Employment Skills Quiz 01

Which of the following is an example of good communication?

• Ignoring your friend's question

• Listening carefully and responding clearly

• Talking over others

• Using complicated words to sound smart

Answer explanation

Good communication involves listening carefully to others and responding clearly, which fosters understanding and effective interaction.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a good way to solve a problem when working on a school project?

• Blaming others for mistakes

• Giving up when it gets hard

• Thinking of different solutions and choosing the best one

• Ignoring the problem

Answer explanation

Thinking of different solutions and choosing the best one is a good way to solve a problem when working on a school project.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can you show good teamwork in a group activity?

• Doing all the work by yourself

• Letting others do all the work

• Sharing ideas and helping each other

• Not listening to others' opinions

Answer explanation

To show good teamwork in a group activity, sharing ideas and helping each other is essential. This promotes collaboration and a sense of unity within the team.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does it mean to be adaptable?

• Refusing to change your plans

• Getting upset when things don't go your way

• Being able to adjust to new situations easily

• Always sticking to the same routine

Answer explanation

Being adaptable means being able to adjust to new situations easily, rather than refusing to change plans or always sticking to the same routine.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is a good time management skill?

• Procrastinating until the last minute

• Making a schedule and sticking to it

• Doing fun activities before important tasks

• Ignoring deadlines

Answer explanation

Making a schedule and sticking to it is a good time management skill as it helps in prioritizing tasks and ensuring they are completed efficiently.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of critical thinking?

• Accepting everything you hear without question

• Asking questions and evaluating information

• Believing rumours

• Following others without thinking

Answer explanation

Critical thinking involves asking questions and evaluating information to make informed decisions. This process helps in analyzing and understanding various perspectives before forming conclusions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How can you improve your communication skills?

• Interrupting others when they speak

• Practising active listening

• Talking non-stop

• Avoiding conversations

Answer explanation

To improve communication skills, practicing active listening is essential as it involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what others say.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should you do if you encounter a problem you can't solve alone?

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

• Ask for help from a teacher or friend

• Blame someone else

• Give up immediately

Answer explanation

Ask for help from a teacher or friend is the correct choice when encountering a problem you can't solve alone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can you contribute to a team project?

• By doing nothing and letting others work

• By sharing your ideas and helping with tasks

• By taking over and not letting others participate

• By criticising others' work

Answer explanation

By sharing your ideas and helping with tasks

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a sign of adaptability?

• Refusing to try new things

• Getting upset when plans change

• Being open to new ideas and changes

• Sticking to the same methods even if they don't work

Answer explanation

Being open to new ideas and changes is a sign of adaptability, as it shows a willingness to embrace different perspectives and adjust to new situations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3