Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 4 · 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.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: what you had to do or the steps you took? (a) what you had to do (b) the steps you took
2. 2.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I like movies, sleeping late and hanging out. That’s it.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
3. 3.True or false: “Is there someone I would learn from closely?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “When can you start work?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Are you free on weekends for shifts?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the outcome or what you had to do? (a) the outcome (b) what you had to do
7. 7.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Describe yourself in a few lines.” (a) your motivation (b) your background (c) what you would add (d) how you handle problems
8. 8.True or false: “practising answers aloud” is poor interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎤 “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 strong answer (b) a weak answer
10. 10.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) saying goodbye politely (b) rushing out (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) leaving without a word
11. 11.True or false: “In a group project, one teammate stopped replying to messages.” is the Task part. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: a mock interview? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) curious (b) a team player (c) poor at saying no (d) good with numbers
14. 14.🏅 A scholarship panel mainly wants to see… (a) your best jokes (b) your fancy clothes (c) need and commitment (d) your gaming score
15. 15.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: a college transcript? (a) proves your marks (b) shows your work (c) confirms your slot (d) proves who you are
16. 16.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the setting? (a) Action (b) Task (c) Situation (d) Result
17. 17.True or false: “not knowing the address” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I just finished Class 12 in commerce. Helping at my uncle’s shop on weekends taught me billing and patience, so this cashier role interests me.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) thanking the panel (c) moaning about the wait (d) a calm smile
20. 20.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “A” stand for? (a) Answer (b) Attitude (c) Ability (d) Action
21. 21.💪 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 poor answer (b) a good answer
22. 22.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) looking at the camera (b) mute when others speak (c) joining 5 minutes early (d) lying on the bed
23. 23.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers where and when? (a) Task (b) Action (c) Situation (d) Result
24. 24.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers what you did? (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Result (d) Task
25. 25.👔 Does this suit an interview: torn jeans? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
26. 26.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “No questions. Can I go now?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
27. 27.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why do you want this internship?” (a) your motivation (b) your future plans (c) your background (d) what you would add
28. 28.🧁 A first-job interviewer mainly wants to know… (a) your exam rank only (b) your favourite song (c) your pet’s name (d) if you are reliable
29. 29.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) not knowing the address (b) noting questions to ask (c) a mock interview (d) knowing your résumé
30. 30.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I get angry easily and I don’t plan to change.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
31. 31.🙋 When you ask about next steps, you learn… (a) their salaries (b) when to expect news (c) your marks (d) the other answers
32. 32.👥 In a panel interview, whom should you look at while answering? (a) the door (b) the asker, then all (c) nobody (d) only the senior one
33. 33.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) checking the route (b) reading about the place (c) staying up all night (d) sleeping well
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the route (b) zero research (c) not knowing the address (d) losing the call letter
35. 35.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: where and when or what changed in the end? (a) where and when (b) what changed in the end
36. 36.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “We still had to submit the full report by Friday.” (a) Situation (b) Result (c) Action (d) Task
37. 37.True or false: “I practised 20 sums a day and asked my teacher about every doubt.” is the Task part. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⭐ STAR answers suit questions that begin… (a) “Where do you live?” (b) “What is your name?” (c) “Tell me about a time…” (d) “Are you ready?”
39. 39.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What qualities do your best interns share?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
40. 40.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “T” stand for? (a) Task (b) Talent (c) Team (d) Time

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