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Conover Workplace Readiness (2 of 3)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

____ is the level of commitment you are willing to make in setting and achieving clear goals.

a)

Personal responsibility

b)

Attitude

c)

Goal setting

d)

Self-control

2.

Laptop computers and tablets can be used during meetings at work.

a)

Ture, laptop computers and tablets can be used to take notes and look up information about the meeting

b)

False, laptop computers and tablets should never be used in a meeting

3.

To show ______ means to take responsibility for a task or project.

a)

purpose

b)

action

c)

organization

d)

initiative

4.

_____ communication is made up of facial expressions or the look on your face and body language or movements.

a)

Written

b)

Verbal

c)

Non-verbal

d)

Listening

5.

When planning and organizing projects in the workplace, it is important to be able to figure out what resources are required and coordinate or organize them in the best way. Which one of the following is a resource?

a)

Money

b)

Time

c)

People

d)

All of the above

6.

In the process of critical thinking, after you have gathered information you need to:

a)

Apply information

b)

Form a hypothesis

c)

Problem solve

d)

Analyze information

7.

It is important to know when it is okay to socialize. The following situations are examples of times when it is okay to socialize at work. One example does NOT belong in the list, which one?

a)

During breaks

b)

Waiting for a meeting to start

c)

When you see a coworker working at his or her desk

d)

Passing someone in the hall

8.

In active listening, which tip does not belong?

a)

Look at the person speaking

b)

Pay attention to both verbal and nonverbal communication

c)

Repeat what is being said in your own mind

d)

Give advice

9.

Reasonable

Specific

Meaningful

Measurable

Set a timeline


These are all criteria related to _____.

a)

leadership

b)

goal achievement

c)

problem solving

d)

decision making

10.

_______ is a way of using the internet to communicate while actually looking at the person to whom you are talking.

a)

Video conferencing

b)

Texting

c)

Phone conferencing

d)

Audio conferencing

11.

In doing your best, which tip does not belong?

a)

Show initiative or responsibility in work situations

b)

Always try to improve your knowledge and skills

c)

Take shortcuts whenever possible

d)

Set reasonable goals and always try to meet them

12.

Consider the feelings of other people

Have empathy

Operate in trust

Recognize misunderstandings


These communication skills all relate to _______.

a)

non-verbal communication

b)

eye contact

c)

verbal communication

d)

emotional awareness

13.

Some projects are very large and difficult. You may need to organize _____ to help you complete the project.

a)

resources

b)

money

c)

time

d)

productivity

14.

Forming a hypothesis is an important part of ____.

a)

communication

b)

decision making

c)

planning and organizing

d)

critical thinking

15.

When socializing with your manager or boss, there are some things you should not talk about. Which of the following situations should you not discuss with your manager or boss?

a)

Last night's football game

b)

Your relationship problems with a friend or significant other

c)

A story you heard about in the news

d)

The weather

16.

Show commitment

Meet deadlines

Be on time

Be consistent

Follow through


These are all teamwork skills related to ____.

a)

problem solving

b)

communication

c)

being reliable

d)

active listening

17.

In order to determine whether or not you have met your goal, the goal must be something that can be ____.

a)

reached

b)

acheived

c)

realistic

d)

measured

18.

Have a search goal in mind

Search for the information you need to reach your goal

Read through the list of links that result from your search

Open the links that look like they have the information you need

Close out of your browser once you have found the information you need


These are all rules for ____.

a)

cell phone use

b)

social media use

c)

internet use

d)

instant messaging

19.

In order to determine whether or not you have met your goal, the goal must be something that can be measured. This means that there is a(n) _____ somewhere within the goal.

a)

identifier

b)

definition

c)

number

d)

statement

20.

_____ is the ability to understand and relate to the feelings of others.

a)

Personal awareness

b)

Empathy

c)

Communication

d)

Trust