OCC Prep Lab III Mid-Term
Name ______Period 3
1. What happens when Ronald and John like each other and become roommates?
a. they become co-workers
b. they become friends
c. they become brothers
2. When Jessie told his employer that he needed a special keyboard to do his work, what was that an example of?
a. self-advocacy
b. being greedy
c. self-concept
3. When Myeisha tries to convince Ronald to believe or do something that Myeisha believes or does, what is this called?
a. justification
b. affiliation
c. persuasion
4. How should John select his possible career?
a. He should choose his career based on his strengths
b. He should let his parents choose his career
c. He should choose the same career that his friends pick
5. Myeisha’s mother told her it is important for Myeisha to show respect at work, school, and home. What does this mean for Myeisha?
a. she must show appreciation for people’s worth or qualities
b. she has to look after, manage or take care of other people
c. she is not guided by or controlled by other people
6. Ronald’s boss tells him he needs to shave. How should Ronald handle the situation?
a. by yelling at his boss
b. by ignoring his boss
c. by listening to his boss
7. In terms of governmental organizations, what does EEOC stand for?
a. Each and Every Opportunity Calls
b. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
c. Everyone’s Employment Opportunity Club
8. What is the purpose of an aptitude test?
a. to pass or fail
b. to help find careers based on interests and abilities
c. to get job certification
9. Which are resources that can be used to assess John’s strengths?
a. books and aptitude tests
b. reading fashion magazines
c. talking to his peers.
10. What might be a long–term goal?
- something a person wants to do now
- something a person wants to do in the future
- something a person wants to do with a friend
11. What is on-the-job training?
a. sitting in the break room all day
b. learning the skills needed for the job while working
c. a class you can take before going to work.
12. How should Jessie choose his work environment?
a. to suit his personality
b. it should not be important
c. he should let his supervisor choose it
13. What is an example of a working condition?
a. a promotion
b being allowed to talk on your cell phone during work
c good office lighting
14. What should Jarvis do while climbing the career ladder?
a. keep the same job for a long time.
b. get promoted at reasonable time periods
c. keep the same job for a short time
15. When does a worker usually receive a salary?
a. on a regular basis
b. only when he makes a sale
c. only when he misses less than 3 days of work
16. What is the type of pay that John will receive when he retires from the company?
a. a salary
b. a pension
c. a bonus
17. Ronald worked overtime. What is the normal amount of hours in a week that is worked before overtime?
a. 50 hours per week
b. 20 hours per week
c. 40 hours per week
18. What is a form that withholds the taxes from a person’s check?
a. W-4 form
b. job application
c. W-2 form
19. On a job application, who could Jessie use as a reference?
- mom and dad
- brothers and sisters
- employers and teachers
20. Jarvis wants to find a job in construction. Which agency could help him find a job like this?
a. OSHA
b. Federal Reserve Agency
c. Employment Security Commission
21. What is the first thing Jessie should do when entering the office for a job interview?
a. introduce himself
b. ask how long it will be
c. tell his friend to come in with him
22. Where can Lupe find the Want Ads in the newspaper?
a. the local section
b. the main section
c. the classified section
23. John wants a job that will give him health insurance, dental insurance and some time off for vacation in the summer. What are these things called?
a. wages
b. benefits
c. salary
24. Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and a hair brush are examples of?
a. things a person needs to maintain good hygiene
b. things a person needs to buy for their employer
c. things a person needs for self-determination
25. When Myeisha is picking up a box at work, how should she bend?
- at the waist
- use her legs
- twist around
26. Ronald works in a furniture making factory. He does not have a safety guard on his table saw. Who should Carlos contact?
a. TABC
b. ESPN
c. OSHA
27. What is a co-worker?
a. a friend from school
b. a peer
c. someone a person works with
28. John is going for an interview with a grocery store. What should he wear?
a. jeans
b. a collared shirt
c. a tank top
29. Jarvis’ co-worker just lost his dog. What could Jarvis say to him to make him feel better?
a. I am really sorry; let me know if you want to talk.
b. Dogs are dirty anyways, why would you want one.
c. You should have kept a better eye on him.
30. Jarvis’ classmate is humiliated in front of his peers this is what form power?
a. physical.
b. verbal.
c. emotional.
31. What type of behavior does a bully display?
a. anti-social
b. pro-social
c. responsible
32. Before visiting day care providers what might you do?
a. call the Better Business Bureau for directions
b. call DHS Licensing for history and complaints
c. Do a telephone screening
33. What is a compliance history?
a. rating for service of food
b. financial management practices
c. legal actions because of broken licensing rules
OCC Prep Lab IV Mid-Term
Name______
1. Which example is a form of nonverbal communication?
a. talking
b. crossing arms
c. singing
2. At what age would Brittany be considered an adult in the United States?
a. sixteen
b. eighteen
c. twenty-one
3. Quanesha needs a personal reference for her job application. What should she do?
a. call her teacher to get permission
b. leave the reference blank
c. use her boyfriend’s name without permission
4. How should Audrey learn work skills?
a. get training at high school or community center
b. go shopping at the mall
c. get training on the television
5. What is the first step to begin a job search?
a. find transportation to the job
b. fill out an application
c. take an interest inventory
6. What is a good source to find job openings?
a. the internet
b. a library book
c. a football game
7. What should Jeff wear when going to a job interview at a grocery store?
a. a shirt and tie
b. shorts and a tee shirt
c. a sweat suit
8. What should Michelle tell a person who is interviewing her?
- what she hates to do
- how much time she wants off
- what she can do well
9. Who would be a good person for Ralph to use as a reference?
a. a relative
b. a friend
c. a teacher
10. Latasha needs her high school transcripts for her new job. Who should she call?
a. her high school English teacher
b. her high school job coach
c. her high school counselor
11. Which items belong in a job placement portfolio?
a. community service activities
b. the phone number to EEOC
c. transportation
12. Juan has an interview at a grocery store. How can he find directions to get there?
a. use a bus schedule
b. use a map
c. watch the news
13. Why do job applications ask about previous experience?
a. to find out if a person is dependable
b. to find out how to spell the person’s name
c. to find out the social security number
14. Roy needs transportation to his new job. He lives on a bus route. Which is the most independent choice for transportation?
a. ride with a friend
b. ride with a co-worker
c. ride the bus
15. What should Larry do if he is going to be late for work?
a. do not go to work at all
b. get to work when he can
c. call his boss and tell him he will be late
16. Luther needs to finish stocking the shelves before the end of the work day. What should he do to finish on time?
a. work slowly and not worry about it
b. tell his boss that he just can’t do it
c. work hard to finish the task on time
17. What is okay for Maria to discuss during lunch time with co-workers?
a. it is okay discuss the co-worker that she hates
b. it is okay to discuss her supervisor’s bad breath
c. it is okay to discuss her trip to the beach
18. What should Mark do when his supervisor tells him that he will be fired if he is late for work again?
a. Mark should curse at his boss
b. Mark should set his alarm clock to leave earlier
c. Mark should try to finish his work faster
19. What are behaviors that will help Crystal become successful at work?
a. respect and good attendance
b. punctuality and conflict
c. good attendance and tardies
20. What should Chris do when his boss gives him a new task?
a. complain
b. complete the task
c. find a new job
21. What is the trial period on a job called?
a. start period
b. probation period
c. retirement period
22. Stephanie wants to receive a good evaluation and a promotion on her new job. What does Stephanie need to do?
a. increase her time on task and get more work finished
b. take longer breaks and spend time talking to the boss
c. just go in and ask her boss for a promotion or quit
23. John does not like to work with people. What type of job would be best for John?
- working in the back of a store as a stocker
- working in day care with lots of children
- working at Mc Donald’s selling hamburgers
24. Carla goes to work at 11:00 AM. She stops working at 2:30 PM. How long has she worked?
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- 2 hours 30 minutes
25. Iesha is concerned about Jaron’s gossiping. He is always telling lies about his co-workers. What should Iesha do?
a. ask to have Jaron fired
b. talk to Jaron about the problem
c. turn all the other co-workers against Jaron
26. A customer is very upset for having to wait long in the line. How should Morgan handle this customer?
a. tell the customer to get over it
b. explain to the customer that everyone has to wait
c. be very kind and apologize to the customer
27. What is daycare licensing?
a. health and fire inspections
b. regulation for adult supervision
c. approved nursing home care
28. In home care usually has what group of children?
a. 8 to 12 children
b. mixed age
c. 13 or more children divided into different groups
29. What is it called to have no rules or criminal background checks?
a. unregulated
b. disqualification
c. indirect care
30. Trained assessors who visit child care programs evaluate what?
a. Parent/Family involvement
b. parking spaces
c. indoor and outdoor spaces