Civil Service Ch. 22 Practice Test 39 Questions with Verified Answers
Which of the following would NOT be an example of a professional field? a.
... [Show More] teaching b. auto mechanics c. physical therapy d. nursing - CORRECT ANSWER b. auto mechanics
The success of all American businesses depend on - CORRECT ANSWER Good management
An example of a blue - CORRECT ANSWER collar worker is a-A carpenter
The most important requirement for people working in crafts is - CORRECT ANSWER Manual ability
In order to train to be a craftsperson, a new worker usually - CORRECT ANSWER Begins an apprenticeship
The demand for laborers will probably decrease due to - CORRECT ANSWER Automation
All of the following are examples of white collar workers EXCEPT a. Salespeople b. lawyers c. physical therapists d. plumbers - CORRECT ANSWER d. plumbers
In the future, the demand will grow more slowly for - CORRECT ANSWER Agricultural workers
Legally, which of the following criteria can employers use to evaluate job applicants - CORRECT ANSWER Education
You own a small repair shop and need to hire someone to repair appliances. It will be important for you to find someone who has all of the following EXCEPT a. a university degree b. repair experience c. good health d. good motor skill - CORRECT ANSWER a. a university degree
High school dropouts - CORRECT ANSWER Often find themselves unemployed
There will probably continue to be a high demand for - CORRECT ANSWER Law enforcement officers
All of the following people have to take civil service examinations EXCEPT a. FBI agents b. national park rangers c. electricians d. postal carriers - CORRECT ANSWER c. electricians
Firefighters, security guards and police officers are all examples - CORRECT ANSWER Service workers
Chemists, teachers, and writers are all - CORRECT ANSWER Professionals
Young people learning about careers should do all of the following EXCEPT a. observe a number of workers b. read about careers c. wait until they graduate from high school before learning about available careers d. interview various workers - CORRECT ANSWER c. wait until they graduate from high school before learning about available careers
The most important step in choosing a career is - CORRECT ANSWER Getting to know yourself
Which of the following would not be a factor in choosing one's career a. routines b. personal values c. salary potential d. Government restrictions on employment - CORRECT ANSWER d. government restrictions on employment
On average, the more years of schooling a person has - CORRECT ANSWER The higher his or her income
Workers responsible for the paperwork that keeps businesses and industries running smoothly are - CORRECT ANSWER secertaries/ lawyer salesperson
Typically, an employer seeking to hire a secretary will require - CORRECT ANSWER a good general education and the ability to learn on the job
On average, the more years of schooling a person has - CORRECT ANSWER the higher the income
Personal values are - CORRECT ANSWER the things people believe to be the most important in life
A young woman wants to pursue a career for which there will be a high demand. She consults reports from the Department of Labor, and decides to consider a career - CORRECT ANSWER in computers
qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER The skills and knowledge you have
professionals - CORRECT ANSWER Examples of these workers include doctors, nurses, lawyers, and architects
technicians - CORRECT ANSWER People who perform jobs that require specialized skill in addition to a solid, basic education
operators - CORRECT ANSWER People who operate machines or equipment
laborers - CORRECT ANSWER People who perform heavy physical work
personal values - CORRECT ANSWER The things people consider most important in their lives
white collar workers - CORRECT ANSWER People who work in a profession or who perform technical, managerial, sales, or administrative support work
blue collar workers - CORRECT ANSWER People who perform jobs that require manual labor
apprenticeship - CORRECT ANSWER A fixed period of on the job training
automation - CORRECT ANSWER The use of machines instead of workers to provide goods and services
service industries - CORRECT ANSWER Businesses that sell services rather than products
career fair - CORRECT ANSWER Event where representatives from one or more companies are on hand to discuss job opportunities
motor skills - CORRECT ANSWER How well people can use their hands
perceptual skills - CORRECT ANSWER How well people can picture things in their minds; abilities such as depth and width perception
interpersonal skills - CORRECT ANSWER How well people handle personal relationships or get [Show Less]