EMPLOYABILITY SKILL Module 1 : Basic Career Skills

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

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

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2. What is formal communication?

A. Official communication following a set of rules

B. All written communication

C. Talking with friends and family

D. Casual chatting on social media

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Question 3 of 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Complain to the teacher about their lack of contribution

B. Ignore their struggle and focus on your own tasks

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

D. Criticize them for not being efficient

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Question 5 of 25

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

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

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

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

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

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6. 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. Getting angry when others don’t listen

C. Not listening to his teammates' ideas and opinions

D. Sharing ideas to help the team work faster

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

A. Maintain a clean workspace

B. Speak in a polite and clear manner

C. Continuously check her phone and respond to messages

D. Focus on tasks and avoid distractions from phone

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Question 8 of 25

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

A. Ensure that the information provided is correct

B. Highlight skills and qualifications that match the job

C. Check for spelling and grammar mistakes

D. All of these

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

A. Preparing for interview

B. Writing an impressive cover letter

C. Applying for the job

D. Sending the resume to the employer

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Question 10 of 25

10. What is workplace etiquette?

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

B. None of these

C. Casual behavior with colleagues

D. Everyday manners outside of work

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Question 11 of 25

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

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

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

A. Tell his coworkers that gossiping is inappropriate workplace behaviour

B. Tell another coworker about the gossip

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

D. Ignore them and have your meal

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13. What is an example of formal written communication?

A. Writing an email to your manager

B. Sending a WhatsApp message

C. Posting on social media platforms

D. Texting a friend

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Question 14 of 25

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

A. Increasing the font size

B. Long descriptions

C. All of these

D. Dividing the text into shorter paragraphs

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

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

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

C. "Speak clearly and repeat the question."

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

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

A. Reasons why she is suitable for the role

B. Her hobbies - cooking, gardening

C. Salary expectations

D. Education details

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17. Which of the following statements shows good teamwork?

A. Ignoring others’ ideas and opinions

B. Criticizing teammates’ efforts

C. Keeping all ideas to yourself

D. Working together towards a common goal

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Question 18 of 25

18. What is “informal communication”?

A. Official communication following a set of rules

B. Casual conversations outside of official work arrangements

C. Talking at official meetings

D. All verbal communication

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

A. Being late to work regularly

B. Maintaining a clean workspace

C. Interrupting others during meetings

D. Talking loudly on the phone

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Question 20 of 25

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

A. Interrupt the speaker to share her thoughts

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

C. Listen to the gossip

D. Tap repeatedly on the desk

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Question 21 of 25

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

A. Creates a strict environment at work

B. Makes things more official at work

C. Helps people work together better

D. Makes people talk less

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Question 22 of 25

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

A. Waiting or walking in the lobby/hallways

B. All of these

C. Drinking water near the water cooler

D. Having a meal in the canteen/cafeteria

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Question 23 of 25

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

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

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

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 24 of 25

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

A. Daily routine, favorite movies, and vacation plans

B. Childhood memories, dreams, and aspirations

C. Hobbies, favorite foods, and personal interests

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

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Question 25 of 25

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

A. Healthy communication

B. Trust

C. Conflict and argument

D. Division of work

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