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JCT Post Test
Question | Answer |
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True or false? Anyone can do any job as long as he or she decides to do it. | False |
True of false? The average person in the U.S. spends more time doing work activities than any other type of activity. | True |
True or false? Most careers in the future will require more than a high school education. | True |
True or false? Just wait- the right job opportunity will come your way> | False |
True or false? The majority of people spend their adult lives in the same career. | False |
What is an internship? | Part time on the job learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction. This is usually without pay. |
What is the ACT? | A test that assesses high school students general education development and their ability to complete college-level work. |
What is the meaning of GPA? | Grade Point Average- the points received for the grade earned. Points are totaled then averaged. |
What is a 3.0 roughly? | A "B" average |
What is the difference between a major and a minor? | A major is an area of study in which a post secondary student receives a degree; where as a minor is a supporting or additional area of study a post secondary student chooses. |
True or false? Anyone who plans to work right out of high school needs the same basic academic skills as someone who plans to go to college. | True |
True or false? The top ten fastest growing careers have not changed in 20 years. | False |
True or false? If you get an associate degree, you must later get a bachelors degree. | False |
True or false? Most high-tech fields such as electronic design, require at least a bachelors degree. | False |
True or false? The number one reason people are fires from jobs is that they are lazy. | False |
What is another word for "fun classes"? | Electives |
What is the best description of the term GED? | General equivalency diploma that certifies high school equivalent skills in writing, literature, social studies, science, and math. |
Is using a credit card for living expenses a good or bad idea? Why? | Bad idea because they can pile up and end up costing you more than original purchase prices. |
What is a plan for how you will spend the money you earn or receive? | Budget |
What is the best way to avoid credit card debt? | Paying in full and on time |
What is a good rule of thumb when it comes to savings? | Pay yourself first |
Why is your credit so important? | It heavily influences your approval for bank loans and credit cards. |
The effect of time on interest increases the total amount or decreases total amount? | Increases total amount |
Historically, real estate is usually an example of what asset? | Appreciating |
What asset is a car an example of? | Depriciating |
What do IRA's, ROTH IRA's, 401K's, and 403bs have in common? | All are long term savings accounts for retirement. |
What is the penalty for using the ATM of another bank? | Your bank and the other bank might charge you a fee. |
On what type of account are you allowed to make six withdrawals per month without being penalized? | Money market |
Of the following, which would probably be the most useful piece of information to an identity thief? | Social security number |
Why is diversification important in investing? | It spreads your investment risk across a wide range of investments. |
When referring to student loans, what is a grace period? | The time period after graduating or leaving school before you must begin paying back student loans. |
What is the difference between renting and leasing? | Nothing, they mean basically the same thing. |
If you plan on moving after a year, your best option would probably be to buy a home or rent a home? | Rent a home |
A sum of money you pay on a mortgage up front is called? | Down payment |
A type of loan used to buy property is called? | Mortgage |
A method of figuring out how long it will take you to double your money is called? | The rule of 72 |
What type of bank account offers the easiest access to your money? | Checking |
How long will it take you to double |