Question 1

If the employment agency charges the dentist 15% of the annual starting salary of a dental assistant,which is $21,000,what is the fee that the dentist owes the agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  $315.00
B)  $31.50
C)  $3150
D)  $262.50E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following should a resume include?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-inch margins on all sides
B)  Your birth date and family members
C)  Length to list all your skills and certifications
D)  Names of referencesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A compensation package includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  salary only.
B)  salary, health insurance, and paid vacation.
C)  salary plus additional benefits that the dentist includes.
D)  salary plus the number of hours that will be worked.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which statement best describes a nonsolo dentist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot be employed by the owner dentist of the practice
B)  Works in a practice with at least five other dentists
C)  Considered to be in a private dental practice
D)  Employed by the governmentE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Under federal equal employment opportunity regulations,what questions can employers not ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizenship or appropriate alien status
B)  Marital status
C)  Work experience
D)  Your educational levelE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

How many minutes early should you arrive before the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Five to 10 minutes
B)  Ten to 15 minutes
C)  Right at the time for the interview, so you don't have to wait
D)  A couple of minutes after the time of the appointment, so the dentist will be ready for you when you arriveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

How often is it recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the end of the first year of employment
B)  Every month
C)  Every holiday
D)  A yearE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which resource provides short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position? This experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  Newspaper advertisements
B)  Campus placements
C)  Temporary agencies
D)  Dental supply companiesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is one of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  A positive attitude
B)  A good job
C)  Work for a qualified dentist
D)  Gain a degree in dental assistingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance
B)  research
C)  public health
D)  salesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

How could you present a positive image during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain direct eye contact.
B)  Speak only when spoken to.
C)  Do not ask questions.
D)  Speak slowly and loudly.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

What information should be included in the heading of the resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Name and address
B)  Age and sex
C)  Birth date and telephone
D)  Marital status and number of childrenE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

What is the correct salutation when submitting a cover letter with a resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  To Whom It May Concern
B)  Dear Sir or Dear Madam
C)  Dear Dr. (name of the dentist) 
D)  HelloE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What would a potential employee provide that includes a brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee agreement
B)  Resume
C)  Job description
D)  Employment historyE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which statement is correct regarding employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are state run and charge a fee for their services.
B)  They can be private agencies, with employer-paid fees.
C)  They base their fee on the current minimum wage rate.
D)  They are paid on a monthly basis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What is a personal philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It tells people about who you are as a person and an employee.
B)  It reflects your commitments, values, and concerns related to future employment.
C)  It expresses your goals for your personal life.
D)  It should be updated every 6 months based on new life experiences.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

How is work experience listed on a resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  List in chronological order beginning with the most recent.
B)  Provide dates of employment.
C)  Provide employers names and locations.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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How often is it recommended that the employer or office manager conduct a performance review for each employee?

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What is the correct salutation when submitting a cover letter with a resume?

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How is work experience listed on a resume?

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Which statement best describes a nonsolo dentist?

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A compensation package includes:

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Which statement is correct regarding employment agencies?

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Which of the following should a resume include?

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If a person likes to travel,has an outgoing personality,and finds it easy to contact new people,they might find a career in _____ rewarding.

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What information should be included in the heading of the resume?

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Under federal equal employment opportunity regulations,what questions can employers not ask?

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What is one of the most important factors in your professional success and in achieving your professional goals?

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How many minutes early should you arrive before the interview?

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What would a potential employee provide that includes a brief description of a person's professional or work experience,education,and qualifications?

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How could you present a positive image during an interview?

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Which resource provides short-term positions so that an office can evaluate firsthand the responsibilities and challenges of a given position? This experience can be helpful in determining whether the dental practice and the prospective employee are a good match for each other.

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What is a personal philosophy?

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If the employment agency charges the dentist 15% of the annual starting salary of a dental assistant,which is $21,000,what is the fee that the dentist owes the agency?

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