Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 71 · 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.⏰ How early should you reach an in-person interview? (a) exactly on time (b) 2 hours early (c) a bit late (d) 10–15 minutes early
2. 2.True or false: “How will you give back to your community?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you need financial support?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “In Class 11, my maths marks fell in the first unit test.” (a) Task (b) Action (c) Result (d) Situation
5. 5.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will you manage hostel life?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) a job interview (c) an admission interview
6. 6.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) a quiet room (b) camera switched off (c) light on your face (d) mute when others speak
7. 7.True or false: “I sometimes say yes to too many tasks, so now I keep a list and check it before taking on more.” is an honest and useful answer. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: reading about the place? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
9. 9.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “Well, my name is on the form, so you know it already.” (a) a weak answer (b) a strong answer
10. 10.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What makes you a good fit here?” (a) what you would add (b) your future plans (c) how you handle problems (d) your background
11. 11.💻 For an online interview, where should the camera be? (a) facing the wall (b) at eye level (c) pointing at the ceiling (d) below your chin
12. 12.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) leaving without a word (b) moaning about the wait (c) a calm smile (d) checking your phone
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short, firm handshake (b) moaning about the wait (c) a calm smile (d) saying goodbye politely
14. 14.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) trimmed nails (b) a crumpled shirt (c) school uniform if asked (d) polished shoes
15. 15.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Tell me about a time something went wrong.” (a) your motivation (b) how you handle problems (c) what you would add (d) your background
16. 16.Which of these is usually a strength? (a) poor at saying no (b) disorganised (c) shy in big groups (d) a quick learner
17. 17.True or false: “How will my work be checked or guided?” is a poor question to ask at the end. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will you give back to your community?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) a job interview (c) an admission interview
19. 19.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) flip-flops (b) school uniform if asked (c) a light scent or none (d) a plain shirt or kurta
20. 20.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: a college transcript? (a) proves who you are (b) confirms your slot (c) shows your work (d) proves your marks
21. 21.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) leaving it to the day (b) knowing your résumé (c) guessing the time (d) not reading your résumé
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) preparing documents (b) sleeping well (c) reading about the place (d) staying up all night
23. 23.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why do you want this internship?” (a) your motivation (b) your future plans (c) how you handle problems (d) your background
24. 24.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: reasons for the college? (a) a scholarship panel (b) an admission panel (c) a job interviewer
25. 25.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I was born in 2008. My father’s name is… my mother’s name is… I have two cousins…” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
26. 26.🎤 “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
27. 27.True or false: “Why did you choose this course?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🙋 The interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” What is best? (a) ask twenty (b) ask one or two (c) ask about pay first (d) say “No, nothing.”
29. 29.💪 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
30. 30.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 10 seconds (b) half an hour (c) 15 minutes (d) 1 to 2 minutes
31. 31.True or false: “I wanted to get back above 80% by the half-yearly exam.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “When can you start work?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “free for the shifts” is what an admission panel looks for. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧩 A good “Tell me about yourself” answer covers… (a) study, strengths, goal (b) your full life story (c) your family tree (d) all your hobbies
35. 35.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) ready to start soon (b) plans for the money (c) fit with the course (d) interest in the subject
36. 36.🙋 What is a good way to leave the interview room? (a) walk out silently (b) ask “Did I pass?” (c) check your phone (d) thank them for the time
37. 37.💪 What proves a strength best? (a) a real example (b) repeating the word (c) a big claim (d) a loud voice
38. 38.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) nothing at all (b) guessing (c) its website, prospectus (d) rumours from friends
39. 39.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) sleeping well (b) not knowing the address (c) leaving it to the day (d) losing the call letter
40. 40.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: a mock interview? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation

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