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Quiz Chapter 5 – Explore
True/False
1. The exploration stage of career planning integrates self-knowledge with the world of
work.
Answer: True*
2. The Industrial Age occurred in the 18th century.
Answer: False*
3. Due to technological changes in the health care system and the vast amount of
information available, time spent with patients will increase.
Answer: False*
4. It is more important that companies adapt to change than their employees.
Answer: False*
5. Researching organizations is only useful when you are ready for a job search.
Answer: False*
6. Developing an informed set of questions is an effective way to begin the networking
process.
Answer: True*
7. Social media sites can help you filter specific industry news, updates and events.
Answer: True*
8. Strengthening your left-brain thinking can help you process information more creatively,
which can be an asset in the workplace.
Answer: False*
9. Green careers are limited to STEM fields only.
Answer: False*
10. A broad liberal arts education is a good source for transferable skills development.
Answer: True*
11. The high cost of education is eroding the benefits of a college degree.
Answer: False*
12. There is no longer a possible downside to job hopping.
Answer: False*
Multiple Choice
1. In the future, careers will likely:
a. focus more on knowledge and information
b. be outsourced to countries with more creative workers
c. focus more on innovation and global thinking*
d. require lower level thinking skills
2. Which of the following will not be the result of evolving changes in the workplace?
a. Outsourcing may increase
b. Lifelong learning will be less important*
c. Services may be reduced due to automation
d. Sustainability will likely impact all fields
3. An example of a company that failed to adapt to change and reinvent itself is:
a. Sam Goody*
b. KFC
c. Sony
d. Facebook
4. A person who gathers information about a new computer purchase by visiting a
showroom and testing out laptops is using this preference:
a. Intuitive
b. Sensing*
c. Thinking
d. Feeling
5. If you encounter difficulties trying to research a company due to a vague or incomplete
website and want to reach someone immediately, consider:
a. Trying a different browser
b. Researching a competitor
c. Complaining to the webmaster
d. Using the “contact us” page*
6. STEM stands for:
a. Science, teaching, electronics, math
b. Science, technology, engineering, music
c. Science, technology, engineering, math*
d. Science, technology, electronics, mechanics
7. Which of the following is a career-related or technical field of study?
a. Accounting*
b. History
c. English
d. Ethnic studies
8. The most common form of experiential learning is:
a. Job shadowing
b. Internships*
c. Information interviewing
d. Site visits
Short Answer
1. What are the four steps for conducting research as outlined by this chapter?
Answer:
create questions, identify resources, group questions, do research
2. List two online career resources for locating information about careers that match your
skills.
Answer:
Any of the following: O’Net, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor
Statistics Occupational Finder, Eureka
Completion
1. The time in our economy that was focused on farming is known as the ____________
Age.
Answer:
Agriculture
2. The Latino Bar Association, the American Society for Civil Engineers, and the American
Management Association are all ____________________.
Answer:
Professional Associations