AnswersCareer Explorations Semester 1 THS 2019 Half CreditUnit Test

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Which type of worker would most likely be able to begin work after receiving a high school degree and completing an on-the-job apprenticeship?

A
a miner
B
a forester
C
a conservationist
D
a park worker
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Which career professionals are not required to have post-secondary education and instead typically learn through on-the-job training?

A
Animal Caretakers and Foresters
B
Sorters and Farmworkers
C
Soil Scientists and Conservationists
D
Agricultural Inspectors and Food Technologists
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In which workplace are workers least likely to be injured by heavy equipment?

A
a greenhouse
B
a slaughterhouse
C
a farm
D
a quarry
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Lara spends her days cultivating new hybrid plants that she sells to Jon. Jon uses these plants to feed cattle because the hybrid plants offer better sources of nutrients. Which most likely explains the jobs of Lara and Jon?

A
Lara works as a Nursery Manager and Jon works as a Grader.
B
Lara works as a Plant Scientist and Jon works as a Farmworker.
C
Lara works as a Forester and Jon works as a Farm Management Adviser.
D
Lara works as a Landscaper and Jon works as an Environmental Engineer.
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Which are qualifications that someone who works in Power, Structural, and Technical Systems would have? Check all that apply.

A
dexterity when manipulating tools and equipment
B
problem-solving skills, for identifying and repairing machinery problems
C
knowledge of environmental law and regulations
D
responsibility in operating heavy equipment
E
attention to detail in harvesting and maintaining plants
F
knowledge of machines, tools, and parts
G
knowledge of animal behavior and anatomy
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Hunter took his sick puppy to Jade to get medication. Jade is

A
a Veterinarian.
B
a Zoologist.
C
a Farmworker.
D
an Animal Trainer.
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A qualification for someone working in Natural Resource Systems might be

A
coordination and dexterity, for lifting objects while logging or mining.
B
problem-solving skills, to prevent environmental problems.
C
attention to detail, for performing experiments on soils and plants.
D
creative ideas, for producing and processing food.
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Which career pathway features jobs that are focused on conservation?

A
Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
B
Agribusiness
C
Food Products
D
Natural Resource Systems
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Zack wants to be a landscape designer. Which qualification would best prepare him for work in this career?

A
knowledge of soil types and possible plants that would grow in an area
B
the ability to train and observe animals
C
skills for handling tools and heavy equipment for food production
D
coordination and dexterity, for moving objects in the logging field
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Which customers are typical for the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster? Select four options.a power company needing solar panelsa local fresh marketa business working with trained animalsa person buying large quanities of wheata person learning about geographya family on a camping trip

A
a power company needing solar panels
B
a local fresh market
C
a business working with trained animals
D
a person buying large quanities of wheat
E
a person learning about geography
F
a family on a camping trip
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Roles of three employees in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster are given in this chart.WorkerRoleAlanaworks as an inspector for the US Food and Drug AdministrationLouistrains alpacas to live as pack animalsFredmanages pollution control for local company

A
Alana works in Plant Systems, Louis works in Animal Systems, and Fred works in Natural Resources.
B
Alana works in Food Processing Systems, Louis works in Agribusiness, and Fred works in Natural Resource Systems.
C
Alana works in Food Processing Systems, Louis works in Animal Systems, and Fred works in Environmental Services.
D
Alana works in the Natural Resource System, Louis works in Food Product Systems, and Fred works in Environmental Services.
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Wesley wants to work on changing the genetics of corn to make it more resistant to pesticides. He is looking for a career path that could eventually lead him to work in laboratories experimenting with genetics. The careers that are best suited to Wesley’s interests are in

A
plant systems and natural resources.
B
power, structural, and technical systems and animal systems.
C
environmental services and natural resources.
D
agribusiness and plant systems.
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Eyan is giving a seminar on environmental conservation efforts in a local factory. Which qualities is Eyan using when writing and presenting his seminar?

A
leadership, supervising, and teaching skills
B
critical-thinking skills and knowledge of environmental regulations
C
communication skills and physical strength
D
knowledge of machines and responsibility in operating heavy equipment
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Fiona is a plant scientist. She lives in a part of the United States that varies in temperature and weather from season to season. Which workplace would be the best location for Fiona to do her research while living in this region?

A
nursery
B
greenhouse
C
garden
D
park preserve
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In which careers could someone be self employed? Check all that apply.Greenhouse ManagerAnimal BreederPublic Parks GroundskeeperFood InspectorBakerRecycling Facility InspectorAgricultural Equipment Operator

A
Greenhouse Manager
B
Animal Breeder
C
Public Parks Groundskeeper
D
Food Inspector
E
Baker
F
Recycling Facility Inspector
G
Agricultural Equipment Operator
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Judd owns a struggling farm that is not making a lot of money. He wonders if he is doing something wrong and brings in an expert to teach him better methods for running his farm. Judd most likely hired someone who works in

A
Plant Systems.
B
Food Products.
C
Agribusiness.
D
Natural Resources.
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Which tasks would Power, Structural, and Technical Systems employees most likely perform?

A
fix tractors, reassemble engines, operate bull dozers
B
package steaks, use laboratory equipment, know the standards for food storage facilities
C
track supplies, drive equipment, give advice about farm function
D
operate machinery in mines, record data on tree sizes, enforce rules and regulations
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What is the education level of a majority of the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems workers?

A
associate’s degree or vocational school degree
B
bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship
C
bachelor’s degree or master’s degree
D
master’s degree or vocational school degree
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The chart indicates the education or training histories of three employees in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster.

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A
Prisha is a Food Scientist, Amos is a Veterinarian, and Deliah is a Floral Designer.
B
Prisha is a Parts Salesperson, Amos is an Environmental Compliance Inspector, and Deliah is a Greenhouse Manager.
C
Prisha is a Park Worker, Amos is an Environmental Engineer, Deliah is a Zoologist.
D
Prisha is a Farm and Management Advisor, Amos is a Forester, and Deliah is an Equipment Operator.

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