Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 116 · 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 of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) thanking the panel (c) checking your phone (d) saying goodbye politely
2. 2.🙋 What is a good way to leave the interview room? (a) check your phone (b) ask “Did I pass?” (c) walk out silently (d) thank them for the time
3. 3.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
4. 4.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: guessing the time? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
5. 5.True or false: “I used to get nervous speaking in class; I joined the debate club and it is getting easier.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these proves who you are? (a) a college transcript (b) a passport copy (c) the slot confirmation (d) activity certificates
7. 7.🧁 Before an interview at a bakery, what should you find out? (a) what it makes and sells (b) its rivals’ secrets (c) nothing at all (d) the owner’s address
8. 8.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “Customers waited about half as long, and the owner kept the new setup.” (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
9. 9.True or false: “I get angry easily and I don’t plan to change.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) free for the shifts (b) real financial need (c) service to others (d) interest in the subject
11. 11.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 1 to 2 minutes (b) half an hour (c) 15 minutes (d) 10 seconds
12. 12.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) interest in the subject (b) plans for the money (c) reliability (d) real financial need
13. 13.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “T” stand for? (a) Time (b) Talent (c) Team (d) Task
14. 14.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
15. 15.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: what you did or the outcome? (a) what you did (b) the outcome
16. 16.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What are your goals for the next year?” (a) how you handle problems (b) what you would add (c) your future plans (d) your background
17. 17.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) punctual (b) calm under pressure (c) well organised (d) easily distracted
18. 18.🚌 Kabir leaves home at 3:05 PM for an interview at 3:45 PM. The journey takes 25 minutes. How many minutes early will Kabir reach?
19. 19.🏅 A scholarship panel mainly wants to see… (a) your fancy clothes (b) your best jokes (c) your gaming score (d) need and commitment
20. 20.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) zero research (b) not reading your résumé (c) a mock interview (d) staying up all night
21. 21.🎓 An admission interview mainly checks… (a) your favourite film (b) your family’s car (c) your fit for the course (d) your social media
22. 22.🗺️ When should you check the route to the venue? (a) after you are late (b) never (c) on the way there (d) a day or more before
23. 23.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is too honest (b) it is too humble (c) it is not believable (d) it is too detailed
24. 24.True or false: the question “Walk me through your résumé.” mainly checks your background. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) putting things off (b) a team player (c) good with numbers (d) punctual
26. 26.True or false: “Well, my name is on the form, so you know it already.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Where do you see yourself in five years?” (a) your background (b) your motivation (c) how you handle problems (d) your future plans
28. 28.💬 An interview is best described as… (a) a two-way conversation (b) a written exam (c) a debate to win (d) a one-way lecture
29. 29.Which of these confirms your interview slot? (a) a portfolio (b) an Aadhaar card copy (c) a project file (d) the call letter
30. 30.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am a first-year computer science student. I build small websites for school clubs and want to learn in a real team this summer.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
31. 31.True or false: “I like movies, sleeping late and hanging out. That’s it.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💪 Dressing up a strength as a weakness (“I am too perfect”) sounds… (a) very humble (b) very detailed (c) very honest (d) not genuine
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a quick learner (b) a team player (c) disorganised (d) patient
34. 34.👔 Does this suit an interview: clean, ironed clothes? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
35. 35.🕘 Your interview is at 10:00 AM. The journey takes 75 minutes and you want to reach 20 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 8:45 AM (b) 9:05 AM (c) 8:25 AM (d) 9:40 AM
36. 36.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: free for the shifts? (a) an admission panel (b) a scholarship panel (c) a job interviewer
37. 37.💡 Where should the light be in an online interview? (a) in front of you (b) behind you (c) under the desk (d) off completely
38. 38.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) a messy bed behind you (b) camera at eye level (c) a TV playing nearby (d) camera switched off
39. 39.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Walk me through your résumé.” (a) your background (b) how you handle problems (c) your motivation (d) your future plans
40. 40.True or false: “I placed the most popular items near the counter and kept change ready.” is the Action part. (a) True (b) False

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