Deck 2: Employability Skills for Drafting and Design Technicians

Question 1

The ability to set aside your own personal agenda for the overall good of the organization will most help you when:

A)improving your skills
B)working on team projects
C) remaining positive
D) thinking critically

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Employability skills are also often referred to as:

A)interactive skills
B)soft skills
C) human resource skills
D) every day skills

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is not an employability skill?

A)communication
B)attitude
C) tolerancing
D) workplace safety

Answer 3

C

Question 4

If a technician possesses many employability skills, that technician's technical ability is far less important.

Question 5

Employees with good people skills, working well together, can help their companies win competitive contracts.

Question 6

Employability skills and people skills are two different sets of skills.

Question 7

While quality interviewing skills are nice to have, they are not as necessary for those who can create an effective resume.

Question 8

Geometric dimensioning is often referred to as a soft skill.

Question 9

A resume should be brief, and easy to read.

Question 10

In an effort to survive over the long-term, organizations require drafting and design technicians who:

A)continuously get better
B)peak early in their careers
C) remain consistent
D) are happy with "good enough"

Question 11

Which of the following is not typically an aspect of having a positive work ethic?

A)punctuality
B)striving for improvement
C) analyzing information
D) giving best effort

Question 12

Employers generally look for employees who tell the truth most of the time, but are willing to lie when necessary.

Question 13

Which employability skill is most important when employees utilize email, texting, voice mail, and social networking applications on the job?

A)communication
B)information management
C) flexibility and adaptability
D) teamwork/project work

Question 14

Those employees who focus on solutions rather than what they can't do can best be described as having:

A)flexibility
B)critical thinking skills
C) a positive attitude
D) unrealistic expectations

Question 15

While computer technology continues to progress, the human element of organizations is still a big priority.

Question 16

Taking pride in one's work, and striving to complete work properly and on time are aspects of a positive work ethic.

Question 17

Which employability skill can best come in handy when attempting to evaluate another employee's point of view regarding a project, or big decision?

A)communication
B)flexibility and adaptability
C) responsibility and accountability
D) critical thinking and problem solving

Question 18

A resume could be described as:

A)a list of job references
B)an introduction
C) a marketing pamphlet
D) an opportunity

Question 19

Today's fast-paced global work environment requires employees who are open to change and can react quickly. Which employability skill can be most helpful in doing so?

A)critical thinking and problem solving
B)responsibility and accountability
C) teamwork and project work
D) flexibility and adaptability

Question 20

Which of the following employability skills best reflects trustworthiness?

A)information management
B)personal values
C) teamwork/project work
D) continual improvement

Question 21

Which person would likely serve as the best reference?

A)a personal friend from your neighborhood
B)a former, long-time direct supervisor
C) an uncle who works at the company to which you are applying
D) a former colleague who once worked with you on a project

Question 22

During your interview, which is the best way to speak?

A)faster than normal, in an effort to convey as much information as possible
B)using a relaxed and measured rate
C) in loud, confident tones
D) as if the interviewer is a good friend

Question 23

Your posture, how you shake hands, how you dress, and your facial expressions during an interview are examples of:

A)personality
B)your personal wealth
C) nonverbal cues
D) health indicators

Question 24

What is one strategy for ensuring that an employer will fully review your resume, rather than throwing it away?

A)ask a friend who works at the company to check
B)send your resume at least five times
C) include a quality cover letter
D) call the hiring manager in regular intervals until you know for certain

Question 25

When seeking out references, which is one of the more important things to do before adding them to a list you submit to a potential employer?

A)buy them a gift
B)ask them first
C) invite them to lunch
D) offer them a reward if you get the job

Question 26

When deciding what to wear to an interview, which of the following is not something you are typically looking to convey?

A)our respect for the interviewer
B)the interview is important to you
C) you really need the job to support your family
D) you care enough to make a good impression

Question 27

Researching the company you want to work for prior to your interview can help the interviewer determine what about you? :

A)your "fit" within the organization
B)your ability to retain knowledge
C) your communication skills
D) your work ethic

Question 28

Which of the following is not an element that you would typically include in a cover letter?

A)list of hobbies and interests
B)reference to the job you are interested in
C) ​references to resume that relate specifically to the job
D) your up-to-date contact information

Question 29

Which of the following is not a skill that is typically necessary to secure a quality position with a drafting and design organization?

A)identify job openings
B)ability to garner favors
C) develop a letter of introduction
D) interview effectively