Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 111 · 40 questions

Tip (Prepare, answer, close): Find the topic: interview type, preparation, common question, STAR, strengths and weaknesses, questions to ask, or dress and timing. Use that lesson’s tip — know what they look for; know, practise, pack; find the real question; S-T-A-R; honest and useful; ask, thank, leave calmly; neat, early, ready. For time questions, add the minutes you need, then count back from the start time.

1. 1.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “Customers waited about half as long, and the owner kept the new setup.” (a) Action (b) Result (c) Situation (d) Task
2. 2.Which of these proves who you are? (a) an Aadhaar card copy (b) Class 12 marksheet (c) a college transcript (d) Class 10 marksheet
3. 3.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) a team player (b) calm under pressure (c) disorganised (d) well organised
4. 4.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) twenty (b) just one word (c) two or three (d) none
5. 5.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) reliability (b) your study habits (c) reasons for the college (d) interest in the subject
6. 6.True or false: “Well, my name is on the form, so you know it already.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these suits an interview? (a) a T-shirt with slogans (b) heavy perfume (c) muddy shoes (d) a plain shirt or kurta
8. 8.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) sleeping well (b) knowing your résumé (c) losing the call letter (d) reading about the place
9. 9.True or false: “Which of our campus clubs would you join?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) half an hour (b) 10 seconds (c) 15 minutes (d) 1 to 2 minutes
11. 11.True or false: “I am in Class 12 and enjoy maths. Last summer I taught younger children at our society’s free tuition, so I want to study education.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
13. 13.True or false: “Why do you want to study at this college?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) a mock interview (b) practising answers aloud (c) zero research (d) checking the route
15. 15.True or false: “How would you handle an angry customer?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💪 A good weakness answer has two parts: the weakness and… (a) who caused it (b) how you are fixing it (c) a joke about it (d) why it is fine
17. 17.True or false: “No questions. Can I go now?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 What is a mock interview? (a) a joke interview (b) a written test (c) a practice interview (d) a fake job offer
19. 19.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What makes you a good fit here?” (a) your future plans (b) your motivation (c) what you would add (d) how you handle problems
20. 20.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or where and when? (a) the steps you took (b) where and when
21. 21.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will you manage hostel life?” (a) an admission interview (b) a job interview (c) a scholarship interview
22. 22.🙋 Why ask questions at the end of an interview? (a) it tests them (b) it shows real interest (c) it fills time (d) it delays the end
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking about next steps (b) thanking the panel (c) saying goodbye politely (d) checking your phone
24. 24.Which of these proves who you are? (a) a project file (b) Class 10 marksheet (c) a passport copy (d) Class 12 marksheet
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying goodbye politely (b) asking about next steps (c) leaving without a word (d) a calm smile
26. 26.Which of these shows your work? (a) a school ID card (b) a portfolio (c) Class 12 marksheet (d) the call letter
27. 27.True or false: “What will you study with this support?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) noting questions to ask (b) practising answers aloud (c) knowing your résumé (d) not reading your résumé
29. 29.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) a plain shirt or kurta (b) neat, tidy hair (c) a light scent or none (d) torn jeans
30. 30.True or false: “Um, I don’t know, I am just a normal person.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a calm smile? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
32. 32.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am a Class 11 student who reads a lot. I run our class library corner and would love to help at the school library.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
33. 33.True or false: “I get angry easily and I don’t plan to change.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “Borrowing doubled within a month.” (a) Situation (b) Task (c) Result (d) Action
35. 35.True or false: “reasons for the college” is what a scholarship panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I am not very good with spreadsheets yet, so I am doing a free online course on them.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “What qualities do your best interns share?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “When can you start work?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “How do students here balance clubs and studies?” is a good question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) leaving without a word (c) checking your phone (d) pushing in your chair

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