1 $What is the literal Latin meaning of the term Curriculum Vitae ?$

A.

Details of education

B.

Course of life

C.

Professional history

D.

Story of work

2 $Which of the following is the primary purpose of a resume ?$

A.

To secure an interview

B.

To discuss salary expectations

C.

To provide a complete biography

D.

To get a job offer immediately

3 $In a Reverse Chronological Resume, how is work experience listed?$

A.

Alphabetically by company name

B.

From the oldest job to the most recent

C.

Grouped by skill set

D.

From the most recent job to the oldest

4 $Which resume format focuses primarily on skills and abilities rather than the timeline of employment history?$

A.

Functional Resume

B.

Academic CV

C.

Reverse Chronological Resume

D.

Hybrid Resume

5 $What is a Hybrid (Combination) Resume ?$

A.

A resume that combines elements of chronological and functional formats

B.

A handwritten resume

C.

A resume that only lists education

D.

A video resume combined with text

6 $When tailoring content for a specific job application, what is the most important step?$

A.

Adding a photo to stand out

B.

Changing the font size to fit more text

C.

Including every job you have ever held

D.

Analyzing the job description for keywords and matching skills

7 $What is an ATS in the context of resume writing?$

A.

Automated Technical Summary

B.

Advanced Type Setting

C.

Applied Testing Standard

D.

Applicant Tracking System

8 $Which of the following is a major'Don't' when drafting a professional CV?$

A.

Including personal details like age, religion, or marital status

B.

Including a professional email address

C.

Listing references as 'Available upon request'

D.

Using bullet points

9 $Ideally, how long should a standard resume be for an entry-level to mid-level professional?$

A.

Half a page

B.

3-4 pages

C.

1-2 pages

D.

As long as necessary to include everything

10 $Which section is typically found at the very top of a CV or Resume?$

A.

Header (Contact Information)

B.

References

C.

Education

D.

Work Experience

11 $In the context of resume writing, what are Action Verbs ?$

A.

Adjectives describing personality

B.

Passive words used to describe duties

C.

Strong verbs used to describe achievements and responsibilities

D.

Nouns that describe job titles

12 $Which of the following email addresses is the most appropriate for a resume?$

A.

gamer4life@hotmail.com

B.

cool_dude_99@gmail.com

C.

firstname.lastname@gmail.com

D.

party.girl.xoxo@yahoo.com

13 $What is the best way to handle employment gaps on a resume?$

A.

Lie about the dates to cover the gap

B.

Leave the dates blank

C.

Write 'Unemployed' in bold letters

D.

Use a functional format or briefly explain relevant activities during the gap

14 $When listing education on a CV for a fresh graduate, where should it ideally be placed?$

A.

After the work experience section

B.

At the very end

C.

It should not be included

D.

Before the work experience section

15 $Which of the following represents a quantifiable achievement ?$

A.

Worked hard to improve sales

B.

Responsible for sales

C.

Good at selling products

D.

Increased regional sales by 20% in Q3

16 $What is a Précis ?$

A.

An expansion of an idea

B.

A translation of a text

C.

A miniature version of a passage retaining the essential meaning

D.

A critical analysis of a text

17 $The word 'Précis' is derived from which language?$

A.

French

B.

Latin

C.

Greek

D.

German

18 $As a general rule, a Précis should be approximately what fraction of the original text?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

19 $Which of the following is a'Don't' in Précis writing?$

A.

Providing a suitable title

B.

Removing examples and illustrations

C.

Using your own words

D.

Adding personal opinions or new ideas

20 $A Précis should always be written in:$

A.

First person ('I')

B.

Indirect speech and third person

C.

Second person ('You')

D.

Direct speech

21 $What is the difference between a Summary and a Précis ?$

A.

A summary includes opinions, a précis does not

B.

A summary is shorter than a précis

C.

There is no difference

D.

A précis follows strict proportion rules (), while a summary is more flexible

22 $When abstracting, what is the primary goal?$

A.

To copy the introduction verbatim

B.

To list the bibliography

C.

To critique the author's style

D.

To provide a brief overview of a research paper or report

23 $Which type of abstract describes the work without including results or conclusions?$

A.

Descriptive Abstract

B.

Informative Abstract

C.

Critical Abstract

D.

Structured Abstract

24 $Which type of abstract acts as a condensed version of the paper, including purpose, methods, results, and conclusions?$

A.

Indicative Abstract

B.

Descriptive Abstract

C.

Informative Abstract

D.

Title Abstract

25 $In Précis writing, how should one handle examples and illustrations found in the original text?$

A.

Expand on them

B.

Copy them exactly as written

C.

Include all of them for clarity

D.

Omit them to save space

26 $What is the first step in writing a Précis or Summary?$

A.

Giving it a title

B.

Counting the words

C.

Reading the passage carefully to grasp the main theme

D.

Writing the final draft

27 $Does a Précis require a title ?$

A.

Only if the original text had one

B.

Only for legal documents

C.

Yes, it is essential

D.

No, never

28 $Which file format is best for sending a resume to ensure formatting remains consistent?$

A.

.pdf

B.

.txt

C.

.html

D.

.docx

29 $In a CV, what does the term'Soft Skills' refer to?$

A.

Software proficiency

B.

Physical strength

C.

Interpersonal and behavioral skills

D.

Technical abilities like coding

30 $What is a Career Objective in a resume?$

A.

A list of previous salaries

B.

A list of hobbies

C.

A statement of what the candidate wants to achieve professionally

D.

A summary of educational grades

31 $Instead of a Career Objective, experienced professionals often use a:$

A.

Professional Summary

B.

Quote from a famous person

C.

List of demands

D.

Personal Mantra

32 $How should dates be aligned in a CV for better readability?$

A.

Only the year should be shown in the footer

B.

Randomly placed

C.

Hidden in the text

D.

Consistently aligned (e.g., to the right margin)

33 $Which of the following is a'Do' when listing work experience?$

A.

Focus on accomplishments and results

B.

Copy the job description from the company website

C.

Use full sentences and paragraphs

D.

Focus on duties only

34 $What is the role of'Keywords' in a resume?$

A.

To help the resume pass ATS filters and catch recruiter attention

B.

To make the resume look colorful

C.

To show vocabulary range

D.

To fill up empty space

35 $In Précis writing, the technique of One Word Substitution is helpful because:$

A.

It helps in condensing the text

B.

It increases the length of the text

C.

It confuses the reader

D.

It changes the meaning of the text

36 $What is the Professional Summary on a CV?$

A.

A list of all your references

B.

A 3-5 sentence overview of your qualifications and value proposition

C.

A statement about your hobbies

D.

A detailed autobiography

37 $Which font is generally not recommended for a professional CV?$

A.

Calibri

B.

Times New Roman

C.

Arial

D.

Comic Sans

38 $When summarizing, objectivity means:$

A.

Writing about objects

B.

Focusing on the grammar

C.

Reporting the author's ideas without bias or personal feelings

D.

Critizing the text

39 $In an Abstract, where is the Conclusion usually placed?$

A.

At the very beginning

B.

In the title

C.

At the end of the abstract

D.

It is omitted

40 $Which of the following contact details is optional (and sometimes discouraged) on a modern CV?$

A.

Phone number

B.

Name

C.

Full Home Address

D.

Email address

41 $What is the best way to describe a current job on a resume?$

A.

Use past tense

B.

Use future tense

C.

Use passive voice

D.

Use present tense action verbs

42 $In the context of Academic Writing, an Abstract is usually found:$

A.

Before the title page

B.

Immediately before the introduction

C.

After the bibliography

D.

In the middle of the discussion

43 $When drafting a CV, proofreading is crucial to eliminate:$

A.

White space

B.

Keywords

C.

Contact info

D.

Typos and grammatical errors

44 $A Précis must maintain the logical order of:$

A.

The original text's ideas

B.

The writer's preference

C.

The alphabet

D.

Chronological dates only

45 $What is the correct treatment of abbreviations in a formal resume?$

A.

Use as many as possible to save space

B.

Never use abbreviations

C.

Spell out the term first, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses

D.

Invent your own abbreviations

46 $Which section of a resume would contain 'fluency in Spanish' and 'proficiency in Photoshop'?$

A.

References

B.

Education

C.

Experience

D.

Skills

47 $Why is white space important in a CV layout?$

A.

It wastes paper

B.

It shows you don't have enough experience

C.

It makes the document easier to read and less cluttered

D.

It allows the recruiter to write notes

48 $The process of Summarising involves:$

A.

Changing the author's meaning

B.

Selecting main ideas and eliminating redundant details

C.

Expanding the text

D.

Copying sentences randomly

49 $Which of these is a Power Word often used in resumes?$

A.

Watched

B.

Tried

C.

Spearheaded

D.

Helped

50 $In Précis writing, the final version should be:$

A.

A collection of disjointed sentences

B.

A dialogue

C.

A single, coherent paragraph

D.

A list of bullet points

Unit 6 - Practice Quiz