This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. What type of skill is 'Vehicle operations, e.g., driving a semi-tractor trailer' classified as? A) Soft skill. B) Hard skill. C) Neither hard nor soft skill. D) Both hard and soft skill. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hard skill. 3. When you list your achievements on a resume', it is a good idea to A) Exaggerate your achievements. B) Back up your achievements with numbers. C) List them in chronological order. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Back up your achievements with numbers. 4. You should list hobbies and interests on your resume to make you more "human." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. How should accomplishments be listed? A) List accomplishments in reverse chronological order, using bullet points and focusing on quantifiable results. B) Group accomplishments by category rather than by date. C) Include only personal opinions and subjective statements. D) List accomplishments in alphabetical order without bullet points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) List accomplishments in reverse chronological order, using bullet points and focusing on quantifiable results. 6. What is the purpose of including quantifiable achievements in a resume? A) To fill space. B) To make the resume longer. C) To provide evidence of success. D) To confuse the employer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide evidence of success. 7. What is included in Contact Information Example 3 that is not included in the other examples? A) Name. B) Phone number. C) LinkedIn URL. D) Email address. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LinkedIn URL. 8. Resume should be at least how many pages? A) 1 page. B) 2 pages. C) 4 pages. D) 3 pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 pages. 9. What is a good question to ask about the company during an interview? A) What is the company's mission?. B) What is your favorite holiday?. C) Do you like music?. D) What is your favorite sport?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What is the company's mission?. 10. Which font size is recommended for a resume? A) 14pt. B) 10pt. C) 11pt. D) 12pt. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 12pt. 11. What format is generally preferred for submitting resumes online? A) HTML. B) TXT. C) DOCX. D) PDF. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PDF. 12. Your resume should NEVER be longer than 1 page. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Where should your contact information be placed on your resume? A) At the very top. B) On the back. C) At the bottom. D) In the middle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the very top. 14. Which section of a resume includes the schools attended? A) Experience. B) Education. C) Objective. D) Skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Education. 15. What should be the font size for the section titles in a resume? A) 8 to 10. B) 16 to 18. C) 12 to 14. D) 10 to 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 12 to 14. 16. Strong or Weak Bullet Point? "Created and scheduled 15+ engaging Instagram posts weekly, increasing student engagement by 40%." A) Strong. B) Weak. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strong. 17. How many resumes' should you have? A) Two or three. B) You only need one resume'. C) One for each type of job you're applying for. D) As many as you like. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One for each type of job you're applying for. 18. What did the engineer receive for directing daily operations for an engineering department? A) A reduction in labor-hours. B) A team of 35 mechanics. C) A department award for internal customer service. D) A training inspector position. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A department award for internal customer service. 19. A cover letter serves to ..... A) Create a good first impression. B) Show your professionalism. C) Prove your communication skills. D) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of them. 20. What is the recommended font size for a resume? A) 14-16 points. B) 12-14 points. C) 10-12 points. D) 8-10 points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 10-12 points. 21. You include your email on your resume so that employers can contact you. Which email is the best to use? A) [email protected]. B) [email protected]. C) [email protected]. D) [email protected]. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) [email protected]. 22. What are soft skills? A) Skills related to communication and teamwork. B) Skills that require training or time to acquire. C) Skills that are innate and natural. D) Skills related to problem-solving and creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Skills related to communication and teamwork. 23. What is one of the purposes of informational interviews? A) To negotiate salary. B) To understand job descriptions. C) To learn about industry trends. D) To gain insights into a specific career field. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To gain insights into a specific career field. 24. What is a key takeaway from the resume-building video? A) How to write a cover letter. B) Presenting strengths and experience. C) How to negotiate salary. D) How to apply for jobs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Presenting strengths and experience. 25. Should we include marital status in your resume A) Yes. B) No. C) May be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May be. 26. What does the acronym CV stand for in the context of job applications? A) Curriculum Vitae. B) Career Vision. C) Current Value. D) Candidacy Verification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Curriculum Vitae. 27. What information should be included under each work experience entry? A) Only the company name. B) Only dates of employment. C) Company name, dates, position, and key responsibilities. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Company name, dates, position, and key responsibilities. 28. What is an important step in preparing for an interview? A) Researching the company. B) Choosing a casual outfit. C) Memorizing your resume. D) Practicing your signature. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Researching the company. 29. Which resume builder is known for a step-by-step creation process? A) Novoresume. B) Indeed. C) Zety. D) Canva. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Zety. 30. Is it necessary to include the dates attended for colleges and universities on a resume? A) Yes, it is mandatory. B) No, but you should list the locations. C) Yes, but only for the most recent education. D) No, it is optional. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, but you should list the locations. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesResume Building Quiz 1Resume Building Quiz 2Resume Building Quiz 3Resume Building Quiz 4Resume Building Quiz 6Resume Building Quiz 7Resume Building Quiz 8Resume Building Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books