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8th Grade- Week 2- Employable Skills
8th Grade- Week 2- Employable Skills
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Being responsible, appearance, and time management are good examples of what Soft Skill?
Adaptability
Empathy
Professionalism
Optimism
2
In which movie did all the infinity stones first appear in the Marvel cinematic universe?
Avengers: Infinity War
Fantastic Four
Avengers: End Game
Guardians of the Galaxy
3
Which of these skills is most likely to improve with practice and experience?
Typing speed
Programming in Python
Teamwork
Operating machinery
4
If a cashier remains calm while resolving a customer complaint, which skill are they demonstrating?
Technical proficiency
Conflict resolution
Communication
Organization
5
Hard or Soft: computer skills
Soft
Hard
6
Which of these is the most expensive?
3 months salary of Lionel Messi
Campaign spending budgets for Brexit referendum
Bugatti Chiron
NASA space suit
7
Which skill is essential for a cashier to handle a busy store during peak hours?
Flexibility and adaptability
Leadership
Technical proficiency
Conflict resolution
8
Which company is the largest private employer in Maine?
BIW
Hannafords
L.L. Bean
McDonalds
9
Which bullet point best highlights public speaking skills?
Delivered a speech, engaging the audience and answering questions.
Spoke in front of a group when needed.
Talked to people during presentations.
Shared ideas in class discussions.
10
Where were the first Winter Olympics held?
Brazil
France
Spain
Austria
11
What was the very first Pixar Movie?
Up
Cars
Bug's Life
Toy Story
12
Like talents, Soft Skills are innate and can not be learned or improved
True
False
13
Why is perseverance considered a valuable employable skill?
It helps you overcome challenges and meet goals.
It shows you're good at multitasking.
It means you're a good speaker.
It replaces technical skills in a workplace.
14
In the movie
Up
the creators made how many balloons?
11,056
14,807
8,375
10,297
15
What does "attention to detail" mean in a workplace context?
Noticing and correcting small errors
Keeping a positive attitude
Being able to work quickly
Focusing on completing large tasks
16
What skill involves being able to clearly explain ideas to others?
Communication
Leadership
Critical thinking
Time management
17
Which resume bullet point best highlights time management?
Managed time well to finish tasks quickly.
Used a calendar to keep track of assignments.
Organized a schedule to complete homework, sports, and clubs on time.
Completed assignments before they were due.
18
Food Trivia!
False
True
19
Where was the 2000 summer Olympics held?
Sydney, Australia
Mars, The Milky Way
Athens, Greece
The Gravel, Queenstown
20
Food Trivia!
True
False
21
Which skill would be most important for managing multiple projects at the same time?
Time management
Public speaking
Teamwork
Customer service
22
Which resume bullet point best describes perseverance?
Didn't give up when things got hard.
Finished a school project despite setbacks.
Tried again if I failed the first time.
Finished everything I started.
23
What is the nation's best selling cereal?
Corn Flakes
Honey Nut Cheerios
Raisin Bran
Wheaties
24
What is the primary difference between hard skills and soft skills?
Hard skills are specific and measurable; soft skills are personal traits.
Hard skills are interpersonal; soft skills are technical.
Hard skills are innate; soft skills are learned.
There is no difference between the two.
25
Hard or Soft: cooking skills
Soft
Hard
26
Where was Hello Kitty born?
Tokyo, Japan
Hong Kong, China
Paris, France
London, England
27
Bath Iron Works is the name of the biggest ________ company in Maine.
refridgerator
paper
fishing
ship building
28
Which Company is headquartered in Maine?
Converse
Lego
L.L. Bean
Apple
29
How are cranberry's tested for ripeness?
They are thrown against a wall. (ripe ones splatter)
They are tasted by professional berry tasters
They are put in water to see if they float (ripe ones float)
They are bounced on a table (ripe ones bounce higher)
30
Who is this?
Chewbacca
Darth Vader
John Smith
Luke Skywalker
31
Which skill involves using feedback to improve your performance?
Time management
Adaptability
Self-awareness
Resilience
32
What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?
Errol
Hedwig
Scabbers
Crookshanks
33
Burt's Bees was founded in Maine. Where is the company based now?
North Carolina
Tennessee
California
Vermont
34
Algebra was invented before0 AD (more than 2000 years ago)
False
True
35
This is a famous shipbuilding company in Maine
Bath Ironworks
Portland Harbor
Point Sebago
Unum
36
How long is a marathon?
13.1 miles
20 miles
52 miles
26.2 miles
37
Which Maine company expanded during the Civil War to produce locomotives and other war-related goods?
Maine State College
Casco Iron Works
Bath Iron Works
Portland Company
38
Which of the following is NOT an example of a hard skill?
Typing speed of 70 words per minute
Using Microsoft Excel
Teamwork and collaboration
Fluency in Spanish
39
Why are soft skills often called "transferable skills"?
They are taught in schools.
They are only important in certain fields.
They can be used in any job or career.
They require advanced technical training.
40
Which is the most specific example of customer service skills?
Talked to people while working.
Helped customers.
Helped people find what they needed.
Assisted customers and recommended products.
41
Soft skills are valuable to highlight in a cover letter. Which is NOT a soft skill
Creativity
Responsibility
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Speaking 2+ languages
42
Who won the first season of American Idol in 2002?
Carrie Underwood
Kelly Clarkson
Fantasia Barrino
Ruben Studdard
43
Which bullet point best demonstrates leadership skills?
Organized and led club meetings, delegating tasks.
Took charge when needed.
Was a leader in my school club.
Helped classmates during projects.
44
What is the best way to show employable skills on a resume?
List every skill you can think of.
Use general terms like "good worker."
Provide specific examples or accomplishments.
Use casual language to sound relatable.
45
Hard skills are
answer not listed
referred to as transferrable skills
always difficult to learn
referred to as technical skills
46
The first day of winter is called..?
Wintery Day
Hello Snow
Winter is Here
Winter Solstice
47
Which resume bullet point is the strongest for demonstrating teamwork?
Worked with others to get tasks done.
Collaborated with teammates to complete a group project on time.
Worked in a group.
Helped out when needed.
48
Which of the following is an example of problem-solving?
Finding a way to meet a tight deadline
Greeting customers with a smile
Assisting a customer in choosing the right product
Filing paperwork accurately
49
Which is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
A
S
E
T
50
What movie is set in London with a main character that hopes to never grow up?
Peter Pan
Alice in Wonderland
Pinocchio
Sleeping Beauty
51
Central Maine Power Company was started by
Warren G. Harding
Walter Wyman
Percival Baxter
The Stanley Brothers
52
Which bullet point shows effective communication?
Delivered a presentation explaining key concepts and answering questions.
Shared my thoughts in class discussions.
Talked to people to share ideas.
Communicated with others during group projects.
53
What was the first Disney movie?
Snow white
Beauty and the Beast
Sleeping Beauty
Alice in wonderland
