Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test
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.
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- 1.True or false: “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.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) False (b) True
- 2.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 3.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I get angry easily and I don’t plan to change.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
- 4.🏢 Your phone keeps buzzing at work. What is polite? (a) set it to silent (b) turn up the volume (c) leave it ringing (d) answer every call
- 5.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: hobbies and interests or projects? (a) hobbies and interests (b) projects
- 6.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers the outcome? (a) Action (b) Result (c) Situation (d) Task
- 7.👂 Good or poor listening: only waiting to talk? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 8.True or false: “Thank you for this opportunity.” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
- 9.📧 What should the subject line do? (a) be a joke (b) sum up the email (c) say hello (d) be left blank
- 10.🏢 You will be late tomorrow because of a doctor’s visit. What should you do? (a) skip the whole day (b) say nothing (c) just come late (d) inform in advance
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Was there for (b) Was involved in (c) Just attended (d) Managed
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) five font styles (b) copying a friend’s CV (c) saving as PDF (d) mixed date formats
- 13.True or false: “That is a good point; it also works for small towns.” is disagreeing politely. (a) False (b) True
- 14.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: your bank details? (a) leave it out (b) include it
- 15.🧍 What does this signal usually show: nodding at key points? (a) shows interest (b) shows nervousness (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
- 16.True or false: “stating why you called” is a rude phone habit. (a) True (b) False
- 17.🙋 Good or poor question to ask at the end of an interview? “How will my work be checked or guided?” (a) a poor question (b) a good question
- 18.True or false: “a mock interview” is good interview preparation. (a) False (b) True
- 19.✉️ Good or poor application habit: attaching your résumé? (a) a poor application habit (b) a good application habit
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting coworkers (b) phone on silent (c) asking when unsure (d) ignoring instructions
- 21.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: saying goodbye politely? (a) a poor way to close (b) a good way to close
- 22.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “Could you kindly share the details?” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 23.Which of these is a good workplace habit? (a) taking others’ credit (b) gossiping about others (c) meeting deadlines (d) ignoring instructions
- 24.🏢 On your first day, you don’t understand a task. What should you do? (a) do nothing (b) guess and hope (c) ask politely (d) ask a customer
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing out (b) thanking the panel (c) checking your phone (d) leaving without a word
- 26.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “What are your goals for the next year?” (a) your future plans (b) how you handle problems (c) your motivation (d) what you would add
- 27.💪 Strengths and weaknesses: good or poor answer? “I have no weaknesses at all.” (a) a poor answer (b) a good answer
- 28.True or false: “keeping your desk tidy” is a good workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting others down (b) staying on the topic (c) keeping points brief (d) giving facts or examples
- 30.🤔 You don’t know the answer to a subject question. What is best? (a) change the topic (b) stay silent (c) make something up (d) say so honestly
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shaking your leg (b) a shaky, quiet voice (c) leaning forward a little (d) touching your face a lot
- 32.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: name and contact details or hobbies and interests? (a) name and contact details (b) hobbies and interests
- 33.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
- 34.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: a polite closing line or the sign-off and name? (a) a polite closing line (b) the sign-off and name
- 35.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) saying goodbye politely (b) rushing out (c) leaving without a word (d) begging for the job
- 36.💌 When should you send a thank-you note after an interview? (a) never (b) after a month (c) within 24 hours (d) before the interview
- 37.🕘 Your interview is at 12:00 PM. The journey takes 50 minutes and you want to reach 10 minutes early. What is the latest time you should leave? (a) 11:50 AM (b) 11:20 AM (c) 11:10 AM (d) 11:00 AM
- 38.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) replying within a day (b) signing with your name (c) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (d) a sensible email ID
- 39.Which of these is a poor online interview habit? (a) a messy bed behind you (b) mute when others speak (c) testing mic and camera (d) joining 5 minutes early
- 40.Which of these belongs on a student résumé? (a) a party selfie (b) skills like typing (c) your bank details (d) your siblings’ marks
Answer key
- False
- a closed question
- a poor answer
- set it to silent
- projects
- Result
- poor listening
- False
- sum up the email
- inform in advance
- Managed
- saving as PDF
- False
- leave it out
- shows interest
- False
- a good question
- True
- a good application habit
- ignoring instructions
- a good way to close
- a formal line
- meeting deadlines
- ask politely
- thanking the panel
- your future plans
- a poor answer
- True
- shouting others down
- say so honestly
- leaning forward a little
- name and contact details
- unhelpful feedback
- a polite closing line
- saying goodbye politely
- within 24 hours
- 11:00 AM
- ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
- a messy bed behind you
- skills like typing
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