31 Review and Assessment SUMMARY ■ Goods-producing businesses produce tangible products. ■ Service-producing businesses produce intangible products, such as labor that results in a need or want being fi lled. ■ Semiskilled workers perform job tasks that are often simple and repetitive. Th ese workers do not require high levels of training. ■ Skilled workers have thorough knowledge of, and skill in, a particular area. ■ Apprenticeship is a period of time spent learning a trade from an experienced, skilled worker. KNOW AND UNDERSTAND Answer the following questions using information in this chapter. 1. _____ are your talents and natural abilities. A. Aptitudes B. Skills C. Lessons D. Experiences 2. True or False? New electronic devices will require highly skilled technicians trained to maintain and service them. 3. True or False? Intangible products can be seen and touched. 4. True or False? Nearly four out of fi ve jobs in industry are goods-producing jobs. 5. True or False? An apprenticeship is a period of time spent learning a trade from a skilled, experienced worker. APPLY AND ANALYZE 1. What are some examples of goods-producing and service-producing businesses? 2. What skills do successful entrepreneurs possess? 3. What are some attributes of a dependable employee? ■ Technicians are specially trained workers capable of doing complex, technical jobs. ■ Professionals are highly trained workers. Nearly all have four-year college degrees and many have masters and doctorates. ■ Entrepreneurs are people who own and operate their own businesses. ■ A résumé communicates your education, work experience, and other qualifi cations to potential employers. ■ Professional behavior and leadership skills are required for success and advancement in the workplace. 6. Nearly _____ of all technical jobs require only a two-year degree or technical certifi cate. A. 10% B. 30% C. 60% D. 90% 7. When applying for any job, you must provide a(n) _____. A. college degree B. apprenticeship C. résumé D. All of the above. 8. True or False? Th e general skills of professionalism and leadership are essential to being successful in any career. CRITICAL THINKING 1. Th ink about managing an electronics company someday. What would be the most important trait you would look for in a potential employee? 2. Why do you think a potential employer would want a list of references? 3. Do you think an apprenticeship program is a valid career path? Justify your answer. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.