Interview Skills Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Interview skills lesson 16: Part 2 test: interviews · Set 88 · 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.True or false: “leaving it to the day” is good interview preparation. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “What does this college even do?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
3. 3.True or false: “I put up a short notice, placed boxes at the gate and posted reminders in the society chat.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) half an hour (b) 15 minutes (c) 10 seconds (d) 1 to 2 minutes
5. 5.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) clean, ironed clothes (b) school uniform if asked (c) polished shoes (d) muddy shoes
6. 6.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you want to study at this college?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
7. 7.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: a short, firm handshake? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
8. 8.🕘 Your interview is at 12:45 PM. The journey takes 30 minutes and you want to reach 20 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 12:25 PM (b) 12:35 PM (c) 12:15 PM (d) 11:55 AM
9. 9.🏅 A scholarship panel mainly wants to see… (a) your gaming score (b) need and commitment (c) your fancy clothes (d) your best jokes
10. 10.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
11. 11.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What can you bring to our team?” (a) your future plans (b) what you would add (c) your background (d) how you handle problems
12. 12.🎤 “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
13. 13.🎓 Who mainly looks for this: reliability? (a) an admission panel (b) a scholarship panel (c) a job interviewer
14. 14.Which of these is what a scholarship panel looks for? (a) plans for the money (b) your study habits (c) reliability (d) fit with the course
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm smile (b) leaving without a word (c) moaning about the wait (d) checking your phone
16. 16.👔 If you are not sure what to wear, it is safer to dress… (a) in party clothes (b) very casually (c) a little more formal (d) in sportswear
17. 17.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) moaning about the wait (b) thanking the panel (c) asking about next steps (d) a calm smile
18. 18.🚶 A walk-in interview means… (a) no fixed slot is booked (b) you walk the whole way (c) it is held outdoors (d) only walkers apply
19. 19.💻 Your online interview starts at 1:30 PM. You plan to join 5 minutes early and to test your camera and mic 25 minutes before joining. When should you start the test? (a) 1:50 PM (b) 1:05 PM (c) 1:00 PM (d) 1:25 PM
20. 20.Which of these is poor interview preparation? (a) checking the route (b) leaving it to the day (c) noting questions to ask (d) practising answers aloud
21. 21.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Where do you see yourself in five years?” (a) your background (b) what you would add (c) how you handle problems (d) your future plans
22. 22.True or false: “During my summer job at a bakery, the shop got very busy every Sunday morning.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these proves who you are? (a) an Aadhaar card copy (b) a college transcript (c) Class 12 marksheet (d) Class 10 marksheet
24. 24.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My strength is patience — I tutored my neighbour’s son in maths for a year and his marks went from 50% to 75%.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
25. 25.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) True (b) False
26. 26.🎤 “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
27. 27.💪 Why is “I have no weaknesses” a poor answer? (a) it is not believable (b) it is too humble (c) it is too detailed (d) it is too honest
28. 28.True or false: “I get angry easily and I don’t plan to change.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⭐ Which part of a STAR answer is usually the longest? (a) Task (b) Result (c) Action (d) Situation
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying up all night (b) losing the call letter (c) knowing your résumé (d) guessing the time
31. 31.🕘 Your interview is at 2:00 PM. The journey takes 30 minutes and you want to reach 15 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 1:15 PM (b) 1:45 PM (c) 1:30 PM
32. 32.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What are your goals for the next year?” (a) what you would add (b) your background (c) your future plans (d) your motivation
33. 33.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Describe yourself in a few lines.” (a) your future plans (b) how you handle problems (c) your motivation (d) your background
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) preparing documents (b) sleeping well (c) zero research (d) reading about the place
35. 35.True or false: “My strength? I don’t know, you tell me.” is a poor answer. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Which subjects did you enjoy most in Class 12?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: shy in big groups? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaving without a word (b) asking “Did I pass?” (c) thanking the panel (d) rushing out
39. 39.Which of these is a weakness to work on? (a) disorganised (b) curious (c) patient (d) good with numbers
40. 40.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: a college transcript? (a) shows your work (b) confirms your slot (c) proves your marks (d) proves who you are

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