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TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 TEST

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one thing that you should NOT do during the first interview?

a)

Ask about salary

b)

Communicate why you are a good candidate

c)

Connect with the interviewer

d)

Express your strengths and weaknesses

2.

What's a good answer: "What are your strengths?"

a)

Well, what strengths are you looking for?

b)

Three Words: Hard-working. Alpha-Male. Jackhammer. Merciless.

c)

I would say my best strengths would be my positive attitude and my organizational skills....

d)

I would say my best strengths would be my attention span. 

3.

 

What is memorandum?

a)

a short notice usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.

b)

a long notice usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.

c)

a short usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.

d)

a short letter usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.

4.

 

A memo contains the name of the recipient of the memo who will be reading it.

a)

To

b)

Date

c)

From

d)

Subject

5.

When is the memo written?

a)

28 DECEMBER 2013

b)

29 NOVEMBER 2013

c)

26 NOVEMBER 2013

d)

22 DECEMBER 2013

6.

What is the purpose of this memo?

a)

To give suggestions

b)

To instruct

c)

To inform

d)

To remind

7.

What purpose does the first sentence of the body of a memo serve?

a)

Introduces the writer of the memo

b)

 Serves as a formal greeting

c)

  Tells the audience who to contact if they have questions

d)

States the purpose of the memo and/or what action the reader needs to take

8.

The chairperson for a meeting presides over the event ...

a)

To answer all questions in the meeting

b)

To ensure all chairs are available for all persons

c)

To ensure that all participants are attending the meeting

d)

To ensure that participants are following the conventions of the meeting

9.

The agenda of a meeting is controlled by

a)

Anyone in the meeting

b)

The CEO

c)

The chairperson

d)

The minute taker

10.

The minutes of the meeting are formally approved by ...

a)

The minute taker

b)

By all team members who were not at the meeting

c)

The CEO

d)

The chairperson

11.

An agenda for a meeting is a document given to all attendees before the meeting that lists, in order, the matters to be discussed.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

I AM NOT SURE

12.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an agenda?

a)

Advice of a planned meeting

b)

Communicates the results of a decision

c)

Ensures that a meeting is run efficiently

d)

Communicates important information about the meeting

13.

Which of the following is NOT included in an agenda?

a)

Expected outcomes

b)

Location and date

c)

Start time of meeting

d)

Topics to be discussed

14.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of an agenda?

a)

Helps the attendees get the decisions they want

b)

Acts as a guide for discussion

c)

Ensures that attendees do not speak out of turn, or for too long

d)

Provides a checklist to ensure that all topics are discussed

15.

Which of the following is most likely to happen without an agenda?

a)

Meeting may be disorganised and time-wasting

b)

Attendees talk too long on topics

c)

May be personal attacks and hostility

d)

The meeting achieves its aims in a short period of time

16.

The farewell or goodbye part of the business letter is known as the:

a)

Closing

b)

Ending

c)

Salutation

17.

Dear Mr. Smith   is commonly referred to as _______________________________ in business classes:

a)

Greeting

b)

Heading

c)

Closing

18.

Your success stories should only use examples from previous work experiences.

a)

True – because all the interviewer cares about is past job success.

b)

False – because the interviewer also appreciates successes in other areas of life.

19.

In every answer you give during an interview, the employer is looking for:

a)

How you will save them time

b)

How you will save them money

c)

How you will solve their problem(s)

d)

Any of the above

20.

As soon as the interview is over, you should:

a)

Go home and rest. You deserve it.

b)

Replay each question and answer in your mind.

c)

Send an immediate thank you note.

d)

Sit back and wait for the job offer to come in.

21.

The best way to dress for success during an interview is to...

a)

Dress comfortably

b)

Wear a formal attire

c)

Bring a sport coat, in case you need it.

d)

Be trendy

22.

What is the best way to answer an interviewer when asked about your accomplishments?

a)

I feel I have accomplished a lot in my life with playing sports, succeeding in school, and working

b)

I have not accomplished much in my life, but for my future I plan on achieving much more

c)

My accomplishments has taught me to appreciate life more. I think that my accomplishments have helped others.

d)

Although I feel my biggest achievements are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with...

23.

What is the best way to respond to the question: "Why do you want this job?"

a)

Indicate that it is right for your career.

b)

Indicate that you feel you can learn a lot to be an effective employee.

c)

Indicate how you can make valuable contributions in this job.

24.

What is the purpose of the job interview?

a)

To provide you an opportunity to tell the employer about your qualifications and to do the best job of selling yourself.

b)

To answer all the questions asked by the employer in an honest and convincing way.

c)

To enable both the organization and potential employee to obtain the information needed to make an informed decision.

25.

What is the best way to respond to the request, "Tell me about yourself?"

a)

Describe your hobbies and interests so that you are more than just a name on a resume.

b)

Describe how your qualifications would enable you to provide value if you were hired.

c)

Describe what an ideal job would provide you by way of challenge and earnings potential.

26.

When preparing for your job interview, you should:

a)

Find out about the companies core products and services

b)

Read about their corporate culture

c)

Use your research about company in your interview answers

d)

All of the above

27.

When you write and prepare your CV, you should:

a)

Tailor your CV to each different job you apply for

b)

Put your current work history first

c)

Include your objective statement and soft skill competencies

d)

All of the above

28.

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common mistakes job-seekers make during job interviews:

a)

limp, clammy handshake

b)

over-emphasis on money

c)

lack of interest and enthusiasm

d)

too much knowledge of the company

29.

The best way to answer the question, "Why do you want to work for our company," is by saying:

a)

"You've been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my services to continue the organization's successes."

b)

"You've been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really great for my career to work for your organization."

c)

"I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five minute bike ride from the beach."

d)

"I'm really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers."

30.

How should you respond to the question, "where do you see yourself in five years?"

a)

"I just want to be at a place in my life when I'm happy with who I am -- the job I'm doing would have to support that."

b)

"I could see myself starting my own business."

c)

"I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success."

d)

"I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with and that allows me to be financially independent."

31.

It was nice to hear from you!

a)

INFORMAL

b)

FORMAL

32.

You are cordially invited to attend...

a)

FORMAL

b)

INFORMAL

33.

I am writing to draw your attention to the fact that...

a)

FORMAL

b)

INFORMAL

34.

I would be most grateful if you would...

a)

FORMAL

b)

INFORMAL

35.

I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with...

a)

FORMAL

b)

INFORMAL

36.

I am writing in response to your advertisement in...

a)

FORMAL

b)

INFORMAL

37.

When sending a resume electronically, what is the preferred format to use?

a)

Word document

b)

PDF

c)

Excel

38.


When emailing your resume to employers, it's best to:

a)

Send your resume as an e-mail attachment, with your resume and cover letter written in the body of the e-mail 

b)

Send your resume and cover letter in the body of the e-mail, with NO attachments

c)

Send your resume and cover letter as e-mail attachments only

39.


to go to a meeting

a)

cancel

b)

run over

c)

postpone

d)

attend

40.

working in a group to think of some new fresh ideas

a)

reschedule

b)


take minutes

c)

brainstorm

d)

results

41.


to decide that a planned meeting will not happen [the date is not changed, it is eliminated]

a)

cancel

b)

commence

c)

adjourn / wrap up

d)

agenda

42.

to begin/start a meeting

a)

chair

b)

commence

c)

strategy

d)

productive

43.


to be in charge of the meeting; to lead the meeting

a)

chair

b)

cancel

c)

take minutes

d)

run over

44.

to change the date of a meeting to a later date than was originally planned

a)

cancel

b)

postpone

c)

strategy

d)

productive

45.


topics to be covered in the meeting

a)

results

b)

brainstorm

c)

agenda

d)

productive

46.


Quorom is ...

a)

The minimum number of members required to make a meeting legally operative

b)


The number of persons present at a meeting

c)

The length of the meeting

d)


Another name for group of persons at a meeting

47.


What can the following be used for?

"Sorry, could you repeat that?"

"I'm not with you. Could you explain that again?"

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but..."

a)

Preventing an interruption

b)

Being non-committal

c)

Disagreeing

d)

Asking for clarification

48.

When you take notes, you should _________________

a)

sum up discussions

b)

write down word for word discussions

c)

write down only the motions

d)

ignore discussions

49.

The abilities required to perform the job's main duties.

a)

Hard skills

b)

Soft skills

50.

The skills that are not specific to a particular job, but they help you perform job's duties effectively.

a)

Hard skills

b)

Soft skills

51.

A _________ resume lists your work experience in reverse-chronological order

a)

Chronological resume

b)

Functional resume

c)

Combination resume

52.

________ resumes focus more on relevant skills than work history

a)

Chronological resume

b)

Functional resume

c)

Combination resume

53.

A ________ resume is a blend of the chronological and functional resume types

a)

Chronological resume

b)

Functional resume

c)

Combination resume

54.

A ________ resume is a blend of the chronological and functional resume types

a)

Chronological resume

b)

Functional resume

c)

Combination resume

55.

_________ paragraph should restate the letter’s purpose and provide a call to action

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Final

56.
  • Use "_________," if you’re unsure specifically whom you’re addressing.

a)

To Whom It May Concern

b)

Dear Mr.

c)

Dear Lucy

57.

These include the following sign-offs except:

a)
  • Sincerely

b)
  • Best regards

c)
  • Best

d)

Dear

58.

These are what not to include in a formal email except

a)
  • Nicknames

b)
  • Emoji

c)
  • Indirect phrasing

d)

Salutation

59.

A _____ is a document between professionals or academics that contains information related to their work sent virtually.

a)

Formal email

b)

Business letter

c)

Resume

60.

“I am writing to enquire about ____"

a)

Begin with a greeting

b)

Thank the recipient

c)

Stating purpose