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Soft Skills

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

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Date
1.

Soft skills are...

a)

Having a gentle touch

b)

Attributes that help you work effectively and harmoniously with others

c)

skills that you think need improvement

d)

only required if you work in the health care field

2.

The combined action of a group of people, especially when efficient is called...

(a)  

3.

There are soft skills and hard skills.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Hard skills are...

a)

Skills you learn with a strict curriculum

b)

Technical abilities that you've gained through life experiences

c)

Learning the hard way

d)

Training for 10 hours a day

5.

Examples of soft skills include...

a)

Being a power user for Microsoft Office

b)

Integrity, teamwork and effective communication

c)

Taking care of your parents

d)

accomplishing light as a feather, stiff as a board

6.

Having a quality of being honest with high moral standards is known as...

(a)  

7.

Examples of hard skills include, check all that apply.

a)

Quickbooks certified

b)

bilingual or multilingual

c)

can snowboard

d)

Data analysis

e)

Good with pets

8.

Being an effective communicator is a soft skill

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Soft skills are more about behaviors and hard skills are more about your technical abilities

a)

True

b)

False

10.

John is always there to assist his co-workers, he takes the time to hear what they have to say and he doesn't interrupt when they talk. What soft skill does John have?

a)

Honesty

b)

Good listener

c)

Integrity

d)

Dependability

11.

Covid-19 has caused a shift from in class to online class. What's your soft skill in this sudden change of getting work done?

a)

Integrity

b)

Adaptability

c)

Punctuality

d)

Motivation

12.

What percent of businesses think soft skills are essential for hiring?

a)

99.9%

b)

25%

c)

99%

d)

93%

13.

Being bilingual is a hard skill.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Another word for being absolutely necessary or extremely important is...

a)

Wanted

b)

desired

c)

essential

d)

refrain

15.

Looking for the good in things instead of concentrating on the bad in things

a)

Positive Attitude

b)

Energy Lattitude

c)

Attitude

d)

Altitude

16.

The working together of a group of people to produce a desired result

a)

Work on it

b)

Clockwork

c)

Teamwork

d)

Dreamwork

17.

The sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas

a)

Suppression

b)

Exfoliation

c)

Regeneration

d)

Communication

18.

Planning how to divide your time between specific activities

a)

Division

b)

Time Management

c)

Workin' It

d)

Mr. Planner

19.

A belief in working hard

a)

Work Ethic

b)

Hardly Working

c)

Steady but sure

d)

More fries with that please

20.

A strong interest in something

a)

Vibration

b)

Run for the gold

c)

Hopscotch

d)

Enthusiasm

21.

When given a job assignment or task, you should complain and not complete the task

a)

True

b)

False

22.

When showing up for a job interview, you should look angry and upset

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Smiling and being friendly are signs of a positive attitude

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which one has a good work ethic?

a)

Does not complete work on time but does not complain

b)

Does not complete work on time and complains the entire time

c)

Completes work on time and does not complain

d)

Complete work on time but complains the entire time

25.

If you are a great communicator, is that a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

soft

b)

Hard

26.

Are qualifications considered hard skills or soft skills?

a)

soft

b)

hard

27.

Certificates from courses taken

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

28.

If you are extremely motivated, is that a hard skill or a soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

29.

If you are proficient in HTML is that a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

30.

Is being a team player a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

31.

Is being a skilled carpenter a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

32.

Soft skills are usually related to your personality and your "people skills."

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Hard skills will get you the job, but soft skills will allow you to keep the job.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Soft skills DO NOT help to define the type of person you are to work with.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Hard skills are specific concrete professional abilities.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Once you acquire a hard skill, it usually stays with you through your entire career.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Hard skills are NOT usually quantifiable and teachable such as accounting strategies, computer programming, or plumbing techniques.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

A good resume WILL NOT have a good balance of your hard and soft skills.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Even though hard and soft skills are equally valuable, some careers have a higher demand for one over the other.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Flexibility

c)

Teamwork

d)

Degree/Certificate

41.

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

a)

Typing speed

b)

Machine operation

c)

Time management

d)

Computer programming

42.

Unlike hard skills, it's hard to point to specific evidence that you possess a soft skill.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

telling the truth, NOT lying

a)

loyalty

b)

honesty

c)

sense of humor

d)

confidence

44.

complete, constant support

a)

flexibility

b)

honesty

c)

loyalty

d)

initiative

45.

polite, showing respect

a)

courtesy

b)

reliable

c)

punctuality

d)

loyalty

46.

work together to do something

a)

cooperation

b)

patience

c)

confidence

d)

punctuality

47.

think clearly and notice things

a)

cooperation

b)

involvement

c)

alertness

d)

sense of humor

48.

stong desire to accomplish something

a)

ambition

b)

honesty

c)

alertness

d)

cooperation

49.

being on time

a)

initiative

b)

punctuality

c)

loyalty

d)

honesty

50.

being curious or engaged

a)

interest

b)

patience

c)

ambition

d)

punctuality

51.

participating in something you care about

a)

alertness

b)

reliable

c)

tact

d)

involvement

52.

staying calm when stressful things happen

a)

courtesy

b)

ambition

c)

patience

d)

reliable

53.

prevent hostility by using kind and soothing langugage

a)

ambition

b)

tact

c)

cooperation

d)

interest

54.

having faith in yourself

a)

tact

b)

initiative

c)

confidence

d)

involvement

55.

able to recognize humor, to appreciate a joke

a)

sense of humor

b)

honesty

c)

tact

d)

courtesy

56.

able to deal with changes and surprises

a)

involvement

b)

interest

c)

alertness

d)

flexibility

57.

dependable, can be trusted to do what needs to be done

a)

confidence

b)

reliable

c)

flexibility

d)

patience

58.

starts work without having to be told, a self-starter

a)

sense of humor

b)

courtesy

c)

initiative

d)

flexibility

59.

EB4 One of your co-workers has been sharing confidential information with others outside the company. If you are unsure of the company rules relating to this, you should

a)

A) refer to the company policy manual.

b)

B) ask co-workers for an interpretation of how to handle the situation.

c)

C) write a letter to your supervisor so that you will be cleared of anyresponsibility.

d)

D) contact the company personnel manager to report the employee who made the mistake.

60.

EA5

If the supervisor on duty gives you a task you do not understand, you should

a)

A) try to figure it out on your own.

b)

B )ask your supervisor for further clarification.

c)

C) tell your supervisor you do not know how to do it and ask him to assign aco-worker the task.

d)

D) get a co-worker who is more experienced to complete the task.

61.

AH1

Which of the following programs would you use to create a multimedia presentation to a group?

a)

A) PowerPoint

b)

B) Excel

c)

C) Word

d)

D) Outlook

62.

EK5

Which of the following subjects is illegal for a potential employer to ask during the hiring process?

a)

A) Work experience

b)

B) Education level

c)

C) Availability to work nights or weekends

d)

D) If you have a disability

63.

AD1

You borrowed $4500.00 at 9.5% for 1 year with a single payment, what would your total payback be for this loan?

a)

A) $4927.50

b)

B) $427.50

c)

C) $4072.50

d)

D) $4275.00

64.

AC1

What is often the first step that co-workers should take when trying to solve a problem?

a)

A) Identify the conflict/problem

b)

B) Select a mediator

c)

C) Develop an attitude

d)

D) Reach an agreement

65.

EC3

What should an employer do if a co-worker is spreading malicious gossip about another worker?

a)

A) Refuse to pass on the information.

b)

B) Ask for supporting evidence.

c)

C) Check out the accuracy of the message.

d)

D) Deny hearing the rumor.

66.

AA4

The way that a receiver responds to a message that helps the sender know ifthe message was understood is called what?

a)

A) Nonverbal communication

b)

B) Self-communication

c)

C) Listening skills

d)

D) Feedback

67.

AB6

When communicating with one’s supervisor in a written report, one should

a)

A) be clear and concise.

b)

B) only use technical language.

c)

C) submit the report as quickly as possible.

d)

D) use large words to impress the supervisor.

68.

AD1

If a job pays $8.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, your gross pay for that week would be

a)

A) $320 minus social security.

b)

B) $320 minus FICA and taxes.

c)

C) $320.

d)

D) $320 minus insurance benefits.

69.

EF3

Assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths or talents is

a)

A) dictation.

b)

B) demonstration.

c)

C) participation.

d)

D) delegation.

70.

EK4

When preparing a resume, what part of the resume should be at the top?

a)

A) Work experience

b)

B) Skills

c)

C) Job objective

d)

D) Personal data

71.

EH1

Self-control helps employees to deal with the business’s customers becauseemployees with self-control are

a)

A) patient with other people.

b)

B) usually well informed.

c)

C) responsive to criticism.

d)

D) able to respond quickly.

72.

ED1

Scenario:

You’re working as a radio broadcaster for WMJC. As part of your job, yousupervise Gerald, an assistant who works with you. In order to coordinate the work, it is important for you and the assistant to be on the same daily work schedule.

The company provided each employee a handbook with its policies, rules, and procedures. In these policies and procedures, the work day and responsibilities are clearly defined.

Gerald often comes in early with the hope of leaving early so he can meet his friend. However, because he arrives before you do, work priorities for that day are not pre-assigned and thus he has nothing to do until you get there. Answer these questions about handling the situation with Gerald.

What is wrong with Gerald changing his work schedule without approval as long as he puts in the required number hours?

a)

A) If Gerald works on a flexible schedule, everyone else will want to do the same.

b)

B) Company policy establishes the work day and determines any flexibility the supervisor has in modifying that schedule.

c)

C)The company president wants everyone there when he is there.

d)

D) As his supervisor, you want him to have something to do when you are not there

73.

ED1

Scenario:

You’re working as a radio broadcaster for WMJC. As part of your job, you supervise Gerald, an assistant who works with you. In order to coordinate the work, it is important for you and the assistant to be on the same daily work schedule.

The company provided each employee a handbook with its policies, rules, and procedures. In these policies and procedures, the work day and responsibilities are clearly defined.

Gerald often comes in early with the hope of leaving early so he can meet his friend. However, because he arrives before you do, work priorities for that day are not pre-assigned and thus he has nothing to do until you get there. Answer these questions about handling the situation with Gerald.

If Gerald wants to change his work schedule, what should he do?

a)

A) Take work home on the days he must get off early.

b)

B) Get someone to cover for him when he is not there.

c)

C) Go to the president of the company and explain his request for a work schedule change.

d)

D) Ask his supervisor if he could work on a revised schedule on specific occasions

74.

If Gerald does not abide by the company’s policies, it would most likely result in his

a)

A) gaining the respect of co-workers.

b)

B) being promoted.

c)

C) having his hourly pay rate reduced.

d)

D) losing his job.

75.

AD4

Using the bar graph, determine the approximate percentage of time Brandon spent on homework:

a)

A) 11%

b)

B) 10%

c)

C) 20%

d)

D) 9%

76.

AD4

Olive did a survey where she asked all the students in her school to name their favorite flavor of ice cream. The results are shown in the pie chart. If there were 950 students in the school, what percent said chocolate was their favorite flavor?

a)

A) 28%

b)

B) 32%

c)

C) 30%

d)

D) 45%

77.

AE4

The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) currently

guarantees deposits up to

a)

A) $250,000.

b)

B) $1,000,000.

c)

C) $50,000.

d)

D) $100,000.

78.

What do Competences consist of?

a)

Hard skills and soft skills

b)

hard skills and abilities

c)

Hard skills, soft skills and abilities

d)

Competences are our abilities

79.

Are soft skills an important part of working with others?

a)

Yes

b)

No

80.

A serious disagreement or argument

a)

Conflict

b)

Interpersonal

c)

Attitude

d)

Listening

81.

Something that blocks your way

a)

Conflict Management

b)

Deadline

c)

Obstacle

d)

Body Language

82.

Assistance provided by a company for people who buy their products

a)

Nonverbal Communication

b)

Social Skills

c)

Emotional Intelligence

d)

Customer Service

83.

The ability to make good, quick decisions

a)

Persuasion

b)

Acumen

c)

Success

d)

Motivation

84.

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

a)

Savvy

b)

Resilience

c)

Logic

d)

Independence

85.

Moral principles that govern a persons behavior

a)

Attitude

b)

Attentiveness

c)

Ergonomics

d)

Ethics

86.

The ability to use your time effectively

a)

Time Management

b)

Success

c)

Supervision

d)

Reliability

87.

Communication without the use of spoken language

a)

Resourceful

b)

Nonverbal Communication

c)

Listening

d)

Social Skills

88.

The ability to observe and evaluate your own behavior

a)

Self-Monitoring

b)

Motivation

c)

Independence

d)

Attentiveness

89.

Communicating non-verbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements

a)

Self-Awareness

b)

Enthusiasm

c)

Body Language

d)

Perseverance

90.

Dealing with relationships or communication between people

a)

Listening

b)

Obstacle

c)

Ergonomics

d)

Interpersonal

91.

To be aware of, control, and express one's emotions

a)

Conflict Management

b)

Indepedence

c)

Enthusiasm

d)

Emotional Intelligence

92.

Able to be trusted

a)

Self-Monitoring

b)

Ethics

c)

Reliable

d)

Acumen

93.

Fix problems in a mechanical or electronic system

a)

Success

b)

Troublshoot

c)

Conflict Management

d)

Supervision

94.

Cause someone to do something through reason or argument

a)

Persuasion

b)

Savvy

c)

Persistence

d)

Conflict Resolution

95.

Paying close attention to something

a)

Enthusiasm

b)

Customer Service

c)

Logic

d)

Attentiveness

96.

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

a)

Obstacles

b)

Opportunity

c)

Savvy

d)

Motivation

97.

The process where two or more people work to find a peaceful solution to their dispute

a)

Verbal Communication

b)

Self-Awareness

c)

Conflict Resolution

d)

Supervision

98.

Failure is the end of all things.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

How can using soft skills make me a better employee?

4 lines
100.

true or false: its okay to wear a t-shirt and sandals to work

a)

true

b)

FALSE

101.

in order to be a good team member you must

a)

show motivation - go your own way

b)

help out when asked

c)

only look out for yourself

d)

wear your headphones and just do your job -

102.

someone at work asks you for help when you are doing a task

a)

tell them you'd be glad to help when you finish your task

b)

tell them no

c)

drop what your doing and help them right away

103.

a soft skill is

a)

getting parts at BMW

b)

helping out a team member

c)

doing inventory

d)

boxes

104.

a hard skill is

a)

being polite to your co workers

b)

not talking too much

c)

pulling and delivering parts

d)

professional clothes

105.

can you use soft skills in other places besides work?

a)

no

b)

yes

106.

if it's really important , what should you do?

a)

use your phone to solve the problem

b)

interrupt people because it's really important

c)

ask your boss, when he isn't talking to someone else

d)

write it down and don't tell anyone.

107.

The following statement is a description of which soft skill: "Enunciating, speaking loudly enough, and employing an upbeat tone will help you communicate clearly and positively with your customers."

a)

Conflict resolution

b)

Listening Skills

c)

Clear Communication

d)

Assertiveness

108.

Mark the options that correspond to hard skills

a)

Time management

b)

Typing Speed

c)

Leadership

d)

A degree or certificate

109.

___________ carefully to customers to know exactly what they need and how you can help them. Demonstrate that you are ___________ _____________ through body language and responses.

(a)  

110.

What would be a correct definition for self-control?

a)

You must strive to remain calm and cool, even when your customer is not.

b)

Patience and self-control will not keep you from getting upset and you will say something inappropriate.

c)

Remember to take it personally when the customer is upset.

111.

"If customers have a problem with a product or service, focus on what you can do to help them. While you don’t want to seem overly happy when a customer is upset, being proactive and optimistic can help a customer stay positive too."

This statement is talking about:

a)

Self-control

b)

Positive Attitude

c)

Conflict Resolution

d)

Taking responsibility

112.

"When dealing with customers, you want to be able to take control of the situation and do what you need to do in an efficient manner."

a)

Depersonalization

b)

Self-control

c)

Positive attitude

d)

Assertiveness

113.

What option best describes conflict resolution:

a)

If you cannot find a solution that works for a customer, just hang up.

b)

Do not escalate the issue to someone else who can solve the problem.

c)

Always make sure you understand problems clearly and offer customers realistic solutions.

d)

Don't think creatively; often you will need to think of solutions that fit the needs of a specific customer.

114.

"While you should be friendly with your customers, remember that you are not there to share your life story. When a customer explains an issue he is having, there is no need for you to respond with your own, related problem. A simple “I understand” or “I know how you feel” can make the customer feel understood and appreciated."

This statement describes:

a)

Empathy

b)

Depersonalization

c)

Conflict resolution

d)

A sense of humor

115.

"This is a big part of working in customer service, and that includes being able to say, “I’m sorry,” whether it’s for a late shipment or the poor quality of a product."

This statement describes:

a)

Self-control

b)

Clear communication

c)

Listening Skills

d)

Taking responsibility

116.

"However, make sure you are never laughing at a customer, such as when they make a mistake or have trouble with something. Instead, laugh with your customers."

This statement describes:

a)

Clear communication

b)

Assertiveness

c)

Sense of humor

d)

Listening Skills

117.

Active listening are important in Sales because.?

a)

Helps to avoid miscommunication

b)

Helps to build trust

c)

Helps to win more business

d)

Helps to discover the customers concerns

118.

The two types of motives for buying are rational and emotional.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

The purpose and goal of selling is to help customers make ________ buying decisions.

a)

unhappy

b)

Happy

c)

Satisfying

d)

Informed

120.

What can salespeople do to maintain good relationships with existing customers?

a)

Ask for new referrals

b)

Use customers in advertisements

c)

Live up to their promises

d)

Send customers expensive gifts

121.

What is meant by consultative selling ?

a)

Selling by offering alternatives

b)

Offering customers discounts

c)

Selling by first understanding the customers needs

d)

Using features and benefits to sell

122.

What is a key component of solution selling

a)

Understanding the customers needs and concerns

b)

Providing options to avoid potential returns

c)

It applies only to beauty products

d)

Providing encouragement to purchase right away

123.

The four selling blocks to selling are?

a)

Trust

Rapport

Close

Follow up

b)

Approach the client. ...

Discover client needs. ...

Provide a solution. ...

Close the sale. ...

c)

Preparation

Approach

Presentation

Handling objections

d)

Trust

Qualification

Objection handling

Closing

124.

Open-ended questions provide you with ONLY 'Yes' or 'No' answer

a)

True

b)

False

125.

Complete the sentence.

"Gestures make your speech __________ and easy to understand."

a)

increasing

b)

difficult

c)

interesting

d)

boring

126.

Complete the sentence.

"Gestures for __________ help the audience understand differences and changes."

a)

location

b)

comparison

c)

focus

d)

sequence

127.

Complete the sentence.

"Gestures for __________ help the audience visualize the size, the shape, the action and so on."

a)

emphasize

b)

contrast

c)

number

d)

illustration

128.

Which word would you support with a gesture?

"My dog is bigger than your dog!"

a)

dog

b)

is

c)

bigger

d)

than

129.

Which word would you support with a gesture?

"My first point is about water pollution."

a)

first

b)

is

c)

about

d)

pollution

130.

Which word would you support with a gesture?

"It is located in the middle."

a)

It

b)

located

c)

the

d)

middle

131.

Which word would you support with a gesture?

"The windows on a ship are round."

a)

The

b)

on

c)

are

d)

round

132.

Which word would you support with a gesture?

"I have three reasons that I'll describe."

a)

three

b)

reasons

c)

I'll

d)

describe

133.

Which two words would you support with a gesture?

"My room is small and has a low ceiling."

a)

room

b)

small

c)

has

d)

low

e)

ceiling

134.

Which two words would you support with a gesture?

"Open the laptop and insert the DVD."

a)

Open

b)

laptop

c)

insert

d)

the

e)

DVD

135.
When I saw Ali, I ........................ to him to say hello.
a)
moved
b)
waved
c)
shouted
d)
clapped
136.
My grandmother always .................. me when I visit her.
a)
hugs
b)
slaps
c)
insults
d)
shouts
137.
Most people usually ..................... when they meet.
a)
quarrel
b)
travel
c)
argue
d)
shake hands
138.
Why do you look .................... Calm down.
a)
hungry
b)
nervous
c)
happy
d)
excited
139.
Whenever I run, my .......................turn red.
a)
cheeks
b)
knees
c)
legs
d)
eyebrows
140.
In Japan, they usually ............. as a greeting.
a)
quarrel
b)
exaggerate
c)
argue
d)
bow
141.
Soon after I joined the gym, one of the instructors gave me some useful .......................
a)
money
b)
worms
c)
tips
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tools