Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 69 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) asking about next steps (b) a short, firm handshake (c) pushing in your chair (d) asking “Did I pass?”
2. 2.True or false: “What do you know about our bakery?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (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: “I am not very good with spreadsheets yet, so I am doing a free online course on them.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is what a scholarship panel looks for? (a) manners with customers (b) plans for the money (c) reasons for the college (d) ready to start soon
6. 6.⭐ Which part of a STAR answer is usually the longest? (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Result (d) Action
7. 7.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: calm under pressure? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
8. 8.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: checking your phone? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
9. 9.True or false: the question “What are your goals for the next year?” mainly checks your future plans. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) leaving it to the day (b) preparing documents (c) losing the call letter (d) no copies of marksheets
11. 11.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) a mock interview (b) noting questions to ask (c) leaving it to the day (d) knowing your résumé
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) losing the call letter (b) preparing documents (c) leaving it to the day (d) not reading your résumé
13. 13.True or false: “Can you work the 4 to 8 pm shift?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers your goal? (a) Task (b) Situation (c) Result (d) Action
15. 15.📄 How many copies of your résumé should you carry? (a) two or three (b) exactly fifty (c) only on your phone (d) none
16. 16.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: a quick learner? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
17. 17.👔 Does this suit an interview: polished shoes? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview
18. 18.True or false: the question “Why did you apply to our school?” mainly checks what you would add. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 What is a mock interview? (a) a written test (b) a fake job offer (c) a practice interview (d) a joke interview
20. 20.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why did you apply to our school?” (a) how you handle problems (b) your future plans (c) your motivation (d) what you would add
21. 21.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What made you choose science?” (a) what you would add (b) how you handle problems (c) your motivation (d) your background
22. 22.True or false: “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.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the outcome or what you did? (a) the outcome (b) what you did
24. 24.Which of these suits an interview? (a) heavy perfume (b) clean, ironed clothes (c) sunglasses on your head (d) torn jeans
25. 25.Which of these confirms your interview slot? (a) a school ID card (b) activity certificates (c) Class 10 marksheet (d) the slot confirmation
26. 26.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is too honest (b) it is too detailed (c) it is not believable (d) it is too humble
27. 27.True or false: “What do you know about our bakery?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💪 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
29. 29.True or false: “I wanted to get back above 80% by the half-yearly exam.” is the Result part. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) service to others (b) commitment to study (c) interest in the subject (d) free for the shifts
31. 31.True or false: “reliability” is what a first-job interviewer looks for. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: not knowing the address? (a) good preparation (b) poor preparation
33. 33.🗺️ When should you check the route to the venue? (a) on the way there (b) after you are late (c) a day or more before (d) never
34. 34.True or false: “I was born in 2008. My father’s name is… my mother’s name is… I have two cousins…” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: a school ID card? (a) shows your work (b) confirms your slot (c) proves who you are (d) proves your marks
36. 36.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the steps you took or the outcome? (a) the steps you took (b) the outcome
37. 37.🙋 The interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” What is best? (a) ask one or two (b) say “No, nothing.” (c) ask twenty (d) ask about pay first
38. 38.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) asking about next steps (b) moaning about the wait (c) asking “Did I pass?” (d) leaving without a word
39. 39.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why do you want this internship?” (a) your future plans (b) your background (c) your motivation (d) how you handle problems
40. 40.True or false: “practising answers aloud” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False

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