    Credit    Deposit    Payment
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        Credit
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            When filling out a job application you should use ______ and concrete nouns to describe your skills.     Action verbs    Uncertainty verbs    Linking verbs    Authoritative verbs
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        Action verbs
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            You are seeking a job in the medical coding, medical billing, medical receptionist, ward clerk, or admission representative. What type of résumé should you have available?    Different résumés tailored to various careers    Traditional résumé that has everything listed    One résumé that changes just the job you are seeking    Conventional résumé that is generic for any industry
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        Different resumes tailored to various careers
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            The primary goal of a résumé is _______________.     Obtain a position    Gain an interview    Give as much detail about the applicant as possible    Analyze the application process
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        Gain as much detail about the applicant as possible
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            What is considered to be the most important position of the letter?     Closing    Salutation    Paragraph 1    Paragraph 2
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        paragraph 1
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            An applicant that is prepared to take notes appears to be _______________.    Organized    Spontaneous    Controlling    Impulsive
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        organized
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            Be prepared to address reasons for frequent _______________ in jobs.     Variation    Modification    Adaptation    Changes
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        changes
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            Which paragraph of the thank-you letter should emphasize the applicant's qualifications?     Four    Three    Two    One
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        Three
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            Which paragraph of the thank-you letter should express gratitude for the interview opportunity?     One    Two    Three    Four
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        one
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            If the following question were to be asked during an interview, it would be considered _____: \"Have you ever been arrested?\"     Legal    Illegal    Allowable, but illegal    Authorized
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        illegal
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            Which of the following is an example of a visible job market?     Career fair only    Classified ads only    Career fairs and classified ads    Face-to-face networking
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        Career fairs and classified ads
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            What is the standard format for cover/application letters?     Centered    Left-justified    Italicized    Bolded
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        left-justified
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            When filling out a job application you should use ______ and concrete nouns to describe your skills.     Action verbs    Uncertainty verbs    Linking verbs    Authoritative verbs
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        Action Verbs
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            Which of the following resources is considered a hidden job market?     Professional publications    Temporary employment agencies    Chamber of commerce    Job boards
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        Chamber of commerce
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            During a phone interview, _______________ the call-waiting feature     Enable    Disable    Allow    Authorize
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        Disable
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            After leaving an interview, you should immediately _______________.     Call and thank the employer for the interview    Contact the employer via social media    Make notes of what happened    Send a letter explaining what salary you require
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        make notes of what happened
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            Which type of résumés organize skills and accomplishments into data groups that directly support the position goal, such as management, patient care, or software implementation?     Chronological    Sequential    Scannable    Functional
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        Functional
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            Which of the following statements is composed using power wording?     \"Implemented revenue collection strategies that increased the collection ratio from 22 percent to 62 percent during a nine-month period.\"    \"Assisted in increasing the collection ratio from 22 percent to 62 percent.\"    \"Increased the collection ratio from 22 percent to 62 percent.\"    \"Worked with the office team to increase the collection ratio rate.\"
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        Increased the collection ratio from 22 percent to 62 percent
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            Which punctuation would you use following the closing of a letter?     Comma    Period    Colon    Semi-colon
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        comma
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            As Holly composes a cover/application letter, she is unsure of where to ask for an interview. In which paragraph should she request an interview?     4    3    2    1
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        3
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            If, during an interview, the interviewer asks why you were fired from a job, you should     Explain that the office was a terrible place to work at.    Tell them the manager was too demanding.    Not place blame when stating the reason for leaving.    Eliminate it from your résumé.
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        Not place blame when stating the reason for leaving
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            When filling out an employment application, periods of unemployment should be:     Left off the application    Placed on the application with a short explanation, such as \"attending college\"    Placed on the application and left blank    Placed on the application and highlighted, so it can be discussed during the interview
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        placed on the application with a short explanation, such as \"attending college\"
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            If the following question were to be asked during an interview, it would be considered _____ to ask: \"Are you married?\"     Allowable, but illegal    Authorized    Illegal    Legal
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        illegal
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            As a sign of respect and courtesy, you should address interviewers by __________.     Their first name    The first and last name    Mr., Mrs., or Dr.    Their job title
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        Mr., Mrs., or Dr.
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            During a phone interview, ________________________.     Enable the call-waiting feature    You will need to multitask    Speak at a normal pace    Do not use a speakerphone
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        Do not use a speakerphone
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            __________ and objectively evaluating personal and professional skills is the first step in seeking employment.       Selling your résumé      Listing      Speaking appropriately    Attending seminars
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        listing
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            On your résumé, list your education in _______________ chronological order.     Primary    Uniform    Forward    Reverse
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        reverse
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            If the following question were to be asked during an interview, it would be considered _____ to ask: \"What type of training did you receive while in the service?\"     Legal    Illegal    Allowable, but illegal    Authorized
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        legal
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            The purpose of the cover letter is to _______________ the application process.     Personalize    Inquire about    Request information on    Identify
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        personalize
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            Which email address would be appropriate for job applications?     [email protected]    [email protected]    [email protected]    [email protected]
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            Plan to arrive ____ minutes prior to the interview time.     30    20    10    5
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        10
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            When an interviewer asks an illegal question, the interviewee has the _______________ to answer or not.     Responsibility    Obligation    Duty    Choice
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        choice
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            Sometimes the wording of the question itself, not the intention, makes it _______________.     Legal    Illegal    Authorized    Fraudulent
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        illegal
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            When asked in the interview process about the salary you require, it is best to ___________.     Inflate your salary    Answer with \"open\" or \"negotiable\"    Tell them that you will not accept anything less than a specific amount    Let them tell you what they can afford
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        Answer with open or negotiable
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            In a résumé, use _______________ or action verbs to showcase skills.     Command words    Soft words    Power words    Communication words
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        power words
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            Illegal interview questions are grouped into __________ categories.     8    9    10    11
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        11
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            What are the \"3 Ps\" in the interview process?     Practice, practice, practice    Practice, promote, prepare    Promote, promote, promote    Prepare, prepare, prepare
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        prepare, prepare, prepare
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            Why do employers ask applicants to fill out a job application?     It is a human resource requirement    Information on an application is more complete    It is quicker to evaluate a potential candidate    State laws require that you must complete an application
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        Information on an applicant is more capable
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            If you are unsure of how to dress for an interview, it is best to be _______________.     Conservative    Unconventional    Old-fashioned    Avant-garde
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        conservative
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            During a phone interview, _______________ the call-waiting feature.     Enable    Disable    Allow    Authorize
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        disable
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            If the following question were to be asked during an interview, it would be considered _____ to ask: \"Can you travel?\"     Legal    Illegal    Authorized    Allowable, but illegal
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        legal
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            Stating \"references are available upon request\" ________ a best practice for completing an application.     Is    Is not    Can be    Is always
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        is not
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            An applicant that is prepared to take notes appears to be _______________.     Organized    Spontaneous    Controlling    Impulsive
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        organized
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            Which paragraph of the thank-you letter should show enthusiasm and eagerness to join the office team?     One    Two    Three    Four
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        Three
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            The most common résumé style is the _______________ résumé.     Chronological    Functional    Logical    Purposeful
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        Chronological
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            When listing jobs on your résumé, the rule of thumb is to list the _________________.     Previous 10 years    Previous 5 jobs    Entire job history    Current and last job only
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        Previous 10 years
