Question 1

With respect to fonts and colors while designing a homepage,one should:

Accepted Answer

A) use a font size for the main content which is larger than the default size. 
B) avoid using contrasting colors if a colored background is used. 
C) use cross-platform fonts so that users see text similar to the page design. 
D) use title cases for headings so that they are easily identifiable. 
A) use a font size for the main content which is larger than the default size. 
B) avoid using contrasting colors if a colored background is used. 
C) use cross-platform fonts so that users see text similar to the page design. 
D) use title cases for headings so that they are easily identifiable.

Question 2

In most résumés,the last section consists of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) qualifications 
B) references 
C) work experiences 
D) objectives 
A) qualifications 
B) references 
C) work experiences 
D) objectives

Question 3

While using graphics for a Web site,one should avoid large graphics and create either JPEG or _____ images.

Accepted Answer

GIF
Explanation: While using graphics fo

Question 4

For first-time job seekers or those changing careers,an objective statement should:

Accepted Answer

A) include a job title and an industry. 
B) be written from one's own perspective instead of the audience's. 
C) be placed after one's list of references. 
D) include terms like "entry-level" if one is not competent at a skill. 
A) include a job title and an industry. 
B) be written from one's own perspective instead of the audience's. 
C) be placed after one's list of references. 
D) include terms like "entry-level" if one is not competent at a skill.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of browser-safe colors?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be displayed only by select Web browsers. 
B) They result in unpredictable Web page displays. 
C) They are substituted by colors that a Web browser knows. 
D) They can be exhibited by all monitors. 
A) They can be displayed only by select Web browsers. 
B) They result in unpredictable Web page displays. 
C) They are substituted by colors that a Web browser knows. 
D) They can be exhibited by all monitors.

Question 6

A good e-portfolio Web site should include a _____ that acts as a site overview and menu,all of your résumé text,and additional supporting materials using HTML tags to format pages.

Accepted Answer

home page
Explanation: A good e-portfoli

Question 7

Lesley is a new graduate and wants to apply for a job in the advertising industry.Although she does not have any professional work experience,Lesley feels that her extensive volunteer experiences will help her to find a good job.Which type of résumé should Lesley use that will present her as an appropriate candidate to prospective companies?

Accepted Answer

A) Curriculum Vitae 
B) Chronological résumé 
C) Functional résumé 
D) Reverse chronological résumé 
A) Curriculum Vitae 
B) Chronological résumé 
C) Functional résumé 
D) Reverse chronological résumé

Question 8

A drawback of PDF is that it cannot retain fonts,indentations,and graphics in another application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While writing a résumé,it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) list course and job titles instead of providing descriptions. 
B) avoid using any kind of jargon in the document. 
C) place the section most important to one's marketable skills first. 
D) ensure references are placed at the beginning of the document. 
A) list course and job titles instead of providing descriptions. 
B) avoid using any kind of jargon in the document. 
C) place the section most important to one's marketable skills first. 
D) ensure references are placed at the beginning of the document.

Question 10

Details in a résumé such as a list of volunteer activities and organization memberships are included in the _____ section.

Accepted Answer

A) qualifications 
B) objective statement 
C) executive summary 
D) activities 
A) qualifications 
B) objective statement 
C) executive summary 
D) activities

Question 11

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while writing a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Using industry jargon to state what one can do for the company 
B) Writing from one's own perspective instead of the audience's 
C) Using hyped phrases normally used with résumé writing 
D) Writing statements with the word "I" to show that one is confident 
A) Using industry jargon to state what one can do for the company 
B) Writing from one's own perspective instead of the audience's 
C) Using hyped phrases normally used with résumé writing 
D) Writing statements with the word "I" to show that one is confident

Question 12

A difference between an e-portfolio and a paper résumé is that a paper résumé:

Accepted Answer

A) is more labor intensive than e-portfolios. 
B) is more accurate than e-portfolios. 
C) can be created more quickly than e-portfolios. 
D) is more helpful in getting jobs than e-portfolios. 
A) is more labor intensive than e-portfolios. 
B) is more accurate than e-portfolios. 
C) can be created more quickly than e-portfolios. 
D) is more helpful in getting jobs than e-portfolios.

Question 13

What does PDF stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) Portable document format 
B) Presentation delivery function 
C) Personal document file 
D) Paperless delivery format 
A) Portable document format 
B) Presentation delivery function 
C) Personal document file 
D) Paperless delivery format

Question 14

An example of a traditional job market is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) online journal 
B) e-magazine 
C) newspaper 
D) job site 
A) online journal 
B) e-magazine 
C) newspaper 
D) job site

Question 15

It is recommended that one use a combination of the _____ and Web navigation because an e-portfolio has a structured entry point.

Accepted Answer

hierarchical
Explanation: It is recommen

Question 16

_____ verbs should be used abundantly throughout a résumé to promote one's talents,skills,and achievements.

Accepted Answer

Action
Explanation: Action ver

Question 17

Public speaking is an example of a skill word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following needs to be undertaken while developing content for a Web site?

Accepted Answer

A) Write a sentence of at least 100 words describing the essence of one's e-portfolio. 
B) Use the smallest version of one's logo so that it can be uploaded easily on the site. 
C) Write one keyword which can be used to reference the site. 
D) Examine other e-portfolios on the Web for ideas. 
A) Write a sentence of at least 100 words describing the essence of one's e-portfolio. 
B) Use the smallest version of one's logo so that it can be uploaded easily on the site. 
C) Write one keyword which can be used to reference the site. 
D) Examine other e-portfolios on the Web for ideas.

Question 19

Which of the following is a way to recruit through a hidden market?

Accepted Answer

A) Posting on a social networking site 
B) Advertising in a job site 
C) Receiving an employee recommendation 
D) Placing an ad in an e-journal 
A) Posting on a social networking site 
B) Advertising in a job site 
C) Receiving an employee recommendation 
D) Placing an ad in an e-journal

Question 20

An example of a job database Web site is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) www.youtube.com 
B) www.flickr.com 
C) www.eBay.com 
D) www.monster.com 
A) www.youtube.com 
B) www.flickr.com 
C) www.eBay.com 
D) www.monster.com

Exam 18: Building an E-Portfolio

With respect to fonts and colors while designing a homepage,one should:

In most résumés,the last section consists of ____.

While using graphics for a Web site,one should avoid large graphics and create either JPEG or _____ images.

For first-time job seekers or those changing careers,an objective statement should:

Which of the following is true of browser-safe colors?

A good e-portfolio Web site should include a _____ that acts as a site overview and menu,all of your résumé text,and additional supporting materials using HTML tags to format pages.

A drawback of PDF is that it cannot retain fonts,indentations,and graphics in another application.

While writing a résumé,it is important to:

Details in a résumé such as a list of volunteer activities and organization memberships are included in the _____ section.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while writing a résumé?

A difference between an e-portfolio and a paper résumé is that a paper résumé:

What does PDF stand for?

An example of a traditional job market is a(n)____.

It is recommended that one use a combination of the _____ and Web navigation because an e-portfolio has a structured entry point.

_____ verbs should be used abundantly throughout a résumé to promote one's talents,skills,and achievements.

Public speaking is an example of a skill word.

Which of the following needs to be undertaken while developing content for a Web site?

Which of the following is a way to recruit through a hidden market?

An example of a job database Web site is ____.

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