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Unit 6 - Practice Quiz

PEL175

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

A. Story of work
B. Course of life
C. Details of education
D. Professional history

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

A. To get a job offer immediately
B. To secure an interview
C. To discuss salary expectations
D. To provide a complete biography

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

A. From the oldest job to the most recent
B. Alphabetically by company name
C. From the most recent job to the oldest
D. Grouped by skill set

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

A. Reverse Chronological Resume
B. Functional Resume
C. Hybrid Resume
D. Academic CV

5 What is a Hybrid (Combination) Resume?

A. A resume that only lists education
B. A resume that combines elements of chronological and functional formats
C. A video resume combined with text
D. A handwritten resume

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

A. Changing the font size to fit more text
B. Analyzing the job description for keywords and matching skills
C. Including every job you have ever held
D. Adding a photo to stand out

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

A. Applicant Tracking System
B. Automated Technical Summary
C. Advanced Type Setting
D. Applied Testing Standard

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

A. Using bullet points
B. Including a professional email address
C. Listing references as 'Available upon request'
D. Including personal details like age, religion, or marital status

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

A. 3–4 pages
B. 1–2 pages
C. Half a page
D. As long as necessary to include everything

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

A. References
B. Education
C. Header (Contact Information)
D. Work Experience

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

A. Passive words used to describe duties
B. Strong verbs used to describe achievements and responsibilities
C. Nouns that describe job titles
D. Adjectives describing personality

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

A. cool_dude_99@gmail.com
B. firstname.lastname@gmail.com
C. party.girl.xoxo@yahoo.com
D. gamer4life@hotmail.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. Use a functional format or briefly explain relevant activities during the gap
D. Write 'Unemployed' in bold letters

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

A. At the very end
B. After the work experience section
C. Before the work experience section
D. It should not be included

15 Which of the following represents a quantifiable achievement?

A. Responsible for sales
B. Worked hard to improve sales
C. Increased regional sales by 20% in Q3
D. Good at selling products

16 What is a Précis?

A. A critical analysis of a text
B. A miniature version of a passage retaining the essential meaning
C. A translation of a text
D. An expansion of an idea

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

A. Latin
B. Greek
C. French
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. Using your own words
B. Removing examples and illustrations
C. Adding personal opinions or new ideas
D. Providing a suitable title

20 A Précis should always be written in:

A. Direct speech
B. Indirect speech and third person
C. First person ('I')
D. Second person ('You')

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

A. A summary is shorter than a précis
B. A précis follows strict proportion rules (), while a summary is more flexible
C. A summary includes opinions, a précis does not
D. There is no difference

22 When abstracting, what is the primary goal?

A. To critique the author's style
B. To provide a brief overview of a research paper or report
C. To copy the introduction verbatim
D. To list the bibliography

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

A. Informative Abstract
B. Descriptive 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. Descriptive Abstract
B. Informative Abstract
C. Indicative Abstract
D. Title Abstract

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

A. Include all of them for clarity
B. Omit them to save space
C. Expand on them
D. Copy them exactly as written

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

A. Writing the final draft
B. Counting the words
C. Reading the passage carefully to grasp the main theme
D. Giving it a title

27 Does a Précis require a title?

A. No, never
B. Yes, it is essential
C. Only if the original text had one
D. Only for legal documents

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

A. .docx
B. .txt
C. .pdf
D. .html

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

A. Technical abilities like coding
B. Interpersonal and behavioral skills
C. Physical strength
D. Software proficiency

30 What is a Career Objective in a resume?

A. A list of previous salaries
B. A statement of what the candidate wants to achieve professionally
C. A summary of educational grades
D. A list of hobbies

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

A. Professional Summary
B. Personal Mantra
C. Quote from a famous person
D. List of demands

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

A. Hidden in the text
B. Consistently aligned (e.g., to the right margin)
C. Randomly placed
D. Only the year should be shown in the footer

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

A. Focus on duties only
B. Focus on accomplishments and results
C. Copy the job description from the company website
D. Use full sentences and paragraphs

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

A. To make the resume look colorful
B. To help the resume pass ATS filters and catch recruiter attention
C. To fill up empty space
D. To show vocabulary range

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

A. It increases the length of the text
B. It confuses the reader
C. It helps in condensing the text
D. It changes the meaning of the text

36 What is the Professional Summary on a CV?

A. A detailed autobiography
B. A 3-5 sentence overview of your qualifications and value proposition
C. A list of all your references
D. A statement about your hobbies

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

A. Arial
B. Calibri
C. Comic Sans
D. Times New Roman

38 When summarizing, objectivity means:

A. Writing about objects
B. Reporting the author's ideas without bias or personal feelings
C. Critizing the text
D. Focusing on the grammar

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

A. At the very beginning
B. It is omitted
C. At the end of the abstract
D. In the title

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

A. Email address
B. Phone number
C. Full Home Address
D. Name

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

A. Use past tense
B. Use present tense action verbs
C. Use future tense
D. Use passive voice

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. Keywords
B. Typos and grammatical errors
C. White space
D. Contact info

44 A Précis must maintain the logical order of:

A. The alphabet
B. The original text's ideas
C. The writer's preference
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. Spell out the term first, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses
C. Invent your own abbreviations
D. Never use abbreviations

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

A. Experience
B. Education
C. Skills
D. References

47 Why is white space important in a CV layout?

A. It wastes paper
B. It makes the document easier to read and less cluttered
C. It shows you don't have enough experience
D. It allows the recruiter to write notes

48 The process of Summarising involves:

A. Expanding the text
B. Selecting main ideas and eliminating redundant details
C. Copying sentences randomly
D. Changing the author's meaning

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

A. Tried
B. Spearheaded
C. Watched
D. Helped

50 In Précis writing, the final version should be:

A. A collection of disjointed sentences
B. A single, coherent paragraph
C. A list of bullet points
D. A dialogue