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Life Skills Trivia

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of appliance is this?

a)

Dishwasher

b)

Oven

c)

Dryer

d)

Washing Machine

2.

When someone wants to shake your hand, you should use which hand

a)

left hand

b)

right hand

c)

it doesn't matter

3.

When your friend is talking to someone else and you want to talk also, you should...

a)

Invade their personal space

b)

give them their personal space and wait your turn

c)

interrupt them

d)

wave your hands up and down to get their attention

4.

Which is a utensil?

a)

Ketchup

b)

Paper towel

c)

A fork

d)

A table

5.

What do you call a plan for spending money?

a)
Financial plan
b)
Expense plan
c)
Spending plan
d)
Budget
6.

Match the following soaps to the proper appliance/area

a)

1.

Washing dishes at the sink

b)

2.

Washing Machine

c)

3.

Dishwasher

d)

4.

Mop

e)

5.

Shower

7.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Metal fork

Aluminum foil

Styrofoam

Paper bags

Plastic utensils

Glass bowl

Ceramic plate

Porcelain mug

Pyrex glass container

Microwave Safe
DO NOT PUT IN THE MICROWAVE
8.

Reorder the following steps to doing laundry.

a)

Separate clothes by color

b)

Place clothes in the washing machine + Add detergent

c)

Fix setting on machine (cold or hot water)

d)

Clean the lint trap of the dryer

e)

Place clothes in the dryer

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
9.

What does it mean when your fire detector starts chirping?

a)
It means the fire detector is happy
b)
The fire detector is singing a song
c)
The battery is low and needs to be replaced.
d)
The fire detector is trying to communicate with aliens
10.

Match the following banks accounts to their purpose.

a)

Checking Account

1.

Used for everyday transactions

b)

Savings Account

2.

Used for long-term savings

c)

Credit Cards

3.

Used for borrowing money

11.

What is proper door etiquette?

a)
Slam the door in people's faces
b)
Push your way through without regard for others
c)
Yell at people to hurry up
d)
Hold the door open, let people exit first, and be considerate of others.
12.

How can you demonstrate professional etiquette when you are running late for a meeting?

a)

Don't inform anyone and quietly join the meeting

b)

Apologize profusely when you arrive

c)

Inform the meeting organizer as soon as possible and apologize

d)

Skip the meeting entirely to avoid disruption

13.

What is the best way to prepare for an interview?

a)

Memorize answers to common interview questions

b)

Learn about the company and its culture

c)

Plan to arrive exactly at the interview time

d)

Wear casual clothes to appear relaxed

14.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when writing a professional email?

a)

Using a clear and specific subject line

b)

Keeping the message brief and to the point

c)

Using emojis to express emotions

d)

Proofreading before sending

15.

What is the polite way to ask for something to be passed at the dinner table?

a)

"Give me that!"

b)

"Hey, pass me the salt."

c)

"Could you please pass the salt?"

d)

Grab it yourself without asking

16.

What is the first step in conflict resolution?

a)

Assigning blame to someone

b)

Ignoring the problem

c)

Identifying the problem and the feelings involved

d)

Deciding who is right or wrong

17.

Match the following car symbols to their meaning:

a)

1.

A problem with the engine/transmission

b)

2.

Time for an oil change

c)

3.

High beams are on

d)

4.

Low fuel/gas

e)

5.

Emergency parking brake is on

18.

Every driver under the age of (a)   is considered a junior driver and has some restriction on their license.

19.

What is the purpose of the memo line on a check?

a)
To provide additional information about the purpose of the payment
b)
To draw a picture
c)
To write a short story
d)
To indicate the recipient's favorite color
20.

Where does your signature go on a check that you write?

a)

On the front of the check (#5)

b)
On the envelope
c)
On the back of the check
d)

In the memo line (#6)

21.

Label each part of the example email. Place the label over the correct number on the image.

22.

Identify each part of the example check. Place the label over the correct number.

23.

Your car battery just died. What do you need to jump start your car?

a)
A spare tire and a jack
b)
A flashlight and a map
c)
A full tank of gas and a car wash
d)
Jumper cables and another vehicle with a working battery
24.

Awesome! You have leftovers and won't have to cook tomorrow... but how long should you keep leftovers in the fridge?

a)
3-4 days
b)
1-2 days
c)
5-6 days
d)
1 week
25.

The amount of money paid to your for each hour of work is called?

a)
Minute rate
b)
Daily rate
c)
Yearly rate
d)
Hourly rate
26.

After how many miles should you change your car's oil?

a)
3,000 to 5,000 miles
b)
5,000 to 7,500 miles
c)
10,000 to 12,000 miles
d)
Every 2,000 miles
27.

To open a bank account, you need a form of ID. What does ID mean?

a)

Internal Document

b)

Individual Data

c)

Identification Document

d)

Identity Detail

28.

You take out a $500 loan and have to pay back $550. What is the extra money you have to pay back called?

a)

Gain

b)

Deduction

c)

Profit

d)

Interest

29.

A temporary job assigned to gain experience that is often unpaid is called a/an...?

a)

Internship

b)

Workmanship

c)

Student-Work

d)

Non-profit

30.

Some companies allow you to pay just a part of your credit card bill each month. This is called the...?

a)

Annual Fee

b)

Late Fee

c)

Minimum Payment

d)

Finance Charge

31.

Organize these options into the right categories:

Categorize the following

I have just broken my arm.

I have a sore throat.

Your friend clutches their chest and collapses unconscious. They are not responding.

I have a severe allergic reaction with difficulty breathing.

I am experiencing sudden and severe chest pain.

I have a persistent cough that won't go away.

I have a minor burn from cooking.

A car accident has occurred with multiple injuries and people trapped inside the vehicles.

A person is drowning and needs immediate rescue from the water.

Emergency Room
Primary Care/Urgent Care
Calling 911
32.

What is a "lease"?

a)

A document that shows ownership of a piece of property

b)

A contract that allows you temporary use of a piece of property based on certain terms

c)

The thing you put on a dog to take it for a walk

d)

The singular form of "lice"

33.

You're about to rent your first apartment! Place these steps to the process in order:

a)

Search for apartments in your price range with the features you want

b)

Contact the landlord and set up an in-person tour of the apartment

c)

Receive a lease from the landlord and read the whole thing VERY carefully

d)

Sign the lease and return it to your landlord with any required payments

e)

Receive the completed lease, signed by your landlord

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
34.

You need to mail a letter to someone! Place the label over the correct part of the envelope.

35.

When you move into an apartment, you usually are asked to pay a "security deposit." Which of the following are true about security deposits? (Select all that apply!)

a)

The landlord keeps the security deposit money until you move out

b)

The security deposit is money for the landlord to use to repair significant damages you cause to the apartment

c)

Landlords can use the deposit to pay for normal cleaning of the apartment when you move out

d)

Any amount that doesn't get used for repairs has to be returned to you at move out

e)

The security deposit is meant to pay for your landlord to buy themselves a nice dinner out

36.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Single-stall bathroom

A multi-stall bathroom

Hotel room

Private office

Residential home

Private dressing room

Library

Shopping mall

An open public building

Knock on the door
You don't need to knock on the door
37.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Cotton

Wool

Polyester

Nylon

Spandex

Silk

Linen

Fabric that shrinks in the dryer
Fabric that doesn't shrink in the dryer
38.

What is the safest way to thaw frozen food?

a)

in the sink

b)

slowly in the refrigerator

c)

in direct sunlight

d)

In cold water overnight

39.

At what age can you obtain a driver's license in Massachusetts?

a)

21

b)

18

c)

16

d)

15

e)

14

40.

You are driving and then see a police car behind you with its lights on. What should you do?

a)

Pull over to the right

b)

Pull over to the left

c)

Keep driving

d)

Stop exactly where you are

41.

You need to put gas in your car. Reorder the steps correctly.

a)

Pull up beside the gas pump

b)

Put your car in park

c)

Turn off your car

d)

Put in your payment at the gas pump

e)

Place the nozzle in your car and fill your car with gas.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
42.

You are at your first job and a customer needs $0.36 in change back. Which of these amounts is correct?

a)
1 quarter, 1 nickel, and 1 penny
b)
2 dimes and 1 penny
c)
3 nickels and 1 penny
d)
1 quarter, 1 dime, and 1 penny
43.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Changing windshield wipers

Replacing air filters

Installing a new car battery

Checking your tire pressure

Replacing timing belt

Checking and replacing engine coolant

Inspecting and replacing fuel filter

Adjusting engine timing

Inspecting and replacing transmission fluid

Car Maintenance for a Mechanic
Do it yourself!