Occupational Interest Inventory Flashcards
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A student enjoys building and fixing machines in the school's technology workshop. Which NCAE occupational cluster best matches this interest?
Answer: Industrial Technology
Building and fixing machines aligns with the Industrial Technology cluster, which focuses on mechanical, electrical, and vocational-technical work.
Which activity is most associated with the 'Social Service' occupational cluster?
Answer: Counseling classmates with problems
Social Service involves helping, counseling, and supporting others — counseling classmates directly fits this cluster.
A Grade 9 student loves writing stories, drawing characters, and making short videos. Which track is MOST suitable after NCAE?
Answer: Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Writing, drawing, and media production align with HUMSS, which focuses on literature, communication, and the arts.
In the OII, a student who scores highest in the 'Clerical' domain would MOST likely enjoy which task?
Answer: Filing documents and encoding data
The Clerical domain covers administrative tasks such as filing, encoding, record-keeping, and data entry.
Which SHS track is recommended for a student with high aptitude in science and mathematics and low interest in artistic activities?
Answer: STEM
High aptitude in science and mathematics with low artistic interest clearly aligns with the STEM track.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the Occupational Interest Inventory (OII) section of the NCAE?
Answer: To identify a student's career and track interests
The OII measures what types of work and activities students find interesting to help guide SHS track selection.