Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test
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.⏱️ 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.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.🙋 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.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.🎤 “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.🤔 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.⭐ 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.💪 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.🎓 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.🎤 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.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “R” stand for? (a) Review (b) Reply (c) Result (d) Reason
- 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.True or false: “We filled twelve boxes and sent them the next Sunday.” is the Task part. (a) True (b) False
- 14.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
- 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.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.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.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.💪 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.👔 Does this suit an interview: trimmed nails? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
- 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) easily distracted (b) punctual (c) a team player (d) curious
- 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.True or false: the question “Tell me about yourself.” mainly checks what you would add. (a) True (b) False
- 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.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the setting? (a) Task (b) Result (c) Situation (d) Action
- 27.⭐ A good Result part includes… (a) nothing (b) a new problem (c) a clear outcome (d) an excuse
- 28.👔 Does this suit an interview: torn jeans? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
- 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) disorganised (b) impatient (c) easily distracted (d) punctual
- 31.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I am good at everything, really.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
- 32.True or false: “How will you manage hostel life?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
- 33.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) preparing documents (b) guessing the time (c) checking the route (d) sleeping well
- 34.💪 How many strengths should you prepare, each with an example? (a) none (b) just one word (c) twenty (d) two or three
- 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.True or false: “I was asked to make the corner easy to use.” is the Task part. (a) False (b) True
- 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.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.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “S” stand for? (a) Skill (b) Story (c) Situation (d) Solution
- 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 to 2 minutes
- False
- a good way to close
- True
- a strong answer
- say so honestly
- what you had to do
- a good answer
- an admission interview
- your background
- Result
- a calm smile
- False
- Task
- a scholarship interview
- a TV playing nearby
- False
- interest in the subject
- how you are fixing it
- suits an interview
- a scholarship interview
- easily distracted
- confirms your slot
- False
- “Tell me about a time…”
- Situation
- a clear outcome
- avoid for an interview
- a good way to close
- punctual
- a poor answer
- True
- guessing the time
- two or three
- Action
- True
- joining late
- leaving it to the day
- Situation
- a project file
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