Professional Development — Cumulative exam Answers

Justine was interested in learning how to play the piano. She has successfully passed every level of music book and is planning her own concert. What stage of ability development is Justine at?

Jean has created a self improvement plan so she can meet her goal of getting a raise in six months. Which of these is an element of a good self improvement plan?

Which of the following is a common behavior for an active listener?

Employment agencies, career fairs, and Internet ads can all be sources of _____.

The most productive way to find a job lead is to ____.

Antonio has just graduated from four years of college. For the last two years, he took out a Stafford loan to pay for his tuition. Each loan had a duration of ten years and interest compounded monthly. Antonio will pay each of them back by making monthly payments, starting as he graduates. Antonio’s loans are detailed in the table below. Year Loan Amount ($) Interest Rate (%) Subsidized? Junior 5,894 6.9 Y Senior 5,258 7.5 N Once all of his loans are paid off, what will Antonio’s total lifetime cost be? Round all dollar values to the nearest cent.

Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately.

If you are worried you might be laid off, it is important to _________.

Most people reject what they don’t understand because ______.

Which of the following companies offers the greatest total employment compensation? Company ACompany BCompany CCompany DGross Pay$41,600$40,800$41,300$42,000Paid insurance$1,800$2,400$2,000$2,100Paid time off$3,700$3,100$2,800$2,900Job expenses$2,000$1,800$800$2,500

Which of the following is an example of a functional team?

Which of the following statements about job applications is false?

If as a part of its business, a company routinely handles toxic materials, all employees who come into contact with the hazardous materials should _______.

Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment.

Borrowing money to pursue an advanced degree makes sense if _____.

Jasmine has a gross pay of $754.80. By how much will Jasmine’s gross pay be reduced if she has the following items withheld?federal tax of $31Social Security tax that is 6.2% of her gross payMedicare tax that is 1.45% of her gross paystate tax that is 18% of her federal tax

Marilyn has a biweekly gross pay of $810 and claims 3 federal withholding allowances. Marilyn has all of the following deductions from her gross pay: federal tax from the following table Social Security tax that is 6.2% of her gross pay Medicare tax that is 1.45% of her gross pay state tax that is 21% of her federal tax Determine how Marilyn’s net pay will be affected if she increases her federal withholding allowances from 3 to 4.

Whether you decide to accept or decline a promotion, or are rejected, it is important to your future prospects that you ___________.

Caroline knows what she wants out of life and where she wants to be in five years. To make a successful career plan, she should

What guidelines should a job seeker follow to ensure they are successful at career fairs?