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IPDC - Soft Skills

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Looking for the good in things instead of concentrating on the bad in things

a)

Positive Attitude

b)

Energy Lattitude

c)

Attitude

d)

Altitude

2.

The working together of a group of people to produce a desired result

a)

Work on it

b)

Clockwork

c)

Teamwork

d)

Dreamwork

3.

The sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas

a)

Suppression

b)

Exfoliation

c)

Regeneration

d)

Communication

4.

Planning how to divide your time between specific activities

a)

Division

b)

Time Management

c)

Workin' It

d)

Mr. Planner

5.

A belief in working hard

a)

Work Ethic

b)

Hardly Working

c)

Steady but sure

d)

More fries with that please

6.

A strong interest in something

a)

Vibration

b)

Run for the gold

c)

Hopscotch

d)

Enthusiasm

7.

Soft skills are...

a)

Having a gentle touch

b)

Attributes that help you work effectively and harmoniously with others

c)

skills that you think need improvement

d)

only required if you work in the health care field

8.

Hard skills are...

a)

Skills you learn with a strict curriculum

b)

Technical abilities that you've gained through life experiences

c)

Learning the hard way

d)

Training for 10 hours a day

9.

Examples of soft skills include...

a)

Being a power user for Microsoft Office

b)

Integrity, teamwork and effective communication

c)

Taking care of your parents

d)

accomplishing light as a feather, stiff as a board

10.

John is always there to assist his co-workers, he takes the time to hear what they have to say and he doesn't interrupt when they talk. What soft skill does John have?

a)

Honesty

b)

Good listener

c)

Integrity

d)

Dependability

11.

Covid-19 has caused a shift from in class to online class. What's your soft skill in this sudden change of getting work done?

a)

Integrity

b)

Adaptability

c)

Punctuality

d)

Motivation

12.

Another word for being absolutely necessary or extremely important is...

a)

Wanted

b)

desired

c)

essential

d)

refrain

13.

If you are a great communicator, is that a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

soft

b)

Hard

14.

If you are proficient in HTML is that a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

15.

Is knowing how to speak a foreign language a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

soft

b)

Hard

16.

Soft skills are usually related to your personality and your "people skills."

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Hard skills will get you the job, but soft skills will allow you to keep the job.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Certificates from courses taken

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

19.

Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Flexibility

c)

Teamwork

d)

Degree/Certificate

20.

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

a)

Typing speed

b)

Machine operation

c)

Time management

d)

Computer programming

21.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective information seeking for entrepreneurs?

a)

Identifying market trends and opportunities

b)

Enhancing decision-making capabilities

c)

Decreasing adaptability to changing market conditions

d)

Improving innovation and problem-solving skills

22.

What is the first step in effective information seeking for entrepreneurs?

a)

Collecting data

b)

Analyzing information

c)

Identifying research objectives

d)

Implementing solutions

23.

How can entrepreneurs stay updated on industry trends and developments?

a)

By avoiding networking events and industry conferences

b)

By conducting market research only once a year

c)

By subscribing to industry publications and newsletters

d)

By disregarding feedback from customers and mentors

24.

Why is continuous learning important for entrepreneurs?

a)

It hinders adaptability and innovation

b)

It allows them to remain stagnant in their knowledge and skills

c)

It fosters growth, innovation, and adaptability

d)

It limits their ability to make informed decisions

25.

What role does networking play in information seeking for entrepreneurs?

a)

It limits access to resources and opportunities

b)

It fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing

c)

It discourages interaction with industry peers and mentors

d)

It restricts the exchange of ideas and perspectives

26.

How does effective information seeking contribute to problem-solving for entrepreneurs?

a)

It restricts access to diverse perspectives and solutions

b)

It hinders the identification of market opportunities

c)

It provides valuable insights and data to address challenges

d)

It limits innovation and creativity in problem-solving

27.

What is the significance of networking for entrepreneurs in information seeking?

a)

It reduces access to potential investors and partners

b)

It provides access to valuable insights and resources through connections

c)

It discourages collaboration and knowledge sharing

d)

It increases isolation and limits exposure to industry trends

28.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective listening skills in business development?

a)

Empathy

b)

Active engagement

c)

Interrupting the speaker

d)

Clarification and paraphrasing

29.

How can entrepreneurs enhance their written communication skills in business development?

a)

By using complex language and jargon

b)

By avoiding feedback from peers and mentors

c)

By practicing clarity, brevity, and professionalism in written communication

d)

By disregarding the needs and preferences of the audience

30.

What is the role of cross-cultural communication in business development?

a)

It limits market reach and growth opportunities

b)

It fosters understanding and collaboration with diverse stakeholders

c)

It promotes ethnocentrism and cultural insensitivity

d)

It restricts innovation and creativity in problem-solving

31.
Ethics are defined as 
a)
How we respond to a situation
b)
Moral principals by which we live and work
c)
The way we feel about something
d)
Always doing the right thing
32.
A game plan is _?
a)
A list you make and complete daily
b)
An idea of how we can succeed in our daily tasks
c)
A conscious effort of planning your life
d)
A strategy to keep us winning
33.
Identification of long-term and short-term goals that help decide what you want out of life
a)
Vision
b)
Game plan 
c)
Self actualization
d)
Goal Setting 
34.
In order to manage your time effectively, you must tap into your _________________.
a)
inner organizer
b)
inner spirit
c)
external skills
d)
external resources
35.
Put a stop to _______________ thoughts that can block the creative mind form exploring ideas and discovering solutions to challenges.
a)
positive
b)
self-critical
c)
healthy
d)
self-approving
36.
Three bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance are procrastination, lacking a game plan, and ___________________.
a)
persistence
b)
prevarication
c)
preparation
d)
perfectionism
37.
Your sense of purpose can be validated in a personal___________________.
a)
trade magazine
b)
mission statement
c)
legal contract
d)
business plan
38.
Prioritizing means making a list of task that need to be done in what order?
a)
most to least important
b)
general to specific 
c)
specific to general
d)
oldest to newest
39.
Some ethical characteristics that you should aspire to include respect, courtesy, honesty, and _____________________.
a)
sincerity
b)
abruptness
c)
aggressiveness
d)
curtness
40.
If you find studying overwhelming focus on __________________.
a)
the big picture
b)
your long-term goals
c)
improving habits
d)
individual small task
41.
An individual's ___________________ is the sum total of her or his inborn characteristics, attitude, and behavioral traits.
a)
image
b)
personality
c)
intelligence
d)
education
42.
Investing time and energy into activities that help you feel food about yourself will help you______________________.
a)
maintain a positive self-image
b)
receive a promotion 
c)
establish more connections
d)
avoid procrastination
43.
Maintain your ___ by making sure your behavior and actions match you values.
a)
Sanity
b)
Popularity
c)
Integrity
d)
Cool factor
44.
You show your  sense of humor
when you ...
a)
cry
b)
sit
c)
laugh
d)
jump
45.
Curiosity is  when you  want to...
a)
run fast
b)
eat
c)
sleep
d)
learn something new
46.

Which of the following best describes accountability in the workplace?

a)

Blaming Others for mistakes

b)

Taking ownership of one's actions and their outcomes

c)

Avoiding responsibility for tasks

d)

Micromanaging Team members

47.

How does practicing accountability contribute to a positive work culture?

a)

By fostering a blame free environment

b)

By promoting Teamwork and collaboration

c)

By encouraging innovation and creativity

d)

All of the above

48.

Which of the following is an eg of demonstarting accountability in a team setting?

a)

Passing the buck when the project deadline is missed

b)

Communicating openly about challenges and proposing solutions

c)

Ignoring feedback from colleagues

d)

Taking credit for others work

49.

Which action demonstrates personal accountability in the workplace?

a)

Procastinating on tasks until the last minute

b)

Accepting feedback gracefully and using it to improve

c)

Blaming external factors for one's mistakes

d)

Completing tasks without seeking assistance when needed.

50.

How can Accountability be cultivated among team members?

a)

By setting clear expectations and goals

b)

By blaming others for failures

c)

by avoiding difficult conversations about performance

d)

By discouraging feedback and reflection opportunities

51.

What is the benefit of Collaboration in the workplace?

a)

Increased competition among team members

b)

Enhanced communication barriers

c)

Improved problem solving and Innovation

d)

Decreased productivity levels

52.

Which of the following is a successful characteristic of successful collaboration?

a)

Hoarding Information and resources

b)

Working Independently without seeking inputs from others

c)

Building trust and mutual respect among team members

d)

Avoid conflict resolution

53.

How does effective collaboration contribute to achieving Organization goals?

a)

Hoarding Information and resources

b)

By creating unnecessary Bureaucracy

c)

By leveraging diverse skills and perspectives

d)

By promoting Idividual achievement over teamwork

54.

What is one strategy for improving time management skills?

a)

Multi-tasking

b)

Ignoring deadlines

c)

setting priorities and a daily to - do list

d)

procrastinating

55.

What role does delegation play in effective time management

a)

Increases workload and stress levels

b)

Allows individuals to focus on high-priority tasks

c)

Leads to micro management

d)

Encourages procastination

56.

Which of the following is NOT considered a soft skill?

a)

Time management

b)

Programming

c)

Communication

d)

Leadership

57.

Emotional intelligence is a key component of which soft skill?

a)

Problem-solving

b)

Creativity

c)

Interpersonal skills

d)

Adaptability

58.

Active listening involves:

a)

Hearing what others are saying without responding

b)

Interrupting others to make your point

c)

Focusing on understanding the speaker's message

d)

Avoiding eye contact with the speaker

59.

Which soft skill involves the ability to understand and manage one's emotions and the emotions of others?

a)

Adaptability

b)

Empathy

c)

Negotiation

d)

Technical proficiency

60.

A well-written email should be:

a)

Lengthy and detailed

b)

Informal with slang language

c)

Clear, concise, and professional

d)

Sent without proofreading

61.

In a team setting, conflict resolution skills are important for:

a)

Avoiding disagreements

b)

Ignoring the concerns of team members

c)

Resolving disputes and maintaining harmony

d)

Blaming others for problems

62.

Networking involves:

a)

Collecting as many business cards as possible

b)

Building mutually beneficial relationships

c)

Focusing solely on personal gain

d)

Avoiding social events

63.

Which soft skill is essential for effective collaboration and teamwork?

a)

Assertiveness

b)

Competitive nature

c)

Open-mindedness

d)

Independence

64.

Non-verbal communication includes:

a)

Written messages

b)

Body language

c)

Phone calls

d)

Speaking skills

65.

Which soft skill involves the ability to accept and adapt to changes in the workplace?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Perseverance

c)

Consistency

d)

Rigidity

66.

Soft skills are...

a)

Having a gentle touch

b)

Attributes that help you work effectively and harmoniously with others

c)

skills that you think need improvement

d)

only required if you work in the health care field

67.

The combined action of a group of people, especially when efficient is called...

(a)  

68.

There are soft skills and hard skills.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Hard skills are...

a)

Skills you learn with a strict curriculum

b)

Technical abilities that you've gained through training or education

c)

Learning the hard way

d)

Training for 10 hours a day

70.

Examples of soft skills include...

a)

Being a power user for Microsoft Office

b)

Integrity, teamwork and effective communication

c)

Taking care of your parents

d)

accomplishing light as a feather, stiff as a board

71.

Having a quality of being honest with high moral standards is known as...

(a)  

72.

Examples of hard skills include, check all that apply.

a)

Quickbooks certified

b)

Graphic Designing

c)

can snowboard

d)

Data analysis

e)

Good with pets

73.

Being an effective communicator is a soft skill

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Soft skills are more about behaviors and hard skills are more about your technical abilities

a)

True

b)

False

75.

John is always there to assist his co-workers, he takes the time to hear what they have to say and he doesn't interrupt when they talk. What soft skill does John have?

a)

Honesty

b)

Good listener

c)

Integrity

d)

Dependability

76.

Covid-19 has caused a shift from in class to online class. What's your soft skill in this sudden change of getting work done?

a)

Integrity

b)

Adaptability

c)

Punctuality

d)

Motivation

77.

What percent of businesses think soft skills are essential for hiring?

a)

99.9%

b)

25%

c)

99%

d)

93%

78.

Being bilingual is a hard skill.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Another word for being absolutely necessary or extremely important is...

a)

Wanted

b)

desired

c)

essential

d)

refrain

80.

If you are a great communicator, is that a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

81.

Are qualifications/certificates from course considered hard skills or soft skills?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

82.

Specific knowledge required for the job/career

a)

Soft Skill

b)

Hard Skill

83.

If you are extremely motivated, is that a hard skill or a soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

84.

If you are proficient in HTML is that a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

85.

Is knowing how to speak a foreign language a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

86.

Is being a team player a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

87.

Professionalism is a

a)

Soft Skill

b)

Hard Skill

88.

Is being organized a hard skill or soft skill?

a)

Soft

b)

Hard

89.

Soft skills are usually related to your personality and your "people skills."

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Hard skills will get you the job, but soft skills will allow you to keep the job.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Soft skills DO NOT help to define the type of person you are to work with.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Hard skills are specific concrete professional abilities.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Once you acquire a hard skill, it usually stays with you through your entire career.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Hard skills are NOT usually quantifiable and teachable such as accounting strategies, computer programming, or plumbing techniques.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

A good resume WILL NOT have a good balance of your hard and soft skills.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

Even though hard and soft skills are equally valuable, some careers have a higher demand for one over the other.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Degree/Certificate

c)

Teamwork

d)

Adaptability

98.

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

a)

Typing Speed

b)

Machine Operation

c)

Time Management

d)

Computer Programming

99.

Unlike hard skills, it's hard to point to specific evidence that you possess a soft skill.

a)

True

b)

False

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