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WorksheetsWorkplace Readiness - Unit One Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is TRUE about intrinsic motivation?
Performance incentives are an example of intrinsic motivation.
Only people with aptitudes are inspired by a sense of pride.
People feel satisfaction from having completed a behavior.
Bonuses, awards, and trophies all serve as intrinsic motivators.
What is TRUE about employability skills?
They are all practical capabilities, like the ability to type.
They generally stay the same from decade to decade.
They do not involve human skills or digital fluency.
They include any abilities you need to succeed at work.
Carolina has been one of the top sales associates in her division for years. She gets along well with her other sales associates and enjoys being friends with many of them. The boss notices Carolina's strong skills and offers her a management position where she will be in charge of the other sales associates. This is a tricky decision for Carolina because she would now be in charge of her peers. Which values conflict is Carolina MOST likely facing?
leadership vs. acceptance
security vs. risk
wealth vs. service
achievement vs. health
Compare a belief and a value. What is most likely TRUE about a belief?
Beliefs are the principles people think are most important.
If a value becomes strong enough, it becomes a belief.
A belief is an idea that someone considers to be true.
A belief requires commitment and becomes part of one's character.
Greentree Corporation is looking to hire employees who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Darren wants to be hired by this company but doesn’t know what information he should share with them at the interview. What example should he share to BEST demonstrate his entrepreneurial mindset?
I am an extrovert who can start a conversation with anyone.
I have a high level of emotional intelligence and digital fluency.
I am a self-starter who has created businesses since I was 15.
I have experienced many failures, but I have learned from them all.
Mateo’s instructor tells him that before he goes further in his job search, he needs to engage in some introspection. How would Mateo's actions BEST demonstrate introspection?
He is visiting with his friends more frequently.
He is journaling about his strengths and weaknesses.
He is asking his parents for a loan to buy professional clothes.
He is cooking all of his meals at home instead of going out.
In an interview, Adriana is asked to talk about her aptitudes. What is the MOST accurate response she can provide?
I live in a very diverse community.
I studied the piano for three years.
I want to become an actress one day.
I am an excellent public speaker.
Lin is constantly writing about his day in his journal. What is Lin MOST likely practicing?
reflection
extrinsic motivation
aptitudes
resilience
What is TRUE about value conflicts?
Working through these conflicts can help with self-awareness.
Experiencing conflicts between core values is very rare.
It is best to ignore value conflicts when applying for a job.
There is usually one clear winner in each conflict someone faces.
Evie's company is giving a car to the person who has the most sales this month. Evie has decided to work even harder this month to see if she can win it. What does this action BEST represent?
Intrinsic motivation
Flow state
Emotional intelligence
Extrinsic motivation
Vanessa's company has just rejected her idea for a new marketing concept. If Vanessa has a growth mindset, how will she MOST likely respond to this rejection?
She will immediately quit her job
She will start a new business on her own
She will find someone else to blame for this
She will embrace this as a lesson in life.
Communication skills are less important in this modern era because there is more technology available.
True
False
What is TRUE about personality?
Someone's personality can usually be described in one word.
Personality is based uniquely on how someone behaves.
Intellect, emotions, and behavior all contribute to personality.
A job search is generally unaffected by someone's personality.
Marcus is demonstrating sympathy for one of his employees, Tim. How is this BEST represented?
He asked Tim for help with a problem because he knew Tim would understand.
He told Tim that he was sorry that Tim's dad had died over the weekend.
He threw a birthday party for Tim at the office after learning that he was turning 50.
He assigned Tim the task of hiring the new assistant because Tim had fired the last one.
Miguel is NOT very self-aware. How will this MOST likely affect his upcoming job search process?
He will be able to clearly state what he is looking for in a future career.
He will be offered several high-paying jobs that he will love.
He will be able to find a great job that suits his goals and skills.
He will have a tough time finding a job that fits his interests.
Hannah is demonstrating empathy with one of her coworkers. Which one of Hannah's quotes BEST represents empathy?
I also know what it feels like to lose a parent. Why don't you take a few days off to process your emotions?
I am so sad that you are going through a rough time. It sounds so awful.
It is devastating that you lost your puppy, but you still have to do your job. Can I help you get organized?
I think you will make it through your divorce just fine. You're a great person, and you deserve the best.
What is one of Lewis Goldberg's five fundamental factors of person's personality?
efficiency
thoroughness
determination
agreeableness
Selena is beginning a job search, and she needs some advice. What would experts say is the MOST helpful first step she should take in this process?
Learn about herself so she can select jobs that are a good fit for her.
Hire a professional writer to help her create a beautiful resume.
Write several drafts of a cover letter so friends can select the best one.
Fill out job applications for any job opening to get interview experience.
Yasmine's boss is very unpredictable. Somedays he is completely open to new ideas and encourages everyone to participate. Other times, he completely shuts down and yells at anyone who tries to offer any new ideas. Which part of Goldberg's OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate?
neuroticism
conscientiousness
extroversion
agreeableness
Regina says that she achieves "flow state" whenever she is creating art. How is this BEST demonstrated?
She loses track of time and becomes focused on art.
She gets bored, and her ability to create slows down.
She thinks about ways she can get paid for her creations.
She floats from idea to idea and loses focus on her art.
Michael has been the top lawyer at his firm for the past five years. To make this happen, he is at the office 7 days a week for 10 hours a day. His wife wants Michael to be home more to help her with their newborn child. Michael fears that he will not be able to do a great job at work unless he puts in a lot of time at the office. Which values conflict is Michael MOST likely facing?
leadership vs. acceptance
achievement vs. family
wealth vs. service
security vs. risk
Spirituality, leadership, and courage are all words that describe personal values.
True
False
Ida has always wanted to be a teacher and give back to her community. However, she has recently come to realize that she will never be able to afford a fancy lifestyle if she chooses to be an educator. Ida is now confused about which career path to choose. Which values conflict is Ida MOST likely facing?
leadership vs. acceptance
security vs. risk
wealth vs. service
challenge vs. control
An extrovert gains energy by spending a lot of time alone and away from other people.
True
False
What is TRUE about emotional intelligence?
It involves the ability to self-regulate feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and to perceive emotions
It centers on the idea that most human communication is verbal instead of non-verbal
It is generally easy for people to master a high level of this intelligence at a young age
It inspires people to respond to failures and rejections with a negative attitude
Thomas wants to work on his digital fluency. What will be the MOST helpful step for him to work on toward this goal?
He should pay more attention to the verbal and non-verbal reactions of his colleagues.
He should reflect about his strengths and weaknesses so he can apply for jobs.
He should concentrate on learning to use his hands to make new products.
He should focus on gaining technical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
The Nicely Chocolate Company is starting to use performance incentives in January. What does this MOST likely mean for this company's employees?
Any employee who meets or exceeds their sales quota will get a bonus.
More employees than ever will reach their "flow state" while working.
If an employee does not reach their sales quota, they will be terminated.
All company employees will get a special prize at the end of the month.
Jorge has always been a rule-follower. In tough situations, he seems to make the right decision. Which part of Goldberg's OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate?
openness to experience
conscientiousness
extroversion
neuroticism
What is one of the four pillars of self-awareness that can help you better find your "north star"?
your values
your family
your grades
your fears
What is TRUE about non-verbal communication?
Many employers are intentionally trying to create more diversity among their workforce because differences among employee profiles correlate with improved performance.
True
False
In an interview, Anna was asked to give an example of how her self-awareness has affected her work. What is the MOST appropriate example Anna can share?
Because I am an extrovert, I was able to find the best role for me as a presenter on our team.
When our old email program no longer worked, I came up with a new way we could communicate.
I have consistently communicated well using both email and face-to-face formats.
Because I went to college, I have been able to travel the world to meet new people.
The famous philosopher Plato sorted personal characteristics into four different types: artistic, sensible, intuitive, and reasoning.
True
False
Trevor wants to work to improve his level of emotional intelligence. What is the BEST thing he can do to work toward this goal?
He can avoid using non-verbal communication at all times.
He can stay inside his house and not interact with others.
He can scream at his friends when they anger him.
He can reflect on his experiences to learn from them.
What is TRUE about a person's values?
They are not influenced by parents.
They help people make decisions.
They are the same thing as beliefs.
They stay the same as people age.
Enzo is preparing a resume for his very first job. He doesn’t know what to list for his skills. He asks his teacher for advice on how to complete this portion of his resume. What is the BEST advice this teacher should give Enzo?
Leave the skills section blank because there is no work experience.
Make up skills that you think the employer wants to see on a resume.
List your best attitudes and behaviors that employers find helpful.
Write vague skills like "Digital Fluency" that require more explanation.
Roberta has a high level of emotional intelligence. How is this MOST likely demonstrated?
She yells loudly at people often when they deserve it.
She frequently remains calm in stressful situations.
She communicates using only non-verbal communication.
She believes that all feelings should be kept out of the office.
Noah has a steady job that is boring, but it has good retirement options and a regular paycheck. He'd rather try a different career where he can be more creative, but he fears he won't be able to keep a steady paycheck with a more creative job. Which values conflict is Noah MOST likely facing?
leadership vs. acceptance
security vs. risk
wealth vs. service
challenge vs. control
Patrick's friends are arguing about where they should go to dinner before they go to see a movie. Some want to go to a fast-food restaurant; others want to go to a fancier place. Patrick says, 'Why don't we split up and eat in two groups? Then we can all meet at the cinema to enjoy the movie together.' Which part of Goldberg's OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate?
neuroticism
conscientiousness
extroversion
agreeableness
How can learning about your personality MOST likely make a positive impact on your job?
You can collaborate with colleagues you enjoy and ignore the others
You can choose work environments that match your personality
You can tell others about your personality so they can leave you alone
You can act however you want as long as it represents who you truly are
During an interview, Sabrina is asked to share one of her values. What is one answer she could provide that MOST accurately describes a core value?
church
running
animals
truth
Joachim has a dream that he wants to make a reality. How can he BEST turn this dream into a concrete goal?
Avoid any risks that require leaving his comfort zone.
Write down the specific steps to complete his goal.
Ask his parents to rephrase the dream as a goal for him.
Make it easy enough so he can avoid learning any new skills.
Sarah is very self-aware. How will this MOST likely affect her upcoming job search process?
She will have a difficult time finding a job that fits her life goals.
She will not be able to find joy in any job that she pursues.
She will be able to find a job that suits her personality and skills.
She will only be able to find jobs that have very low salaries.
Interviewers asked Jeff to discuss a time when he demonstrated adaptability at his job. What is the MOST appropriate response for Jeff to give?
Because I am introverted, I was able to work by myself for most of the day.
When our old software no longer worked, I came up with a new system that could help us meet our goals.
I consistently communicated well by writing very detailed emails to my colleagues.
My emotional intelligence is so high that I can usually tell what everyone in a room is feeling.
What are the four criteria of a goal that Mike Murphy recommends to achieve success?
honest, accurate, rigorous, determined
happy, appreciated, respectful, durable
heartfelt, animated, required, difficult
high-quality, arduous, rightful, dedicated
Erica was told that she has a solution mindset. What does this MOST likely mean?
She has a gift for mathematics, equations, and numbers.
She lacks emotional intelligence and digital fluency.
She looks for creative ways to analyze and solve problems.
She wants to find ways to help entrepreneurs start more businesses.
Louise is always up for an adventure. She likes to travel to new places and learn new things. Which part of Goldberg's OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate?
openness to experience
conscientiousness
extroversion
neuroticism
Micah's teacher told his parents that Micah needs to develop some intrinsic motivation. How can his parents BEST help him experience intrinsic motivation?
Buy him ice cream every time he gets a good grade at school.
Find him an engaging activity that he can do successfully.
Take him to the store to let him pick a prize for himself.
Remove all video games from the house until he behaves better.
Thomas has always enjoyed working as a freelance writer. He has been able to choose his work schedule, his topics, and his clients for the last 10 years. Recently, however, a newspaper has reached out to him to see if he would like to join their staff. He would need to report every day from nine to five and write about the topics they assign to him. Thomas isn't sure he wants all of this change in his level of freedom. Which values conflict is Thomas MOST likely facing?
leadership vs. acceptance
security vs. risk
wealth vs. service
challenge vs. control
At the end of a party, Maria tells her friends that she is tired of going to parties. "I always feel exhausted trying to chat with other people. I'd prefer to stay here and work on a puzzle by myself." Which part of Goldberg's OCEAN model does this BEST demonstrate?
agreeableness
conscientiousness
extroversion
neuroticism
