Question 1

What should a job applicant do on the day after a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Send another résumé-as a follow-up
B)   Call the interviewer and ask for feedback about the job interview
C)   Call and ask if there is additional information that the interviewer needs
D)   Write the interviewer a thank-you note reaffirming his or her interest in the jobE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 2

Many large medical facilities ask a job applicant to fill out an application in addition to submitting a résumé. Which of the following actions is NOT recommended when filling out an application?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using only positive statements
B)   Answering all questions fully and truthfully
C)   Including names and telephone numbers of previous supervisors
D)   Referring to your résumé for questions on the application form that are covered thereE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A medical assistant with several years of experience might want to highlight skills that will transfer to a different type of work. What style of résumé meets this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Targeted
B)   Functional
C)   Experiential
D)   ChronologicalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following should be included with personal demographic information at the top of the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   E-mail address
B)   Best time to call
C)   How many miles you are willing to travel
D)   If you have taken and/or passed the CMA (AAM
A)   or RMA examinationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Obtain an interview for an open position
B)   Show that you have graduated from an accredited program
C)   Make your qualifications appear more extensive than they really are
D)   Write down everything about yourself so that you do not forget facts during the interviewE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

When preparing a résumé, what information should be included about each educational experience and/or educational program attended?

Accepted Answer

A)   Grade point average for each year
B)   Year(s)  the institution or program was attended
C)   Name of the director of the program or student's major
D)   Street address, city, and state of the institution or programE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What guideline(s)  relate to the use of a cover letter in the job search?

Accepted Answer

A)   It should accompany every résumé sent out by mail.
B)   It should explain briefly why the résumé is being sent.
C)   It may state whether the applicant is responding to a particular ad.
D)   It may state that the applicant is sending an open query about possible job opportunities.
E)   All of the above.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

If the interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself," how should a job applicant answer?

Accepted Answer

A)   By telling the interviewer about his or her family
B)   By telling the interviewer that he or she has some weaknesses
C)   By telling the interviewer about his or her education and previous work experience
D)   By telling the interviewer about character traits and skills that will help him or her do the jobE) None of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 9

Jean would like to work at the medical facility where she is doing her practicum. Which action is most likely to lead to the offer of a permanent position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Talking with her practicum coordinator
B)   Letting the people in the department know how she feels
C)   Talking with the people in the facility's human resources department
D)   Trying to do everything she sees, even if she is not sure of the procedureE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is the least desirable reference?

Accepted Answer

A)   Former instructor
B)   Previous employer
C)   Practicum coordinator or supervisor
D)   Neighbor who has known the applicant for many yearsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

When interviewing for a position as a medical assistant, an applicant should focus primarily on describing his or her clinical and administrative skills and try to give an impression of being "all business."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the predominant reason why a person decides to leave a job?

Accepted Answer

A)   The salary is too low.
B)   The commute is too long.
C)   There is no room for advancement.
D)   There is conflict with other employees.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 13

A targeted résumé usually begins with a specific employment objective that describes the type of position the applicant is seeking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a very specific objective that might be included on the résumé of a recent medical assisting graduate?

Accepted Answer

A)   To obtain an entry-level position as a medical assistant
B)   To obtain a challenging position as a medical assistant
C)   To obtain a position as a clinical medical assistant in the office of a dermatologist
D)   To obtain a medical assisting position that provides opportunity for growth and professional developmentE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A job search will usually be successful if a medical assistant applies for three to five positions using the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What style of résumé would a recent graduate from an accredited medical assistant program probably use if he or she has worked part-time and summers as a cashier?

Accepted Answer

A)   Targeted
B)   Functional
C)   Experiential
D)   ChronologicalE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Where will a medical assistant indicate that he or she is seeking a particular type of job and will accept only that type of position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Near the top of the résumé, in the "Objective" statement
B)   In the "Position Sought" statement at the bottom of the résumé
C)   In the cover letter, so that the person reading the letter does not have to bother reading the résumé
D)   In the résumé, under "Work Experience," to highlight that the medical assistant has experience in those tasksE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

In what order should information about education be presented on a medical assistant's résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronological order
B)   Reverse chronological order
C)   The medical assisting training program should always be last
D)   Information about the medical assisting training program should always be firstE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which action is most helpful for a job candidate between the time an interview had been arranged and the actual interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having a manicure to apply fresh nail polish
B)   Learning as much as possible about the facility
C)   Purchasing a pair of designer jeans to wear to the interview
D)   Making an anonymous visit to the facility to observe how it functionsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of networking during the job search?

Accepted Answer

A)   To demonstrate good people skills
B)   To obtain verbal information about potential jobs
C)   To stay in contact with other individuals in the health care field
D)   To give and receive emotional support during the job-hunting processE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 50: Obtaining Employment

What should a job applicant do on the day after a job interview?

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Many large medical facilities ask a job applicant to fill out an application in addition to submitting a résumé. Which of the following actions is NOT recommended when filling out an application?

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A medical assistant with several years of experience might want to highlight skills that will transfer to a different type of work. What style of résumé meets this goal?

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Which of the following should be included with personal demographic information at the top of the résumé?

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What is the primary purpose of a résumé?

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When preparing a résumé, what information should be included about each educational experience and/or educational program attended?

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What guideline(s) relate to the use of a cover letter in the job search?

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If the interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself," how should a job applicant answer?

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Jean would like to work at the medical facility where she is doing her practicum. Which action is most likely to lead to the offer of a permanent position?

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Which of the following is the least desirable reference?

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When interviewing for a position as a medical assistant, an applicant should focus primarily on describing his or her clinical and administrative skills and try to give an impression of being "all business."

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What is the predominant reason why a person decides to leave a job?

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A targeted résumé usually begins with a specific employment objective that describes the type of position the applicant is seeking.

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Which of the following is an example of a very specific objective that might be included on the résumé of a recent medical assisting graduate?

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A job search will usually be successful if a medical assistant applies for three to five positions using the Internet.

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What style of résumé would a recent graduate from an accredited medical assistant program probably use if he or she has worked part-time and summers as a cashier?

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Where will a medical assistant indicate that he or she is seeking a particular type of job and will accept only that type of position?

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In what order should information about education be presented on a medical assistant's résumé?

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Which action is most helpful for a job candidate between the time an interview had been arranged and the actual interview?

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What is the primary purpose of networking during the job search?

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