Business and Personal Finance © 2007

Chapter 2: Finances and Career Planning

Practice Tests

1
Work that you mainly do to earn money is called a(n) _____.
A)career
B)job
C)internship
D)cooperative education
2
Most successful people _____.
A)work well with others
B)complain about their jobs
C)only do the bare minimum of work
D)are poor communicators
3
One of the external factors you should consider before you begin your job search is _____.
A)aptitudes
B)preferences
C)likes and dislikes
D)social influences
4
_____ are tendencies of people moving from one area of the country to another as financial centers shift location.
A)geographic trends
B)demographic trends
C)economic trends
D)employment trends
5
All of the following are service industries EXCEPT _____.
A)construction
B)computer technology
C)management
D)education
6
A(n) _____ is a position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field.
A)job
B)career
C)internship
D)mentorship
7
A(n) _____ is a meeting with someone who works in your area of interest who can provide you with practical information about the career or company you are considering.
A)volunteer position
B)mentorship
C)aptitude test
D)informational interview
8
All of the following are good ways to find a job EXCEPT _____.
A)visit a company
B)follow an employee to his or her home
C)network
D)call a company
9
A résumé gives a potential employer _____.
A)the reason you want a particular job
B)a list of your personal interests
C)a summary of your education, training, experience and qualifications
D)your most recent test scores
10
A(n) _____ is an experienced employee who serves as a teacher and counselor for a less-experienced person.
A)boss
B)instructor
C)manager
D)mentor
Glencoe Online Learning CenterBusiness Administration HomeProduct InfoSite MapContact Us

The McGraw-Hill CompaniesGlencoe

Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before you explore our Web site. To report a technical problem with this Web site, please contact the Web Producer.