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Work and Occupations

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of various aspects related to work and occupations.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of these is NOT a primary sector occupation?

  1. Farming

  2. Mining

  3. Manufacturing

  4. Fishing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manufacturing is a secondary sector occupation, while farming, mining, and fishing are all primary sector occupations.

What is the term for a person who works in a specific field or profession?

  1. Professional

  2. Specialist

  3. Expert

  4. Artisan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A professional is someone who has specialized knowledge and skills in a particular field.

Which of these is NOT a type of blue-collar job?

  1. Construction worker

  2. Factory worker

  3. Mechanic

  4. Doctor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Doctors are typically considered white-collar workers, while construction workers, factory workers, and mechanics are all blue-collar workers.

What is the term for a person who works for themselves and is not employed by an organization?

  1. Entrepreneur

  2. Freelancer

  3. Independent contractor

  4. Sole proprietor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An entrepreneur is someone who starts and manages their own business.

Which of these is NOT a type of white-collar job?

  1. Manager

  2. Teacher

  3. Lawyer

  4. Carpenter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenters are typically considered blue-collar workers, while managers, teachers, and lawyers are all white-collar workers.

What is the term for a person who works in a temporary or short-term position?

  1. Temporary worker

  2. Contract worker

  3. Freelancer

  4. Intern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Temporary workers are hired for a specific period of time, usually to fill in for a regular employee who is absent or to complete a specific project.

Which of these is NOT a type of service industry job?

  1. Retail worker

  2. Waiter/waitress

  3. Hotel clerk

  4. Factory worker


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Factory workers are typically considered manufacturing workers, while retail workers, waiters/waitresses, and hotel clerks are all service industry workers.

What is the term for a person who works in a managerial or supervisory role?

  1. Manager

  2. Supervisor

  3. Foreman

  4. Team leader


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Managers are responsible for overseeing the work of others and making decisions about how to allocate resources and achieve goals.

Which of these is NOT a type of professional occupation?

  1. Doctor

  2. Lawyer

  3. Teacher

  4. Plumber


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plumbers are typically considered trade workers, while doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all professional occupations.

What is the term for a person who works in a skilled trade or craft?

  1. Tradesperson

  2. Craftsperson

  3. Artisan

  4. Mechanic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tradespeople are skilled workers who have undergone specialized training in a particular trade or craft.

Which of these is NOT a type of blue-collar job?

  1. Construction worker

  2. Factory worker

  3. Mechanic

  4. Accountant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accountants are typically considered white-collar workers, while construction workers, factory workers, and mechanics are all blue-collar workers.

What is the term for a person who works in a job that requires a high level of education and specialized skills?

  1. Professional

  2. Specialist

  3. Expert

  4. Artisan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Professionals are typically required to have a bachelor's degree or higher and to have undergone specialized training in their field.

Which of these is NOT a type of service industry job?

  1. Retail worker

  2. Waiter/waitress

  3. Hotel clerk

  4. Teacher


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Teachers are typically considered professional workers, while retail workers, waiters/waitresses, and hotel clerks are all service industry workers.

What is the term for a person who works in a job that requires a high level of physical labor?

  1. Manual laborer

  2. Unskilled worker

  3. Blue-collar worker

  4. Tradesperson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manual laborers are typically required to perform physically demanding tasks that require little or no specialized skills.

Which of these is NOT a type of professional occupation?

  1. Doctor

  2. Lawyer

  3. Teacher

  4. Carpenter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenters are typically considered trade workers, while doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all professional occupations.

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