R351/R451 Transition Pretest

1.

1 point

How many credits is concerned a full-time student in college?

15

12

14

10

2.

1 point

Does you still use your IEP when you are in college?

Yes

No

3.

1 point

What does "salary" mean?

The amount of money a worker earns per week.

The amount of money a worker earns per hour.

The amount of money a worker earns in a year.

The amount of money a worker earns per month

4.

1 point

True or False: You need a resume and a list of references for every interview.

True

False

5.

1 point

All students have to take placement tests (in addition to the ACT) to get into college level courses.

True

False

6.

1 point

Which of the following are "Do's" of a good interview?

Be an active listener

Give a hard handshake

Communicate your weaknesses

Use eye contact

7.

1 point

You can apply online only for all job openings in this area.

True

False

8.

1 point

What information is NOT needed for your references on your resume?

Employer's name

Dates of employment

Employer's phone number

Employer's home address

9.

1 point

What are "Don't"s of interviewing?

Don't use small talk.

Don't interrupt.

Don't be unprepared.

Don't be honest.

10.

1 point

What is the best definition of an interview?

A discussion between two or more people highlighting the potential employees skills while discussing the employers needs.

A lengthy conversation between two adults that results in one person being either hired or not called for the job.

A meeting where an employer asks many questions until they get answers they need to decide whether to hire them or not.

The employee asks the employer what they will do for them in order for them to want to work the job.

11.

1 point

What impact(s) does communication have on your transition goals?

To form or enhance relationships with friends and people at work.

To better be able to solve problems.

To gain employment.

To keep employment.

12.

1 point

What is a "wage"?

How much money a worker earns per hour.

How much money a worker earns in a year.

How much money a worker earns per week.

How much money a worker earns in a day.

13.

1 point

What are "career clusters"?

Clusters of careers that are close in location and/or in proximity to the employee.

Groups that represents a distinct grouping of occupations and industries based on the knowledge and skills they require.

Groups of careers that have similar wage or pay.

14.

1 point

What is the College Awareness Program at SHS?

A tour of College of DuPage and Harper College in one day.

The college night, along with a course on job skills.

A tour of Harper College to learn about the college and supports it offers

A seminar about multiple community colleges, hosted at SHS.

15.

1 point

How many years of a world language do you need to get into most 4 year colleges?

1

3

2

0

16.

1 point

What is one question/request that is almost always asked in interviews?

What is your highest earned degree.

Tell me a little about yourself.

When is your birthday?

Who are your references.

17.

1 point

What is a "certificate program" ?

2 semesters, no general education courses, courses just in certification field.

Must be done at a trade school with an apprenticeship program.

2 year program that includes courses in all subject areas.

Any program that you earn a degree in (associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate)

18.

1 point

You need 3 years of math to graduate, but only 2 years of math to get into a community college.

True

False

19.

1 point

All four year universities require an SAT score for admission.

True

False

20.

1 point

Independent Functioning Skills are what people know from birth.

True

False