602 Technology: Engineering Our World Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 5. Which of the following statements defi nes a zero-hour employment contract? A. Employee and employer agree in advance to a specifi ed amount of time the employee will work. B. Contracts may be full- or part-time, but the position is not expected to continue so there is a specifi ed end date. C. The employer is not obligated to provide a minimum number of working hours, and the worker is not obligated to accept any work offered. D. A company recruits an employee for a company. 6. Which statement describes one advantage of being an entrepreneur? A. You set your own hours and make your own business decisions. B. You work long hours to establish your businesses. C. You are responsible for any debt incurred. D. You might wait months or years before your business makes a profi t. 7. True or False? The four basic types of business ownership are partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation, and franchise. 8. Why is it important for every student to develop a career plan? A. It will ensure a high salary in a fi rst job. B. It ensures that a worker will not have to change careers. C. It makes it more likely a desired goal will be achieved. D. It provides an exact list of steps to ensure success. 9. Which statement lists characteristics that are not good workplace skills? A. Create a career plan and have good work ethics. B. Work well with others and dress appropriately for the job. C. Have a positive attitude and respect for others. D. Dress inappropriately and be rude to people you do not like. 10. True or False? The Technology Student Association (TSA) organizes projects and competitions that help students explore future careers. 11. Which of the following would a mentor not do? A. Provide motivation. B. Ensure fi nancial success. C. Provide individual coaching. D. Provide professional support. Apply Your Knowledge 1. Go to the Technology Student Association (TSA) website and fi nd out what is involved in competing in a TSA event. As a class or in small groups, choose a competition in which you are interested. Read the detailed specifi cations and rules for your chosen event. As a class, hold a similar competition. How might this help prepare you for national competition? 2. Investigate national competitive opportunities for technology students. Examples include First Vex Challenge, First Lego League, and BEST Robotics. Name those you fi nd most interesting. Explain your choices. 3. Think about a business you would like to start. Prepare a short business plan that you could present to a mentor to gain more knowledge about how to start and run the business.