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.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “How do you deal with pressure before exams?” (a) your future plans (b) your motivation (c) what you would add (d) how you handle problems
- 2.Which of these is a good group discussion habit? (a) silent the whole time (b) speaking clearly (c) speaking non-stop (d) pointing fingers
- 3.💻 Your online interview starts at 11:15 AM. 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) 11:10 AM (b) 10:50 AM (c) 11:35 AM (d) 10:45 AM
- 4.Which of these belongs on a student résumé? (a) school and marks (b) your passwords (c) a party selfie (d) made-up marks
- 5.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) disagreeing politely (b) summing up at the end (c) repeating one point (d) listening to all
- 6.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) replying within a day (b) naming the attachment (c) short paragraphs (d) one huge paragraph
- 7.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: disorganised? (a) a weakness (b) a strength
- 8.☎️ You get a wrong-number call. What is polite? (a) hang up silently (b) pretend to be them (c) shout at them (d) tell them politely
- 9.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or the sign-off and name? (a) why you are a good fit (b) the sign-off and name
- 10.Which of these shows your work? (a) the slot confirmation (b) activity certificates (c) the call letter (d) a passport copy
- 11.🗣️ Good or poor group discussion habit: staying on the topic? (a) a poor GD habit (b) a good GD habit
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) starting with a positive (c) mocking the person (d) bringing up old errors
- 13.💪 Is this usually a strength or a weakness: calm under pressure? (a) a strength (b) a weakness
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding at key points (b) a firm, short handshake (c) a calm, steady voice (d) sitting up straight
- 15.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 a poor answer. (a) True (b) False
- 16.True or false: “How will this scholarship help your studies?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) True (b) False
- 17.Which of these is a strong action verb for a résumé? (a) Led (b) Was part of (c) Was involved in (d) Was there for
- 18.Which of these is a sign of poor listening? (a) summing up their point (b) changing the topic (c) asking a follow-up (d) steady eye contact
- 19.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) tapping on the desk (b) finishing their sentence (c) checking your phone (d) asking a follow-up
- 20.Which of these usually shows boredom? (a) biting your nails (b) slumping in the chair (c) a shaky, quiet voice (d) sitting up straight
- 21.Which of these is a good résumé habit? (a) tiny 8-point text (b) copying a friend’s CV (c) five font styles (d) saving as PDF
- 22.Which of these proves your marks? (a) Class 12 marksheet (b) the invitation email (c) the call letter (d) an Aadhaar card copy
- 23.Which of these should be left out of a résumé? (a) volunteer work (b) your phone and email (c) your passwords (d) awards and prizes
- 24.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Did many activities” (a) too casual (b) too vague (c) a spelling mistake
- 25.🧍 What does this signal usually show: sitting up straight? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows confidence (c) shows boredom (d) shows interest
- 26.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
- 27.📝 Strong action verb or weak phrase to start a résumé line: “Was part of”? (a) a weak phrase (b) a strong action verb
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only waiting to talk (b) staring out the window (c) taking short notes (d) checking your phone
- 29.True or false: “slumping in the chair” usually shows interest. (a) False (b) True
- 30.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What made the play so much fun?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 31.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) rumours from friends (b) nothing at all (c) guessing (d) its website, prospectus
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chatting to others (b) a noisy background (c) shouting into the phone (d) greeting first
- 33.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
- 34.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: losing the call letter? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
- 35.📧 Good or poor email habit: short paragraphs? (a) a poor email habit (b) a good email habit
- 36.True or false: “I look forward to hearing from you.” is a formal line. (a) False (b) True
- 37.👔 Does this suit an interview: a light scent or none? (a) suits an interview (b) avoid for an interview
- 38.🙋 Good or poor way to close an interview: asking “Did I pass?”? (a) a good way to close (b) a poor way to close
- 39.True or false: a scholarship interview needs an informal tone. (a) True (b) False
- 40.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) listening to all (b) speaking clearly (c) silent the whole time (d) bringing in quiet ones
Answer key
- how you handle problems
- speaking clearly
- 10:45 AM
- school and marks
- repeating one point
- one huge paragraph
- a weakness
- tell them politely
- why you are a good fit
- activity certificates
- a good GD habit
- starting with a positive
- a strength
- nodding at key points
- False
- True
- Led
- changing the topic
- asking a follow-up
- slumping in the chair
- saving as PDF
- Class 12 marksheet
- your passwords
- too vague
- shows confidence
- False
- a weak phrase
- taking short notes
- False
- an open question
- its website, prospectus
- greeting first
- constructive feedback
- poor preparation
- a good email habit
- True
- suits an interview
- a poor way to close
- False
- silent the whole time
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