KOSSA Career Planning & Development 3

Question 1

Which type of résumé format is most suitable for a recent graduate with limited work experience?

Accepted Answer

Functional (skills-based)

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Chronological

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Targeted

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Combination

Question 2

What is the main purpose of an employee performance evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To assess an employee's work performance, set goals, and identify development needs

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To determine whether the company should hire more staff

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To calculate payroll deductions for benefits

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To create a legal record in case of termination

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of continuing professional education?

Accepted Answer

Completing an industry certification course to update your skills

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Attending a weekend family event

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Reading a novel for personal enjoyment

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Participating in a community sports league

Question 4

When completing a job application, why is it important to follow all directions carefully?

Accepted Answer

Failing to follow directions signals poor attention to detail and can disqualify an applicant

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Directions on job applications are usually optional suggestions

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Employers only review the work history section of applications

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Directions primarily apply to online applications, not paper ones

Question 5

What is the primary difference between a gross pay and net pay on a paycheck?

Accepted Answer

Gross pay is the total earnings before deductions; net pay is what remains after deductions

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Gross pay is the amount after taxes; net pay is before taxes

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Gross pay includes only tips; net pay includes base salary

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Gross pay and net pay are the same amount

Question 6

Which action best demonstrates professional workplace behavior?

Accepted Answer

Consistently meeting deadlines and communicating proactively about delays

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Arriving late but staying late to compensate

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Avoiding difficult conversations with supervisors

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Completing only the tasks explicitly listed in your job description

Question 7

A career portfolio is most useful because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides tangible evidence of skills, accomplishments, and work samples to show employers

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Replaces the need for a résumé during applications

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Is required by law for all job applications

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Only applies to artists and designers