Question 284 · Federal question
What one needs to know for work will change very quickly in the future. What can one do?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was man für die Arbeit können muss, ändert sich in Zukunft sehr schnell. Was kann man tun?
- A Es ist egal, was man lernt.
- B Erwachsene müssen auch nach der Ausbildung immer weiter lernen. ✓ Correct answer
- C Kinder lernen in der Schule alles, was im Beruf wichtig ist. Nach der Schule muss man nicht weiter lernen.
- D Alle müssen früher aufhören zu arbeiten, weil sich alles ändert.
Translation
What one needs to know for work will change very quickly in the future. What can one do?
- A It doesn't matter what one learns.
- B Adults must continue learning even after completing their education. ✓ Correct answer
- C Children learn everything important for a career in school. After school, one does not need to continue learning.
- D Everyone must stop working earlier because everything is changing.
Explanation
Work requirements change due to technology and the evolving economy, so adults need continuous education beyond initial schooling or vocational training. The other options are unrealistic: saying learning doesn’t matter, claiming school covers everything forever, or suggesting everyone should stop working early contradict basic employment and education principles.
Tips
- Watch for keywords like lifelong learning, continuing education, Weiterbildung, and adaptability.
- Eliminate options that are absolute, unrealistic, or contradict common sense (e.g., “school is enough forever,” “it doesn’t matter what you learn”).
- Prefer answers aligned with German policy emphasizing ongoing skills development (adult education, vocational training updates).
- When the question mentions rapid change in work, think about flexibility and continuous learning rather than one-time education or quitting work.
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