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Interview and Workplace Questions

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maya just started her new job at a tech company. A period when Maya, as well as the organization, is on ______________; during this time, Maya can leave or be asked to leave without any legal or other implications

a)

training

b)

the job training

c)

standard operating procedures

d)

probation

2.

Emma is applying for a new job, and the company wants to ensure they know her history well. They decide to review both confidential and public information about her. What is this process called?

a)

application

b)

human resources

c)

interview

d)

background check

3.

The lowest level of requirements for a position

a)

qualifications

b)

minimum qualifications

c)

minimum requirements

d)

certification

4.

A summary of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience

a)

application

b)

history

c)

background

d)

resume

5.

A number of persons associated together in work or activity

a)

group

b)

squad

c)

crew

d)

team

6.

The act of making a person leave a job; the act of firing or dismissing someone

a)

termination

b)

layed off

c)

fired

d)

dismissal

7.

An inspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish in the mid-term or long-term future; serves as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action.

a)

theme

b)

objective

c)

vision

d)

goal

8.

Who is responsible for overseeing the work and ensuring tasks are completed by others?

a)

manager

b)

director

c)

supervisor

d)

executive

9.

laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in place to

protect employees

a)

policy

b)

standards

c)

operating procedures

d)

employee rights

10.

must be in writing, kept at the workplace, and

available for employees to review. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and

organize what actions should take place among employees and employers

during an emergency at work

a)

policy

b)

emergency action plan

c)

standard oprating procedures

d)

protocol

11.

Which of the following is NOT an example of positive non-verbal communication?

a)

Fidgeting with your hands.

b)

Keeping eye contact with people.

c)

Smiling and nodding at people.

d)

Keeping both of your shoulders facing people.

12.

Which are NOT good examples of good work ethic?

a)

finishing a job you started

b)

talking while you are supposed to be working

c)

taking care of the equipment at a job

d)

doing jobs without being asked like cleaning up a station

13.

What are qualities of a good relationship?

a)

Trust

b)

Honesty

c)

Open Communication

d)

All of these.

14.

Which of the following is NOT a good team member quality?

a)

Encourage others to learn.

b)

Negotiate or compromise when there is conflict.

c)

Do your part of the work.

d)

Communicate if you want to change something.

e)

Encourage others to do your work.

15.

Which of the following is NOT something an individual would want to do during a job interview?

a)

Shake the interviewer's hand

b)

Ask a follow-up question at the end of the interview

c)

Answer their cell phone during the interview

d)

Look up the location of the interview beforehand

16.

_____________ prohibit(s) employment discrimination based on race, color, & religion

a)

Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

b)

Tier 1 Government Funding

c)

Resume Tracking Features

d)

None of these

17.

Who is responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment?

a)

Government

b)

Employee

c)

Employer

d)

Schools

18.

When doing an online interview, you should always do what?

a)

Be in the library

b)

Have someone interviewing with you

c)

Check your background and surroundings

d)

Keep the interview under five minutes

19.

Using friends, family, and people in organizations that you know to help you find a job is called:

a)

Personnel

b)

Networking

c)

Interviewing

d)

Interning

20.

How early should you arrive to an interview?

a)

Right when it starts

b)

10-15 minutes

c)

30-45 minutes

d)

1 hour or more

21.

Luna is applying for a job, and the recruiter generally makes up their mind about her within __________ of glancing at her resume.

a)

60 seconds

b)

3 minutes

c)

5 minutes

d)

10 minutes

22.

Michael is applying for a job and needs to provide a reference. Which of the following people would be the best person to serve as a reference?

a)

Aunt Betty

b)

Cousin Joe

c)

Brother Bob

d)

Coach Dave

23.

Which type of follow-up contact would be best after a job interview?

a)

Email

b)

Phone call

c)

Thank you note

d)

All of the above

24.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal employee?

a)

Tardiness

b)

Dishonesty

c)

Laziness

d)

Dependability

25.

A ______________ is a document that contains a summary of relevant job experience and education.

a)

Cover Letter

b)

References Page

c)

Resume

d)

Birth Certificate

26.

A(n )______________ is a form used to apply for a job.

a)

Portfolio

b)

Reference

c)

Assessment

d)

Application

27.

A key piece in the job search and interview process.

a)

Company search

b)

Cover letter

c)

Accept

d)

reject

28.

A job-specific letter of introduction attached to a resume

a)

cover letter

b)

interview

c)

Company search

d)

w-4 form

29.

A document created by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments to secure new employment.

a)

interview

b)

w-4 form

c)

follow up

d)

resume

30.

One sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking

a)

references

b)

cover letter

c)

objective

d)

resume

31.

IRS tax form. This form tells the employer the correct amount of tax to withhold from an employee's paycheck

a)

interview

b)

soft skills

c)

w-4 form

d)

hard skills

32.

A conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired.

a)

resume

b)

reference

c)

interview

d)

objective

33.

Best colors to wear to an interview

a)

Solid navy, black, white or grey

b)

Checkers blue, black, white or beige

c)

Neon colors, green, yellow, orange or teal

d)

Pinstripes,

brown, red, or purple