This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Abbreviation of ATS [According to Resume Designing] A) Applicant Tracking Software. B) Application Tracking Service. C) Automated Tracking System. D) Applicant Tracking System. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Applicant Tracking System. 4. What is a strategic question to ask the interviewer? A) Do you like coffee?. B) How does the company measure success?. C) What is your favorite animal?. D) What is your favorite color?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How does the company measure success?. 5. Which is an example of a strong skill? A) Volunteering at hospital. B) Watching YouTube. C) Sleeping late. D) Playing video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Volunteering at hospital. 6. 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. 7. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a resume? A) Work experience. B) Contact information. C) Social media passwords. D) Education background. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social media passwords. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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%.". 13. 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. 14. According to Example 1, how many years of experience does the Project Manager have? A) Under 10 years. B) Over 10 years. C) 5 years. D) Over 15 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Over 10 years. 15. 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. 16. What section of a resume is most important for someone with little or no work experience? A) Skills. B) Volunteer Experience. C) Education. D) Work Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Education. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Which section usually appears first on a resume? A) Work experience. B) Education. C) Skills. D) References. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Education. 23. The preferred order of listing your educational qualification A) Year of passing, Degree, CGPA/Grades, Board/University, Institution name,. B) Institution name, Degree, Board/University, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. C) Degree, Board/University, Institution name, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. D) Board/University, Institution name, Degree, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Degree, Board/University, Institution name, Year of passing, CGPA/Grades. 24. 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. 25. A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer. A) Cover Letter. B) Resume. C) References. D) Career Portfolio. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resume. 26. 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. 27. Your cover letter should be addressed to: A) The company's name. B) A specific person (ex. Mr. Smith, Director of Marketing). C) The company's president. D) "To Whom it May Concern". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A specific person (ex. Mr. Smith, Director of Marketing). 28. 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. 29. What is the best way to tailor your resume for a specific job? A) Include every job you've had. B) Use a generic template. C) Highlight relevant experience. D) Focus on hobbies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Highlight relevant experience. 30. How much time do employers usually spend reviewing a resume? A) 5 minutes. B) 1 minute. C) 10 seconds. D) 30 minutes. 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