Chapter 2.1 - Checkpoint Questions

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Destiny Basnight Chapter 2.1 - Checkpoint Questions 01/22/2024 1. What kind of information is provided in The Occupational Outlook Handbook? The handbook discusses the major occupations in the country. From this book, you can learn about job prospects in a wide range of fields. 2. Why are fewer office support workers needed now than in the past? Far more workers are doing office tasks than in the past and new technology is responsible for the shift. 3. How many workers are expected to be employed as secretaries or administrative assistants by 2024? About 4.1 million persons are expected to work as secretaries and administrative assistants by 2024. 4. What skills are needed to handle word processing tasks?  Keyboarding with speed and accuracy  Knowledge and skill in the use of software programs  Skill in formatting and proofreading documents  A large vocabulary  Ability to learn special vocabularies  Ability to follow instructions  Skill in preparing, editing, or formatting copy from audio recordings  Skill in dictating text and commands of using speech recognition software  Proficiency with grammar, punctuation, and spelling 5. Give three examples of workers who need data processing skills. Workers who need data processing skills are accounts payable clerks, billing clerks, and order clerk. 6. What skills are needed to perform information management tasks?  Find the information needed  Maintain or develop an information system  Give attention to details  Use established procedures  Apply knowledge of records management and basic filing rules  Keyboard proficiently and work with databases

 Meet deadlines and solve problems  Work with others 7. What are examples of management skills?  Establish priorities  Establish schedules and meet deadlines  Work in teams  Motivate others to complete work  Use a computer and manage files  Handle telephone calls effectively  Give attention to several tasks at the same time  Determine the time required for completion of tasks  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing  Interact with many types of people at all levels 8. What types of educational opportunities are available for high school graduates? Some companies have an on-the-job training to prepare employees for new tasks or new ways of doing their jobs. Continuing your education will add to your skills for jobs that interest you.

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