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Lifelong Learning Skills — Unit test Answers

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Which documents might an employer expect to find in a career portfolio?

A
school assignments, report cards, and athletic awards
B
writing samples, national test scores, and letters of recommendation
C
reverse chronological resume, functional resume, and drafts of cover letters
D
lists of target employers, candidate strengths, and weaknesses and job applications
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On average, how many hours of sleep do teenagers need each night?

A
7 hours
B
7.5 hours
C
8 hours
D
8.5 hours
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After establishing a long term goal and understanding what it entails, the best next step is to

A
plan numerous intermediate short-term goals.
B
identify personal and professional assets.
C
take a personality test.
D
obtain formal education.
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Business ethics are

A
an individual’s personal set of values in the workplace.
B
the way a company interacts with employees and customers.
C
are universal principles that govern how people behave in life.
D
subject to expensive fines and legal prosecution.
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Which behavior demonstrates courtesy toward others in the workplace?

A
working long hours to complete a work assignment
B
solving complex technical problems to get a project schedule back on track
C
asking a coworker about his or her annual review results
D
consulting with a coworker before intervening in one of his or her projects
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Which of the following protects the rights of people with disabilities in the workplace?

A
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
B
Buy American Act (BAA)
C
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
D
Federal Employment Compensation Act (FECA)
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question below.Paula is a computer programmer and is very good at her job. The company Paula works for announces that they will be using brand new software tools. None of the current programmers, including Paula, know how to use these new software tools, but the company would like them to try to learn.Which action should Paula choose to best show a positive work ethic?

A
suggest that only a few coworkers learn the new program
B
keep coding only using the tools that she is familiar with
C
offer to learn the new programming software tools
D
wait for her supervisor to ask her to take a training seminar
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What is the job outlook for a US postal worker?

A
The career is growing and will provide more opportunities over time.
B
The career is growing and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
C
The career is shrinking and will provide more opportunities over time.
D
The career is shrinking and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
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Why are human resource professionals best equipped to handle conflict that has escalated?

A
They are paid a salary that is appropriate for this kind of work.
B
They have the training and resources to facilitate a discussion as a neutral third party.
C
They oversee managers in a hierarchical structure and can fire them if necessary.
D
They can recruit new employees if a resolution cannot be reached.
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For which type of schoolwork would chunking different tasks be most appropriate?

A
a research paper
B
an end-of-chapter test
C
a worksheet
D
a reading assignment
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Which nonverbal communication technique is the best way to let customers know that you are honest?

A
making eye contact
B
holding a neutral facial expression
C
taking written notes
D
using expressive gestures
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This table compares the requirements for a career as an athletic trainer or an air traffic controller. A student who is interested in becoming an air traffic controller will make

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A
more money than an athletic trainer but will have a harder time finding a job.
B
more money than an athletic trainer and will have an easier time finding a job.
C
less money than an athletic trainer but will have an easier time finding a job.
D
less money than an athletic trainer and will have a harder time finding a job.
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What is the best overall approach to education and career development for IT professionals?

A
formal education in a school or college
B
attending courses while employed and working
C
formal education followed by lifelong learning
D
self-directed learning experiences
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When an employee restates a supervisor’s comment, using the employee’s own words, what is the employee doing?

A
conciseness
B
paraphrasing
C
inappropriate slang
D
focused attention
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Which factors should help decide the length of a study session? Check all that apply.

A
breaks
B
upcoming tests
C
the importance of the subject
D
the number of classes
E
upcoming assignments
F
the environment

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