This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the BEST way to ensure your resume matches a job description? A) Copy the job description into your resume. B) Repeat the job title several times. C) Tailor your bullet points to include relevant keywords and responsibilities from the job ad. D) Use a fancy resume template from Canva. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tailor your bullet points to include relevant keywords and responsibilities from the job ad. 2. Which section of a resume includes jobs and leadership roles? A) Experience. B) Objective. C) Skills. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Experience. 3. Which resume builder offers a free version with limited features? A) Zety. B) Indeed. C) Resume.com. D) Novoresume. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Novoresume. 4. True or False:Accomplishments and awards should be included in your resume. A) True. B) False. C) Not really. D) No Clue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. In the education section of your resume', should you include your GPA? A) Only if it is good. B) Always. C) Never. D) It depends on the job you're applying for. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Only if it is good. 6. Which resume file name is BEST for uploading to an ATS system? A) JD resume.NEWEST.final.pdf. B) Resume JohnDoe Business Analyst.pdf. C) FinalCV version3 LASTONE.pdf. D) Resume Student123.docx. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resume JohnDoe Business Analyst.pdf. 7. Which section typically appears at the top of a resume? A) References. B) Work experience. C) Contact information. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contact information. 8. True or False:On a resume, we do NOT write in full sentences and start with "I." For example:I am hardworking, dedicated, and organized. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Which of the following skills is listed under both hard and soft skills? A) Diagnostics. B) Typing. C) Web design. D) Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Writing. 10. The main purpose of a skills resume is to ..... A) List the number of skills you have. B) List why the particular employer should hire you. C) Tell what you are good at. D) Highlight your skills & accomplishments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Highlight your skills & accomplishments. 11. What should you do when listing skills on your resume? A) Mirror the specific skills listed in the job description. B) Only include advanced technical skills. C) Avoid including any computer or language skills. D) Focus on general skills like 'hard-working'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mirror the specific skills listed in the job description. 12. How can you show progress in your current work history in a professional document? A) By listing all the training sessions attended. B) By making your promotions stand out. C) By including detailed descriptions of everyday activities. D) By mentioning the number of sick days taken. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By making your promotions stand out. 13. For whom might a resume objective or career objective statement be particularly effective? A) Job seekers who are staying in the same industry. B) Job seekers who have a lot of work experience. C) Job seekers who are shifting careers or industries. D) Job seekers who have no professional experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Job seekers who are shifting careers or industries. 14. What is the primary purpose of a resume? A) To share personal stories. B) To present professional qualifications and experience. C) To list your favorite hobbies. D) To describe your family background. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present professional qualifications and experience. 15. Strong or Weak Bullet Point?"Helped with social media." A) Strong. B) Weak. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Weak. 16. What is the primary purpose of a cover letter? A) To provide references. B) To explain gaps in employment. C) To summarize your resume. D) To showcase your portfolio. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize your resume. 17. When using the Stacking Format to list multiple jobs at one organization on a resume, what should be included at the top? A) A detailed description of the first job position. B) The overall date range for all positions. C) The name of the supervisor. D) Educational qualifications. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The overall date range for all positions. 18. What should you ensure about your resume format to pass the initial screening? A) It contains a lot of text. B) It is visually appealing and easy for an employer to quickly scan. C) It is written in a narrative form. D) It includes detailed descriptions of all your past job roles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is visually appealing and easy for an employer to quickly scan. 19. What was the goal for continuous connectivity that the Systems Administrator aimed to achieve at USAA Dallas, TX? A) 85% continuous connectivity. B) 100% continuous connectivity. C) 95% continuous connectivity. D) 75% continuous connectivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 95% continuous connectivity. 20. What should be the margin size for a resume? A) 1 inch. B) 1.5 inches. C) 0.7 inches. D) 0.5 inches. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 0.7 inches. 21. Purpose 'to persuade' means ..... A) Give facts. B) Change someone's opinion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change someone's opinion. 22. What should you use from your company research and job posting to create a targeted resume? A) General industry requirements. B) Preferred and required qualifications. C) A list of all potential interview questions. D) A comprehensive history of the company. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Preferred and required qualifications. 23. What is the recommended action after completing the resume? A) Keep it as is and never revise it. B) Share it with a trusted friend for feedback. C) Never use it for job applications. D) Delete it and start over. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Share it with a trusted friend for feedback. 24. Cover letters are generally ..... page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing. A) Two. B) One. C) Four. D) Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One. 25. What is the ideal length of a resume for a fresh graduate? A) Three pages. B) Half a page. C) One page. D) Two pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One page. 26. What is the purpose of the experience section in a resume? A) To provide a personal statement. B) To list educational qualifications. C) To provide the hiring manager with a list of the companies you have worked for, dates of employment, and the position titles you held. D) To list references and their contact information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide the hiring manager with a list of the companies you have worked for, dates of employment, and the position titles you held. 27. Which of the following is an example of an action verb that can be used in a resume? A) Created. B) Designed. C) Planning. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 28. What information is optional when listing your completed degree in your education section? A) Type of degree. B) University name. C) GPA. D) City and state. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) GPA. 29. The ..... interview occurs when leaving a job. A) Employment. B) Informational. C) Exit. D) Coaching. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exit. 30. What is the best file format for submitting a digital resume? A) PDF. B) TXT. C) JPG. D) GIF. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PDF. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesResume Building Quiz 1Resume Building Quiz 2Resume Building Quiz 3Resume Building Quiz 4Resume Building Quiz 5Resume Building Quiz 6Resume Building Quiz 7Resume Building Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books