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 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Should you include every activity you ever did? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 2. What is a reference/referee? A) Someone in charge of a soccer match. B) Someone a company can call to ask about how you do your work. C) A family member that can speak to your employer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Someone a company can call to ask about how you do your work. 3. How often should you update your resume? A) After any significant career development. B) Only when you are applying for a new job. C) Every month. D) Once every five years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After any significant career development. 4. One or two typos or misspellings on a resume won't hurt if you're well qualified for the job. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Before submitting your resume you should ..... A) Make sure you send it with some money. B) Make sure you put a pretty picture on it. C) Check for grammar, spelling, & typing errors. D) Email it to yourself. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Check for grammar, spelling, & typing errors. 6. What does the Separate Listings approach emphasize on a resume? A) The overall time spent at the company. B) The progressive responsibilities. C) The accomplishment history according to position and time frame. D) The educational background relevant to the job positions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The accomplishment history according to position and time frame. 7. We should use a lot of graphics in our resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. A resume can be as many pages as a job-seeker needs to include all his or her pertinent job, skills, and education information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Which paper color is most appropriate for printing a resume? A) White. B) Yellow. C) Hot pink. D) Neon green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) White. 10. Should you include a "skills" section in your resume" ? A) If the job you're applying for requires specific skills. B) If you are particularly proud of your skills. C) Always. D) Never. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If the job you're applying for requires specific skills. 11. Sending an electronic resume is easier for employers A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 12. You do not have a job, however you are applying for your first job. What should you enter under employment? A) Oh just make something up, it will be ok. B) You cut grass for your aunt once, I will use that. C) I volunteered for three months at the Rocking Horse Ranch helping children, I can use that. D) I volunteered before but that is not really employment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I volunteered for three months at the Rocking Horse Ranch helping children, I can use that. 13. It's best to use as much contact information as possible. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. ..... is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job. A) Resume. B) References. C) Cover Letter. D) Interview. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interview. 15. Cover letters are generally ..... page at most in length. A) Four. B) Three. C) One. D) Two. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One. 16. Which of the following should be avoided in a resume? A) Professional experience. B) Education. C) Irrelevant work history. D) Personal information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Irrelevant work history. 17. During which time period did the individual work as a Service Desk Manager at USAA Dallas, TX? A) January 2000-June 2002. B) June 2002-May 2008. C) May 2008-Present. D) May 2006-April 2008. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) June 2002-May 2008. 18. Which section is typically included at the top of a resume? A) Skills. B) Work Experience. C) Education. D) Contact Information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contact Information. 19. What type of information should be listed to illustrate your accomplishments in the experience section? A) Time, numbers, financial savings, percentages, statistics, and examples. B) General statements about teamwork and communication skills. C) Vague descriptions of job responsibilities. D) A list of all the tasks performed on a daily basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Time, numbers, financial savings, percentages, statistics, and examples. 20. What is the next step after creating a master resume? A) Send it to all potential employers. B) Tailor the resume for a particular job or employer. C) Keep it as is for all job applications. D) Delete it and start over. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tailor the resume for a particular job or employer. 21. Which site is best for creative resumes and visual appeal? A) Zety. B) Indeed. C) Resume.com. D) Canva. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Canva. 22. What was the resolution time maintained for Service Desk tickets at USAA Dallas, TX? A) 24-hour resolution time. B) 48-hour resolution time. C) 36-hour resolution time. D) 72-hour resolution time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 24-hour resolution time. 23. If you lack specific experience for a job, how can you gain experience so you can show it on a resume'? A) Fabricate some experience. B) Nothing. Don't apply for that job. C) Do an internship. D) Find something you did that was close to the skill needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Do an internship. 24. ..... provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills. A) Career Portfolio. B) References. C) Cover Letter. D) Resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Career Portfolio. 25. Which of the following is a common interview question? A) Tell me about yourself. B) Do you like sports?. C) What is your favorite food?. D) What is your favorite color?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tell me about yourself. 26. Students should add their marks in their resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Which verb tense should be used for current activities on your resume? A) Future tense. B) Present tense. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Present tense. 28. During the first review of resumes for an internship at a tech company, how long does the HR manager typically spend looking at each resume? A) Less than 10 seconds. B) Fewer than 30 seconds. C) More than 1 minute. D) Exactly 2 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fewer than 30 seconds. 29. Your most recent accomplishment and previous work experience should go last in the resume. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. What is the purpose of including a professional summary or objective statement on your resume? A) To highlight your top accomplishments. B) To explain your lack of work experience. C) To state what kind of job you want. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To state what kind of job you want. 31. What should the summary of qualifications be targeted towards? A) The job posting and the future employer. B) A summary of your best skills. C) Your career goals and objectives. D) Your educational achievements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The job posting and the future employer. 32. What should be included in the Achievements section of a resume? A) All types of accomplishments and recognitions. B) Only personal achievements. C) Only work-related achievements. D) Only academic achievements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All types of accomplishments and recognitions. 33. What should you include in the exact terms in your targeted resume? A) Your personal objectives and mission statement. B) The terms listed in the job posting. C) A detailed description of your soft skills. D) All the technical jargon you know. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The terms listed in the job posting. 34. Is it important to proofread your resume? A) No, proofreading is not necessary. B) It's better to rely on others to proofread. C) Only check for spelling errors. D) Yes, it is important to proofread your resume by you and others. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yes, it is important to proofread your resume by you and others. 35. Which of these should be excluded from your resume? A) Academic achievements. B) Relevant skills. C) Personal age information. D) Leadership positions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal age information. 36. Which social media platforms are mentioned for building a professional network? A) Facebook and Instagram. B) LinkedIn and Twitter. C) Snapchat and TikTok. D) Pinterest and Reddit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) LinkedIn and Twitter. 37. What is a common reason for asking about your current job departure? A) To know your favorite TV show. B) To understand your work history. C) To find out your favorite food. D) To learn about your hobbies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To understand your work history. 38. Which of the following is a better bullet point? A) "Was part of an event planning team.". B) "Collaborated with a team of 5 to organize a 200-attendee career fair, managing logistics and vendor communications.". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Collaborated with a team of 5 to organize a 200-attendee career fair, managing logistics and vendor communications.". 39. Which section of a cover letter highlights relevant skills and experiences? A) Conclusion. B) Body. C) Header. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body. 40. Which skill is the MOST relevant to include in the resume, based on this requirement? "The ideal candidate is expected to contribute to operational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, improving team processes, and supporting informed decision-making through structured feedback and reporting." Key Skills:Team Collaboration | Communication | ..... | Microsoft Excel A) Public Speaking. B) Active Listening. C) Process Improvement. D) Research Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Process Improvement. 41. What is the recommended approach for the work experience section if you have no formal jobs listed? A) Leave it blank. B) Only include unpaid internships. C) Focus on volunteer roles and informal jobs. D) List hobbies and extracurricular activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Focus on volunteer roles and informal jobs. 42. Resume and CV are different A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 43. Which is not a component of a Resume? A) Previous work experience. B) Skills. C) Honors/Awards. D) Age/Race. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Age/Race. 44. Which of the following is the BEST action verb to start a bullet point? A) Helped. B) Led. C) Supported. D) Did. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Led. 45. How should contact information be formatted? A) Leave contact info out to save space. B) Personal nicknames or slang emails. C) Include only email, no phone number. D) Professional email, phone, and LinkedIn/bio link if available. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Professional email, phone, and LinkedIn/bio link if available. 46. Your resume should be the same for every job that you apply to A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 47. Which format is recommended for a resume when you have a consistent work history? A) Chronological. B) Functional. C) Targeted. D) Combination. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological. 48. Which of the following is considered a hard skill? A) Adaptability. B) Negotiation. C) HTML, JavaScript, CSS. D) Conflict resolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) HTML, JavaScript, CSS. 49. What was the recipe we made in the Hood Kitchen? A) Fish & Chips. B) Turkey Burgers. C) Mexican Pasta. D) Taco Lasagna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Taco Lasagna. 50. Which of the following was a responsibility of the Systems Administrator at USAA Dallas, TX? A) Managed life cycle replacement, backup, and disaster recovery for computers. B) Acted as Active Directory and Exchange administrator for over 3, 000 users. C) Managed day-to-day activities of service-desk operations. D) Provided troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, and tablets with Windows 7 and 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acted as Active Directory and Exchange administrator for over 3, 000 users. 51. True or False? Find a job is better then finding a career A) True. B) Maybe. C) False. D) Not Sure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 52. How many personnel were overseen by the Maintenance and Training Inspector / Observer for the two Army Attack Helicopter units? A) 14. B) 35. C) Over 35. D) 117. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 117. 53. True/False:Use reverse chronological order when listing your work experience and education. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 54. Volunteer work shows how desperate a person is to get a job. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 55. What is the first part of a resume? A) Header. B) Skills. C) Objective. D) Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Header. 56. What is the purpose of building a bridge between your experience and the job qualifications? A) To make the resume longer. B) To help the hiring manager see how you fulfill the job requirements. C) To show off your skills and experiences. D) To confuse the hiring manager. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To help the hiring manager see how you fulfill the job requirements. 57. What degree does the Project Manager in Example 1 have? A) Bachelor's degree in Project Management. B) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. C) Master's degree in Project Management. D) Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bachelor's degree in Project Management. 58. Which resume builder is best for clean, minimalist designs? A) Indeed. B) Resume.com. C) Canva. D) Novoresume. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Novoresume. 59. How should dates be formatted consistently throughout a resume? A) Different formats for each entry. B) Month/Day/Year. C) Month and Year only. D) Just the year. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Month/Day/Year. 60. Which spacing format is most appropriate for a resume? A) Triple spacing. B) No spacing. C) Single or 1.15 spacing. D) Random spacing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Single or 1.15 spacing. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesResume Building Quiz 1Resume 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