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Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 143 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the steps you took? (a) Action (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Result
  2. 2.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) clean, ironed clothes (b) a light scent or none (c) a plain shirt or kurta (d) torn jeans
  3. 3.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I was born in 2008. My father’s name is… my mother’s name is… I have two cousins…” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
  4. 4.🎤 “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 weak answer (b) a strong answer
  5. 5.🕘 Your interview is at 2:30 PM. The journey takes 85 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 12:50 PM (b) 1:20 PM (c) 2:15 PM (d) 1:05 PM
  6. 6.💡 Where should the light be in an online interview? (a) under the desk (b) off completely (c) in front of you (d) behind you
  7. 7.True or false: “What will you study with this support?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🌀 You did not understand a question. What should you do? (a) answer anything (b) laugh it off (c) ask them to rephrase (d) look away
  9. 9.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you want to study at this college?” (a) a job interview (b) an admission interview (c) a scholarship interview
  10. 10.💻 For an online interview, where should the camera be? (a) pointing at the ceiling (b) below your chin (c) facing the wall (d) at eye level
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking about next steps (b) checking your phone (c) saying goodbye politely (d) a short, firm handshake
  12. 12.🙋 When you ask about next steps, you learn… (a) when to expect news (b) their salaries (c) your marks (d) the other answers
  13. 13.🏅 A scholarship panel mainly wants to see… (a) your gaming score (b) your fancy clothes (c) need and commitment (d) your best jokes
  14. 14.True or false: “I called him, learned he was unwell, and shared his part among the rest of us.” is the Action part. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I used to get nervous speaking in class; I joined the debate club and it is getting easier.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
  16. 16.🕘 Your interview is at 4:00 PM. The journey takes 85 minutes and you want to reach 10 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 2:35 PM (b) 2:45 PM (c) 3:50 PM (d) 2:25 PM
  17. 17.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Where do you see yourself in five years?” (a) your motivation (b) what you would add (c) your background (d) your future plans
  18. 18.👥 In a panel interview, whom should you look at while answering? (a) the door (b) nobody (c) only the senior one (d) the asker, then all
  19. 19.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: reading about the place? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
  20. 20.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: leaving it to the day? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
  21. 21.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What are your goals for the next year?” (a) your background (b) your future plans (c) how you handle problems (d) what you would add
  22. 22.🙋 Why ask questions at the end of an interview? (a) it tests them (b) it delays the end (c) it shows real interest (d) it fills time
  23. 23.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: no copies of marksheets? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking about next steps (b) thanking the panel (c) leaving without a word (d) pushing in your chair
  25. 25.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
  26. 26.🧁 Before an interview at a bakery, what should you find out? (a) nothing at all (b) the owner’s address (c) what it makes and sells (d) its rivals’ secrets
  27. 27.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: joining 5 minutes early? (a) a good online habit (b) a poor online habit
  28. 28.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am not very good with spreadsheets yet, so I am doing a free online course on them.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
  29. 29.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) a real example (b) a loud voice (c) repeating the word (d) a big claim
  30. 30.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “How do you deal with pressure before exams?” (a) your future plans (b) how you handle problems (c) your motivation (d) what you would add
  31. 31.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) a quick learner (b) calm under pressure (c) easily distracted (d) punctual
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) preparing documents (b) reading about the place (c) losing the call letter (d) sleeping well
  33. 33.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Result (d) Action
  34. 34.True or false: “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm smile (b) begging for the job (c) asking about next steps (d) thanking the panel
  36. 36.Which of these shows your work? (a) a school ID card (b) a college transcript (c) a passport copy (d) a project file
  37. 37.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I was asked to make the corner easy to use.” (a) Action (b) Task (c) Result (d) Situation
  38. 38.True or false: “Um, I don’t know, I am just a normal person.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the route (b) guessing the time (c) knowing your résumé (d) reading about the place
  40. 40.👔 Does this suit an interview: school uniform if asked? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview

Answer key

  1. Action
  2. torn jeans
  3. a weak answer
  4. a strong answer
  5. 12:50 PM
  6. in front of you
  7. False
  8. ask them to rephrase
  9. an admission interview
  10. at eye level
  11. checking your phone
  12. when to expect news
  13. need and commitment
  14. True
  15. a good answer
  16. 2:25 PM
  17. your future plans
  18. the asker, then all
  19. good preparation
  20. poor preparation
  21. your future plans
  22. it shows real interest
  23. poor preparation
  24. leaving without a word
  25. a good answer
  26. what it makes and sells
  27. a good online habit
  28. a good answer
  29. a real example
  30. how you handle problems
  31. easily distracted
  32. losing the call letter
  33. Task
  34. True
  35. begging for the job
  36. a project file
  37. Task
  38. False
  39. guessing the time
  40. suits an interview

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