Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 78 · 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.💻 Your online interview starts at 10:00 AM. You plan to join 5 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 10 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 9:50 AM (b) 10:05 AM (c) 9:55 AM (d) 9:45 AM
2. 2.True or false: “Why did you choose this course?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: service to others? (a) a job interviewer (b) an admission panel (c) a scholarship panel
4. 4.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “R” stand for? (a) Review (b) Reply (c) Reason (d) Result
5. 5.🧁 A first-job interviewer mainly wants to know… (a) your favourite song (b) your pet’s name (c) if you are reliable (d) your exam rank only
6. 6.📆 You are asked about a gap year. What is best? (a) get angry (b) explain it honestly (c) blame others (d) hide it
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) not reading your résumé (b) losing the call letter (c) leaving it to the day (d) practising answers aloud
8. 8.True or false: “I am organised: I planned our class trip budget and we stayed within ₹200 per student.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is what a first-job interviewer looks for? (a) fit with the course (b) your study habits (c) real financial need (d) reliability
10. 10.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: saying goodbye politely? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
11. 11.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “A” stand for? (a) Action (b) Attitude (c) Ability (d) Answer
12. 12.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: what changed in the end or your goal? (a) what changed in the end (b) your goal
13. 13.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) school uniform if asked (b) a crumpled shirt (c) neat, tidy hair (d) a plain shirt or kurta
14. 14.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: asking about next steps? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
15. 15.True or false: the question “What are your goals for the next year?” mainly checks your future plans. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “In a group project, one teammate stopped replying to messages.” (a) Result (b) Action (c) Task (d) Situation
17. 17.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) staying up all night (b) zero research (c) knowing your résumé (d) no copies of marksheets
18. 18.⭐ Which part of a STAR answer is usually the longest? (a) Result (b) Task (c) Action (d) Situation
19. 19.True or false: “preparing documents” is good interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💬 An interview is best described as… (a) a debate to win (b) a two-way conversation (c) a written exam (d) a one-way lecture
21. 21.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) a mock interview (b) sleeping well (c) practising answers aloud (d) not knowing the address
22. 22.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a short, firm handshake? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
23. 23.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the outcome? (a) Situation (b) Action (c) Result (d) Task
24. 24.Which of these suits an interview? (a) torn jeans (b) school uniform if asked (c) heavy perfume (d) flip-flops
25. 25.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) zero research (b) losing the call letter (c) sleeping well (d) no copies of marksheets
26. 26.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) mute when others speak (b) looking at the camera (c) light on your face (d) a messy bed behind you
27. 27.True or false: “practising answers aloud” is poor interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: the outcome or the steps you took? (a) the outcome (b) the steps you took
29. 29.🚶 A walk-in interview means… (a) it is held outdoors (b) only walkers apply (c) no fixed slot is booked (d) you walk the whole way
30. 30.💡 Where should the light be in an online interview? (a) in front of you (b) behind you (c) under the desk (d) off completely
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) putting things off (b) impatient (c) a team player (d) easily distracted
32. 32.🏆 “Why should we choose you?” — what should your answer link? (a) your need for money (b) other candidates’ flaws (c) your family’s fame (d) your skills to the role
33. 33.True or false: “preparing documents” is poor interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “service to others” is what a first-job interviewer looks for. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why do you want this internship?” (a) your future plans (b) what you would add (c) how you handle problems (d) your motivation
37. 37.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) camera at eye level (b) joining late (c) a messy bed behind you (d) lying on the bed
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a team player (b) disorganised (c) punctual (d) calm under pressure
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving it to the day (b) not knowing the address (c) sleeping well (d) losing the call letter
40. 40.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: disorganised? (a) a strength (b) a weakness

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