Skills Assessment Quiz

What are Technical (or Hard) Skills?

• Skills that are transferable and can be used in any job setting

• Concrete, job-specific skills requiring expertise and training

• Skills that involve working together to complete a shared goal

• The ability to generate new and imaginative ideas

Which of the following is considered a Soft Skill?

• Performing surgery

• Preparing taxes for businesses

• Communication

• Wiring a building for electricity

What does Adaptability (a.k.a. Flexibility) involve?

• Generating new and imaginative ideas

• Showing maturity and restraint in new conditions

• Sharing information with others

• Working together to complete a shared goal

What is the main focus of Creativity (a.k.a. Innovation)?

• Completing a shared goal

• Sharing information effectively

• Generating new and imaginative ideas

• Adjusting to new conditions

What is the ability to identify a problem, analyze it, and work through possible scenarios to find a potential solution called?

• Time Management

• Dependability

• Problem-solving & Critical Thinking

• Taking Initiative

Which skill involves organizing and prioritizing how to best use time effectively, including handling various tasks and deadlines in a timely manner?

• Taking Initiative

• Time Management

• Dependability

• Problem-solving & Critical Thinking

What is the quality called that demonstrates a person can be consistently trusted or counted upon?

• Time Management

• Taking Initiative

• Dependability

• Problem-solving & Critical Thinking

Why are businesses placing more value on employability skills like Teamwork, Communication, Integrity, and Accountability?

• They are easier to teach than technical skills.

• They make employees happier and more productive.

• They are less important than technical skills.

• They are only needed for leadership roles.

Why are soft skills considered crucial in the modern workplace?

• They replace technical skills.

• They contribute to a positive work environment.

• They are only important for remote employees.

• They are not necessary for collaboration.

What percentage of remote employees want to receive soft skills training?

• 30%

• 53%

• 80%

• 100%