Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills Quiz

What are hard skills?

• Skills that are only important for leadership roles

• Skills that are related to emotional intelligence

• Skills that are universal and apply to any job

• Skills that are easy to measure and define

What are soft skills?

• Interpersonal skills that help people communicate effectively

• Skills that are easy to quantify

• Skills that are learned through schooling

• Skills that are specific to a particular job

Which of the following is a hard skill?

• Teamwork

• Data analysis

• Empathy

• Adaptability

Which of the following is a soft skill?

• Plumbing

• Proficiency in a foreign language

• Creativity

• Machine learning

Why are soft skills important?

• They are easy to measure

• They are only important for new employees

• They help build longer-lasting relationships

• They are specific to technical jobs

Which skill is considered a soft skill?

• Leadership

• Electrical repair

• Surgical proficiency

• SQL

Which skill is considered a hard skill?

• Negotiation

• Bookkeeping

• Public speaking

• Cultural awareness

What is the main difference between hard skills and soft skills?

• Hard skills are easy to measure, soft skills are less defined

• Hard skills are only for leadership roles, soft skills are for all roles

• Hard skills are universal, soft skills are job-specific

• Hard skills are learned through experience, soft skills are learned through schooling

Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?

• Data mining

• Adaptability

• Empathy

• Teamwork

Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?

• Flexibility

• Project management

• Database management

• Graphic design