Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills Quiz

What are hard skills?

• Skills that are related to emotional intelligence

• Skills that are difficult to train explicitly

• Skills that are easy to measure and define

• Skills that are universal and apply to any job

Which of the following is a soft skill?

• Empathy

• Data analysis

• Machine learning

• Proficiency in a foreign language

According to the text, what percentage of employers value soft skills as essential or very important?

• 93%

• 75%

• 50%

• 57%

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

• Adaptability

• Bookkeeping

• Graphic design

• Plumbing

What is the top soft skill in demand according to LinkedIn's Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills?

• Management

• Communication

• Customer service

• Leadership

Which of the following is a hard skill example?

• Conflict resolution

• Creativity

• Teamwork

• Public speaking

Why are soft skills important to train for?

• They are specific to a particular job

• They help build longer-lasting coworker and customer relationships

• They can be learned through schooling

• They are easy to measure

What is the hardest soft skill to teach according to the text?

• Punctuality

• Flexibility

• Emotional intelligence

• Time management

Which of the following is a benefit of simulation-based training?

• It provides realistic scenarios for practicing both hard and soft skills

• It only focuses on hard skills

• It is only useful for technical skills

• It does not allow for team collaboration

What is the best approach to training employees according to the text?

• Focusing only on hard skills

• Focusing only on soft skills

• Developing both hard and soft skills in tandem

• Using only eLearning options