Problem Solving — Cumulative exam Answers

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The purpose of writing a résumé is to get a job.

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In the problem solving process, the final step is to try to ______.

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Generate multiple solutions
B
Review your results
C
Decide on a solution
D
Evaluate your choices
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Being aware of your personality type is important, because some personality types fit a particular career better than others.

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

A
occupation
B
trade
C
career
D
skill set
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The purpose of time management is to ________.

A
Maximize productivity
B
Write all your tasks out
C
Allow for delegation
D
None of the above
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Job satisfaction can be lost for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A
Lack of opportunities for promotion
B
Bickering with co-workers
C
Being recognized for a job well done
D
Having little or no say in decisions that affect you
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Which of the following outfits would best fit an office job?

A
Neon green blouse, blue jeans, flip flops
B
Brown polo shirt, khaki pants, dress shoes
C
Pink polka dotted t-shirt, khaki pants, dress shoes
D
Blue button up with matching tie, khaki shorts, dress shoes
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The main purpose of all criticism is to _______.

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encourage growth and improvement
B
discourage growth and improvement
C
showcase growth and improvement
D
downplay growth and improvement
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A personal career profile form can be used to match what you know about yourself to what you know about different careers.

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T
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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?

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Social change
B
Population shift
C
World event
D
Internal government action
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Comprehension and speed are the two most important traits in reading for business.

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T
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A positive or negative outcome of a decision or action can be called a _____.

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Boon
B
Consequence
C
Tragedy
D
Advantage
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The main purpose of a cover letter is to:

A
Get hired for a position
B
Be called in for an interview
C
Let your friends know how your job search is going
D
Obtain references from your network
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Employment agencies, career fairs, and Internet ads can all be sources of _____.

A
work permits
B
school-to-work programs
C
résumés
D
job leads
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Remy is applying for a job where the employer asks that a cover letter and résumé be submitted. Remy should:

A
Attach letters of recommendation also
B
Send the cover letter first, and the résumé later
C
Submit only the cover letter and résumé
D
Send the cover letter as an attachment
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Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately.

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T
B
F
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Buying a franchise might be a good decision for someone who _____.

A
wants to create a new product or service
B
doesn’t want to work long hours
C
doesn’t have experience developing management systems
D
likes to work alone without many rules and regulations
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The first step in the decision-making process is to _____.

A
define your wants and needs
B
identify your choices
C
make a decision
D
gather information
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In negative self talk, polarizing is when a person _______.

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Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successes
B
Blames themselves for every problem, whether it was their fault or not
C
Believes that every situation will end badly
D
See themselves as a failure for not living up to impossible standards
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When creating a résumé, other experiences should be included only if they are relevant to the job objective. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T
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F

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