Making Employment Decisions Answers

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Which statement best describes an education at a vocational school?

A
An employer typically pays for it in order to educate an employee.
B
It often lasts only months or weeks and is specific to only one job.
C
It usually takes two years to complete and tends to focus on technical training.
D
It lasts for several years, and it often takes four years to earn a degree.
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Which statement best explains scholarships that cover the costs of an education?

A
They require the use of savings.
B
They need to be paid back later.
C
They are often based on achievement.
D
They require borrowing money from a bank.
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How can a student pay for an education as part of a work-study program?

A
by taking a school job as part of a financial aid plan
B
by agreeing to work in the government for a scholarship
C
by agreeing to serve in the military after getting a degree
D
by working at a job that is close to the college or university
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What is one benefit of a dual-income household?

A
It provides more money because there are two salaries.
B
It allows more time to take care of household needs and responsibilities.
C
It eliminates the need for day care or other arrangements.
D
It clears schedules, allowing more opportunities to participate in leisure activities.
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These lists outline the details of two jobs.

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A
Job A has employee benefits and a higher salary.
B
Job A offers a higher salary and more days off.
C
Job B provides a higher salary but fewer days off.
D
Job B offers more days off and employee benefits.
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When someone is considering a career as a lawyer, future earnings are the

A
net cost.
B
net benefit.
C
future cost.
D
future benefit.
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The graph compares the cost of living in three different cities.

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A
San Francisco has the highest cost of living of the three cities.
B
Houston has the lowest cost of living of the three cities.
C
Workers in San Francisco can get by on a lower salary.
D
Workers in Cleveland face a greater struggle with a low salary.

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