This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a resume? A) A list of all of the jobs you have worked at in the last 5 years. B) Something that helps you get a job. C) A summary of personal information. D) A summary of what you have did in your life. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A summary of personal information. 2. What is the recommended length for a resume as per the guidelines in the document? A) Half a page. B) One to two pages. C) Two to three pages. D) As long as necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One to two pages. 3. Aki Is from: A) New York. B) Illinois. C) Oklahoma. D) Maine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illinois. 4. What are the minimum sections that every resume should include? A) Contact Information, Hobbies, and References. B) Skills, Activities, and Achievements. C) Objective, Summary, and Interests. D) Header, Education, and Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Header, Education, and Experience. 5. What is the recommended way to highlight technical skills on a resume? A) Include them in the hobbies section. B) List them under each relevant job position. C) Create a separate 'Technical Skills' section. D) Mention them only in the cover letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Create a separate 'Technical Skills' section. 6. A chronological resume ..... A) Presents information in the time that it occured. B) Tells what happens in order. C) Presents what job you started at first. D) Tells what happened to you in your life from the time you were born. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presents information in the time that it occured. 7. What is the most common method to format a resume for multiple jobs at one organization according to the text? A) Combining experience into separate listings. B) Stacking Format. C) Including only the most recent job position. D) Listing unrelated job experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stacking Format. 8. What did the Maintenance team do with trucks weighing over 70, 000 pounds? A) Conducted job analysis. B) Supervised and trained a team of mechanics. C) Maneuvered them into loading or unloading positions following signals from ground crew. D) Saved the company $ 300, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maneuvered them into loading or unloading positions following signals from ground crew. 9. What should be included in the Skills section of a resume? A) Languages spoken, computer software experience, and communication skills. B) Only computer software experience. C) Only languages spoken. D) Only communication skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Languages spoken, computer software experience, and communication skills. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a resume? A) Summarize applicant's qualifications. B) Provides personal info, experience, education, & references. C) Stimulates the interest of an employer. D) Requests an interview. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Requests an interview. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. Which of the following is a key skill of the Law Enforcement Professional mentioned in Example 3? A) Cybersecurity operations. B) Patrol procedures. C) Financial auditing. D) Teaching. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Patrol procedures. 24. 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. 25. A skills resume is better than a chronological resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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