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Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 150 · 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.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 15 minutes (b) 10 seconds (c) half an hour (d) 1 to 2 minutes
  2. 2.True or false: “I put up a short notice, placed boxes at the gate and posted reminders in the society chat.” is the Task part. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a short, firm handshake? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “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.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
  6. 6.🤔 You don’t know the answer to a subject question. What is best? (a) change the topic (b) say so honestly (c) make something up (d) stay silent
  7. 7.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or what you had to do? (a) the steps you took (b) what you had to do
  8. 8.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
  9. 9.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you want to study at this college?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) a job interview (c) an admission interview
  10. 10.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Walk me through your résumé.” (a) your background (b) how you handle problems (c) your future plans (d) your motivation
  11. 11.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “R” stand for? (a) Review (b) Reply (c) Result (d) Reason
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) begging for the job (b) rushing out (c) a calm smile (d) moaning about the wait
  13. 13.True or false: “We filled twelve boxes and sent them the next Sunday.” is the Task part. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
  15. 15.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will this scholarship help your studies?” (a) an admission interview (b) a job interview (c) a scholarship interview
  16. 16.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) light on your face (b) joining 5 minutes early (c) a TV playing nearby (d) a plain, tidy background
  17. 17.True or false: “Our housing society wanted to help a family whose home was damaged in the floods.” is the Result part. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.Which of these is what an admission panel looks for? (a) manners with customers (b) service to others (c) ready to start soon (d) interest in the subject
  19. 19.💪 A good weakness answer has two parts: the weakness and… (a) why it is fine (b) who caused it (c) how you are fixing it (d) a joke about it
  20. 20.👔 Does this suit an interview: trimmed nails? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
  21. 21.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you need financial support?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) easily distracted (b) punctual (c) a team player (d) curious
  23. 23.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: the invitation email? (a) proves your marks (b) shows your work (c) proves who you are (d) confirms your slot
  24. 24.True or false: the question “Tell me about yourself.” mainly checks what you would add. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.⭐ STAR answers suit questions that begin… (a) “What is your name?” (b) “Tell me about a time…” (c) “Are you ready?” (d) “Where do you live?”
  26. 26.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the setting? (a) Task (b) Result (c) Situation (d) Action
  27. 27.⭐ A good Result part includes… (a) nothing (b) a new problem (c) a clear outcome (d) an excuse
  28. 28.👔 Does this suit an interview: torn jeans? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
  29. 29.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: thanking the panel? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) disorganised (b) impatient (c) easily distracted (d) punctual
  31. 31.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am good at everything, really.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
  32. 32.True or false: “How will you manage hostel life?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) preparing documents (b) guessing the time (c) checking the route (d) sleeping well
  34. 34.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) none (b) just one word (c) twenty (d) two or three
  35. 35.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I placed the most popular items near the counter and kept change ready.” (a) Situation (b) Result (c) Action (d) Task
  36. 36.True or false: “I was asked to make the corner easy to use.” is the Task part. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) joining 5 minutes early (b) joining late (c) camera at eye level (d) a quiet room
  38. 38.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) sleeping well (b) leaving it to the day (c) a mock interview (d) checking the route
  39. 39.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “S” stand for? (a) Skill (b) Story (c) Situation (d) Solution
  40. 40.Which of these shows your work? (a) the call letter (b) a project file (c) Class 12 marksheet (d) Class 10 marksheet

Answer key

  1. 1 to 2 minutes
  2. False
  3. a good way to close
  4. True
  5. a strong answer
  6. say so honestly
  7. what you had to do
  8. a good answer
  9. an admission interview
  10. your background
  11. Result
  12. a calm smile
  13. False
  14. Task
  15. a scholarship interview
  16. a TV playing nearby
  17. False
  18. interest in the subject
  19. how you are fixing it
  20. suits an interview
  21. a scholarship interview
  22. easily distracted
  23. confirms your slot
  24. False
  25. “Tell me about a time…”
  26. Situation
  27. a clear outcome
  28. avoid for an interview
  29. a good way to close
  30. punctual
  31. a poor answer
  32. True
  33. guessing the time
  34. two or three
  35. Action
  36. True
  37. joining late
  38. leaving it to the day
  39. Situation
  40. a project file

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