This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What should be included in the objective statement of a resume? A) A description of your educational background. B) A summary of your work experience. C) A list of your personal interests and hobbies. D) A statement that explains your core offering to an employer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A statement that explains your core offering to an employer. 2. Who should you avoid including in your references? A) Previous employer. B) Phil. C) Previous Co-worker. D) Parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parents. 3. Which certifications should be discarded when listing them on a resume? A) Relevant certifications. B) Certifications with renewal years. C) Irrelevant certifications. D) All certifications. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Irrelevant certifications. 4. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a resume? A) Summarize applicant's qualifications. B) Requests an interview. C) Stimulates the interest of an employer. D) Provides personal info, experience, education, & references. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Requests an interview. 5. A resume is a long list of your job skills, experience and desires. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. Reading directly from slides is ..... A) Good practice. B) Poor practice. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poor practice. 7. What GPA should you list on your resume if you have achieved special honors? A) Below a 3.0. B) At or above a 3.5. C) Exactly at a 4.0. D) Any GPA as long as you graduated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At or above a 3.5. 8. How should you tailor your resume for different job applications? A) Use the same resume for every job application. B) Highlight different skills and experiences based on the job description. C) Only apply for jobs that match your current resume. D) Make the font larger for each application. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Highlight different skills and experiences based on the job description. 9. When describing project details, paragraph-style job descriptions are preferred over bulleted lists. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. How should skills be presented on a resume? A) In paragraph form. B) In a clear, bulleted list. C) In random order. D) In complete sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In a clear, bulleted list. 11. Is it necessary to mention languages known in the resume? A) Yes. B) No. C) May be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May be. 12. What should you include in the "Objective" section of your resume? A) A detailed history of your previous jobs. B) A list of your hobbies and interests. C) A summary of your educational background. D) A concise statement of your career goals and how they align with the job you are applying for. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A concise statement of your career goals and how they align with the job you are applying for. 13. When listing education and training on a resume, what should be listed first? A) The least recent education. B) All education and training simultaneously. C) The most recent education and training. D) Only high school education. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The most recent education and training. 14. Which of the following is a key skill of the Law Enforcement Professional mentioned in Example 3? A) Financial auditing. B) Cybersecurity operations. C) Teaching. D) Patrol procedures. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Patrol procedures. 15. Which of these activities can be included on a high school student's resume? A) Playing video games. B) Volunteer work and community service. C) Watching TV. D) Sleeping late. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Volunteer work and community service. 16. A skills resume is better than a chronological resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 17. Which of the following is a soft skill? A) Critical thinking. B) Computer programming. C) Accounting. D) Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Critical thinking. 18. What are the two types of resumes? A) A chronological resume & a skills resume. B) A fact sheet resume & an electronic resume. C) A personal resume & a business resume. D) An electronic resume & a personal resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A chronological resume & a skills resume. 19. Which of the following is an optional section on a resume? A) Summary of Qualifications. B) Contact Information. C) Career/Job Objective Statement. D) Work Experience / Accomplishments. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Career/Job Objective Statement. 20. True/False:You do not have to get permission to use people for references. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. Should you include the number of credit hours completed in your education section on a resume? A) No, only the number of courses taken. B) Yes, and also provide an expected graduation date if not yet graduated. C) No, only the names of the courses. D) Yes, but only if you have graduated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, and also provide an expected graduation date if not yet graduated. 22. An objective usually is: A) A goal. B) A skill. C) Experience. D) A desire. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A goal. 23. Which of these is recommended regarding action verbs in a resume? A) Use vague and generic action verbs. B) Avoid using any action verbs. C) Use strong and specific action verbs. D) Use only adjectives instead of action verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use strong and specific action verbs. 24. According to the image, what should you avoid using in your accomplishment statements? A) Skills related to the job. B) Personal pronouns. C) Action verbs. D) Dynamic adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal pronouns. 25. What should be the font size for the actual content in a resume? A) 12 to 14. B) 16 to 18. C) 8 to 10. D) 10 to 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 10 to 12. 26. How can you make your resume more ATS (Applicant Tracking System) friendly? A) Avoid keywords. B) Save in .txt format. C) Include images and graphics. D) Use standard job titles, relevant keywords, simple layout. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use standard job titles, relevant keywords, simple layout. 27. How long does your resume need to be? A) Two pages. B) Half a page. C) One page. D) Doesn't matter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One page. 28. Which part of the resume should stand out the most? A) Education. B) Objective. C) Work experience. D) Your name. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Your name. 29. Resume Do's include which of the following? A) Use a professional email. B) Spell check and proofread. C) Show most recent experiences. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 30. Which category includes eye contact and tone? A) Organization. B) Expression. C) Engagement. D) Content. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expression. 31. What is the purpose of tailoring a resume for each job application? A) To include irrelevant information. B) To make the resume longer and more detailed. C) To show off all skills and experiences. D) To match the desired qualifications and stand out to recruiters. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To match the desired qualifications and stand out to recruiters. 32. What should you begin with to demonstrate to an employer that you acted and produced results? A) A personal pronoun. B) A list of responsibilities. C) An action verb or dynamic adjective. D) The phrase "skills included". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An action verb or dynamic adjective. 33. Aki got a degree in: A) Science. B) English. C) Computer science. D) Technology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Computer science. 34. Which of the following should be included in a resume? A) A:Personal Information. B) C:Blood Type. C) D:Only A & B. D) B:Professional Email. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) D:Only A & B. 35. What type of information should you avoid including in your social media handles or profiles if you plan to add them to your resume? A) Your name and contact info. B) Your work history and skills. C) Unprofessional content and pictures. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unprofessional content and pictures. 36. ..... expresses your interest in a specific job A) Cover Letter. B) Resume. C) References. D) Career Portfolio. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cover Letter. 37. True or False:Objective should be the first part in your Resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. What position was held by the individual at USAA Dallas, TX from May 2008 to the present according to the resume? A) Exchange Administrator. B) Network Technician. C) Systems Administrator. D) Service Desk Manager. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Systems Administrator. 39. Which of these should NOT be included in a resume? A) Favourite movies. B) Volunteer experience. C) Awards & achievements. D) Skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Favourite movies. 40. Which of the following should NOT be included in your contact information? A) Professional email address. B) Social security number. C) Phone number. D) City and state. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social security number. 41. In Example 2, what kind of transmitters does the Education role instructor have experience with? A) High-Frequency (HF) transmitters. B) Medium-Frequency (MF) transmitters. C) Low-Frequency (LF) transmitters. D) Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) transmitters. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) transmitters. 42. All of the following are tips for creating a resume except for A) Keep the design simple. B) Use keywords. C) Keep resume to two pages. D) Use power words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Keep resume to two pages. 43. Which site is best for linking resumes to job opportunities? A) Canva. B) Zety. C) Indeed. D) Novoresume. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indeed. 44. Is the career objective statement considered a necessary part of a resume? A) Yes, it is always necessary. B) No, it is typically unnecessary but can be effective in certain situations. C) Yes, but only for recent graduates. D) No, it should never be included in a resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, it is typically unnecessary but can be effective in certain situations. 45. What is the purpose of a resume objective statement? A) To list your hobbies. B) To state your career goals and intentions. C) To describe your family. D) To list your favorite subjects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To state your career goals and intentions. 46. What are hard skills? A) Skills that require training or time to acquire. B) Skills that are innate and natural. C) Skills related to communication and teamwork. D) Skills related to problem-solving and creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Skills that require training or time to acquire. 47. What type of email address is most professional for a resume? A) [email protected]. B) [email protected]. C) [email protected]. D) [email protected]. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) [email protected]. 48. What should be included in the education section of a resume? A) Work experience and internships. B) Volunteer work and extracurricular activities. C) Skills and certifications. D) Diplomas, degrees, and educational milestones. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diplomas, degrees, and educational milestones. 49. This section of the resume include school involvement. A) Activities. B) Education. C) Personal Information. D) Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Activities. 50. Which section of a resume might include clubs? A) Objective. B) Skills. C) Education. D) Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Experience. 51. Your resume should be ..... A) Long. B) Short. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Short. 52. What should be included in the brainstorming and information gathering stage? A) Only paid work experiences. B) Only extracurricular activities. C) Only unpaid volunteer experiences. D) Both paid and unpaid experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both paid and unpaid experiences. 53. What types of words are most important to include in your resume? A) Action verbs and job-specific keywords. B) Colorful adjectives that describe you as a person. C) Multi-syllabic words that make you sound sophisticated. D) As much use as possible of the verb "to be". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Action verbs and job-specific keywords. 54. Which font is used in Contact Information Example 1? A) Times New Roman. B) Calibri. C) Franklin Gothic Book. D) Arial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calibri. 55. Related experience can be previous jobs. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 56. What is the goal of setting short-term vs. long-term goals in a job search? A) To concentrate solely on long-term career goals. B) To avoid planning for the future. C) To focus only on immediate job opportunities. D) To balance immediate needs with future career aspirations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To balance immediate needs with future career aspirations. 57. Which one of these sites are not for job searching? A) Facebook.com. B) LinkedIn. C) Indeed.com. D) Monster.com. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facebook.com. 58. Which section is often used by ATS to identify relevance early on? A) References. B) Personal Statement. C) Professional Summary. D) Interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Professional Summary. 59. What is the main feature of Canva for resume building? A) Automatically formats sections. B) Drag-and-drop interface. C) Simple, no-frills creation. D) Step-by-step guidance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Drag-and-drop interface. 60. How are skills classified in a resume? A) As professional and amateur skills. B) As technical and non-technical skills. C) As hard and soft skills. D) As primary and secondary skills. 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