WorksheetsSoft Skills
Total questions: 141
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Soft skills are...
Having a gentle touch
Attributes that help you work effectively and harmoniously with others
skills that you think need improvement
only required if you work in the health care field
The combined action of a group of people, especially when efficient is called...
(a)
There are soft skills and hard skills.
True
False
Hard skills are...
Skills you learn with a strict curriculum
Technical abilities that you've gained through life experiences
Learning the hard way
Training for 10 hours a day
Examples of soft skills include...
Being a power user for Microsoft Office
Integrity, teamwork and effective communication
Taking care of your parents
accomplishing light as a feather, stiff as a board
Having a quality of being honest with high moral standards is known as...
(a)
Examples of hard skills include, check all that apply.
Quickbooks certified
bilingual or multilingual
can snowboard
Data analysis
Good with pets
Being an effective communicator is a soft skill
True
False
Soft skills are more about behaviors and hard skills are more about your technical abilities
True
False
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?
Honesty
Good listener
Integrity
Dependability
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?
Integrity
Adaptability
Punctuality
Motivation
What percent of businesses think soft skills are essential for hiring?
99.9%
25%
99%
93%
Being bilingual is a hard skill.
True
False
Another word for being absolutely necessary or extremely important is...
Wanted
desired
essential
refrain
Looking for the good in things instead of concentrating on the bad in things
Positive Attitude
Energy Lattitude
Attitude
Altitude
The working together of a group of people to produce a desired result
Work on it
Clockwork
Teamwork
Dreamwork
The sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas
Suppression
Exfoliation
Regeneration
Communication
Planning how to divide your time between specific activities
Division
Time Management
Workin' It
Mr. Planner
A belief in working hard
Work Ethic
Hardly Working
Steady but sure
More fries with that please
A strong interest in something
Vibration
Run for the gold
Hopscotch
Enthusiasm
When given a job assignment or task, you should complain and not complete the task
True
False
When showing up for a job interview, you should look angry and upset
True
False
Smiling and being friendly are signs of a positive attitude
True
False
Which one has a good work ethic?
Does not complete work on time but does not complain
Does not complete work on time and complains the entire time
Completes work on time and does not complain
Complete work on time but complains the entire time
If you are a great communicator, is that a hard skill or soft skill?
soft
Hard
Are qualifications considered hard skills or soft skills?
soft
hard
Certificates from courses taken
Hard
Soft
If you are extremely motivated, is that a hard skill or a soft skill?
Soft
Hard
If you are proficient in HTML is that a hard skill or soft skill?
Soft
Hard
Is being a team player a hard skill or soft skill?
Soft
Hard
Is being a skilled carpenter a hard skill or soft skill?
Hard
Soft
Soft skills are usually related to your personality and your "people skills."
True
False
Hard skills will get you the job, but soft skills will allow you to keep the job.
True
False
Soft skills DO NOT help to define the type of person you are to work with.
True
False
Hard skills are specific concrete professional abilities.
True
False
Once you acquire a hard skill, it usually stays with you through your entire career.
True
False
Hard skills are NOT usually quantifiable and teachable such as accounting strategies, computer programming, or plumbing techniques.
True
False
A good resume WILL NOT have a good balance of your hard and soft skills.
True
False
Even though hard and soft skills are equally valuable, some careers have a higher demand for one over the other.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?
Problem Solving
Flexibility
Teamwork
Degree/Certificate
Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?
Typing speed
Machine operation
Time management
Computer programming
Unlike hard skills, it's hard to point to specific evidence that you possess a soft skill.
True
False
telling the truth, NOT lying
loyalty
honesty
sense of humor
confidence
complete, constant support
flexibility
honesty
loyalty
initiative
polite, showing respect
courtesy
reliable
punctuality
loyalty
work together to do something
cooperation
patience
confidence
punctuality
think clearly and notice things
cooperation
involvement
alertness
sense of humor
stong desire to accomplish something
ambition
honesty
alertness
cooperation
being on time
initiative
punctuality
loyalty
honesty
being curious or engaged
interest
patience
ambition
punctuality
participating in something you care about
alertness
reliable
tact
involvement
staying calm when stressful things happen
courtesy
ambition
patience
reliable
prevent hostility by using kind and soothing langugage
ambition
tact
cooperation
interest
having faith in yourself
tact
initiative
confidence
involvement
able to recognize humor, to appreciate a joke
sense of humor
honesty
tact
courtesy
able to deal with changes and surprises
involvement
interest
alertness
flexibility
dependable, can be trusted to do what needs to be done
confidence
reliable
flexibility
patience
starts work without having to be told, a self-starter
sense of humor
courtesy
initiative
flexibility
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) refer to the company policy manual.
B) ask co-workers for an interpretation of how to handle the situation.
C) write a letter to your supervisor so that you will be cleared of anyresponsibility.
D) contact the company personnel manager to report the employee who made the mistake.
EA5
If the supervisor on duty gives you a task you do not understand, you should
A) try to figure it out on your own.
B )ask your supervisor for further clarification.
C) tell your supervisor you do not know how to do it and ask him to assign aco-worker the task.
D) get a co-worker who is more experienced to complete the task.
AH1
Which of the following programs would you use to create a multimedia presentation to a group?
A) PowerPoint
B) Excel
C) Word
D) Outlook
EK5
Which of the following subjects is illegal for a potential employer to ask during the hiring process?
A) Work experience
B) Education level
C) Availability to work nights or weekends
D) If you have a disability
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) $4927.50
B) $427.50
C) $4072.50
D) $4275.00
AC1
What is often the first step that co-workers should take when trying to solve a problem?
A) Identify the conflict/problem
B) Select a mediator
C) Develop an attitude
D) Reach an agreement
EC3
What should an employer do if a co-worker is spreading malicious gossip about another worker?
A) Refuse to pass on the information.
B) Ask for supporting evidence.
C) Check out the accuracy of the message.
D) Deny hearing the rumor.
AA4
The way that a receiver responds to a message that helps the sender know ifthe message was understood is called what?
A) Nonverbal communication
B) Self-communication
C) Listening skills
D) Feedback
AB6
When communicating with one’s supervisor in a written report, one should
A) be clear and concise.
B) only use technical language.
C) submit the report as quickly as possible.
D) use large words to impress the supervisor.
AD1
If a job pays $8.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, your gross pay for that week would be
A) $320 minus social security.
B) $320 minus FICA and taxes.
C) $320.
D) $320 minus insurance benefits.
EF3
Assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths or talents is
A) dictation.
B) demonstration.
C) participation.
D) delegation.
EK4
When preparing a resume, what part of the resume should be at the top?
A) Work experience
B) Skills
C) Job objective
D) Personal data
EH1
Self-control helps employees to deal with the business’s customers becauseemployees with self-control are
A) patient with other people.
B) usually well informed.
C) responsive to criticism.
D) able to respond quickly.
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) If Gerald works on a flexible schedule, everyone else will want to do the same.
B) Company policy establishes the work day and determines any flexibility the supervisor has in modifying that schedule.
C)The company president wants everyone there when he is there.
D) As his supervisor, you want him to have something to do when you are not there
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) Take work home on the days he must get off early.
B) Get someone to cover for him when he is not there.
C) Go to the president of the company and explain his request for a work schedule change.
D) Ask his supervisor if he could work on a revised schedule on specific occasions
If Gerald does not abide by the company’s policies, it would most likely result in his
A) gaining the respect of co-workers.
B) being promoted.
C) having his hourly pay rate reduced.
D) losing his job.
AD4
Using the bar graph, determine the approximate percentage of time Brandon spent on homework:
A) 11%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 9%
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) 28%
B) 32%
C) 30%
D) 45%
AE4
The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) currently
guarantees deposits up to
A) $250,000.
B) $1,000,000.
C) $50,000.
D) $100,000.
What do Competences consist of?
Hard skills and soft skills
hard skills and abilities
Hard skills, soft skills and abilities
Competences are our abilities
Are soft skills an important part of working with others?
Yes
No
A serious disagreement or argument
Conflict
Interpersonal
Attitude
Listening
Something that blocks your way
Conflict Management
Deadline
Obstacle
Body Language
Assistance provided by a company for people who buy their products
Nonverbal Communication
Social Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Customer Service
The ability to make good, quick decisions
Persuasion
Acumen
Success
Motivation
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties
Savvy
Resilience
Logic
Independence
Moral principles that govern a persons behavior
Attitude
Attentiveness
Ergonomics
Ethics
The ability to use your time effectively
Time Management
Success
Supervision
Reliability
Communication without the use of spoken language
Resourceful
Nonverbal Communication
Listening
Social Skills
The ability to observe and evaluate your own behavior
Self-Monitoring
Motivation
Independence
Attentiveness
Communicating non-verbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements
Self-Awareness
Enthusiasm
Body Language
Perseverance
Dealing with relationships or communication between people
Listening
Obstacle
Ergonomics
Interpersonal
To be aware of, control, and express one's emotions
Conflict Management
Indepedence
Enthusiasm
Emotional Intelligence
Able to be trusted
Self-Monitoring
Ethics
Reliable
Acumen
Fix problems in a mechanical or electronic system
Success
Troublshoot
Conflict Management
Supervision
Cause someone to do something through reason or argument
Persuasion
Savvy
Persistence
Conflict Resolution
Paying close attention to something
Enthusiasm
Customer Service
Logic
Attentiveness
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
Obstacles
Opportunity
Savvy
Motivation
The process where two or more people work to find a peaceful solution to their dispute
Verbal Communication
Self-Awareness
Conflict Resolution
Supervision
Failure is the end of all things.
True
False
How can using soft skills make me a better employee?
true or false: its okay to wear a t-shirt and sandals to work
true
FALSE
in order to be a good team member you must
show motivation - go your own way
help out when asked
only look out for yourself
wear your headphones and just do your job -
someone at work asks you for help when you are doing a task
tell them you'd be glad to help when you finish your task
tell them no
drop what your doing and help them right away
a soft skill is
getting parts at BMW
helping out a team member
doing inventory
boxes
a hard skill is
being polite to your co workers
not talking too much
pulling and delivering parts
professional clothes
can you use soft skills in other places besides work?
no
yes
if it's really important , what should you do?
use your phone to solve the problem
interrupt people because it's really important
ask your boss, when he isn't talking to someone else
write it down and don't tell anyone.
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."
Conflict resolution
Listening Skills
Clear Communication
Assertiveness
Mark the options that correspond to hard skills
Time management
Typing Speed
Leadership
A degree or certificate
___________ 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)
What would be a correct definition for self-control?
You must strive to remain calm and cool, even when your customer is not.
Patience and self-control will not keep you from getting upset and you will say something inappropriate.
Remember to take it personally when the customer is upset.
"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:
Self-control
Positive Attitude
Conflict Resolution
Taking responsibility
"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."
Depersonalization
Self-control
Positive attitude
Assertiveness
What option best describes conflict resolution:
If you cannot find a solution that works for a customer, just hang up.
Do not escalate the issue to someone else who can solve the problem.
Always make sure you understand problems clearly and offer customers realistic solutions.
Don't think creatively; often you will need to think of solutions that fit the needs of a specific customer.
"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:
Empathy
Depersonalization
Conflict resolution
A sense of humor
"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:
Self-control
Clear communication
Listening Skills
Taking responsibility
"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:
Clear communication
Assertiveness
Sense of humor
Listening Skills
Active listening are important in Sales because.?
Helps to avoid miscommunication
Helps to build trust
Helps to win more business
Helps to discover the customers concerns
The two types of motives for buying are rational and emotional.
True
False
The purpose and goal of selling is to help customers make ________ buying decisions.
unhappy
Happy
Satisfying
Informed
What can salespeople do to maintain good relationships with existing customers?
Ask for new referrals
Use customers in advertisements
Live up to their promises
Send customers expensive gifts
What is meant by consultative selling ?
Selling by offering alternatives
Offering customers discounts
Selling by first understanding the customers needs
Using features and benefits to sell
What is a key component of solution selling
Understanding the customers needs and concerns
Providing options to avoid potential returns
It applies only to beauty products
Providing encouragement to purchase right away
The four selling blocks to selling are?
Trust
Rapport
Close
Follow up
Approach the client. ...
Discover client needs. ...
Provide a solution. ...
Close the sale. ...
Preparation
Approach
Presentation
Handling objections
Trust
Qualification
Objection handling
Closing
Open-ended questions provide you with ONLY 'Yes' or 'No' answer
True
False
Complete the sentence.
"Gestures make your speech __________ and easy to understand."
increasing
difficult
interesting
boring
Complete the sentence.
"Gestures for __________ help the audience understand differences and changes."
location
comparison
focus
sequence
Complete the sentence.
"Gestures for __________ help the audience visualize the size, the shape, the action and so on."
emphasize
contrast
number
illustration
Which word would you support with a gesture?
"My dog is bigger than your dog!"
dog
is
bigger
than
Which word would you support with a gesture?
"My first point is about water pollution."
first
is
about
pollution
Which word would you support with a gesture?
"It is located in the middle."
It
located
the
middle
Which word would you support with a gesture?
"The windows on a ship are round."
The
on
are
round
Which word would you support with a gesture?
"I have three reasons that I'll describe."
three
reasons
I'll
describe
Which two words would you support with a gesture?
"My room is small and has a low ceiling."
room
small
has
low
ceiling
Which two words would you support with a gesture?
"Open the laptop and insert the DVD."
Open
laptop
insert
the
DVD
