Keep minds sharp and memories alive with trivia! Quizzes and trivia are an important part of your therapy program, as they help to keep older minds active and healthy. Our popular Occupation Quiz is back. Answer questions about different jobs, spark conversation, and maybe even learn something new. All the answers are below – grab a friend, neighbor, or fellow resident and get ready for some brain-boosting fun!
The A4 Printable version of the Occupation Quiz can be found at the bottom of this page.
Its Benefits for Seniors:
Engaging in quizzes can be a delightful activity for seniors in aged care, offering both mental stimulation and social connection. Here’s why:
- Sharpens the Mind: Quizzes act like a mental workout, challenging memory and recall. This helps keep cognitive skills sharp and may even delay age-related decline.
- Boosts Mood: Answering questions correctly triggers the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the brain. This can elevate mood and promote a sense of accomplishment.
- Connects People: You can do quizzes individually or in groups, encouraging conversation and friendly competition. This social interaction helps combat loneliness and isolation, common challenges for seniors in aged care.
- Sparks Joy: Recalling trivia or learning new facts can be genuinely enjoyable. Quizzes provide a lighthearted and stimulating activity that brings a sense of fun and laughter.
Answer the Occupation Quiz Now!
1. A person who cooks and manages a kitchen in a restaurant.
(A) Chef
2. A person who builds houses with bricks.
(A) Bricklayer
3. Someone who cuts up meat for sale.
(A) Butcher
4. Someone who makes bread, cakes & pastries.
(A) Baker
5. Someone you visit when feeling unwell or for a check-up.
(A) Doctor
6. Who do you go to see to buy a car.
(A) Car Salesman
7. Someone who serves drinks at a hotel.
(A) Barman or Barmaid
8. Who do you visit to get a tooth pulled.
(A) Dentist or Orthodontist
9. Who do you visit for legal advice.
(A) A Lawyer
10. Who sews and makes dresses.
(A) A Dressmaker
11. Men visit to have a suit made.
(A) A Tailor
12. Who makes hats?
(A) A Milner
13. Someone who writes articles for newspapers, TV and magazines.
(A) Journalist
14. Someone who takes your order in a restaurant.
(A) Waiter or waitress
15. A person who works underground looking for gold or coal.
(A) Miner
16. I deliver the mail.
(A) Postman
17. I look after people in the hospital.
(A) Nurse
18. I fix bathrooms, toilets and blocked water pipes.
(A) Plumber
19. Someone who keeps the books for a business.
(A) Accountant
20. Someone who studies the planets and the stars.
(A) Astronomer
21. A person who connects electricity to buildings and homes.
(A) Electrician
22. Someone who catches fish and shellfish to sell.
(A) Fisherman
23. I look after all the animals at the zoo.
(A) Zoo Keeper
24. I buy anything in exchange for money or loans at my shop.
(A) Pawnbroker
25. I treat sick and injured animals at my clinic.
(A) Vet
Continuation:
26. I look after your feet.
(A) Podiatrist
27. I will sell you a house.
(A) Real Estate Agent
28. I predict the weather forecast.
(A) Meteorologist
29. I educate people in schools.
(A) Teacher
30. I build buildings or walls out of stone.
(A) Stonemason
31. I work at keeping law and order in the community.
(A) Policeman or Policewomen
32. I sell flowers and make bouquets.
(A) Florist
33. I cut men’s hair.
(A) Barber.
34. I cut and style women’s hair.
(A) Hairdresser
35. You visit me to be fitted for eyeglasses.
(A) Optometrist
36. I put shoes on horses.
(A) Farrier
37. I ride horses at the races and people place bets on me.
(A) Jockey
38. I fix and replace broken glass windows.
(A) Glazier
39. I fly airplanes for a living.
(A) Pilot
40. You come to my store to fill prescriptions and buy medication.
(A) Chemist or Pharmacist
41. I deliver babies at home or in the hospital.
(A) Midwife
42. I care for the lawns at bowling clubs and cricket pitches.
(A) Greenkeeper
43. Who fixes your car when it breaks down?
(A) Mechanic
44. My job is in movies or on TV shows.
(A) Actor or Actress
45. I live in your home and take care of the children.
(A) Nanny or Au pair
46. I play an instrument on stage and entertain.
(A) Musician
47. I can make a rabbit come out of a hat and make people disappear.
(A) Magician
48. I can dance the Swan Lake and dance on my toes wearing a TuTu.
(A) Ballerina
49. I design buildings and draw plans.
(A) Architect
50. I take photographs for a living.
(A) Photographer
