PIT - Careers in Technology IT

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Which type of degree requires 120 hours of coursework, some of which is general and some of which is based on your major?

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Bachelor’s degree

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Tyson has decided he wants to be trained and certified in cosmetology. Which type of institution of higher learning could provide him with this?

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Technical school

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Which term describes the level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career? Options: Work-life balance, Flexibility, Employability, Morale

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Employability

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Which of the following accurately describes initiative? Being willing and able to adapt, learn and change, The ability or instinct to act or take charge independently, The strength of mind to carry on in the face of difficulty, Feeling the need to voluntarily pursue knowledge

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The ability or instinct to act or take charge independently

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Which of the following is the term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to positions of power or responsibility? Glass ceiling, Steel curtain, Hard hurdle, Career ladder

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Glass ceiling

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What do teaching and nursing have in common?

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They are sometimes stereotyped as women’s jobs

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Rita works for an accounting firm, usually between 10 and 20 hours each week. Her job can be described as which of the following? Part-time, blue-collar job; Part-time, white-collar job; Full-time, blue-collar job; Full-time, white-collar job

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Part-time, white-collar job

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In which Career Cluster are librarians classified? Options: Business Management & Administration, Information Technology, Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism

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Education and Training

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The purpose of planning for the future is to ensure which of the following?
- You obtain the biggest salary possible
- You make choices today which will benefit you in the long term
- You get a job immediately after graduating high school
- You do not have to sacrifice anything to have the job you want

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You make choices today which will benefit you in the long term

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Answering questions such as “do I want to help people?” and “do I want to work with my hands?” can help you develop which of the following?

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Occupational goals