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.Which of these is a good way to close an interview? (a) checking your phone (b) rushing out (c) thanking the panel (d) moaning about the wait
- 2.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) summing up at the end (c) listening to all (d) speaking non-stop
- 3.📑 On a student résumé, which section usually comes first: projects or education? (a) projects (b) education
- 4.True or false: the question “What can you bring to our team?” mainly checks your future plans. (a) True (b) False
- 5.📳 Your phone rings during an interview. What should you have done? (a) kept it loud (b) answered it (c) set a fun ringtone (d) switched it off
- 6.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
- 7.True or false: “I split the work into four parts and set a short check-in every evening.” is the Situation part. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🕘 A good time to call an office is usually… (a) very early morning (b) on a holiday (c) late at night (d) during working hours
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slumping in the chair (b) checking the clock (c) a blank stare (d) biting your nails
- 10.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Hey, you!” (b) “Tell me now…” (c) “Oi, listen…” (d) “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
- 11.📵 What should you do with your phone while someone talks to you? (a) put it away (b) text under the desk (c) keep it in your hand (d) scroll it quietly
- 12.True or false: “If everyone agrees, I will open with a few facts.” is agreeing and adding. (a) False (b) True
- 13.True or false: “phone on silent” is a good workplace habit. (a) True (b) False
- 14.Which of these is a good thank-you note habit? (a) a copied template (b) a long essay (c) asking for the result (d) a polite sign-off
- 15.True or false: “I would be glad to come for an interview at a time that suits you.” belongs in the opening paragraph. (a) True (b) False
- 16.📄 In which résumé section does this go: a mobile number? (a) activities (b) education (c) contact details (d) skills
- 17.✉️ In an application email, what should the middle paragraph show? (a) your family history (b) why you fit the role (c) other jobs you want (d) your holiday plans
- 18.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) only listing mistakes (c) starting with a positive (d) mocking the person
- 19.🗂️ Good or poor interview preparation: no copies of marksheets? (a) poor preparation (b) good preparation
- 20.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “No worries, bro.” (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
- 21.True or false: “Please let me know if you need anything else.” is an informal line. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🧍 What does this signal usually show: a blank stare? (a) shows confidence (b) shows nervousness (c) shows interest (d) shows boredom
- 23.🧁 A first-job interviewer mainly wants to know… (a) your favourite song (b) if you are reliable (c) your pet’s name (d) your exam rank only
- 24.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
- 25.Which of these proves who you are? (a) a project file (b) Class 12 marksheet (c) Class 10 marksheet (d) a school ID card
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) volunteer work (b) your siblings’ marks (c) school and marks (d) awards and prizes
- 27.👂 Good or poor listening: steady eye contact? (a) poor listening (b) good listening
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing in quiet ones (b) giving facts or examples (c) silent the whole time (d) disagreeing politely
- 29.Which of these is a poor group discussion habit? (a) giving facts or examples (b) summing up at the end (c) staying on the topic (d) arguing personally
- 30.True or false: a scholarship interview needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
- 31.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Hey”? (a) “Yo” (b) “Good morning” (c) “Hiya” (d) “Sup”
- 32.Which of these is a poor application habit? (a) keeping it short (b) attaching your résumé (c) pleading for the job (d) naming the role
- 33.✉️ You know the manager’s name. How should you greet her? (a) “Yo, team” (b) “Dear Friend” (c) “Hey buddy” (d) by name, “Dear Ms …”
- 34.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 35.📁 What does this document do for you at an interview: a passport copy? (a) proves your marks (b) confirms your slot (c) proves who you are (d) shows your work
- 36.🗣️ What is the speaker doing with this GD line? “If everyone agrees, I will open with a few facts.” (a) summing up (b) disagreeing politely (c) inviting others in (d) starting the discussion
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting into the phone (b) calling at a fair time (c) stating why you called (d) noting key details
- 38.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
- 39.🗣️ Someone keeps interrupting you in a GD. What should you do? (a) shout back (b) give up (c) walk out (d) calmly finish your point
- 40.👂 Good or poor listening: checking your phone? (a) good listening (b) poor listening
Answer key
- thanking the panel
- speaking non-stop
- education
- False
- switched it off
- constructive feedback
- False
- during working hours
- biting your nails
- “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
- put it away
- False
- True
- a polite sign-off
- False
- contact details
- why you fit the role
- starting with a positive
- poor preparation
- an informal line
- False
- shows boredom
- if you are reliable
- an unhelpful habit
- a school ID card
- your siblings’ marks
- good listening
- silent the whole time
- arguing personally
- True
- “Good morning”
- pleading for the job
- by name, “Dear Ms …”
- True
- proves who you are
- starting the discussion
- shouting into the phone
- True
- calmly finish your point
- poor listening
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