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Unit 1: Professional Skills

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Internships & training programs help you gain real world experience & increase your networking contacts.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Volunteer work, job shadowing, & internships will only distract you from the ultimate goal of getting a full time job.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is a professional organization?

a)

Post-secondary learning activities and programs.

b)

Seeks to further a particular profession, the interest of individuals and organizations engaged in that profession.

c)

Workforce development strategy used in the U.S. to support workers' transitions from education into and through the workforce

d)

Interacting with others to exchange tips and techniques or social contacts between advocacy groups.

4.
Punctuality means which? 
a)

Staying on task

b)

Professional

c)

Enjoying your job

d)

Being on time

5.
Professionalism describes a certain type of _________ in the workplace?
a)
Knowledge
b)
Behavior
c)
Persistance
d)

Work Ethic

6.

True or false: Empathy is a professional and personal trait.

a)

True

b)

False 

7.
Is it possible to be a professional but not display professionalism? 
a)
Yes
b)
No
8.

It is acceptable to show up late to work:

a)

Once a week

b)

Every day

c)

Once a year

d)

It is never acceptable

9.

What are the diverse functions of non-profit groups?

(Select all that apply)

a)

Charitable Work: such as providing food, shelter, medical care, education, and other essential services to disadvantaged people or communities

b)

Awareness and Advocacy: raise awareness about important social issues and advocate for policy changes to address those issues.

c)

Community Development: initiate projects that promote sustainable economic growth, education, and improved quality of life.

d)

Humanitarian Aid: respond to disasters and emergencies by providing aid, including medical assistance, shelter, and resources to affected areas.

10.

Which type of organization's diverse functions include: networking, advocacy & lobbying, standards and guidelines, professional development & collaboration?

a)

Non-profit groups

b)

Industry Associations

c)

Advocacy Groups

d)

Professional Development

11.

True or False: listening actively, asking for clarification, avoiding immediate reactions, seeking multiple perspectives, and self- reflection are all ways to receive and implement feedback.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which is NOT a diverse function of advocacy groups?

a)

Awareness and Education: raise awareness about their cause through campaigns, media, and educational programs to inform the public and generate support.

b)

Community Mobilization: mobilize communities to take action, whether through protests, petitions, or community organizing.

c)

Policy Change: engage in activism to promote policy changes that align with their goals

d)

Humanitarian Aid: respond to disasters and emergencies by providing aid, including medical assistance, shelter, and resources to affected areas.

13.
Which is NOT a part of Networking?
a)

Building relationships through mutual friends

b)

Linked In

c)

Career Fairs

d)

Creating a resume

14.

Abilities relating to dealing with people you work with.

(Select all that apply)

a)

Interpersonal Skills

b)

Teamwork Skills

c)

Networking

d)

Punctuality

e)

Emotional Intelligence

15.

A meeting between an employer and a job applicant.

a)

Board Meeting

b)

Interview

c)

On the Job Training

d)

Business Luncheon

16.

Making use of all your personal connections to achieve your career goals.

a)

Networking

b)

Teamwork

c)

Collaboration

d)

Employer

17.

The ability to understand and relate to the feelings of others is called sympathy.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
Strong personal networks can mean higher job satisfaction
a)

True

b)

False

19.
When you actively listen to someone, it helps you understand the message they are communicating.
a)

True

b)

False

20.
Which one is a way to nonverbally send the message that you are listening?
a)

Keep eye contact with the person speaking

b)

Looking away from the person talking

c)

Resting your head on your desk

21.

Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?

a)

Slouching

b)

Crossing your arms

c)

Sitting up straight

d)

Standing with your back to the speaker

22.
Personal attributes that describe an individual's ability to interact with others are
a)
Hard skills
b)
Soft skills
23.
Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?
a)
Professionalism
b)
Communication skills
c)
Time management skills
d)
Typing skills
24.

Specific teachable abilities that can be defined and measured are ____________.

a)
Soft skills
b)
Hard skills
25.

Which of the following is the number one skill that is most valued by employers?

a)
Health & safety
b)

Communication skills

c)
Computer skills
d)
Customer service
26.
Effectively presenting your thoughts and ideas, verbally and in writing.
a)
Teamwork
b)
Perseverance
c)
Communication
d)
Respect
27.
Non-verbal communication includes
a)
Smiling
b)
Hand gestures
c)
Facial expressions, body language and posture
d)
Standing straight
28.
Effective communication consists of ______ and ________.
a)
Active listener and effective sender
b)
Misunderstood sender and inactive listener
c)
Defensive listener and disrespectful sender
d)

Active listener and ineffective sender

29.
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?
a)
Poor listening skills
b)
Language
c)
Stereotyping
d)
Asking questions
30.

Working without being told, being self-motivated, and being the first to begin work shows:

a)
Motivation
b)
Initiative
c)
Leadership
d)
Persistence
31.
What is teamwork?
a)
The ability to do something without being asked.
b)
The ability to work with others to get the job done.
c)
The ability to get people to do what you want.
d)
The ability to clearly express yourself.
32.

Arriving or doing something at the expected or planned time:

(Select all that apply)

a)

Time management

b)

Teamwork

c)

Punctuality

d)

Dependability

33.

The principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions:

a)

Attitude

b)

Ethics

c)

Teamwork

d)

Morals

34.

The quality of being trustworthy and reliable

a)

Morals

b)

Teamwork

c)

Punctuality

d)

Dependability

35.

How dependable or reliable you are:

a)

Attendance

b)

Accountability

c)

Appreciation

d)

Attitude

36.

Which of the following is an example of accountability?

a)

Blaming others

b)

Making personal excuses

c)

Owning up to your mistakes

d)

Waiting & hoping things get better

37.

Which of the following is NOT an example of accountability?

a)

Acting defensively

b)

Being reliable

c)

Asking questions

d)

Leaning on the wisdom of others

38.

What is critical thinking?

a)

Refer to abilities to be open-minded, mindful, and analytical, and to evaluate, question, reason, hypothesize, interpret, explain, and draw conclusions.

b)

Refer to abilities to be close-minded, mindful, and analytical, and to evaluate, question, reason, hypothesize, interpret, explain, and draw conclusions

39.

Procrastination is a decision-making strategy in which a person does which of the following?

a)

Let someone else make the decision

b)

Consider every possible option

c)

Delay making a decision

d)

Pick the option with the lowest level of risk

40.

When making decisions, a person should try to avoid which of the following?

a)

Getting help from a colleague

b)

Listening to impulses

c)

Making diagrams

d)

Identifying relevance

41.

Which of the following is a strategy for responsible decision making?

a)

Listing alternative decisions

b)

Procrastination

c)

Impulse decisions

d)

Doing it on your own

42.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the decision making process?

a)

Making emotional decisions

b)

Gathering information

c)

Defining the problem

d)

Taking action

43.

What is an example of being open minded:

a)

Knowing you are always right

b)

Having empathy for other people

c)

Saying yes to everything

d)

Sticking to your thoughts and beliefs without being swayed by others

44.

Problem solving goes hand in hand with:

a)

Self-awareness

b)

Teamwork

c)

Critical thinking

d)

Flexibility

45.
The first step in making a decision is to: 
a)

Brainstorm possible solution

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Consider the consequences

d)

Evaluate the decision

46.

Why is the last step (evaluate) important in the decision making process?

a)

It helps you to make your decision faster

b)

It helps you to think about your decision afterward to see if you would make that same decision again another time.

c)

It helps you always make the perfect decision

d)

It helps you make your decision based on what your friends do.

47.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of emotional intelligence?

a)

Able to regulate one's emotions

b)

Impulsivity

c)

Indifference (not caring)

d)

Perfectionism

48.

What does self-awareness mean in the context of emotional intelligence?

a)

Ignoring one's own emotions

b)

Understanding others' emotions

c)

Understanding one's own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses

49.

What does the term 'emotional regulation' refer to in emotional intelligence?

a)

Managing and controlling one's emotions

b)

Expressing emotions without restraint

c)

Recognizing others' emotions

d)

Suppressing emotions

50.

Which of the following is a key component of emotional intelligence?

a)

Self-criticism

b)

Isolation

c)

Indifference

d)

Self-management

51.
  • Deep breathing techniques, stress management exercises, practicing active listening, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution skills are all things we talked about to help manage emotions.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Which is NOT an influence on decision making in public policy?

a)

Political Pressures

b)

Accountability

c)

Public Opinion

d)

Ethical and Moral Values

53.

What is feedback?

a)

Criticizing somebody's behavior

b)

Giving advice to another person

c)

Informing another person about the reception of their action from the past and the impact on the present

d)

Evaluating somebody's performance on performance committee

54.

What type of feedback is most useful?

a)

General

b)

Specific

55.

Constructive Feedback is also known as the "positivity sandwich" because it is based on the principle of

a)

Praise-Criticize-Praise

b)

Criticize-Praise-Criticize

c)

Praise-Criticize-Punishment

56.

What are some effective ways to mention the positives?

a)

I thought that part of your presentation was very effective.

b)

I guess it was OK.

c)

In general, I think your presentation went very well.

d)

I can see you’ve put a lot of work into …

57.

What are the different types of feedback?

a)

Positive, constructive & specific

b)

Positive, negative & specific

c)

Positive, constructive & general

d)

Praising, criticizing & general

58.

What should learners do after receiving feedback?

a)

Move to the next goal

b)

Act upon the feedback

c)

Share the feedback with a peer

d)

All of the above

59.

What is the order of the feedback loop?

a)

Giving feedback

b)

Receiving feedback

c)

Acting upon feedback

d)

Reflecting on feedback

1)
2)
3)
4)
60.

To give good feedback you should:

a)

Be specific

b)

Use the "positivity sandwich"

c)

Focus on personality, not behavior

d)

Offer solutions

e)

Be timely

61.

True or false, you should frame your feedback from your perspective, such as "I observed..." or "I felt that..."

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Which is NOT a way to implement and receive feedback?

a)

Set goals

b)

Create an action plan

c)

Follow up

d)

Yell at the person giving feedback