Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 16 · 40 questions

Tip (Ready for the room): Find the topic of the question: communication, interview type, preparation, answers, STAR, closing, timing, résumé, application, thank-you note, workplace or GD. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For time questions, add the minutes you need and count back from the start time.

1. 1.⭐ Which STAR part is this sentence? “I had to collect old clothes and books within one week.” (a) Task (b) Result (c) Situation (d) Action
2. 2.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
3. 3.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you need financial support?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
4. 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying thank you (b) stating why you called (c) saying your name (d) not saying who you are
6. 6.🌙 The night before an interview, it is best to… (a) start preparing (b) stay up all night (c) play games late (d) sleep on time
7. 7.True or false: planning a picnic with friends needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💪 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a firm, short handshake (b) relaxed open hands (c) checking the clock (d) sitting up straight
10. 10.📞 Polite or rude on the phone: shouting into the phone? (a) a rude phone habit (b) a polite phone habit
11. 11.🧍 What does this signal usually show: sitting up straight? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows boredom (d) shows confidence
12. 12.🕘 Your interview is at 10:30 AM. The journey takes 25 minutes and you want to reach 10 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 10:20 AM (b) 10:05 AM (c) 10:15 AM (d) 9:55 AM
13. 13.✉️ Where does this line belong in an application email? “I sort and label books for our class library every week.” (a) the closing (b) why you fit (c) the opening
14. 14.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) tapping on the desk (b) leaning in slightly (c) waiting for a pause (d) summing up their point
15. 15.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “My weakness is that I work too hard and I am too perfect.” (a) a good answer (b) a poor answer
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: “a noisy background” is a polite phone habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a good workplace habit? (a) hiding a mistake (b) arriving on time (c) rude replies on chat (d) gossiping about others
19. 19.Which of these is a good thank-you note habit? (a) asking for the result (b) a long essay (c) a polite sign-off (d) misspelling their name
20. 20.💌 Good or poor thank-you note habit: asking for the result? (a) a poor note habit (b) a good note habit
21. 21.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
22. 22.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: the details or a polite thank-you line? (a) the details (b) a polite thank-you line
23. 23.True or false: “asking a follow-up” is a sign of poor listening. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) begging for the job (b) a calm smile (c) asking about next steps (d) thanking the panel
25. 25.💻 Your online interview starts at 2:00 PM. 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) 1:50 PM (b) 2:05 PM (c) 1:55 PM (d) 1:45 PM
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a short note (b) sending it the same day (c) waiting two weeks (d) naming one detail
27. 27.True or false: emailing the principal for leave needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I am a first-year computer science student. I build small websites for school clubs and want to learn in a real team this summer.” is a strong answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪑 Which sitting posture suits an interview? (a) leaning far back (b) slumped sideways (c) one leg on the chair (d) upright, feet flat
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Organised (b) Managed (c) Designed (d) Did some things
31. 31.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: activity certificates? (a) proves your marks (b) shows your work (c) proves who you are (d) confirms your slot
32. 32.🚫 You won second place but write “First prize”. This is… (a) a false claim (b) a small style choice (c) a typing error (d) a good idea
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting others down (b) pointing fingers (c) speaking non-stop (d) listening to all
34. 34.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: same date format? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
35. 35.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: shy in big groups? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
37. 37.True or false: “How will this scholarship help your studies?” is typical of an admission interview. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) 1 to 2 minutes (b) 15 minutes (c) 10 seconds (d) half an hour
39. 39.📑 In the education section, which order is usual? (a) random order (b) latest first (c) alphabetical (d) oldest first
40. 40.👔 Does this suit an interview: a T-shirt with slogans? (a) avoid for an interview (b) suits an interview

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