Words and Meanings

Question 1

Asynchronous (a·syn·chro·nous)

Answer 1

Education, instruction, and learning that don’t occur in the same place or at the same time

Question 2

Financial Literacy

Answer 2

The ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively

Question 3

Income

Answer 3

Money you have coming in

Question 4

Fixed Expenses

Answer 4

Non-changeable expenses, such as rent

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Need

Answer 5

Something that’s necessary to spend money on, something you can’t do without

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Want

Answer 6

Something you would like to have, but that isn’t necessary

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Variable Expenses

Answer 7

Expenses that may change, such as food and entertainment

Question 8

Credit Score

Answer 8

a three-digit credit risk number that describes your credit “worthiness”

Question 9

SMART goals

Answer 9

Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-orientated

Question 10

Resourcefulness

Answer 10

The ability to deal skillfully and quickly with new situations or difficulties

Question 11

Tolerance

Answer 11

The ability to recognize and appreciate the difference of others

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Empathy

Answer 12

The ability to understand the feelings of others or to place yourself in someone else’s position

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Trust

Answer 13

Believing in the integrity or character of a person or thing

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Respect

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Admiring someone or something as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements

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Collaboration

Answer 15

Working with others on a task

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Rapport

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The affinity or feeling of closeness we develop for others

Question 17

Career Cluster

Answer 17

A group of careers within the same industry

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Futurecasting

Answer 18

Paying attention to the trends that might impact your future career

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Networking

Answer 19

Building relationships during your career exploration

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Mentor

Answer 20

Someone who teaches or gives advice to a less experienced person

Question 21

Job Shadowing

Answer 21

Observing someone actually working in a career that interests you

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Apprenticeship

Answer 22

An opportunity in which a person works as a skilled worker while actively learning a trade

Question 23

Career Assessment

Answer 23

A tool that asks you a number of questions related to your likes, dislikes, and skills and matches you with career options