Professional Skills Quiz

What is an elevator pitch?

• A type of pitch used in cooking competitions

• A type of pitch used in music concerts

• A brief introduction to communicate who you are and what you offer

• A type of pitch used in baseball games

Why is an elevator pitch important?

• To make a strong impression and stand out in a professional setting

• To confuse the listener

• To make the listener fall asleep

• To bore the listener

What is an example of a soft skill?

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Programming

• Manners

What does ownership of tasks refer to?

• Taking responsibility and accountability for completing tasks

• Ignoring tasks and not completing them

• Blaming others for incomplete tasks

• Avoiding tasks altogether

What is an example of verbal communication as a soft skill?

• Writing emails

• Cooking

• Driving a car

• Playing video games

What does professionalism in the workplace entail?

• Being late and disrespectful

• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude

• Ignoring colleagues

• Being unreliable

What is an example of adaptability/flexibility as a soft skill?

• Avoiding new challenges

• Quickly adapting to new tools or work methods

• Resisting change and sticking to old methods

• Being inflexible in work situations

What is an example of teamwork/respect as a soft skill?

• Working effectively in a team and valuing others' ideas

• Competing with team members

• Ignoring team members

• Working alone and not valuing others' ideas

What does timekeeping refer to as a soft skill?

• Arriving late to work and missing meetings

• Completing tasks within the allotted time and attending meetings on time

• Ignoring deadlines

• Not managing time effectively

What is an example of helping others as a soft skill?

• Competing with colleagues

• Offering help to a colleague who is overloaded with work

• Ignoring colleagues in need of assistance

• Avoiding teamwork