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Workplace Communication

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kim Shin works at an accounting office. Which of the following should she do before sending a work-related email?

a)

Check that the names and addressed of the intended recipients are correct.

b)

Ensure the email has subject line, required attachments, a pleasant greeting, and her contact information.

c)

Proofread and check for confidential information in the email and it's attachments.

d)

All of the above.

2.

Wang Yeo is attending a work meeting. When is it appropriate for him to use his smartphone?

a)

If the meeting is boring.

b)

If the speaker cannot see him using it?

c)

If his supervisor is not present.

d)

If the meeting specifically requires the participants to access information online.

3.

Salmia works at an accounting office. Which of the following should she do before sending a work-related email?

a)

Check that the names and addressed of the intended recipients are correct.

b)

Ensure the email has subject line, required attachments, a pleasant greeting, and her contact information.

c)

Proofread and check for confidential information in the email and it's attachments.

d)

All of the above.

4.

Megat works at a sporting goods store. Which is the best way to answer the store's telephone on a busy day?

a)

"Please hold."

b)

"Can I call you back later?"

c)

"Thanks for calling XYZ Sports. This is Megat. Can you please hold for one moment?"

d)

"XYZ Sports. What do you need?"

5.

Fatin is careful of how she communicates with people at work. Which is an example of positive nonverbal communication?

a)

Smiling and nodding.

b)

Asking and answering questions.

c)

Crossing her arms and sighing.

d)

Rolling her eyes and frowning.

6.

Mark needs to place a non-urgent order with the sales representative at an office supply company. What should Josh do if the representative does not answer the phone?

a)

He should call every 10 minutes, but he should not leave a voicemail message.

b)

He should leave a voicemail message that includes his name, company name, phone number, and reason for calling.

c)

He should send a text message and an email after he leaves a voicemail message.

d)

He should call the representative's supervisor if the representative has not returned his phone call in 15 minutes.

7.

Idzwan is a computer technician. An older customer is asking the same questions repeatedly. What should Idzwan do?

a)

Tell the customer, "You already asked that question."

b)

Sigh and roll her eyes at the customer.

c)

Try using different words, a drawing, or a demonstration to answer the questions.

d)

Stop answering the questions and walk away.

8.

Akmal is delivering a sales presentation. During his presentation, he should do all of the following EXCEPT...

a)

Make eye contact with the audience.

b)

Talk at an appropriate speed and volume.

c)

Look down and read directly from his notes.

d)

Remember to breathe and smile.

9.

Azlina is unhappy with her performance review and salary. She schedules a face-to-face meeting with her supervisor. Which of the following should she also do?

a)

Plan to meet in a quiet location away from co-workers and customers.

b)

Remain calm, poised, and focused.

c)

As her supervisor for specific feedback examples, and improvement ideas.

d)

All of the above.

10.

Mr. Jude is responsible for updating the company's social media sites. He should do all of the following EXCEPT...

a)

Proofread for content, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes.

b)

Credit the sources of any statistics, photographs, or quotes.

c)

Use a highly controversial even or idea to grab the viewer's attention.

d)

Ensure no confidential information is revealed.

11.

Elvira is participating in a conversation. Which demonstrates her good listening skills?

a)

Nodding and making eye contact.

b)

Checking her phone for text messages.

c)

Looking around the room.

d)

Interrupting the person to ask a question.

12.

Tomorrow Allysa will participate in a video conference call. Prior to the call, she should do all of the following EXCEPT...

a)

Practice using the equipment.

b)

Find a chair with wheels so she can move around during the call.

c)

Minimize the background noise.

d)

Put away her mobile devices and other distractions.

13.

Gusdhur is in a face-to-face interview. Which is an example of positive nonverbal communication?

a)

Looking around the room.

b)

Talking about why he is the best candidate for the job.

c)

Sitting up straight and making eye contact.

d)

Reading his resume' out loud.

14.

When should text messages be used in the workplace?

a)

To share large amount of information.

b)

To share confidential information.

c)

To share inappropriate jokes.

d)

To share urgent information, provide a quick response, or ask a simple question.

15.

Due to disagreements in goals, facts or expectations are

a)

argument

b)

workplace conflict

c)

breach of contract

d)

customer service

16.

Conflict can empower a group as well as destroy it

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Conflict is normal and inevitable process in an organization

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Objective to win and make the other lose no matter the expense is

a)

compensation

b)

pride

c)

competition

d)

jealousy

19.

Finding the middle ground in a conflict is

a)

avoid conflict

b)

compromise conflict

c)

manage conflict

d)

process conflict

20.

Who must act as referees to solve employee conflicts and guard against losing their temper

a)

employees

b)

supervisor

c)

customers

d)

friend

21.

What are some sources of conflict

a)

communication

b)

jealousy

c)

pride

d)

all of the above

22.

Conflict rarely resolves itself in fact conflict normally escalates if not dealt with proactively and properly

a)

True

b)

False

23.

To fight against

a)

pride

b)

performance discrepancies

c)

opposing positions

d)

power struggle

24.

Conflict is when two people or groups disagree, and disagreement causes friction

a)

True

b)

False

25.

When you let your emotions drive your decision, it can cause conflict in the workplace

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What is conflict that arise between two people who work together but just don't care for each other

a)

emotions

b)

communication

c)

structure

d)

personal variables

27.

Failure to communicate for fear being put down

a)

jealousy

b)

ego

c)

pride

d)

compensation

28.

Thinking you are better and smarter than your colleagues are

a)

pride

b)

ego

c)

opposing position

d)

competitive tensions

29.

Behavior can be

a)

actions

b)

reactions

c)

statements

d)

all of the above

30.

If you want to get ahead, you'd better learn to ......

a)

raise your game.

b)

toe the line.

c)

cross the line.

31.

Which word does the verb raise NOT collocate with?

a)

issue

b)

conflict

c)

money

32.

The following are the ways on how to control a conflict at a workplace EXCEPT...

a)

promote good morale and protecting the group's reputation by through team-building program.

b)

keep people in the group up-to-date with current issues.

c)

bringing differences of opinions into the open and facilitating resolution of conflicts.

d)

express negative expectations about one another.

33.

The following are the causes of conflicts at workplace EXCEPT...

a)

have a clear and objective shared goal.

b)

lack of responsibility on sensitive issues

c)

desire for power.

d)

increasing lack of respect.

34.

You should never have to ... to screaming at your employees, after all, you're all supposedly intelligent people.

a)

respond

b)

resolve

c)

resort

d)

reassert

35.

I'd like to reintroduce myself, I believe we've got off on the wrong ... .

a)

foot

b)

leg

c)

arm

d)

hand

36.

I get that the customer was irritating, but you shouldn't have ... off the handle!

a)

blown

b)

run

c)

flown

d)

fled

37.

I someone is on the verge of losing their cool, we say they're at the end of their ...

a)

straw

b)

tether

c)

patience

d)

road

38.

If you get someone's back up, that means you...

a)

hate them

b)

like them

c)

irritate them

d)

are their best friend

39.

I don't know what you did that ... Mark the wrong way, but you should probably apologise.

a)

did

b)

rubbed

c)

drew

d)

put

40.

A healthy work environment include all except....

a)

Smoke-free environment

b)

Noisy

c)

Remove obstacles/tripping

d)

Prevent visual distractions

41.

How should you sit in your chair while keying?

a)

Feet flat on floor

b)

Legs stretched out

c)

Chair pulled out from table

d)

Feet crossed in a "X" position

42.

To reduce stress, you should

a)

Get enough sleep

b)

Eat right

c)

Exercise

d)

Be rude

43.

Where can accidents happen?

a)

Anywhere

b)

In the classroom

c)

In the hallway

d)

Outside

44.

Electricity presents a shock hazard when not properly grounded.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Workplace technology is relied upon by businesses to increase ___.

a)

Employee turnover

b)

Efficiency and effectiveness

c)

Philanthropy

d)

Malfunction and futility

46.

Which of the following types of software is for organizing, analyzing, and storing data in a table?

a)

Spreadsheet software

b)

Multimedia software

c)

Desktop publishing software

d)

Database software

47.

2. The ultimate responsibility for safety rest on ___

a)

a. You

b)

b. Your Classmate

c)

c. Your Principal

d)

d. Your Teacher

48.

Which image shows the proper way to sit at a computer desk?

a)
b)
c)
49.

Keeping your computer dust-free can help it last longer.

a)

True

b)

False