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Durable Skills

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Durable skills are ______, staying relevant across all industries/careers. (Fill in the blank)

a)

universal

b)

temporary

c)

narrow

d)

obsolete

2.

Which of the following best describes durable skills?

a)

They are only relevant in technology careers

b)

They are timeless, never going out of style

c)

They change every year

d)

They are only useful for students

3.

Fill in the blank: ________ skills are needed when interacting with others.

a)

Interpersonal

b)

Technical

c)

Mathematical

d)

Mechanical

4.

Fill in the blank: ________ skills are personal traits and abilities that help individuals regulate emotions, think critically, and stay motivated.

a)

Intrapersonal

b)

Technical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Physical

5.

Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal skill?

a)

Adaptability

b)

Collaboration

c)

Critical thinking

d)

Personal responsibility

6.

Which of the following is an example of an intrapersonal skill?

a)

Communication

b)

Empathy

c)

Conflict Resolution

d)

Adaptability

7.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an interpersonal skill that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal.

a)

Collaboration

b)

Competition

c)

Isolation

d)

Procrastination

8.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an interpersonal skill that involves sharing information effectively with others.

a)

Communication

b)

Mathematics

c)

Cooking

d)

Painting

9.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an interpersonal skill that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

a)

Empathy

b)

Assertiveness

c)

Procrastination

d)

Indifference

10.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an interpersonal skill that involves resolving disagreements in a constructive way.

a)

Conflict Resolution

b)

Time Management

c)

Public Speaking

d)

Technical Writing

11.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an intrapersonal skill that involves adjusting to new conditions.

a)

Adaptability

b)

Stubbornness

c)

Procrastination

d)

Rigidity

12.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an intrapersonal skill that involves analyzing facts to form a judgment.

a)

Critical thinking

b)

Time management

c)

Physical strength

d)

Public speaking

13.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an intrapersonal skill that involves having a mindset focused on learning and growth.

a)

Learner’s mindset

b)

Fixed mindset

c)

Technical expertise

d)

Physical strength

14.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an intrapersonal skill that involves taking ownership of one’s actions and responsibilities.

a)

Personal responsibility

b)

Empathy

c)

Teamwork

d)

Time management

15.

Durable employability skills are important because:

a)

they help individuals adapt to changing job requirements and remain valuable in the workforce.

b)

they guarantee a high salary in every job.

c)

they eliminate the need for further education or training.

d)

they are only useful in one specific career field.

16.

Fill in the blank: Employers value employees who can ________ to challenges.

a)

adapt

b)

complain

c)

ignore

d)

avoid

17.

Fill in the blank: Employers value employees who can communicate ________.

a)

effectively

b)

loudly

c)

randomly

d)

slowly

18.

Fill in the blank: Employers value employees who can stay ________ under pressure.

a)

productive

b)

silent

c)

distracted

d)

unconcerned

19.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a trait valued by employers?

a)

Adapt to challenges

b)

Communicate effectively

c)

Stay productive under pressure

d)

Take frequent breaks

20.

Fill in the blank: These traits enhance collaboration, innovation, and personal ________.

a)

satisfaction

b)

distance

c)

conflict

d)

ignorance

21.

Adaptability is defined as:

a)

The ability to adjust to new conditions or changes.

b)

The refusal to accept any changes.

c)

The tendency to avoid new situations.

d)

The inability to learn new skills.

22.

Fill in the blank: Adaptability is the ability to adjust effectively to _______, new situations, or unexpected challenges. It means being flexible in your thinking, behavior, and approach to tasks, especially when things don't go as planned.

a)

change

b)

success

c)

routine

d)

failure

23.

What is the willingness to try new methods or accept different ideas called?

a)

Open-mindedness

b)

Stubbornness

c)

Narrow-mindedness

d)

Rigidity

24.

What is the ability to bounce back quickly after setbacks or changes called?

a)

Resilience

b)

Fragility

c)

Stubbornness

d)

Complacency

25.

What is the eagerness to acquire new skills or knowledge called?

a)

Learning attitude

b)

Laziness

c)

Forgetfulness

d)

Procrastination

26.

What is the ability to think on your feet and adjust plans as needed called?

a)

Problem-solving

b)

Time management

c)

Delegation

d)

Networking

27.

What is working well with different personalities and adjusting roles when necessary called?

a)

Team flexibility

b)

Task delegation

c)

Conflict avoidance

d)

Role rigidity

28.

Which of the following is an example of adaptability on the job?

a)

A) Taking on new responsibilities during changes in the company

b)

B) Ignoring changes in the company

c)

C) Refusing to learn new skills

d)

D) Avoiding communication with team members

29.

Which of the following is an example of adaptability on the job?

a)

A) Learning to use new software or technology quickly

b)

B) Refusing to use new technology

c)

C) Sticking to old methods only

d)

D) Avoiding training sessions

30.

Which of the following is an example of adaptability on the job?

a)

A) Staying productive while shifting to remote or hybrid work

b)

B) Refusing to work remotely

c)

C) Decreasing productivity during changes

d)

D) Ignoring new work arrangements

31.

Which of the following is an example of adaptability on the job?

a)

Adjusting your communication style for different team members or clients

b)

Using the same communication style for everyone

c)

Avoiding communication with clients

d)

Ignoring team feedback

32.

Fill in the blank: Communication is the process of exchanging _______, ideas, and messages between employees, teams, and management to ensure understanding, collaboration, and effective operation of the organization.

a)

information

b)

furniture

c)

vehicles

d)

buildings

33.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method of communication in the organization?

a)

Speaking

b)

Writing

c)

Drawing

d)

Emails

34.

Select any two methods through which communication can happen in an organization.

a)

Verbal and written communication

b)

Cooking and painting

c)

Sleeping and eating

d)

Dancing and singing

35.

Fill in the blank: Good workplace communication helps to ______ important information clearly.

a)

share

b)

hide

c)

ignore

d)

forget

36.

Fill in the blank: Good workplace communication helps to build strong ______ relationships.

a)

working

b)

romantic

c)

hostile

d)

temporary

37.

Fill in the blank: Good workplace communication helps to solve problems ______.

a)

efficiently

b)

slowly

c)

randomly

d)

rarely

38.

Fill in the blank: Good workplace communication helps to coordinate ______ and projects.

a)

tasks

b)

holidays

c)

furniture

d)

colors

39.

Fill in the blank: Good workplace communication helps to increase productivity and ______.

a)

morale

b)

conflict

c)

absenteeism

d)

stress

40.

Fill in the blank: Good workplace communication helps to avoid misunderstandings and ______.

a)

conflicts

b)

meetings

c)

holidays

d)

promotions

41.

Fill in the blank: Critical thinking is the ability to ______ information objectively, solve problems effectively, and make reasoned decisions based on evidence rather than emotion or assumptions.

a)

analyze

b)

ignore

c)

memorize

d)

distort

42.

Fill in the blank: ________ is identifying the root cause of issues and proposing effective, efficient solutions.

a)

Problem-Solving

b)

Time Management

c)

Team Building

d)

Networking

43.

Fill in the blank: ________ is weighing pros and cons, risks and benefits before taking action.

a)

Decision-Making

b)

Guessing

c)

Procrastination

d)

Daydreaming

44.

Fill in the blank: ________ is breaking down complex information into smaller parts to understand it better.

a)

Analytical Thinking

b)

Creative Writing

c)

Memorization

d)

Guesswork

45.

Fill in the blank: ________ is considering different perspectives and being willing to adjust your approach.

a)

Open-Mindedness

b)

Stubbornness

c)

Impatience

d)

Narrow-Mindedness

46.

Fill in the blank: ________ is making logical connections between ideas and using evidence to support conclusions.

a)

Reasoning

b)

Guessing

c)

Memorizing

d)

Ignoring

47.

Fill in the blank: One reason why it matters is that it ________ mistakes and impulsive decisions.

a)

reduces

b)

increases

c)

ignores

d)

encourages

48.

Fill in the blank: It improves teamwork by encouraging ________ input and respectful debate.

a)

thoughtful

b)

random

c)

silent

d)

irrelevant

49.

Fill in the blank: It enhances innovation through evaluating new ideas ________.

a)

critically

b)

randomly

c)

casually

d)

rarely

50.

Fill in the blank: It builds trust with leadership and coworkers who value ________ judgment.

a)

sound

b)

quick

c)

biased

d)

random

51.

Fill in the blank: A learner's mindset is an attitude of continuous growth, curiosity, and openness to new experiences, feedback, and _____

a)

change

b)

routine

c)

stagnation

d)

ignorance

e)

resistance

52.

Which key trait of a learner's mindset in the workplace is described as 'Asking questions and seeking to understand new concepts, processes, or perspectives'?

a)

Curiosity

b)

Confidence

c)

Compliance

d)

Complacency

53.

Which key trait of a learner's mindset in the workplace is described as 'Embracing change and learning from unfamiliar situations'?

a)

Adaptability

b)

Perfectionism

c)

Rigidity

d)

Complacency

54.

Which key trait of a learner's mindset in the workplace is described as 'Seeing challenges and mistakes as opportunities to improve rather than as failures'?

a)

Growth orientation

b)

Fixed mindset

c)

Complacency

d)

Risk aversion

55.

Which key trait of a learner's mindset in the workplace is described as 'Welcoming constructive feedback and using it to grow'?

a)

Feedback receptiveness

b)

Task delegation

c)

Risk aversion

d)

Time management

56.

Which key trait of a learner's mindset in the workplace is described as 'Proactively seeking learning opportunities—training, mentorship, new projects'?

a)

Initiative

b)

Complacency

c)

Apathy

d)

Resistance

57.

Which key trait of a learner's mindset in the workplace is described as 'Bouncing back from setbacks and continuing to learn despite obstacles'?

a)

Resilience

b)

Complacency

c)

Rigidity

d)

Indifference

58.

Fill in the blank: One reason why a learner’s mindset matters in the workplace is that it ________ innovation and creativity.

a)

encourages

b)

discourages

c)

ignores

d)

prevents

59.

Fill in the blank: A learner’s mindset in the workplace increases employee ________ and satisfaction.

a)

engagement

b)

turnover

c)

absenteeism

d)

conflict

60.

Fill in the blank: Having a learner’s mindset helps employees keep up with industry changes and ________.

a)

technology

b)

vacations

c)

holidays

d)

fashion

61.

Fill in the blank: A learner’s mindset builds a stronger, more ________ team.

a)

capable

b)

fragile

c)

isolated

d)

disjointed

62.

Fill in the blank: A learner’s mindset supports career development and ________ growth.

a)

leadership

b)

physical

c)

financial

d)

technical

63.

What does personal responsibility mean?

a)

Being accountable for your own actions, decisions, and performance.

b)

Blaming others for your mistakes.

c)

Ignoring rules and procedures.

d)

Missing deadlines.

64.

Fill in the blank: Personal responsibility involves consistently doing your job to the best of your ability, meeting deadlines, following rules and procedures, and ________ up to mistakes, rather than blaming others.

a)

owning

b)

covering

c)

ignoring

d)

passing

65.

Personal responsibility means blaming others for your mistakes instead of owning up to them.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Fill in the blank: ________ means showing up on time, meeting commitments, and being someone others can depend on.

a)

Reliability

b)

Creativity

c)

Flexibility

d)

Ambition

67.

Which key element of personal responsibility at work involves taking ownership of your tasks, goals, and behavior—even when things go wrong?

a)

Reliability

b)

Accountability

c)

Integrity

d)

Professional growth

68.

Fill in the blank: ________ is staying motivated, managing your time well, and staying focused without needing constant supervision.

a)

Self-management

b)

Delegation

c)

Micromanagement

d)

Procrastination

69.

Which key element is defined as being honest, ethical, and respectful in all workplace interactions?

a)

Professional growth

b)

Reliability

c)

Integrity

d)

Self-management

70.

Fill in the blank: ________ means taking initiative to learn, improve, and accept feedback.

a)

Professional growth

b)

Personal finance

c)

Physical exercise

d)

Social networking

71.

In short, what makes a trustworthy, productive, and valuable employee?

a)

Personal responsibility

b)

Frequent absenteeism

c)

Lack of communication

d)

Ignoring deadlines

e)

Procrastination

72.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to work with your teammates, regardless of differences, to achieve a common goal using individual strengths to resolve conflict and foster teamwork.

a)

Collaboration

b)

Competition

c)

Isolation

d)

Domination

73.

Fill in the blank: One key aspect of workplace collaboration is to ________ each other, which means to value each other's thoughts and opinions.

a)

respect

b)

ignore

c)

interrupt

d)

undermine

74.

Which key aspect of workplace collaboration involves expressing your thoughts clearly and respectfully?

a)

Active listening

b)

Communicate

c)

Be flexible

d)

Problem solve together

75.

Fill in the blank: ________ means listening and valuing the thoughts of others and incorporating them into the solution.

a)

Active listening

b)

Ignoring feedback

c)

Multitasking

d)

Speaking over others

76.

Which aspect of workplace collaboration is described as using critical thinking and your learner's mindset to attack the problem together?

a)

Respect each other

b)

Problem solve together

c)

Be flexible

d)

Communicate

77.

Fill in the blank: To ________ means to adapt as needed, since a problem often does not have a defined roadmap to the solution.

a)

be flexible

b)

be stubborn

c)

be rigid

d)

be predictable

78.

According to the slide 'Why Collaboration Matters', being able to use all of your teammates' strengths creates better, more innovative solutions and improves _________

a)

efficiency

b)

conflict

c)

competition

d)

isolation

79.

Summarize what you have learned about intrapersonal durable skills and their importance, using the 3-sentence essay format: Claim It, Cite It, Clarify It!

a)

Intrapersonal durable skills are important because they help individuals understand and manage themselves, as shown by their role in personal growth and success, which clarifies their value in both personal and professional life.

b)

Intrapersonal durable skills are only useful for group projects and have little impact on personal development, as seen in their limited application, which clarifies their minor importance.

c)

Intrapersonal durable skills are mainly about technical knowledge, as demonstrated by their focus on hard skills, which clarifies their relevance only in technical fields.

d)

Intrapersonal durable skills are not necessary for success, as shown by their lack of influence on outcomes, which clarifies their unimportance.

80.

On the back of your 3-sentence essay, you should write down one intrapersonal skill you will work on improving and a specific action step you will take.

a)

Write down one intrapersonal skill to improve and a specific action step.

b)

Summarize your essay in one sentence.

c)

List three interpersonal skills you already have.

d)

Draw a diagram of your essay.