EMPLOYABILITY SKILL Module 1 : Basic Career Skills

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1. Pooja is applying for a Motor Mechanics position in an automobile company. What should she include in her cover letter?

A. Salary expectations

B. Reasons why she is suitable for the role

C. Her hobbies - cooking, gardening

D. Education details

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which of the following is NOT needed for teamwork?

A. Division of work

B. Healthy communication

C. Trust

D. Conflict and argument

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3. During a job interview, if you couldn’t hear or understand a question, what would you say?

A. "I am lost. Can you say it again?"

B. "Hey, can you repeat that? I wasn’t paying attention."

C. "Sorry! I didn’t understand. Could you please repeat the question?"

D. "Speak clearly and repeat the question."

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4. Which of the following statements shows good teamwork?

A. Criticizing teammates’ efforts

B. Working together towards a common goal

C. Keeping all ideas to yourself

D. Ignoring others’ ideas and opinions

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which of the following is considered appropriate workplace behavior?

A. Interrupting others during meetings

B. Maintaining a clean workspace

C. Talking loudly on the phone

D. Being late to work regularly

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6. Which of the following are some informal situations within the workplace?

A. Having a meal in the canteen/cafeteria

B. Drinking water near the water cooler

C. All of these

D. Waiting or walking in the lobby/hallways

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Question 7 of 25

7. Which of the following are included in a resume?

A. Hobbies, favorite foods, and personal interests

B. Daily routine, favorite movies, and vacation plans

C. Contact information, educational details, skills and work experience

D. Childhood memories, dreams, and aspirations

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of the following is a formal introduction in a job interview?

A. "Yo, I’m Parmeet. Let’s get started!"

B. "Hi, I’m Parmeet. Thanks for having me!"

C. "Hey there! I’m Parmeet, nice to meet you!"

D. "Good morning/afternoon. I am Parmeet and I want to thank you for considering me for this role."

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Question 9 of 25

9. You are at work, and a coworker asks for your support/help with a task. How would you respond informally?

A. "Could you please submit a formal request via email?"

B. "I can help, but seriously, you don’t even know this much? What’s the problem?"

C. "Sure, I can help. What do you need?"

D. "I am too busy right now. Ask someone else."

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Question 10 of 25

10. To apply for a job, what is the next step after making an impactful resume?

A. Sending the resume to the employer

B. Writing an impressive cover letter

C. Preparing for interview

D. Applying for the job

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Question 11 of 25

11. Pranav is working on his resume. While reviewing his resume, what should Pranav keep in mind?

A. All of these

B. Highlight skills and qualifications that match the job

C. Ensure that the information provided is correct

D. Check for spelling and grammar mistakes

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Question 12 of 25

12. During a group project, one of your teammates is struggling to complete their assigned task. What should you do?

A. Ignore their struggle and focus on your own tasks

B. Complain to the teacher about their lack of contribution

C. Offer to help and support them to complete their task

D. Criticize them for not being efficient

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13. What is workplace etiquette?

A. Proper behavior in the workplace based on respect and professionalism

B. Everyday manners outside of work

C. None of these

D. Casual behavior with colleagues

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14. You have started a new job at a company. During lunch break, you notice some coworkers chatting. How would you start an informal conversation with them?

A. Ignore them and have your meal

B. Ask about their salary

C. Introduce yourself formally and inquire about their roles in the company

D. Ask about the TV shows/sports they like to watch/books they like to read or their weekend plans

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Question 15 of 25

15. During a job interview, Ramesh is asked to describe his top three strengths. Which of the following responses shows good formal communication?

A. "My top three skills are problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail."

B. "I don’t know, I never really thought about it."

C. "I’m pretty good at a lot of things."

D. "Uh, I guess I can do a little bit of everything."

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Question 16 of 25

16. Ravi is working on a project with two other teammates. Which of these make him a good team player?

A. Thinking he can never make a mistake

B. Sharing ideas to help the team work faster

C. Getting angry when others don’t listen

D. Not listening to his teammates' ideas and opinions

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Question 17 of 25

17. What is “informal communication”?

A. Talking at official meetings

B. Casual conversations outside of official work arrangements

C. Official communication following a set of rules

D. All verbal communication

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Question 18 of 25

18. What is an example of formal written communication?

A. Texting a friend

B. Writing an email to your manager

C. Sending a WhatsApp message

D. Posting on social media platforms

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Question 19 of 25

19. During a lunch break, Arjun overhears his coworkers gossiping about another coworker. What should Arjun do?

A. Tell another coworker about the gossip

B. Join the conversation and share his own opinion about the coworker

C. Ignore them and have your meal

D. Tell his coworkers that gossiping is inappropriate workplace behaviour

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20. What is formal communication?

A. Official communication following a set of rules

B. Talking with friends and family

C. All written communication

D. Casual chatting on social media

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Question 21 of 25

21. What are some advantages of informal communication at the workplace?

A. Makes people talk less

B. Helps people work together better

C. Makes things more official at work

D. Creates a strict environment at work

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Question 22 of 25

22. Christy is working at her desk. Which of the following behaviors is inappropriate in the workplace?

A. Maintain a clean workspace

B. Continuously check her phone and respond to messages

C. Speak in a polite and clear manner

D. Focus on tasks and avoid distractions from phone

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Question 23 of 25

23. Your team has completed a challenging project successfully. How should you celebrate the success?

A. Thank everyone in your group for helping.

B. Blame the group for any errors.

C. Say you did everything and don’t praise others.

D. Don’t celebrate and start the next job.

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Question 24 of 25

24. Raghav is applying for a job at a marketing firm. What will make his cover letter easy to read?

A. All of these

B. Long descriptions

C. Increasing the font size

D. Dividing the text into shorter paragraphs

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which of the following actions by Aisha during the team meeting show appropriate workplace etiquette?

A. Interrupt the speaker to share her thoughts

B. Listen to the gossip

C. Tap repeatedly on the desk

D. Put her phone on silent mode and actively participate in the discussion

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