Interview Skills Worksheet: Final Test

Interview skills lesson 24: Final test: interview skills · Set 461 · 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? “In a group project, one teammate stopped replying to messages.” (a) Task (b) Result (c) Action (d) Situation
2. 2.⏱️ A “Tell me about yourself” answer should last about… (a) half an hour (b) 10 seconds (c) 15 minutes (d) 1 to 2 minutes
3. 3.Which of these is a poor thank-you note habit? (a) a copied template (b) sending it the same day (c) naming one detail (d) spelling names right
4. 4.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” shows that you drifted off. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📄 Include it on a student résumé or leave it out: clubs and activities? (a) leave it out (b) include it
9. 9.🏢 Good or poor workplace habit: taking others’ credit? (a) a poor work habit (b) a good work habit
10. 10.True or false: “Can you work the 4 to 8 pm shift?” is typical of a first-job or internship interview. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⭐ In a STAR answer, which comes first: where and when or your goal? (a) where and when (b) your goal
12. 12.True or false: “a blank stare” usually shows nervousness. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking a speaker (b) bringing in quiet ones (c) summing up at the end (d) speaking clearly
14. 14.True or false: “plans for the money” is what a first-job interviewer looks for. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a sign of good listening? (a) only waiting to talk (b) summing up their point (c) checking your phone (d) finishing their sentence
16. 16.📄 How long should a student résumé usually be? (a) five pages (b) half a line (c) one page (d) ten pages
17. 17.🗣️ You don’t know much about the GD topic. What is best? (a) change the topic (b) listen, then add a point (c) make up facts (d) stay silent fully
18. 18.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a family group chat about dinner? (a) formal (b) informal
19. 19.👂 What does this reply show? “Let me check I have it: two copies and one photo.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting midway (b) changing the topic (c) nodding now and then (d) checking your phone
21. 21.📄 In which résumé section does this go: an email ID? (a) education (b) contact details (c) projects (d) activities
22. 22.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
23. 23.💪 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 poor answer (b) a good answer
24. 24.🎩 Formal or informal tone for a letter to the bank manager? (a) formal (b) informal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping on the desk (b) asking a follow-up (c) changing the topic (d) interrupting midway
26. 26.💻 Good or poor online interview habit: lying on the bed? (a) a good online habit (b) a poor online habit
27. 27.🧍 What does this signal usually show: shaking your leg? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows confidence (c) shows interest (d) shows boredom
28. 28.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
29. 29.Which of these is best avoided for an interview? (a) a plain shirt or kurta (b) polished shoes (c) school uniform if asked (d) a T-shirt with slogans
30. 30.🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “Why do you need financial support?” (a) a scholarship interview (b) an admission interview (c) a job interview
31. 31.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: an Aadhaar card copy? (a) proves who you are (b) confirms your slot (c) proves your marks (d) shows your work
32. 32.🔍 Good or poor résumé habit: adding fake prizes? (a) a poor résumé habit (b) a good résumé habit
33. 33.✉️ In a job or internship application email, which comes first: the greeting or the subject line? (a) the greeting (b) the subject line
34. 34.🎤 “Tell me about yourself.” Strong or weak answer? “I am the best student in my school and I am good at everything.” (a) a strong answer (b) a weak answer
35. 35.👂 What does this reply show? “Hmm, okay, whatever you said.” (a) shows you drifted off (b) shows you listened
36. 36.Which of these is a poor workplace habit? (a) owning your mistakes (b) meeting deadlines (c) hiding a mistake (d) asking when unsure
37. 37.True or false: “shouting into the phone” is a rude phone habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a poor way to close an interview? (a) moaning about the wait (b) a calm smile (c) a short, firm handshake (d) thanking the panel
39. 39.🚌 Kabir leaves home at 8:00 AM for an interview at 10:00 AM. The journey takes 90 minutes. How many minutes early will Kabir reach?
40. 40.True or false: “I am organised: I planned our class trip budget and we stayed within ₹200 per student.” is a poor answer. (a) True (b) False

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