MCQ Questions on “Resume Writing”

1. Your resume is a tool with one specific purpose:

(a) To get a job

(b) To win an interview
(c) To discuss salary
(d) To know about work

ANSWER

(b) To win an interview

2. how many pages should a resume be for fresher?

(a) one Pages

(b) two pages
(c) three pages
(d) four pages

ANSWER

(a) one Pages

3. how many pages of cv _____.

(a) Multiple Pages

(b) one page
(c) three pages
(d) four pages

ANSWER

(a) Multiple Pages

4. What is the purpose of a resume?

(a) used to apply for jobs

(b) Skills
(c) Experience
(d) Both b and c

ANSWER

(a) used to apply for jobs

5. What are the resume formats?

(a) Chronological Resume

(b) Functional Resume
 (c) Combination Resume
(d) All of these

ANSWER

(d) All of these

6. Chronological Resume commonly called __________.

(a) Reverse chronological

(b) Forward chronological
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of above

ANSWER

(a) Reverse chronological

7. the resume of a fresh graduate is normally on how many pages?

(a) one page

(b) two page
(c) three page
(d) four page

ANSWER

(a) one page

8. which of these is not mentioned in a resume?

(a) Address
(b) Age
(c) Nationality
(d) Experience

ANSWER

(a) Address

9. which of the following is not a resume format?

(a) Chronological
(b) Functional
(c) Fusion
(d) Combination

ANSWER

(b) Functional
10. Which of the following is not a necessary part of a resume?

(a) Religion
(b) Education
(c) Contact Information
(d) Employment history

ANSWER

(a) Religion

11. What information should you leave oft in your resume?

(a) Experiences
(b) Awards
(c) Hobbies
(d) Accomplishments

ANSWER

(a) Experiences

12. which of the following resume components is where you should state your career goal?

(a) Profile
(b) Objective
(c) Summary
(d) None

ANSWER

(b) Objective

13. a resume might contain all information except

(a) Too much information

(b) A solid wall of text
(c) Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
(d) All of above

ANSWER

(d) All of above

14. Which of the following is NOT a resume format?

(a) ChronologicalB
(b) Portfolio
(c) FunctionalD
(d) Combination4
 ANSWER

(b) Portfolio

15. The ________ format lists your work with history with dates, with your most recent employer and job title
listed first.

(a) Functional
(b) Combination
(c) Chronological
(d) Portfolio

ANSWER

(c) Chronological

16. Which of the following is the safest g-mail address style to use on your resume?

(a) Lovin_ladies123@gmail.com
(b) samiyaazhar472@gmail.com
(c) attitudegirl@gmail.com
(d) None of the above

ANSWER

(b) samiyaazhar472@gmail.com

17. In resume where you should keep your career goal?

(a) Objective
(b) Skills
(c) Profile
(d) Summary

ANSWER

(a) Objective

18. which of the following resume components is where you should state your career goal?

(a) Profile
(b) Objective
(c) Summary
(d) None of Above

ANSWER

(b) Objective

19. Resume is a ____ word which means summary.

 (a) French
(b) German
(c) Italian
(d) American

ANSWER

(a) French

20. The best way to apply for a job is:

(a) Specifically written for that job

(b) Suitable for any job
(c) Full of personal information
(d) Self-recommending

ANSWER

(a) Specifically written for that job

21. The application letter and the resume perform __________.

(a) Two opposite tasks

(b) Two different tasks
(c) The same task
(d) Overlapping task

ANSWER

(b) Two different tasks

22. A summary placed at the beginning of the cv acts as:

(a) Statement of objectives

(b) Synopsis
(c) Letter of recommendation.
(d) Preface

ANSWER

(d) Preface

23. The resume type that showcases the job seekers qualification and the skills is:

(a) Reverse-chronological
(b) Functional
(c) Combination
(d) Scan-able

ANSWER
 (b) Functional

24. The heading of a resume includes:

(a) Personal information name and address

(b) Names of references
(c) Title of most recent job
(d) Career Objective

ANSWER

(a) Personal information name and address

25. The best way to start a statement on your resume is with _______.

(a) I or My
(b) A noun
(c) An adjective
(d) An active verb

ANSWER

(d) An active verb

26. A very plain looking resume designed to be delivered via e-mail or an online e-form is a:

(a) Print resume

(b) Web resume
(c) Electronic resume
(d) Scanned resume

ANSWER

(c) Electronic resume

27. A word processed resume designed to be visually appealing is a:

(a) Print resume

(b) Web resume
(c) Electronic resume
(d) Scanned resume

ANSWER

(a) Print resume

28. An applicant should always print their resume on paper that is ________.

(a) Their favorite color

(b) White or light colored
 (c) Highly Patterned
(d) Bright or fluorescent

ANSWER

(b) White or light colored

29. This resume format focuses on both the skills and the work experience of the applicant:

(a) Chronological
(b) Functional
(c) Skills
(d) Combination

ANSWER

(d) Combination

30. Resume can be delivered through:

(a) Mail
(b) E-mail
(c) Fax
(d) All of the above.

ANSWER

(d) All of the above

31. Which one of the following grows over longer time?

(a) Resume
(b) Cv
(c) Both of them
(d) None

ANSWER

(b) Cv

32. CV stands for?

(a) Curriculum vitae

(b) Curriculum velocity
(c) Curriculum volt
(d) Curriculum verse

ANSWER

(a) Curriculum vitae

33. The word CV is derived from?

(a) French
(b) Greek
(c) Latin
(d) German

ANSWER

(c) Latin

34. Which one of the following is not a component of resume?

(a) Education
(b) Skills
(c) Interest
(d) Contact information

ANSWER

(c) Interest

35. To get help with writing a professional resume, you can use?

(a) Books
(b) Articles
(c) Internet
(d) All of the above

ANSWER

(d) All of the above

36. It is important that you include this section so that employers can see that you are worth hiring.

(a) Education
(b) Skills
(c) Contact information
(d) Objectives

ANSWER

(b) Skills

37. The instructions you have been provided are for creating a resume in which word-processing programme?

(a) Microsoft office

(b) Open office
(c) Note-pad
(d) Word-pad
 ANSWER

(a) Microsoft office

38. What should you do after finishing your resume?

(a) Proofread it for errors

(b) Have other people proofread it
(c) Keep it in good condition
(d) All

ANSWER

(d) All

39. Which of the following is considered unprofessional?

(a) Using basic font such as time new roman or arrival

(b) Using 12 font
(c) Using a pink font
(d) All of the above

ANSWER

(c) Using a pink font

40. One of the main part of the resume that includes the address and date is…

(a) Salutation
(b) Heading
(c) Greeting
(d) Body

ANSWER

(b) Heading

41. The purpose of resume is?

(a) To get a job

(b) For an interview
(c) Self-advertisement for skills, experiences and achievements.
(d) None

ANSWER

(c) Self-advertisement for skills, experiences and achievements

42. Which of the following should not be included in a Resume?

 (a) Why you are applying for the position.
(b) Your skills, qualifications and experience.
(c) Details of problems you had with your employers in the past.
(d) Your interest or knowledge in the organization.

ANSWER

(c) Details of problems you had with your employers in the past

43. Which of the following should not be mentioned in the resume?

(a) Address
(b) Age
(c) Nationality
(d) Experience

ANSWER

(c) Nationality

44. Which of the following should not be a part of resume?

(a) Religious Affiliation

(b) Employment history
(c) Contact information
(d) Education

45. Which of the following sections is essential in a resume?

(a) Objective

(b) References

(c) Skills

(d) Hobbies

46. Which resume format is generally recommended for candidates with extensive work experience?

(a) Functional

(b) Chronological

(c) Combination

(d) Targeted

47. What should be the ideal length of a resume?

(a) 3 pages

(b) 2 pages

(c) 1 page
 (d) No limit

48. Which font style is commonly used for resumes due to its professional appearance?

(a) Comic Sans

(b) Times New Roman

(c) Arial

(d) Courier New

49. How should you list your work experience on a resume?

(a) Starting with the most recent job first

(b) Alphabetically by company name

(c) By job title

(d) In chronological order, irrespective of relevance

50. What should be the primary focus of your resume's objective statement?

(a) Personal interests

(b) Your desired job title and the skills you bring to the role

(c) Previous job experiences

(d) Academic achievements