Future Business Leaders of America
2015 – 2016 Team Open Testing
CAREER EXPLORATION – MIDDLE LEVEL
Your team may work together but you may not refer to other reference materials or
other individuals outside of your team in answering the questions. You must
return your answer sheet within 30 minutes to be eligible.
1. Complete the information requested on the answer sheet or your test will not be graded.
NEATLY PRINT YOUR NAME on the first line following the word “NAME”. If there is more than one member of a team, PRINT all of your names on the back on the signature line.
Write the name of your SCHOOL on the “DATE” line (Spell out your school name).
2. All answers will be recorded on the answer sheet.
3. Read each question carefully before answering. When you have decided which answer is correct, find the space on the answer sheet following the number of the problem. With a pencil, BLACKEN THE ENTIRE SPACE in the proper column. Do not make any other marks on the answer sheet as the scoring machine will reject it.
4. Read each question carefully. You may be asked to give more than one answer per question. 5. Be sure to use a #2 pencil with an eraser.
6. You are allowed 30 minutes for completing the test.
7. If you are given TRUE/FALSE questions, answer True questions in the “A” column and False questions in the “B” column.
8. When you are finished with your test, bring it to your test proctor and you may leave. Ties will be broken based on the order the test was submitted.
DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST! This test will be reused.
If you write on it, your team will be disqualified.
Results will be announced at the Fall Leadership Conference for those tests taken at Rally.
2015 Georgia FBLA Team Open Testing – Career Exploration - ML
1) A job seeker will complete this form that explains their education, work experience, skills, and interests when applying for a position.
A) reference sheet B) job application C) survey
D) resume
2) A perk may be defined as: A) an extra benefit
B) a positive group of individuals who stick together in the workforce C) step to the top of the mountain
D) a written reprimand from an employer
3) According to the FBLA Formatting Guide regarding electronic resumes, what percent of mid-size employers use online job tracking systems?
A) 50 percent B) 35 percent C) 75 percent D) 85 percent
4) According to the FBLA Formatting Guidelines, all of the major headings of a resume should be: A) boldface
B) capitalized C) in all caps D) centered
5) According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the percentage that is known as much faster than the average is:
A) 38 percent or more B) 10–19 percent C) 29 percent or more D) 10 percent or less
6) According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, what occupation is to be the projected fastest growing occupation between 2010-20?
A) meeting and event planners B) personal care aides
C) helpers—carpenters
D) physical therapist assistants
7) After their normal workday, some workers will pick up this type of position just to assist with paying off a credit card early.
A) job shadow B) part-time C) full-time D) internship
8) After you’ve mailed your cover letter and resume, what action should be taken next? A) call to follow-up for a potential interview time
B) wait at least two weeks and then call for an interview time C) do nothing, the interviewer will call you
D) contact as many friends as possible to see if they can put in a good word for you with the interviewer
9) All are a synonym for a career except: A) job
B) livelihood C) professional D) vocation
10) An interviewer will be able to tell if the interviewee has prepared themselves for the interview by the following actions from the interviewee:
A) self-absorbed and insincerity
B) calm, focused, and eager to engage in conversation C) sloppy appearance and very fidgety
D) extremely talkative
11) Another name for a letter of application is:
A) sheet letter B) employability letter C) cover letter D) job application letter
12) Artuelo, a senior in high school, wants to be a judge. Therefore, he requested and was granted permission to observe a local judge for one week during his summer break. Artuelo wanted to better understand what a judge’s responsibility, work schedule, daily routine, and work life would be like. This experience is called:
A) Cooperative Education Experience B) Volunteer Service C) Job Shadow D) Internship 13) Barbara had a vehicle accident which hospitalized her for several months and then had to undergo
rehabilitation to learn how to walk again. Brian, her older brother, was her primary caregiver. Because of this obligation and his sense of duty to his sister, his career plan has temporary been affected. The term for Brian’s delay in his career is known as this:
A) personal responsibility B) tough luck
C) wonderful brother D) bad luck
14) Because of the speed and efficiency of the Internet, job seekers are using email and what other type of technology to seek employment?
A) IPad B) resumes C) blogging
D) online job databases
15) Brian works at Star Mist Market 40 hours a week receiving minimum wage for each hour up to 40 hours worked. When Brian works over 40 hours in one week, what type of wage is he earning for each hour?
A) special wages B) overtime C) salary D) commission
16) Cover letters that are highly effective and interview grabbing are:
A) to show off your creative writing skills using various adjectives and adverbs B) best when writing very descriptively in a crisp, clear tone
C) best if written in a technical manner suited toward the industry you are applying D) clear, concise using a friendly but professional tone
17) Employers are using the Internet more frequently to find employees. Therefore, when creating your resume to upload to the Internet, you should use several:
A) flowery words B) keywords C) happy words D) terms
18) Establishing a plan and achieving each objective within the plan for a six-week period of time is called:
A) short-term goals B) planning well C) long-term goals D) objective guides
19) Even after you have worked in your original career of choice, you should continue to ask yourself whether or not the work gives you self-satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment and continues to fit your values. This self-check technique is called:
A) gathering information B) making decisions C) evaluation
D) analyzing personal resources
20) Focusing on the employer’s needs is essential when writing a cover letter. What is a technique that may be used to accomplish this?
A) Explain what you can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for you by researching the company and giving a scenario of how you may assist in any potential weak areas the company may have.
B) Instead of using the word “you” try using “I” more frequently. C) When writing always use a passive voice.
D) Be personal and instead of using a salutation like, Dear Mr. Farahat, use his first name. This will show you have researched and know his first name.
21) Future Business Leaders of America is an excellent example of individuals meeting one another. Any time an individual is able to meet new people at conferences, meetings, etc., it is known as:
A) leadership B) participation C) networking D) job leads
22) Gi-Gi works at an automobile parts store and earns $8.25 an hour along with 15 percent of every sell she makes on automobile cleaning supplies. Which describes the type of earning Gi-Gi receives: A) minimum wage
B) salary
C) wages plus commission D) commission
23) If you make an error on the job application, what is the best way to correct the problem? A) draw one neat line through the error and write above
B) use correction tape C) use erasable ink
D) use a pencil so that you may erase if an error is made
24) In the list provided below, what is the most important asset you should possess going into a job interview.
A) a personal contact to secure the position B) excellent physical appearance
C) flawless resume D) a positive attitude
25) Ira has always wanted to be a medical doctor. While in his eighth grade Career Readiness class, he was asked steps to accomplish his career objectives. These steps are called:
A) career exploration B) goals
C) a plan
D) stepping stones for the end result
26) It is acceptable, after the interview to send a thank you note in email or snail mail; but ensure that you:
A) include a personal data sheet with your thank you card
B) use a generic thank you note thanking them for their time to interview you C) have waited at least one week after the interview
D) be sincere and include a few brief details from your conversation with interviewer and thank them for their time
A) prioritize is career options B) begin saving for his education C) make a plan of action
D) analyze his personal interests
28) Katie’s career choice is to become a master chef; therefore she has decided to work for the next year with Master Chef Tyrone who will pay her a salary along with providing guidance and much needed experience. This position would be called:
A) apprenticeship
B) job shadow experience C) part-time work
D) internship
29) List your GPA on your resume if it is greater than what? A) 2.75
B) 2.8 C) 3.0
D) You should always list your GPA no matter what it is.
30) Long-term on-the-job training means to have how many months of on-the-job training or programs that do not include apprenticeships?
A) more than five years B) more than twelve months C) at least six months
D) at least three years or more
31) Members of professional organizations, labor unions, and even trade groups are able to learn about job openings in all of the following except:
A) in the professional organization’s book published ten years prior B) meetings and conventions
C) professional and trade magazines D) the organizations website
32) Often times, these are ideas or situations which prevent a person from progressing toward their desired goal.
A) work trends B) personal values C) achievements D) obstacles
33) Part of a system for storing information about possible job openings is called: A) contact list
B) networking C) Internet database D) job lead card
34) Part of the advantages and disadvantages of options in a person’s career plan is part of the decision-making step called:
A) gathering information B) self-reflection
C) overcoming obstacles D) evaluation
35) Recommended ways to research companies that you are seeking employment are: A) the company website and any search engine
B) go to the public library and see what you can find on the company in books
C) it is not necessary to look up the company before the interview, you are just wanting a job D) just simply look up the company on social media sites to see what people are saying about the
company
36) Sinhey’s learning style and personality are part of her: A) personal resources
B) values C) interests D) aptitudes
37) The acceptable length of a cover letter is: A) no more than two pages
B) two pages C) one page
D) there is no minimum or maximum length
38) The evening before your job interview, follow these best practices except: A) think positive thoughts and review your best traits
B) relax and be still for at least ten minutes trying to focus on being calm C) eat a very large, heavy meal so that you will not need a large breakfast
D) once again, review potential questions and your best responses to those questions 39) The first thing that a job interviewee should do after the interview is:
A) go have a look where you may be potentially working B) research the company
C) write a thank you note to the interviewer
D) call their best friend and tell them how well the interview went
40) The Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates that the median rate of pay for Accountants and Auditors is between $55,000–$74,000. What does this mean?
A) The median rate of pay is not given in this document.
B) The middle salary range is between $55,000–$74,000 in the ordered list.
C) The mathematical average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding the numbers and then dividing by the total of the numbers summed.
D) The quantity calculated by adding a set of numbers and dividing the resulting sum by the quantity of numbers summed.
41) The primary purpose of the cover letter is to:
A) land you the personal interview by expressing why you want the job and this company B) show off your writing skills and abilities
C) indicate what you are best at doing for this position D) reveal who you know that works in the company
42) The process of ‘getting a job’ includes several important steps; but among them, which is the best step that allows the individual to put his/her ‘best foot forward’ in representing themselves? A) thank you letter
B) interview C) resume
D) job application
43) The term for a sequence of steps to accomplish a major achievement is: A) Objectives
B) Goals C) Steps D) Career Plan
44) The United States government publishes a list of all the various kinds of jobs in a publication called: A) Occupational Outlook Handbook
B) Job Outlook Manual
C) Dictionary of Occupational Titles D) Career Cruising
45) This document explains who you are, why you are interested in a position, and is sent to the potential employer in advance of an interview:
A) interest letter B) resume C) cover letter D) job application
46) This document provides additional information that the resume does not and should accompany the resume.
A) personal data sheet B) cover letter
C) business letter D) spreadsheet
47) This form is generally used by employers to screen out unqualified applicants before job interviews are conducted.
A) job application
B) interview check-off sheet C) qualification form
D) personal data sheet
48) This is a statement that conveys the projected rate of growth or decline in employment in an
occupation over the next ten years; also compares the projected growth rate with what is projected for all other occupations.
A) employment placement results B) president’s employment statement C) labor force
D) job outlook
49) This is an unpaid-formal position, which a person works to learn specifics about the career. A) job-shadow
B) unskilled position C) internship
50) This is defined as an award for demonstrating competency in a skill or set of skills, typically through the passage of an examination, work experience, training of such, or a combination.
A) bachelor’s degree B) certification
C) career documentation D) associate’s degree
