Career Development and Planning Quiz

Test your knowledge with these 18 questions covering career planning, development theories, and decision-making factors.

#1

What is the first step in career planning?

Setting career goals
Exploring career options
Assessing personal skills and interests
Networking with professionals
#2

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of career development?

Increased job satisfaction
Improved job security
Limited opportunities for growth
Enhanced earning potential
#3

According to Holland's RIASEC model, which personality type is associated with artistic and creative interests?

Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
#4

Which of the following is a characteristic of career resilience?

Avoiding challenges
Rigid adherence to plans
Perseverance in the face of setbacks
Dependency on external factors
#5

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before an individual can focus on career development?

Self-actualization
Esteem
Belongingness
Physiological
#6

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the career decision-making process?

Exploration
Implementation
Adjustment
Rejection
#7

Which career development theory suggests that individuals move through stages as they grow and develop in their careers?

Trait-factor theory
Social cognitive theory
Super's career development theory
Chaos theory
#8

What is the term for a systematic and continuous process of learning and development to manage one's career?

Job shadowing
Mentoring
Career management
Performance appraisal
#9

What does SWOT analysis stand for in the context of career planning?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Skills, Work, Opportunities, Training
Success, Wisdom, Organization, Time-management
Strategies, Workload, Objectives, Targets
#10

Which of the following is NOT a common career development goal?

Obtaining a promotion
Improving interpersonal skills
Decreasing work responsibilities
Attaining a higher level of education
#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of career capital?

Human capital
Social capital
Financial capital
Cultural capital
#12

What is the term for the process of planning and managing one's career over a lifetime?

Career development
Career progression
Career navigation
Career trajectory
#13

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when making a career decision?

Salary and benefits
Personal values and interests
Peer pressure
Geographical location
#14

What is the term for the process of matching an individual's interests, skills, and abilities with the requirements of a job?

Career planning
Job crafting
Job analysis
Person-job fit
#15

Which of the following is NOT a common career transition?

Horizontal transition
Vertical transition
Sideways transition
Stagnant transition
#16

Which career development approach emphasizes continuous learning and adapting to changing circumstances?

Linear career model
Boundaryless career model
Cyclical career model
Sequential career model
#17

What is the term for the ability to move between different occupations or industries?

Job mobility
Occupational flexibility
Career adaptability
Industry transition
#18

What is the term for a professional who provides guidance and advice to individuals on career-related matters?

Career mentor
Career coach
Career counselor
Career advisor

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