Softskills Mastery Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective communication?

• Listening actively

• Speaking loudly

• Maintaining eye contact

• Asking questions

Which of the following is a problem-solving strategy?

• Avoiding the problem

• Brainstorming solutions

• Blaming others

• Waiting for someone else to solve it

Adaptability in school or at your job might mean:

• Refusing to change your work habits

• Learning new skills to keep up with changes

• Ignoring feedback

• Sticking to old technologies

A good leader is someone who:

• Takes all the credit

• Inspires and motivates others

• Ignores team input

• Focuses only on results

Effective teamwork requires:

• Competing with teammates

• Sharing responsibilities

• Working in isolation

• Avoiding feedback

What is the first step in solving a problem?

• Implementing a solution

• Identifying the problem

• Assigning blame

• Skipping the problem

Prioritizing tasks is important for:

• Wasting time

• Time management

• Creating confusion

• Avoiding work

Showing empathy means:

• Shutting down other opinions

• Ignoring emotions

• Taking in emotions and learning how to adapt to them

• Listening to other's feelings and attempting to understand what they are going through

A critical thinker often:

• Analyzes the information objectively

• Assumes the right answer

• Takes short cuts

• Avoids decision-making

To manage your time effectively, you should:

• Multitask constantly

• Procrastinate

• Set clear goals

• Ignore deadlines