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03-06-18--Workplace Readiness Skills 2017 Review #1
03-06-18--Workplace Readiness Skills 2017 Review #1
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Act or process of using words, signs, sounds or behaviors to express or exchange information
diplomacy
diversity
communication
problem-solving
2
To have an effective team, which skill is not essential?
listening
respect
arguing
communication
3
process which information is given between people through systems of symbols, signs, behavior.
communication
listening
speaking
interpersonal skills
4
Being proactive can best be described as:
To watch, keep track of; usually for a special purpose.
Controlling problems or prepare for future problems.
Conditions or practices (cleanliness) conducive to health.
Your special skills fulfilling task requirements.
5
When delivering a speech, do not
have good posture
speak rapidly
maintain good eye contact
smile at the audience
6
How can creativity and resourcefulness help you be successful in your career?
you can find a way to use what is around you
it gives you the ability to see a new situation or setting
it gives you new insight
all of these answers
7
Ivan gives customers a coffee cup at the end of year. Now they say he can't give a explanation?
Giving away cups didn't generate new to pay for the cups
The cups are not worth what they cost.
Ivan and the other employees gave away too many cups.
Cups are not a product Ivan's company normally sells.
8
The appearance a young professional should present is
well-groomed.
all answers are correct.
clean.
neat.
9
Which of the following would require that you follow a set in order to keep operations working?
Explaining directions to the corporate office
Installing the new printer and copy machine
Posting a schedule for staff meetings
Distributing a sign-up sheet for the company awards banquet
10
The individual negotiates diplomatic solutions to interpersonal & workplace issues.
conflict resolution
self-representation
diversity awareness
creativity and resourcefulness
11
Employers expect certain things from employees like “initiative.” Initiative means
showing respect for other’s work.
making sure your work is marketable.
doing things on your own; being a self-starter.
calling your boss when you cannot come to work.
12
Your team asked you to stay late and work but you made other plans. What should you do?
Since you first made plans, tell your coworker you cant stay
Contact a friend who can go out, stay to finish the project
Agree to stay because work is important
Reach a compromise and leave early
13
A question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution is called a _____
solution.
problem.
idea
source.
14
An individual works well with all customers and coworkers has
diversity awareness
communication skills.
conflict resolution.
self-representation.
15
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of doing a community service project?
opportunity to do what you enjoy for a good cause
opportunity to earn extra money
satisfaction from providing help to some individual or cause
valuable training in leadership or job related skills
16
Tom said he would finish the report by Friday if he does it's an example of what positive trait
Values
Reliability
Integrity
Character
17
Motivating factors can be:
internal or external
written or spoken
new or old
inside or outside
18
One can demonstrate a positive work ethic by
all answers are correct.
showing a willingness to take direction
coming to work everyday on time.
being motivated to accomplish the task at hand.
19
Which of the following is a good basic rule of a business meeting?
allow participants to conduct conversations among themselves
handle all questions individually after the meeting
distribute an agenda
avoid visual or printed support materials
20
Demonstrate ________ by contributing new ideas and working with initiative
conflict resolution skills
diversity awareness
positive self-representation skills
creativity and resourcefulness
21
The purpose of writing a thank you note to a job interviewer is____.
to show that you are polite, thoughtful, and conscientious.
to thank the interviewer for his or her time.
to give you another chance to sell yourself.
all answers are correct
22
Critical thinking and problem solving are defined as:
A point of origin
Analyzing and resolving problems in completing assigned task
Potential deviation
Using one's mind to produce thoughts
23
____ is a prewrite helps get your ideas flowing and writing everything that comes to mind
Free writing
Emailing
Taking notes
Outlining
24
This term describes an individual's level of quality, achievement, that is seen as acceptable
integrity
values
standards
attitude
25
The purpose of writing a thank you note to a job interviewer is____.
to give you another chance to sell yourself.
all answers are correct
to show that you are polite, thoughtful, and conscientious.
to thank the interviewer for his or her time.
26
What of the following refers to the mixing of people from other cultures who are in a setting?
race
ethnicity
cultural diversity
respect
27
Demonstrate ___ by adding to the success of the team or requesting help when needed
diversity awareness
teamwork skills
integrity
positive self representation skills
28
Why is having diversity in a company staff a good idea?
The work environment will be more ethical.
It creates a homogenous work ethic.
There is a broader range of talents, skills, and creativity.
It meets the quota for minority cultures.
29
The individual dresses appropriately, and uses language and manners suitable for the workplace.
image
standards
diversity
self-representation
30
The gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person communicates with others.
body language
communication
interpersonal skills
speaking
31
A spreadsheet application is primarily used to
manage long documents like instruction manuals.
design a website.
manage financial data.
publish files to a website.
32
What is the BEST way to begin your email to Sally Smith?
hello Sally Smith!
Dear Mrs. Smith,
Dear Ms. Smith,
Dear madam or Sir:
33
The five stages in solving a problem are evaluate, manage, decision, resolve, and examine.
True
false
34
What is the best way to email a potential customer?
Dear Joe,
Dear Madam or Sir,
Hello, Joe Bob!
Dear Mr. Bob:
35
Technological literacy is ___
ability to perform basic math functions ex:addition
another word for text messaging or texting.
knowledge about technology and the ability to use it
the ability to read and write.
36
The idea that people have about someone or something
Ideal
Appearance
Image
Perception
37
This term best describes rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad.
security
ethics
conflict
values
38
Conditions or practices (as in cleanliness) conducive to health is described as
Hygiene.
Manners.
Appearance.
Differentiation.
39
One demonstrates ___ by negotiating solutions to interpersonal and workplace conflicts.
creativity & resourcefulness
conflict resolution skills
teamwork skills
integrity
40
Which of the following statements about reading skills is true?
Critical reading is key to help you predict its content.
Previewing is restating the main concepts in your own words
Taking notes is key to help predict future content
Skimming is reading quickly to pick out key points.
41
When preparing to give a presentation you should
know your audience
all of these answers
become an expert on your topic
practice, practice, practice
42
Contributes to the success of the team, assists the others, & requests help when needed.
teamwork
value
rules
image
43
To hear something with thoughtful attention; to give consideration
interpersonal skills
speaking
listening
communication
44
This describes a person’s feelings to duties such as goal settings, cooperation, and honesty.
work ethics
diversity awareness
conflict resolution
interpersonal skills
45
You've been working with your manager who has been using inappropriate language. What do you do
Remain calm and report the problem to the Police Department.
Ask the manager to stop speaking in such a inappropriate way
Join in with the use of the inappropriate language to fit in
Aggressively confront the manager about the situation.
46
Solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter is called
tact.
resolution
negotiating.
conflict.
47
_________ is a chart that shows the order in which events occur.
A timeline
Down time
The near-far rule
An estimate
48
Relations of people and ability to communicate with people without speech.
speaking
listening
interpersonal skills
communication
49
One way to help identify effective work skills and behaviors is to do which of the following
ask them to hire you
judge
Google them
job shadow
50
After a argument they treat you poorly. What is the BEST way for you to resolve this conflict?
Ignore them but make sure their peers know.
Let these actions go because it will get better with time.
email their parent explaining what happened and ask for help
Report them to the human resources manager.
51
Liable can be defined as:
A person's behavior or belief concerning what is okay to do
A person's principle or judgment of whats important in life
Being legally responsible for something
The quality of being honest and having moral principles.
52
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
to list your work experience in chronological order
shows an employer that you're legally able to work in the US
to show an employer your handwriting
to introduce and explain why you are giving your résumé
53
A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
values
character
morals
ethics
54
The cornerstone for business, technology and relationships is
Tardiness
Vision
Physical Strength
Communication
55
An individual that contributes new ideas and works with initiative has
creativity and resourcefulness
self-representation.
conflict resolution.
customer service.
56
As a committee member, you are responsible for:
keeping an open mind
all answer are correct
expressing ideas
treating other people's opinions and ideas with respect
57
The biggest killer of innovation is
stress
people
money
time
58
Listening and hearing are the same thing when it comes to effective communication.
False
True
59
The word “critical” means:
use one's mind to produce thoughts or important juncture
Potential deviation
a point of origin
to determine the significance, worth, or condition of
60
Demonstrate ________ by abiding by workplace policies and demonstrating honesty and reliability
diversity awareness
a good work ethic
integrity
teamwork skills