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80 Cards in this Set
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Which of these terms does not apply to today's technological era?
informational age electronic era global village agricultural |
agricultural
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Which of these is considered a Third World nation?
Germany Russia Brazil Canada |
Brazil
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Which of these is not a government publication?
DOT Monthly Labor Review Occupational Outlook Handbook Vocational Biographies |
Vocational Biographies
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Which of these lists and classifies jobs by nine-digit categories?
DOT Monthly Labor Review Occupational Outlook Handbook Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations... |
DOT
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Which of these is not considered a job benefit?
Vacation time Salary Profit-sharing plans sick pay |
Salary
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Which of these is an expense sometimes paid for by employees but not reimbursed by employers?
Uniforms and cleaning Income Taxes Health insurance plans Profit-sharing plans |
Uniforms and cleaning
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Which of these is not a work characteristic?
Types of activities Indoor or outdoor activities Promotion Opportunities Job pressures |
Promotion opportunities
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What can be said about change?
It is certain. It is likely. It may or may not happen. It probably will not happen. |
It is certain.
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Technical courses for upgrading are often available through____.
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Community colleges
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Which of these is not an advanced degree?
Doctor of philosophy Bachelor's degree Master's of business admin Doctor of veterinary medicine |
Bachelor's degree
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Your main identity in life once you are out of school is likely to be your ___.
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work
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Things in life that are important or meaningful to you are called ___.
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values
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The way people choose to live their lives, based on the things they have decided are meaningful to them is known as ____.
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lifestyle
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The ability to move your hands skillfully is an aptitude known as _____.
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manual dexterity
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Your appearance, attitude, and sense of humor are all part of you total _____.
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personality
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The first step in good career planning is ____.
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self-analysis
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Analyzing your personality to evaluate your personal traits is part of which step in good career planning?
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self-analysis
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Goals that will be accomplished in the next few days or weeks are called ___.
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short-term goals
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A form to assist you in making and achieving goals is called a _____.
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checklist
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People who are most likely to have inside information about a job opening are ____.
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contacts
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The part of a letter of application that contains the name and address of the person to whom you are writing is the ____.
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letter address
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Which of the following is true about scannable resumes?
They are designed for easy reading by a scanner. They contain key words from applicants' career fields. They avoid complicated formatting and fonts. All of the above are true. |
All of the above are true
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The words "Sinceely yours" are part of the ____.
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complimentary close
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The body of teh letter of application should do which of the following?
Supply your address Express your interest in the company Contain a greeting followed by a colon Express your appreciation |
Express your interest in the company
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Persons 18 years of age or older who have known you for at least a year and can attest to your character are called ____.
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references
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A summary of information about you, including your education, skills, and experience, is called a(n) ___.
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resume
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When arriving for a job interview, which of the following should you do?
Arrive 15 minutes early Arrive about five minutes late Arrive about five minutes early Any of these |
Arrive about five minutes early
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When attending a job interview, which of the following should you do?
Take a friend Take a relative Take your teacher Go alone |
Go alone
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In regard to what to wear to a job interview, which of the following should you do?
Wear a suit Dress appropriately Dress humbly in street clothes Wear your favorite T-shirt |
Dress appropriately
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Which of the following is the main purpose of the thank-you letter>
Remind the employer of your poise and self-confidence Ask for another interview Show the employer you are anxious to get a job Remind the employer of your interest in the company |
Remind the employer of your interest in the company
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Which of the following is not a responsibilty of an employer to employees?
Fair human resource policies Safe working conditions Recognition of achievement Self-evaluation |
Self-evaluation
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The Fair Labor Standards Act established ___.
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minimum wage
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When a person is denied certain rights under employment laws, he or she should file a complaint with the _____.
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Equal Employment Opportuninty Commission
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Who pays the premiums for unemployment compensation insurance?
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employers
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Workers' compensation pays benefits for all but which of the following?
On-the-job injury Loss of seniority Job-related illness Job-related death |
Loss of seniority
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The IRS form used to claim allowances for purposes of withholding is called the ____.
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Form W-4
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Social security benefits include all but which of the following?
Retirement Disability Survivorship Loss of job through no fault of your own |
Loss of job through no fault of your own
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To obtain a work permit, which of the following is true?
You must have a job. You must be at least age 16. You must provide proof of age. You must be an American citizen. |
You must provide proof of age.
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By what date must employers send a Wage and Tax Statement to all employees who worked for them in the past year?
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January 31
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When you do what you are hired to do and what you say you will do, this is known as ____.
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dependability
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Bricklayers and carpenters belong to which type of labor union?
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Craft
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Training employees to be efficient in more than one skill is called ____.
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Job rotation
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What is the major function of labor unions?
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Oversee collective bargaining
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The right of a person hired first to be fired last is called ___.
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seniority
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What was the result of the National Labor Relations Act?
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It gave unions the right to organize employees
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When employers and union officials cannot agree on the terms of a new labor contract, the result is often ____.
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a strike
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The American Bar Association is an example of which of the following?
A labor union A management group A professional organization A mediator |
A professional organization
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Which of the following workplace trends alows flexibility for employees in work hours?
Job rotation Job sharing Permanent part-time Flextime |
Flextime
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The amount of your take-home pay is also known as ___.
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net pay
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Which of the following is not a required employee deduction?
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Workers' compensation
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The income tax is an example of which type of tax?
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Progressive
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The sales tax is an example of which type of tax?
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Regressive
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The property tax is an example of which type of tax?
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Proportional
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As taxable income increases, income tax rates ___.
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increase
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The first income tax became necessary during which war?
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The War of 1812
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You must file your federal income tax return no later than ___.
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April 15
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According to the U.S. Constitution, the power to tax rests with ___.
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Congress
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An examination of tax returns by the IRS is called ____.
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An audit
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WHich of the following people must sign a tax return?
The taxpayer The taxpayer's spouse The perosn who prepared the tax return All of these (as the situation requires) |
All of these (as the situation requires)
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Which of the following is not taxable income to be included on a tax return?
Tips Alimony Child support Unemployment compensation |
Child support
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Which of the following is not a reason for financial planning?
To evaluate how wisely you are using your money To get the most from your income To prevent careless and wasteful spending To prepare your income tax returns |
To prepare your income tax returns
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Which of the following defines a budget?
A plan to match spending with saving A plan to increase income A plan to match expected income with expected outflow Something that will decrease your wants and needs |
A plan to match expected income with expected outflow
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Savings, house payments, and utilites are all examples of ____.
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fixed expenses
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Which of the following should families not keep?
Income and expense records Net worth statements A personal property inventory Tax records for the past 10 years |
Tax records for the past 10 years
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Shown on your net worth statement are things of value that you own, known as ___.
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Assets
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Shown on your net worth statement are debts you owe to others, known as ___.
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Liabilities
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A net worth statement is most commonly used for which of the following?
As proof in the event of fire or theft In the event of a tax audit When applying for credit In preparing budgets |
When applying for credit
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A personal property inventory is most commonly used for what purpose?
As proof of loss in the event of fire or theft In the event of a tax audit When applying for credit In preparing a budget |
As proof of loss in the event of fire or theft
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An agreement that is missing an essential element, such as considerarion, is ___.
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void
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A mortgage or lease is an example of a (n) ___.
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express contract
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A financial institution that offers all types of services is called a ___.
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full-service bank
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A checking account offered by a credit union is the ____.
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share account
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A checking account with which you pay a fee for each check processed is a(n) ___.
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Special account
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WHich of the following is a disadvantage of an interest-bearing account?
It earns no interest The minimum monthly balance requirement may be high A fee is charged for each check processed It is available only to senior citizens |
The minimum monthly balance requirement may be high
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A check written by the bank on its own funds is a(n) ___.
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Cashier's check
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An automated teller machine can be used to do which of the following?
Buy stock Reconcile an account Make a loan payment Purchase a cashier's check |
Make a loan payment
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Which of the following should not be kept in a safe deposit box?
Gold coins Stock certificates Cash Jewlery and valuables |
cash
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Writing the words "For Deposit Only" on the back of a check before your name constitutes which of the following?
A blank endorsement A special endorsement A restrictive endorsement A joint endorsement |
A restrictive endorsement
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An endorsement in full is also called a ___.
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special endorsement
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The process of matching your checkbook balance with the bank statement balance is known as ____.
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Reconciliation
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