Week 6: Your First Day Answers

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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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Which of the following is the best choice for an accessory when dressing for work?

A
A watch which makes noises and lights up
B
A necklace with dozens of charms
C
A polished silver ring
D
A belt buckle shaped like the Statue of Liberty
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You can establish a feeling of control on your first day by _____.

A
telling the boss that you need higher pay
B
planning ahead for the challenges you’ll face
C
driving to work on the expressway
D
talking about your weekend plans with coworkers
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The most important skill you can have on your first day is the ability to _____.

A
type quickly
B
speak eloquently
C
drive swiftly
D
listen carefully
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Before your first day of work, it is a good idea to _____.

A
Ask your boss for a vacation
B
Maintain a rotten mood
C
Drive to work to see how long it takes
D
Complain about your starting salary
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Which of the following would likely be included in an orientation?

A
Directions to work
B
Description of your job responsibilities
C
Details about the Christmas party
D
Discussion of the supervisor’s salary
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Which of the following statements is most correct?

A
Everyone is nervous on their first day.
B
Everyone company has the same culture.
C
Everyone drives to work.
D
Everyone is a good listener.
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Why is it difficult to describe the rules for business casual dress in every workplace?

A
The rules are too simple to explain.
B
The rules are too different to summarize.
C
The rules are too exacting to fulfill.
D
The rules are too perplexing to think about.
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Maria usually sleeps until 8 am, but tomorrow she needs to be at work at 6 am. She should probably _____.

A
go to bed early
B
set an alarm
C
choose an outfit the night before
D
all of the above
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Why is it important to leave early for work?

A
So you can get coffee on the way.
B
So you can help the environment.
C
So you can ensure you are not late.
D
So you can impress your parents.
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Your boss tells you the company dress code is business casual. Which of these is the best response?

A
“Okay, that sounds great.”
B
“Why do we have a dress code?”
C
“What does business casual mean here?”
D
“I don’t like dressing up.”
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It can be useful to have a mentor because they will help you _____.

A
get comfortable quickly
B
park in a better spot
C
take longer lunches
D
avoid customers
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At a company with an informal, or unwritten, dress code, which of these is the best way to find out how to dress?

A
Read the company handbook
B
Look on the website
C
Observe how others dress
D
Dress how you want
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A good way to show your boss that you are dependable is to _____.

A
arrive early
B
arrive with snacks
C
arrive late
D
arrive on days off
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Why are you not allowed to wear flip flops/sandals at most retail workplaces?

A
They break more easily than shoes.
B
They offer less protection than shoes.
C
They do not fit into most company cultures.
D
All of the above.

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