Basics Beginner: Education and Employment

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1.
An associate's degree is generally earned in a _______.
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Two-year program. Associate's degrees are generally earned in two-year programs. Bachelor's degrees are generally earned in four-year programs.
2.
Which type of pay is a fixed amount on a regular schedule regardless of hours worked?
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Salaries. Whether you work more than 40 hours or less, you get paid that amount.
3.
All financial aid is free money.
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False. While some forms of financial aid are free money, many other forms, such as loans and work-study, are not.
4.
Which type of student loan repayment plan is based on how much you owe on your loans?
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Fixed-payment plan. This type of plan has fixed payments that are based on how much you owe.
5.
Which of the following descriptions makes you look the most dynamic?
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"Trained six employees". Active verbs such as "trained" (instead of "were trained") show that you are in charge of the activity.
6.
What role does technology play in future job demand?
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It influences many industries and drives demand. Technology is found in many industries nowadays.
7.
What is the one thing all jobs have in common?
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Income. The one thing all jobs have in common is income. This is the most basic benefit.
8.
During a job interview, which of the following should you not do?
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Lean forward onto the table. It is bad manners to lean forward onto the table.