Career Barriers / Soft Skills Quiz

What is one key element of effective communication?

• Talking the most

• Interrupting politely

• Using proper grammar and tone

• Speaking quickly

Why is good communication important in the workplace?

• It saves paper

• It prevents mistakes and builds trust

• It avoids needing teamwork

• It increases competition

Which career most depends on explaining complex ideas clearly to non-experts?

• Nurse

• Engineer

• Customer Service Agent

• Waiter

What is a way to improve your communication skills?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Practicing active listening

• Speaking only when spoken to

• Avoiding professional writing

What is essential for successful teamwork?

• Taking control of every project

• Ignoring different opinions

• Respecting roles and opinions

• Working alone

Why is teamwork important in most jobs?

• To avoid individual responsibility

• Because it makes work more competitive

• It allows problems to be solved creatively

• It delays project completion

Which job relies heavily on teamwork to meet deadlines?

• Artist

• Business Project Team

• Blogger

• Freelancer

What is a method to build better teamwork skills?

• Refuse group projects

• Join a team sport

• Always be the leader

• Only work with friends

What does problem-solving involve?

• Avoiding responsibility

• Guessing solutions

• Logical thinking and evaluating outcomes

• Asking someone else to fix it

Why do employers value critical thinkers?

• They follow orders exactly

• They can work independently and solve issues

• They like to argue

• They avoid making decisions