Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 199 · 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 interview would usually ask this? “What do you know about our bakery?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
2. 2.💡 Where should the light be in an online interview? (a) in front of you (b) off completely (c) under the desk (d) behind you
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) well organised (b) a team player (c) impatient (d) calm under pressure
4. 4.True or false: “Our class library corner had books lying everywhere and few readers.” is the Situation part. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I put up a short notice, placed boxes at the gate and posted reminders in the society chat.” (a) Action (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Result
6. 6.True or false: “I called him, learned he was unwell, and shared his part among the rest of us.” is the Task part. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) polished shoes (b) clean, ironed clothes (c) a T-shirt with slogans (d) a light scent or none
8. 8.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is too honest (b) it is not believable (c) it is too detailed (d) it is too humble
9. 9.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “During my summer job at a bakery, the shop got very busy every Sunday morning.” (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Task (d) Result
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not knowing the address (b) losing the call letter (c) sleeping well (d) not reading your résumé
11. 11.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) heavy perfume (b) neat, tidy hair (c) trimmed nails (d) school uniform if asked
12. 12.📆 You are asked about a gap year. What is best? (a) blame others (b) get angry (c) hide it (d) explain it honestly
13. 13.True or false: “I like movies, sleeping late and hanging out. That’s it.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) thanking the panel (b) pushing in your chair (c) asking about next steps (d) leaving without a word
15. 15.👔 Does this suit an interview: torn jeans? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
16. 16.📄 How many copies of your résumé should you carry? (a) none (b) exactly fifty (c) only on your phone (d) two or three
17. 17.🏆 “Why should we choose you?” — what should your answer link? (a) other candidates’ flaws (b) your need for money (c) your family’s fame (d) your skills to the role
18. 18.True or false: “Our housing society wanted to help a family whose home was damaged in the floods.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Action (b) Situation (c) Result (d) Task
20. 20.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What can you bring to our team?” (a) your background (b) your future plans (c) your motivation (d) what you would add
21. 21.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: saying goodbye politely? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) well organised (b) impatient (c) poor at saying no (d) easily distracted
23. 23.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) saying goodbye politely (c) leaving without a word (d) checking your phone
24. 24.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) a TV playing nearby (b) testing mic and camera (c) checking other tabs (d) a bright window behind
25. 25.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) manners with customers (b) reasons for the college (c) fit with the course (d) interest in the subject
26. 26.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) rumours from friends (b) its website, prospectus (c) guessing (d) nothing at all
27. 27.💪 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
28. 28.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what changed in the end? (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Result (d) Action
29. 29.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Walk me through your résumé.” (a) what you would add (b) your future plans (c) your background (d) how you handle problems
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising answers aloud (b) not knowing the address (c) zero research (d) losing the call letter
31. 31.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How soon can I take a long leave?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
32. 32.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am the best student in my school and I am good at everything.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
33. 33.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “Our housing society wanted to help a family whose home was damaged in the floods.” (a) Situation (b) Task (c) Result (d) Action
34. 34.👔 Does this suit an interview: trimmed nails? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
35. 35.🎭 What is a mock interview? (a) a joke interview (b) a fake job offer (c) a practice interview (d) a written test
36. 36.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What do you want to do after college?” (a) your future plans (b) your background (c) how you handle problems (d) what you would add
37. 37.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) guessing the time (b) sleeping well (c) a mock interview (d) preparing documents
38. 38.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How would you handle an angry customer?” (a) an admission interview (b) a scholarship interview (c) a job interview
39. 39.True or false: “I am a good listener — friends often talk problems through with me, and I help them think of options.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💻 Your online interview starts at 10:00 AM. You plan to join 10 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 30 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 9:20 AM (b) 9:30 AM (c) 9:50 AM (d) 10:20 AM

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