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Pre Assessment Prep

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of ‘communication’? 
a)
 Talking and listening to others 
b)
The process of sending and receiving messages 
c)
The process of talking, listening, and responding 
d)
The process of sending and receiving messages in order to convey ideas, information, feelings, and beliefs
2.

What does the term, ‘professional’ refer to?

a)

Being a good student

b)

Something related to the workplace or someone’s paid occupation/job

c)

Someone who is learning how to get a job

d)

Being a caring citizen

3.
In the communication process, who is the ‘sender’?
a)
The one who responds to the original message 
b)
The one who begins the process by sending a message
c)
The one who creates the feedback 
d)
The one who listens to the message
4.
Which of the following can represent a type of ‘noise’ to the communication process?
a)
Someone distracting you while you speak to someone else
b)
Being worried about your upcoming test while in class 
c)
Smelling the chicken cooking while your mom is reminding you about your chores, and you zone out for a little bit
d)
All of the above can be examples of noise
5.

‘Verbal (oral) communication’ is best defined as:

a)

Using sign language to communicate

b)

Using written words to communicate

c)

Using spoken words to communicate

d)

Using texts, letters, and emails to communicate

6.

Written communication means recording words through writing or __________.

a)

Typing

b)

Texting

c)

Recording

d)

Memory

7.
‘Nonverbal communication’ includes: 
a)
Words spoken
b)
Body language and behavior
c)
Words written
d)
Both written and verbal communication
8.
Which of the following is a professional networking site, not a social networking site? Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Flickr
a)
Facebook 
b)
Instagram 
c)
LinkedIn 
d)
Flickr
9.
A leadership style in which the leader lets someone complete a task on his/her own with little or no direction or supervisor is called a(n)   
a)
Laissez-faire leadership style
b)
Democratic leadership style 
c)
Autocratic leadership style
d)
Social leadership style
10.
What leadership style lets the leader have complete control to make all decisions? 
a)
Laissez-faire leadership style
b)
Democratic leadership style 
c)
 Autocratic leadership style 
d)
Socialistic leadership style
11.

Empathetic listening focuses on:

a)

Listening to prove someone wrong 

b)

Listening for important information

c)

Listening for expressing feelings and relating to others

d)

Listening to be more professional

12.

To have a strong work ethic, one should:

a)

Value hard work and try to work hard

b)

Allow others to take credit in their workplace

c)

Be kind to customers and co-workers

d)

Use strong oral and written communication

13.

The person asking questions in an interview is called the:

a)

Manager

b)

Boss

c)

Employer

d)

Interviewer

14.

Listening and participating in what the speaker is saying is:

a)

Active listening

b)

The listening process

c)

Passive listening

d)

Active listening to requests

15.

What's the first step to a handshake?

a)

Fist to fist

b)

Web-to-web

c)

High five

d)

Palm to palm

16.

Why do employers like applicants who have volunteer work on their resume?

a)

Volunteer work indicates a well-rounded applicant

b)

Volunteer work indicates the person has been unemployed

c)

Volunteer work indicates the person hasn't finished college

d)

Volunteer work indicates the person isn't serious about getting a job

17.

Copyright laws protect your original creations that you make from your own imagination; those creations are called:

a)

Intellectual property

b)

Copyrights

c)

Unalienable rights

d)

Property

18.

A chronological resume is organized by _____________

a)

time and space

b)

work history

c)

skills

d)

objectives

19.

A functional resume is organized based on _______.

a)

skills and experiences

b)

work history

c)

criminal records

d)

dates and times

20.

An interviewee is the person who:

a)

answers questions in an interview

b)

asks questions in an interview

c)

is the manager

d)

wants to become the manager

21.

True or false: copyright means you are breaking the law

a)

False

b)

True

22.

A reference is a

a)

person who can attest to another's character or ability

b)

way to introduce yourself to a potential employer

c)

social media account for professionals

d)

test that screens job applicants for certain skills and character traits

23.

Should you capitalize the word, "I" when you're typing?

a)

Yes

b)

No

24.

Proximity is related to:

a)

Verbal communication

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Formal communication

d)

Written communication

25.

Should you always rely on Wikipedia for accurate information?

a)

No

b)

Yes