Chapter 4 & 5 Chapter 4 & 5 Test Review GameTest Review Game

Question 1Question 1The ability to execute precise muscle movements is ____.

a. numerical aptitude

b. spatial aptitude

c. physical coordination

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

physical coordination

What treat does What treat does Scooby-Doo Crave?Scooby-Doo Crave?

Scooby SnacksScooby Snacks

Question 2 Question 2 The ability to "see" what something will look like from a verbal description or a flat drawing or photograph is known as ____.

a. numerical aptitude

b. spatial aptitude

c. manual dexterity

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

spatial aptitude

What doughnut chain What doughnut chain hangs a neon “Hot Donuts hangs a neon “Hot Donuts Now” sign in the window?Now” sign in the window?

Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme

Question 3 Question 3 The ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately is known as ____.

a. spatial aptitude

b. numerical aptitude

c. manual dexterity

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

numerical aptitude

JanSport, Kelty and JanSport, Kelty and Mountainsmith are brands Mountainsmith are brands

of what product?of what product?

BackpacksBackpacks

Question 4Question 4The ability to write in a clear and interesting manner, and explain ideas so that other can understand is known as____.

a. physical coordination

b. manual dexterity

c. verbal aptitude

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

verbal aptitude

In what year does 1997’s In what year does 1997’s Titanic take place?Titanic take place?

19121912

Question 5Question 5Your unique blend of qualities that defines you as individual is known as your ____.

a. activities

b. personality

c. career

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

personality

What color is Mountain What color is Mountain Dew LiveWire soda?Dew LiveWire soda?

Orange Orange

Question 6Question 6Which of the following does not need to be included on a resume?

a. job qualifications

b. education and training

c. work experience

d. gender

AnswerAnswer

gender

In what 2002 animated hit In what 2002 animated hit do a mammoth and a sloth do a mammoth and a sloth

care for a human baby?care for a human baby?

Ice AgeIce Age

Question 7Question 7A sum of money for which an employee is eligible upon termination is ____.

a. a sign-on bonus

b. a bonus

c. severance pay

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

severance pay

In Road Runner cartoons, In Road Runner cartoons, what company furnishes what company furnishes

Wile E. Coyote’s Wile E. Coyote’s equipment?equipment?

AcmeAcme

Question 8Question 8You can research potential careers through ____.

a. your school's guidance office

b. the library

c. the Internet

d. all of the above

AnswerAnswer

all of the above

Heinz introduced its first Heinz introduced its first non-red ketchup in what non-red ketchup in what

color?color?

GreenGreen

Question 9Question 9Which of the following is something you should not do during an interview?

a. shake the interviewers' hand firmly

b. sit up straight

c. bite your nails

d. speak slowly and clearly, using proper grammar

AnswerAnswer

bite your nails

In The Rookie, what Major In The Rookie, what Major League Baseball team doe League Baseball team doe Dennis Quaid’s character Dennis Quaid’s character

play for?play for?

Tampa Bay Devil RaysTampa Bay Devil Rays

Question 10Question 10Tomas is a high school junior who just does not know where to begin to choose a future career for himself. He visits his counselor, Ms. McKenzie. Ms. McKenzie understands Tomas' confusion and asks him a few questions such as: How important is developing new ideas and ways of doing things? How important is the place where you live and work? Would you like to stay close to your family or establish your life elsewhere? All of these questions will help Tomas begin to understand ____.

a. his personality

b. his values

c. his aptitude

d. his personal interests

AnswerAnswer

his values

What was American Idol What was American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson’s winner Kelly Clarkson’s

first hit single?first hit single?

““A Moment Like This”A Moment Like This”

Question 11Question 11Connie has been employed as an assistant with Desert View Construction Company for almost five years. While eating lunch in the employee's cafeteria, Connie notices a job posting for an accounts receivable clerk. Connie's best friend, Sandi, is majoring in accounting at a local community college and has been looking for a career-related full-time job. Connie tells her friend Sandi about the opening; Sandi decides to apply for the position. Connie prepares a recommendation for Sandi and gives it to the personnel manager at Desert View Construction Company. Connie's recommendation is known as a(n) ____.

a. resume

b. reference

c. referral

d. both B and C

AnswerAnswer

referral

On Everybody Loves On Everybody Loves Raymond, what does Ray Raymond, what does Ray

Barone do for a living?Barone do for a living?

SportswriterSportswriter

Question 12Question 12Mitch's father, Dan, has worked for Electronic Toys for almost ten years. However, due to a decrease in demand for the toys produced by the company, Electronic Toys will have to decrease the size of its staff by terminating Dan and 50 other employees. This practice is known as ____.

a. downsizing

b. getting fired

c. severance

d. changing careers

AnswerAnswer

downsizing

He boxed 81 professional He boxed 81 professional heavyweight matches and heavyweight matches and sold 10 million grills. Who sold 10 million grills. Who

is he?is he?

George Foreman George Foreman

Question 13Question 13Leticia has worked as an intensive care nurse at Memorial Hospital for almost three years. Last Friday, Leticia learned that her husband is being promoted and transferred to San Francisco. Leticia will quit her job and move with her husband and children to San Francisco. In order to receive a good recommendation from her manager at Memorial Hospital, what should Leticia provide her current employer?

a. thank you letter

b. severance letter

c. insurance letter

d. notice

AnswerAnswer

notice

On Sesame Street, who is On Sesame Street, who is the green Muppet: Elmo, the green Muppet: Elmo,

Cookie Monster or Oscar?Cookie Monster or Oscar?

OscarOscar

Question 14Question 14Mia works for a major airline company and was recently promoted, but she and her husband, Art, will move have to move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Orlando, Florida. Neither Mia nor Art is familiar with Orlando, Florida, and does not knows anyone there. Art, however, would like to begin working even on a short-term basis as soon as possible so he does not lose any income. Because he possesses a wide variety of skills and is covered under Mia's health insurance program, Art wants to sample a variety of jobs and companies. What source of employment would be a good option for him?

a. private employment agency

b. temporary employment agency

c. newspaper classified advertisements

d. jobs online

AnswerAnswer

Temporary

employment

agency

In the Harry Potter books, In the Harry Potter books, what is the Golden what is the Golden

Snitch?Snitch?

Quidditch BallQuidditch Ball

Question 15Question 15Mei-yu is about to complete her bachelor's degree in marketing at a local college. During the three years she has been attending college, Mei-yu has worked on campus in the registrar's office and at a retail store at a local mall. Yesterday, Mei-yu applied for a marketing job with a local advertising company and will provide her prospective employer with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of her instructors and previous employers in order to verify her training and experience. These people are known as ____.

a. referrals

b. contacts

c. references

d. interviewees

AnswerAnswer

references

On Blue’s Clues, where do On Blue’s Clues, where do the characters sit to solve the characters sit to solve

puzzles?puzzles?

The Thinking ChairThe Thinking Chair

Question 16Question 16Mark has finished his course work at a local technical college and is prepared to locate work as a computer maintenance technician. He found a newspaper advertisement for a job for which he feels qualified. The advertisement states: "entry-level computer maintenance technician needed to start immediately; apply directly to Celia Navarro, P.O. Box 697, Nashville, Tennessee 45219." What should Mark do to apply?a. send his resumeb. include a cover letterc. include a list of referencesd. all of the above

AnswerAnswer

all of the above

Early video game Pong Early video game Pong simulated what sport?simulated what sport?

Table tennis or Ping PongTable tennis or Ping Pong

Question 17Question 17The amount you earn before taxes are withheld is your ____.

a. net income

b. gross income

c. paycheck

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

gross income

On Rugrats, what is the On Rugrats, what is the name of Tommy’s dog?name of Tommy’s dog?

SpikeSpike

Question 18Question 18The number that reduces the amount of money withheld from your pay is ____.

a. taxes

b. allowances

c. gross pay

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

allowances

Which Backstreet Boy Which Backstreet Boy sang and danced in sang and danced in

Chicago on Broadway?Chicago on Broadway?

Kevin RichardsonKevin Richardson

Question 19Question 19Taxes on property that will be inherited by those legally entitled to a deceased's person's estate are called ____.

a. excise taxes

b. property taxes

c. estate taxes

d. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

estate taxes

The series Smallville The series Smallville traces the teen years of traces the teen years of

what superhero?what superhero?

SupermanSuperman

Question 20Question 20Employers must withhold from your paycheck ____.

a. federal taxes

b. state taxes

c. social security taxes

d. all of the above

AnswerAnswer

all of the above

Who wrote the books that Who wrote the books that inspired The Lord of the inspired The Lord of the

Rings movies?Rings movies?

J.R.R. TolkienJ.R.R. Tolkien

Question 21Question 21After completing her course work at a local business college, Yvonne applied with several companies for work as an administrative assistant. She successfully obtained a job with a marketing research company, and today is her first day on the job. She is scheduled to meet with the Human Resource Manager and complete some additional forms and paperwork. What is the form that she will complete that will provide her new employer with the information it will need to deduct the proper amount of withholdings from her paychecks?

a. W-2

b. allowance form

c. W-4

d. IRS Form 1080

AnswerAnswer

W-4

What classic TV comedy What classic TV comedy focused on the Keaton focused on the Keaton

kids: Alex, Mallory, kids: Alex, Mallory, Jennifer and Andrew?Jennifer and Andrew?

Family TiesFamily Ties

Question 22Question 22Last year Kelly and Matt began placing $100 a week into an interest-bearing savings account at their bank. At the end of the year, the couple had saved $5,200 and had earned $273. What form will the bank provide both the IRS and Kelly and Tom stating the interest earned on their account during the tax year?

a. W-2

b. 1099-INT

c. 1080-INT

d. W-4

AnswerAnswer

1099-INT

What kind of reptile What kind of reptile appears in insurance appears in insurance

commercials?commercials?

GeckoGecko

Question 23Question 23Pilar earns $26,200 before taxes working full-time as a police officer. She also earns an additional $9,600 before taxes working part-time on the weekends as a security guard at the apartment complex where she lives. Her combined income of $35,800 before taxes is known as her ____.

a. net income

b. gross income

c. taxable income

d. adjusted gross income

AnswerAnswer

adjusted gross income

In what month is Earth In what month is Earth day?day?

AprilApril

Question 24Question 24Neil works as a waiter at the Bistro Restaurante and receives $150 a week in gross income. He earns approximately another $100 a week in tips. His combined pre-tax income is, therefore, $13,000. After exemptions and deductions the figure he uses to calculate his taxes is $11,050. This figure is known as Neil's ____.

a. taxable income

b. net income

c. gross income

d. adjusted gross income

AnswerAnswer

taxable income

What brand of toy cars What brand of toy cars had sold more than 2 had sold more than 2

billion vehicles by its 35billion vehicles by its 35thth anniversary in 2003?anniversary in 2003?

Hot WheelsHot Wheels

Question 25Question 25Janette wants to take her family on a short vacation to Orlando, Florida. In addition to paying tax on the gasoline for the rental car, Janette was surprised to learn about the tax on airline travel. The tax imposed on gasoline and airline travel is what type of tax?

a. sales tax

b. business tax

c. public good tax

d. excise tax

AnswerAnswer

excise tax

How many Crayola How many Crayola crayons come in the box crayons come in the box

with the built-in with the built-in sharpener?sharpener?

64 or 9664 or 96

Question 26Question 26Huong has been saving money for two years in order to make a down payment on her first new car. She has looked at several different makes and models of both foreign and domestic cars. She finally located the "car of her dreams." Unfortunately her "dream car" is a foreign-made car and will cost her substantially more than a domestic-made car because the car is imported into the United States. In order to control the flow of products imported into the country, what does the US government and other governments impose on some imports?

a. business tax

b. import tax

c. duties or tariffs

d. excise tax

AnswerAnswer

duties or tariffs

What awards program What awards program hands out moon man hands out moon man

statuettes with an statuettes with an astronaut planting a flag?astronaut planting a flag?

The MTV Video Music The MTV Video Music AwardsAwards

Question 27Question 27Last year Susana's mother, Maria, suffered from a heart attack and is no longer capable of caring for herself. Maria made arrangements with her attorney to have all her property sold and placed in an account to help Susana care for her. Maria then moved into Susana's home. Susana and her husband, Ramon, will now financially support and care for Maria. For Susana and Ramon's income tax purposes, Maria is considered to be a(n) ____.a. dependentb. deductionc. exemptiond. none of the above

AnswerAnswer

dependent

What country has the What country has the world’s largest rain world’s largest rain

forest?forest?

BrazilBrazil

Question 28Question 28Nigel's grandmother, Helen, owned about 500 acres of land. When Helen died her will stated that each of her children and grandchild were to receive equal shares of this highly valuable property. What type of tax will Nigel and his other relatives most likely have to pay upon receipt of Helen's property?

a. property tax

b. gift tax

c. excise tax

d. estate tax

AnswerAnswer

estate tax

What does the acronym What does the acronym NASA stand for?NASA stand for?

National Aeronautics and National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSpace Administration

Question 29Question 29By January 31 each year every U.S. employer must provide each of its employees with a summary of each employee's earnings and withholdings. Employees then use and enclose a copy of this form with their tax forms in reporting their individual taxes. This form is known as ____.

a. Form 1090

b. Form W-4

c. Form W-2

d. Form 1080

AnswerAnswer

Form W-2

In Shrek, whom does the In Shrek, whom does the so-called ogre compete so-called ogre compete

with for the love of with for the love of Princess Fiona?Princess Fiona?

Lord FarquaadLord Farquaad

What company makes Fruit What company makes Fruit by the Foot?by the Foot?

General MillsGeneral Mills