CAREER PREP-UNIT 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
absenteeism - ANSWER the frequent absence of an individual or group from a place where they are
supposed to be, such as school or work
tardiness - ANSWER the act or habit of being late to a scheduled event, such as the start of work or a
meeting
Time is ______________. - ANSWER money
What is the main cause of nonproductive employee hours? - ANSWER The main cause of nonproductive
employee hours is nonproductive employees.
Describe the exchange that is assumed with every job. - ANSWER The exchange assumed with every job
is an exchange of time for money.
What is your main task when you are hired for a new job? - ANSWER The main task is to learn the job.
What are two important character traits that will help you get started in a new job? - ANSWER
punctuality
dependability
What is punctuality? - ANSWER Punctuality is showing respect for others by doing the right thing at the
right time.
List three habits that will help you increase your productivity. - ANSWER Get adequate rest.
Arrive in time to fulfill your full responsibilities. Do not overlook preparation and cleanup.
Recognize distractions, and address them so that you can concentrate on the task at hand.
, What is dependability? - ANSWER Dependability is fulfilling commitments even in the face of difficulty.
four ways that you can demonstrate dependability are: - ANSWER Be realistic when you estimate the
time it will take to finish a job.
Give your full effort.
Pay close attention to instructions, and ask questions to clarify what you do not understand.
When delays occur, communicate with those affected as soon as possible.
character - ANSWER the complete set of traits that describe a person; one such trait
forum - ANSWER an online meeting space where discussions are held on a particular topic or subject
area
scenario - ANSWER an imagined or predicted sequence of events, as in a story told for a particular
purpose
What are most employers looking for in a job candidate? - ANSWER character
Employers know that new workers require a ____________ before they will be productive. - ANSWER
learning curve
What is wisdom? - ANSWER Wisdom is a basic understanding of life principles and how to apply them.
A true commitment to character will involve ______. - ANSWER growth in each character quality
Character Traits - ANSWER The qualities that make up a character's personality
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