Question 1: Which of the following questions is recommended for use in assessing the accuracy of a source?
A. How current is this information?
B. Do others frequently cite the source?
C. Is the source published by a reputable press, or is the website sponsored by a reputable organization?
D. If your source is a website, does it identify the author?
E. Are any links broken?
Question 2: You should organize your findings by ________.
A. the source of information
B. the research questions
C. print versus online sources
D. the chronological order in which you found them
E. alphabetical order
Question 3: Using the search string "cake recipe" - "egg" in a search engine would yield results ________.
A. of cake recipes that mention eggs
B. about cake recipes or eggs, but not both
C. about excluding cake from one's diet
D. of cake recipes that do not mention eggs
E. about eggs that are not cake recipes
Question 4: At your company, a number of routine office tasks are loosely shared among entry-level employees, who perform these duties in addition to their specific job descriptions. This often results in tasks being done late, poorly, or not at all. You suggest to your boss that outsourcing this work might be a good idea. He is interested and asks you to research and recommend a service provider.
You need to determine the steps that you will take to answer your research questions. Which of the following research activities best correlates with the research question, "What non-financial drawbacks are there to outsourcing?"
A. Speak to your boss and other department heads.
B. Interview other companies using outsourcing service providers for tasks similar to yours.
C. Interview the entry-level employees.
D. Interview intern candidates.
E. Review tax implications of outsourcing versus in-house work.
Question 5: A sample is random when ________.
A. some members of the population are more likely to be selected based on specific criteria
B. members are restricted to a specific subset of the population
C. every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
D. members are selected based on the ease with which they can participate in the survey
E. some members of the population are less likely to be selected based on specific criteria
Question 6: Which of the following questions is recommended for evaluating the authorship of a source?
A. Does the source provide a copyright?
B. Does the author acknowledge and respond to opposing points of view?
C. Do other sources agree with this information?
D. How current is this information?
E. Is the source published by a reputable press, or is the website sponsored by a reputable organization?
Question 7: ________ are the characteristics of the research that prevent you from generalizing your findings more broadly.
A. Limitations
B. Scopes
C. Samples
D. Sources
E. Populations
Question 8: Ginny is preparing to enter the workforce, and before she starts looking for a job she is analyzing her career goals. The first step she takes is outlining her work experiences, areas of expertise, and other sellable qualities that employers value. This list ________.
A. should be added to as she gains new experience in school and work
B. should include only skills acquired at an actual job
C. should not be frequently updated as this will dilute the quality of the information
D. should not be used in the creation of résumés
E. once completed will not need to be updated for several years
Question 9: The ________ format is most appropriate for applicants who have worked in positions closely related to the one they are applying for and who also want to emphasize the advanced skill sets required for the new position.
A. plain text
B. combined
C. chronological
D. traditional
E. functional
Question 10: A(n) ________ is written in response to an advertisement or posting that requests applications.
A. unsolicited cover letter
B. country-specific résumé
C. solicited cover letter
D. letter of reference
E. recommendation
Question 11: Which of the following is NOT one of the ways recommended to build your personal brand?
A. avoid distracting background music or cute sayings in your voicemail greeting
B. have your email proofread to make sure it is easy to read
C. choose an email address that represents your actual name
D. wait 24 hours before returning calls and emails so as not to appear too eager
E. include a signature block in your email to provide contact information
Question 12: A letter of application is a(n) ________ sent to a prospective employer.
A. plain text message
B. routine message
C. persuasive message
D. FYI message
E. goodwill message
Question 13: Miranda is creating her first résumé and is unsure how to design it so that it looks professional yet still stands out from the pack. She should ________.
A. use the best elements from a few samples as guides to create a professionally yet uniquely designed résumé
B. put her focus on making her résumé look personalized and quirky, instead of professionally designed
C. stop worrying about the format - employers will not be deterred from seeing the substance of a résumé by poor design
D. copy exactly the format of a sample résumé she sees online and considers to be professional and appealing
E. find a professional template and follow its conventions to the letter of the law
Question 14: Providing your application materials in person ________.
A. prevents you from following up with the company if they do not respond to your application
B. requires a return receipt to make sure that the company receives your material
C. guarantees that someone at the company will discuss your application with you
D. requires that you consider the impression you will make on those you interact with
E. is a standard option for most advertised positions
Question 15: All of the following statements regarding references are true EXCEPT
A. you should ask your references for permission to include their contact information
B. references should be formatted similarly to your résumé to create a unified look
C. family members, friends, and religious leaders are not good choices for professional references
D. references become relevant at a later stage of the job search
E. references should be included in the body of your résumé