This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the PRIMARY purpose of an ATS? A) To schedule interviews. B) To automatically match candidates to companies based on interests. C) To screen and rank resumes based on job-specific keywords. D) To scan social media profiles for red flags. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To screen and rank resumes based on job-specific keywords. 2. Which section of your resume should you use to highlight your achievements and accomplishments? A) Objective or summary statement. B) Work experience. C) Education. D) Skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Work experience. 3. What is a personal fact sheet? A) Basic information about you. B) Your personal experience about the job. C) A resume about yourself. D) A sheet that states facts about your childhood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Basic information about you. 4. What should be included in the upper third of a resume? A) Name, contact info, and objective statement. B) Education and work experience. C) Skills and achievements. D) References and personal interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Name, contact info, and objective statement. 5. Presentations should mainly ..... A) Confuse the audience. B) Engage and inform/persuade. C) Show off vocabulary only. D) Be as long as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Engage and inform/persuade. 6. When adding your contact information, what is recommended for your phone number? A) Use your cell phone number only. B) Include the area code and country code. C) Avoid listing a phone number entirely. D) Use a landline number if available. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Include the area code and country code. 7. According to the example provided, how should job skills and accomplishments be formatted in a resume? A) In a table format. B) As a bulleted list. C) Using a numbered list. D) In a continuous text paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a bulleted list. 8. What is the purpose of including keywords in your resume? A) To confuse hiring managers. B) To demonstrate your vocabulary skills. C) To align with the job description and applicant tracking systems. D) To showcase your favorite words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To align with the job description and applicant tracking systems. 9. Which element is LEAST important for work experience bullet points? A) Quantifications (numbers). B) Personal contributions. C) Action verbs. D) Tools you used. E) Long background stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Long background stories. 10. You can mention the number of languages you know in a resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Aki was a computer programmer at the elementary school. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. What is the recommended length for a resume? A) One page. B) Three pages. C) As long as necessary. D) Two pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two pages. 13. What information is omitted in Contact Information Example 2? A) Email address. B) Location information. C) Name. D) Phone number. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Location information. 14. When describing your experience and accomplishments in a resume, what tense should you write in for all previous jobs? A) Future tense. B) Continuous tense. C) Present tense. D) Past tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Past tense. 15. The "Skills" section should ideally include: A) A summary of work experience. B) A list of personal hobbies. C) A list of relevant technical and soft skills. D) A detailed education history. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A list of relevant technical and soft skills. 16. Which of the following is a common format for a resume? A) Chronological. B) Alphabetical. C) Numerical. D) Random. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological. 17. As a Systems Administrator, how many domains did the individual maintain at USAA Dallas, TX? A) Four domains. B) Two domains. C) Three domains. D) One domain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Three domains. 18. As per the example, what is the correct way to denote the time period for a job position that is currently held? A) Month and Year Start Date-Month and Year End Date. B) Month and Year Start Date-Present. C) Only the Year Start Date. D) Only the Year End Date. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Month and Year Start Date-Present. 19. What is the purpose of including a career objective statement in a resume according to the text? A) To list all the qualifications and experiences of the job seeker. B) To explain how the job seeker plans to transfer their past job skills to the new job or industry. C) To provide personal information about the job seeker. D) To detail the job seeker's educational background. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To explain how the job seeker plans to transfer their past job skills to the new job or industry. 20. What goes in the education section of your resume? A) Name of School. B) Experience. C) Awards. D) Organizations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Name of School. 21. Interacting with people to exchange information and develop contacts is called? A) Socializing. B) Subscribing. C) Networking. D) Social Marketing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Networking. 22. What is the final activity in the resume-building lesson? A) Watching a video on job interviews. B) Creating a resume from scratch. C) Class discussion on resume formats. D) Exit ticket on personal strengths. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exit ticket on personal strengths. 23. When tailoring a resume, one should: A) Focus on hobbies and interest. B) Include irrelevant work experience. C) Customize the resume for the specific job. D) Use a generic template for all applications. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Customize the resume for the specific job. 24. Which resume line is MOST likely to pass through ATS screening for a data analysis job? A) "Handled spreadsheets and graphs at my internship.". B) "Used Excel to create charts.". C) "Performed data cleaning, visualization, and reporting using Excel and Power BI.". D) "Good with numbers and attention to detail.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Performed data cleaning, visualization, and reporting using Excel and Power BI.". 25. Purpose 'to inform' means ..... A) Convince someone. B) Give facts/details. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Give facts/details. 26. Which of these is an appropriate section heading for a resume? A) My Cool Stuff. B) Skills and Qualifications. C) Fun Things I Like. D) What I Want. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Skills and Qualifications. 27. What is the recommended length for a high school student's resume? A) 1 page. B) 5-6 pages. C) As many pages as needed. D) 3-4 pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 page. 28. What is a very important tip you should do before submitting your cover letter? A) Spell Check. B) Have someone else read it. C) Make sure the address is correct. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 29. What was the result of the engineer conducting job analysis and providing suggestions for improvement? A) Increased company expenses by $ 300, 000. B) Reduced labor-hours by five each week and saved the company $ 300, 000 over two years. C) Won a department award for internal customer service. D) Directed daily operations for an engineering department. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reduced labor-hours by five each week and saved the company $ 300, 000 over two years. 30. How should you present your education credentials if you are a recent graduate? A) List your most recent degree, institution, and graduation date in reverse chronological order. B) Present your education in alphabetical order. C) Include irrelevant work experience instead of education. D) List only your high school diploma and its date. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) List your most recent degree, institution, and graduation date in reverse chronological order. 31. What is the standard format for an entry-level resume in most industries? A) 1 page, black and white, 14-16 point font, and 0.25" margins. B) 3 pages, color, 8-10 point font, and 1.5"-2" margins. C) 1 page, black and white, 10-12 point font, and 0.5"-1" margins. D) 2 pages, color, 14-16 point font, and 0.25" margins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1 page, black and white, 10-12 point font, and 0.5"-1" margins. 32. What is the main feature of Resume.com? A) Drag-and-drop interface. B) Quick to complete. C) Modern templates. D) Step-by-step guidance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Quick to complete. 33. Abbreviation of ATS [According to Resume Designing] A) Applicant Tracking System. B) Automated Tracking System. C) Applicant Tracking Software. D) Application Tracking Service. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Applicant Tracking System. 34. What is a strategic question to ask the interviewer? A) How does the company measure success?. B) Do you like coffee?. C) What is your favorite color?. D) What is your favorite animal?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How does the company measure success?. 35. Which is an example of a strong skill? A) Sleeping late. B) Watching YouTube. C) Volunteering at hospital. D) Playing video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Volunteering at hospital. 36. What is the best way to describe your achievements on a resume? A) Using general statements. B) Using specific numbers and examples. C) Using emotional language. D) Using slang terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using specific numbers and examples. 37. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a resume? A) Education background. B) Work experience. C) Social media passwords. D) Contact information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social media passwords. 38. What is a cover letter? A) A letter that you write to the employer before you send them your resume. B) A letter from you to the employer that covers your entire resume. C) A cover page on your resume book. D) A one-page cover that tells who you are & why you are sending your resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A one-page cover that tells who you are & why you are sending your resume. 39. What can be included in the experience section of a resume for first-time job-seekers? A) Only freelance work experience. B) Only paid work experience. C) Only volunteer work experience. D) Academic or personal projects, extracurricular involvement, and volunteer work. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Academic or personal projects, extracurricular involvement, and volunteer work. 40. When you list your work experience on your resume' you should A) List every job you ever had. B) List the work experience applicable to the job you're applying for. C) List every job, with the most recent one listed first. D) Be sure to list all summer jobs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) List the work experience applicable to the job you're applying for. 41. Usually it's okay to list your family as a reference. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 42. How can you make this bullet point stronger? "Worked on Excel for reports." A) "Created Excel reports weekly.". B) "Prepared and analyzed weekly financial reports using Excel, enhancing budget accuracy by 20%.". C) "Made reports.". D) "Used Excel sometimes.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Prepared and analyzed weekly financial reports using Excel, enhancing budget accuracy by 20%.". 43. You should include references on a resume. True or False A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 44. According to Example 1, how many years of experience does the Project Manager have? A) Over 15 years. B) Under 10 years. C) Over 10 years. D) 5 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Over 10 years. 45. As a Service Desk Manager at USAA Dallas, TX, what was one of the key responsibilities mentioned in the resume? A) Resolved Service Desk tickets for more than 3, 000 users across 21 states and abroad. B) Maintained a 24-hour resolution time. C) Maintained three domains to include updating, troubleshooting, and repair of network connectivity. D) Managed life cycle replacement, backup, and disaster recovery for computers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Managed life cycle replacement, backup, and disaster recovery for computers. 46. What section of a resume is most important for someone with little or no work experience? A) Education. B) Skills. C) Volunteer Experience. D) Work Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Education. 47. What is the purpose of a summary statement in a resume? A) To list job responsibilities. B) To highlight key skills and experiences. C) To provide references. D) To explain job gaps. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To highlight key skills and experiences. 48. What is one of the critical aspects in the resume writing process mentioned in the image? A) Including a detailed list of all previous jobs. B) Integrating keywords into your accomplishment statements. C) Using as many acronyms as possible. D) Writing in future tense for all previous jobs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Integrating keywords into your accomplishment statements. 49. What is the main purpose of a resume? A) Show hobbies only. B) Show skills and achievements. C) Write a personal diary. D) Tell jokes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Show skills and achievements. 50. True or False:A cover letter can be handwritten. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 51. Given that employers screen resumes for as few as 6 seconds, a resume should show the employer at a glance what you want to do and what you're good at. What's a good way to sharpen the focus of your resume and provide the reader with this vital information? A) A Headline. B) A Summary or Profile Section-Career objective. C) Keyword section. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 52. Which section usually appears first on a resume? A) Work experience. B) Skills. C) References. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Education. 53. The preferred order of listing your educational qualification A) Degree, Board/University, Institution name, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. B) Board/University, Institution name, Degree, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. C) Year of passing, Degree, CGPA/Grades, Board/University, Institution name,. D) Institution name, Degree, Board/University, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Degree, Board/University, Institution name, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. 54. What is the main advantage of using Zety? A) Provides suggestions and sample phrases. B) User-friendly interface. C) Free download without sign-up. D) Modern templates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provides suggestions and sample phrases. 55. A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer. A) References. B) Cover Letter. C) Career Portfolio. D) Resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Resume. 56. What can be included in the experience section of a resume? A) Paid work, freelance work, and volunteer work. B) Only freelance work experience. C) Only paid work experience. D) Only volunteer work experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paid work, freelance work, and volunteer work. 57. Your cover letter should be addressed to: A) A specific person (ex. Mr. Smith, Director of Marketing). B) The company's president. C) "To Whom it May Concern". D) The company's name. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A specific person (ex. Mr. Smith, Director of Marketing). 58. What should be included in the Header section of a resume? A) Only the candidate's phone number. B) Only the candidate's email address. C) Full contact information of the candidate. D) Only the candidate's name. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Full contact information of the candidate. 59. What is the best way to tailor your resume for a specific job? A) Use a generic template. B) Include every job you've had. C) Highlight relevant experience. D) Focus on hobbies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Highlight relevant experience. 60. How much time do employers usually spend reviewing a resume? A) 5 minutes. B) 10 seconds. C) 30 minutes. D) 1 minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10 seconds. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesResume Building Quiz 2Resume Building Quiz 3Resume Building Quiz 4Resume Building Quiz 5Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary QuizAcademic Writing Conventions And Practices QuizAcademic Writing Structure Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books