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.⭐ In the STAR method, what does “S” stand for? (a) Story (b) Situation (c) Solution (d) Skill
- 2.True or false: “respecting others’ time” is a poor workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
- 3.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: why you are a good fit or a polite closing line? (a) why you are a good fit (b) a polite closing line
- 4.👂 Good or poor listening: staring out the window? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
- 5.🔍 What is wrong with this résumé line? “Helped in some events” (a) too casual (b) a spelling mistake (c) too vague
- 6.⭐ In the STAR method, which part covers where and when? (a) Action (b) Situation (c) Task (d) Result
- 7.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: what you did or what changed in the end? (a) what you did (b) what changed in the end
- 8.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: arriving on time? (a) a poor work habit (b) a good work habit
- 9.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a firm, short handshake? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows boredom (c) shows interest (d) shows confidence
- 10.👂 Good or poor listening: repeating the key point? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
- 11.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: your bank details? (a) include it (b) leave it out
- 12.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
- 13.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
- 14.True or false: “During my summer job at a bakery, the shop got very busy every Sunday morning.” is the Action part. (a) True (b) False
- 15.True or false: “What will you study with this support?” is typical of a scholarship interview. (a) True (b) False
- 16.Which of these is a good workplace habit? (a) taking others’ credit (b) leaving without telling (c) rude replies on chat (d) asking when unsure
- 17.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) walk off silently (b) say thank you (c) ask it again (d) roll your eyes
- 18.🔎 What is the best way to research a college before an interview? (a) rumours from friends (b) guessing (c) its website, prospectus (d) nothing at all
- 19.🎤 What does this interview question mainly check? “Why did you apply to our school?” (a) how you handle problems (b) what you would add (c) your motivation (d) your background
- 20.True or false: “commitment to study” is what a scholarship panel looks for. (a) False (b) True
- 21.⭐ In the Action part, it is best to say… (a) what others did (b) what went wrong (c) what you did yourself (d) what you wished
- 22.True or false: “I am a Class 11 student who reads a lot. I run our class library corner and would love to help at the school library.” is a weak answer to “Tell me about yourself”. (a) True (b) False
- 23.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) saying your name (b) greeting first (c) not saying who you are (d) speaking clearly
- 24.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
- 25.True or false: “So, our group’s view is that both sides have merit.” is summing up. (a) True (b) False
- 26.Which of these is good interview preparation? (a) zero research (b) not knowing the address (c) staying up all night (d) knowing your résumé
- 27.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: same date format? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
- 28.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: a TV playing nearby? (a) a poor online habit (b) a good online habit
- 29.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
- 30.📁 Where should you keep your documents? (a) in your pocket (b) loose in your bag (c) at home (d) in one neat folder
- 31.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
- 32.True or false: “Anything I should know, maybe?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
- 33.Which of these is a good online interview habit? (a) a TV playing nearby (b) testing mic and camera (c) lying on the bed (d) joining late
- 34.True or false: “With thanks, Meera Iyer” restates your interest. (a) True (b) False
- 35.🎩 Formal or informal tone for planning a picnic with friends? (a) formal (b) informal
- 36.👂 Good or poor listening: summing up their point? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 37.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) using the manager’s name (b) a polite close (c) pleading for the job (d) attaching your résumé
- 38.👂 Good or poor listening: tapping on the desk? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
- 39.👂 Good or poor listening: nodding now and then? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
- 40.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- Situation
- False
- why you are a good fit
- poor listening
- too vague
- Situation
- what you did
- a good work habit
- shows confidence
- good listening
- leave it out
- a clear question
- an open question
- False
- True
- asking when unsure
- say thank you
- its website, prospectus
- your motivation
- True
- what you did yourself
- False
- not saying who you are
- True
- True
- knowing your résumé
- a good résumé habit
- a poor online habit
- constructive feedback
- in one neat folder
- False
- False
- testing mic and camera
- False
- informal
- good listening
- pleading for the job
- poor listening
- good listening
- False
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