Question 1

What is the term used for a profession or occupation that requires specific education or training?

Accepted Answer

A) Career 
B) Employment 
C) Job 
D) Work 
A) Career 
B) Employment 
C) Job 
D) Work A

Question 2

A resume should:

Accepted Answer

A) have 1-inch margins on all sides. 
B) include your birth date and family members. 
C) be as long as needed to list all your skills and certifications. 
D) should always include names of references. 
A) have 1-inch margins on all sides. 
B) include your birth date and family members. 
C) be as long as needed to list all your skills and certifications. 
D) should always include names of references. A

Question 3

A nonsolo dentist:

Accepted Answer

A) cannot be employed by the owner dentist of the practice. 
B) works in a practice with at least five other dentists. 
C) is also considered to be in a private dental practice. 
D) is employed by the government. 
A) cannot be employed by the owner dentist of the practice. 
B) works in a practice with at least five other dentists. 
C) is also considered to be in a private dental practice. 
D) is employed by the government. C

Question 4

A follow-up letter should be sent to the interviewer within _____ after the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) 48 hours 
B) 1 hour 
C) 1 week 
D) 6 to 10 days 
A) 48 hours 
B) 1 hour 
C) 1 week 
D) 6 to 10 days

Question 5

If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) insurance 
B) research 
C) public health 
D) sales 
A) insurance 
B) research 
C) public health 
D) sales

Question 6

Some sources for seeking possible employment for a dental assistant include:

Accepted Answer

A) the Internet. 
B) professional organizations. 
C) temporary employment agencies. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the Internet. 
B) professional organizations. 
C) temporary employment agencies. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

The resume should:

Accepted Answer

A) convince the employer to hire you without needing an interview. 
B) list your work experiences in order, beginning with the oldest and working up to the most recent. 
C) list your educational background. 
D) include personal data such as hobbies and interests. 
A) convince the employer to hire you without needing an interview. 
B) list your work experiences in order, beginning with the oldest and working up to the most recent. 
C) list your educational background. 
D) include personal data such as hobbies and interests.

Question 8

A personal philosophy:

Accepted Answer

A) tells people all about who you are. 
B) reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future employment. 
C) expresses your goals for your personal life. 
D) should be changed every six months. 
A) tells people all about who you are. 
B) reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future employment. 
C) expresses your goals for your personal life. 
D) should be changed every six months.

Question 9

Benefits of being employed in a larger group dental practice include:

Accepted Answer

A) more opportunities to show off your skills. 
B) greater opportunity for advancement. 
C) more opportunities to socialize with auxiliaries. 
D) all of the above. 
A) more opportunities to show off your skills. 
B) greater opportunity for advancement. 
C) more opportunities to socialize with auxiliaries. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

Ways to present a positive image of yourself during an interview include:

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining direct eye contact. 
B) speak only when spoken to. 
C) do not ask questions. 
D) speak slowly and loudly. 
A) maintaining direct eye contact. 
B) speak only when spoken to. 
C) do not ask questions. 
D) speak slowly and loudly.

Question 11

One of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals is:

Accepted Answer

A) having a positive attitude. 
B) having a good job. 
C) working for a qualified dentist. 
D) gaining a degree in dental assisting. 
A) having a positive attitude. 
B) having a good job. 
C) working for a qualified dentist. 
D) gaining a degree in dental assisting.

Question 12

_____ provide short-term positions so that you can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position; this experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

Accepted Answer

A) Newspaper advertisements 
B) Campus placements 
C) Temporary agencies 
D) Dental supply companies 
A) Newspaper advertisements 
B) Campus placements 
C) Temporary agencies 
D) Dental supply companies

Question 13

The first paragraph in a cover letter:

Accepted Answer

A) tells why you feel you deserve the position. 
B) serves to introduce yourself and states how you found out about the position and your interest in applying for the position. 
C) invites the dentist to contact you. 
D) lets the employer know that you are available for an interview at your convenience. 
A) tells why you feel you deserve the position. 
B) serves to introduce yourself and states how you found out about the position and your interest in applying for the position. 
C) invites the dentist to contact you. 
D) lets the employer know that you are available for an interview at your convenience.

Question 14

A career opportunity for a dental assistant in _____ would involve collecting data and reporting statistics on specific public health issues and services such as fluoridation,the incidence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS),and care for specific population groups,such as older adults,Native Americans,or migrant workers.

Accepted Answer

A) a hospital doing research 
B) an insurance company 
C) dental schools 
D) public health and government programs 
A) a hospital doing research 
B) an insurance company 
C) dental schools 
D) public health and government programs

Question 15

A brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) employee agreement. 
B) resume. 
C) job description. 
D) employment history. 
A) employee agreement. 
B) resume. 
C) job description. 
D) employment history.

Question 16

Most employers routinely consider the first several weeks to _____ days as provisional employment,during which either party may terminate the relationship without notice.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 60 
C) 90 
D) 180 
A) 30 
B) 60 
C) 90 
D) 180

Question 17

Your appearance for a job interview should:

Accepted Answer

A) not make a difference in getting the job. 
B) be neat and conservative. 
C) reflect that you are well organized and competent. 
D) both b and c. 
A) not make a difference in getting the job. 
B) be neat and conservative. 
C) reflect that you are well organized and competent. 
D) both b and c.

Question 18

It is the dental assistant's responsibility to:

Accepted Answer

A) maintain professional ethical standards with most of the patients. 
B) maintain professional credentials that they chose to register with the state dental association.. 
C) realize that feedback and criticism are occasionally necessary and should be able to respond to these in a constructive manner.. 
D) conduct annual performance reviews of fellow employees.. 
A) maintain professional ethical standards with most of the patients. 
B) maintain professional credentials that they chose to register with the state dental association.. 
C) realize that feedback and criticism are occasionally necessary and should be able to respond to these in a constructive manner.. 
D) conduct annual performance reviews of fellow employees..

Question 19

It is recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee at least once:

Accepted Answer

A) at the end of the first year of employment. 
B) every month. 
C) every holiday. 
D) a year. 
A) at the end of the first year of employment. 
B) every month. 
C) every holiday. 
D) a year.

Question 20

A document that includes a job description,work schedule,and compensation is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) contract. 
B) employment agreement. 
C) letter of intent. 
D) job summary. 
A) contract. 
B) employment agreement. 
C) letter of intent. 
D) job summary.

Exam 64: Marketing Your Skills

What is the term used for a profession or occupation that requires specific education or training?

A resume should:

A nonsolo dentist:

A follow-up letter should be sent to the interviewer within _____ after the interview.

If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

Some sources for seeking possible employment for a dental assistant include:

The resume should:

A personal philosophy:

Benefits of being employed in a larger group dental practice include:

Ways to present a positive image of yourself during an interview include:

One of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals is:

_____ provide short-term positions so that you can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position; this experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

The first paragraph in a cover letter:

A brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications is a(n):

Most employers routinely consider the first several weeks to _____ days as provisional employment,during which either party may terminate the relationship without notice.

Your appearance for a job interview should:

It is the dental assistant's responsibility to:

It is recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee at least once:

A document that includes a job description,work schedule,and compensation is a(n):

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics