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Worknation Soft Skills Test
1. What is the key
to building strong relationships in the workplace?
Showing
vulnerability
Having
similar hobbies
Being
assertive
Having
a lot of work experience
2. When working on
a complex problem, what should you do if you get stuck?
Give
up and move on to something else
Keep
working on it until you find a solution.
Ask
a coworker for help
Take
a break and come back to it later
3. Communication
breakdowns in the workplace are always the fault of the person delivering the
message, rather than the person receiving it.
false
true
4. The goal is to
get everyone to believe what I do
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
Never
5. I
never shy away from difficult conversations when necessary to strengthen
professional relationships.
Sometimes
Never
Rarely
Always
Often
6. I speak
fluently
Sometimes
Always
Never
Often
Rarely
7. I think of alternative
solutions to achieve set goals
Never
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
8. I intentionally
engage with my colleagues at work
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
Often
Never
9. Which of the
following is a benefit of having strong relationships with coworkers?
All
of the above
Fewer
conflicts and misunderstandings
Better
communication and collaboration
Increased
job satisfaction
10. I become
impatient when people do not express themselves clearly
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
Never
Always
11. I find it easy
to make friends
Rarely
Never
Often
Always
Sometimes
12. I take credit
for my team’s achievements without acknowledging and recognizing their contributions.
Often
Never
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
13. I worry about
things that are out of my control
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Always
14. Multitasking
is something I do
Often
Always
Sometimes
Never
Rarely
15. I am able to
evaluate the success of a problem-solving effort
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
Always
Never
16. I am
comfortable with change and ambiguity
Rarely
Often
Sometimes
Never
Always
17. I gossip or
engage in negative talk about colleagues or coworkers behind their back.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
Rarely
18. What is the
first step in building a relationship with a new coworker?
Asking
them a lot of questions about their personal life
Waiting
for them to make the first move
Finding
common ground or shared interests
Sharing
personal details about yourself
19. I hesitate to
reach out to others for advice, support, or collaboration on projects.
Sometimes
Often
Never
Rarely
Always
20. I do most of
the talking when we’re a group
Often
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
21. I ask
clarifying questions to ensure that I fully understand what the speaker is
saying.
Never
Always
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
22. Which of the
following is an example of effective written communication in the workplace?
Sending
an email without a clear subject line or recipient list
Writing
in a casual tone, like you would in a text message
Using
abbreviations and acronyms to save time
Proofreading
your message for spelling and grammar errors
23. I find it
challenging to assign responsibilities to others when solving a problem
Rarely
Never
Always
Often
Sometimes
24. I see failures
as opportunities to innovate
Often
Never
Rarely
Always
Sometimes
25. I speak with
my colleagues in a respectful manner even in the midst of conflict
Sometimes
Never
Often
Rarely
Always
26. I rely on
others to solve problems for me
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Never
Always
27. I need to have
the final say
Often
Never
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
28. What is the
best way to handle disagreements with coworkers?
Shutting
down the conversation and refusing to listen to the other person's point of
view
Stating
your own perspective and trying to understand the other person's perspective as
well
Walking
away from the conversation without resolution
Engaging
in personal attacks
29. Pressure slows
me down when solving a problem.
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
Often
Never
30. I tend to
ignore problems and hope they go away on their own
Never
Often
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
31. I tend to
analyze a problem thoroughly before taking action.
Rarely
Never
Often
Always
Sometimes
32. I am good at
recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of others and leveraging them to
achieve success.
Sometimes
Often
Always
Never
Rarely
33. When I am
faced with a problem, I try to analyzed the facts and then put them in a
systematic order
Rarely
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
34. I use facial
expressions and other gestures when I’m in a conversation
Often
Rarely
Never
Sometimes
Always
35. I assign blame
and hold grudges when things go wrong
Sometimes
Often
Rarely
Always
Never
36. Initiating
confrontation is a task I avoid
Rarely
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
37. I struggle
with reading social cues and interpreting how others are feeling
Never
Always
Often
Rarely
Sometimes
38. Solving
problems with a team is unnecessary
Often
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
39. I am
comfortable with taking risks to find a solution
Never
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
40. When working
on a team, what is the benefit of involving everyone in the problem-solving
process?
It
allows one person to take responsibility for the outcome
It
ensures that everyone's ideas and perspectives are considered
It
eliminates the need for a leader or facilitator
It
saves time by limiting the number of people involved.
41. When faced
with complex problems, I seek the opinions of experts
Always
Never
Sometimes
Often
Rarely
42. Adaptability
reduces the need for employees to communicate with their colleagues and
managers.
true
false
43. I am able to
remain calm and focused when faced with a difficult problem
Often
Always
Rarely
Sometimes
Never
44. Communication
includes body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
true
false
45. I struggle to
understand and connect with others' emotional experiences.
Never
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
46. I don’t
hesitate to offer help to people when they need it
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
Never
47. I’d rather
bear an inconvenience than bring it up with my colleagues
Often
Sometimes
Never
Rarely
Always
48. I am able to
make quick decisions when faced with a problem that requires immediate action.
Rarely
Often
Never
Always
Sometimes
49. What is the
purpose of giving feedback in the workplace?
To
criticize someone's performance and point out their flaws
To
establish authority and demonstrate power over the employee
To
provide positive reinforcement for good work
To
help the person improve their skills and performance
50. I look at
issues from different angles to get multiple possible solutions
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Never
Always
51. Sudden changes
make me nervous
Always
Rarely
Never
Sometimes
Often
52. I struggle to
establish and maintain productive relationships with colleagues and coworkers.
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
Never
Often
53. What should
you do if you have a conflict with a coworker?
Confront
the coworker and argue until a resolution is reached
Talk
to your manager about the situation
Ignore
the issue and hope it goes away
Schedule
a private meeting with the coworker to discuss the issue calmly and find a
resolution
54. Brainstorming
is a problem-solving technique that involves generating a large number of ideas
false
true
55. I express my
gratitude and appreciation to colleagues and coworkers who have helped me in my
work.
Always
Rarely
Often
Sometimes
Never
56. I can switch
roles easily
Always
Sometimes
Often
Rarely
Never
57. Difficult
problems upset me
Always
Often
Rarely
Sometimes
Never
58. I learn new
things quickly
Often
Always
Sometimes
Never
Rarely
59. I
intentionally attempt to make the other person feel listened to first.
Never
Often
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
60. When faced a
problem, I dive at it without identifying the root cause
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
Never
61. I make
promises that I can't keep to others.
Often
Sometimes
Always
Never
Rarely
62. When my work
is not praised, I am able to hear what is being corrected.
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
Often
Never
63. Networking
should only be done in person, not online.
false
true
64. Which of the
following is an example of a problem-solving technique?
Memorizing.
Copying
someone else's solution
Procrastinating
Brainstorming
65. When I speak,
I feel understood
Never
Sometimes
Often
Rarely
Always
66. I actively
avoid trying new things
Often
Rarely
Always
Sometimes
Never
67. I know how to
decipher the tone of the person
Sometimes
Always
Rarely
Often
Never
68. Communicating
my ideas with others when solving a problem is difficult
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
Always
Never
69. Why is
adaptability important in the workplace?
It
allows employees to resist change and maintain the status quo
It
helps employees avoid having to learn new skills or take on new
responsibilities
It
reduces the need for employees to communicate with their colleagues and
managers
It
enables employees to quickly adjust to changes in the work environment or
responsibilities
70. It is always
best to communicate in writing, as this allows you to carefully consider your
words and avoid miscommunications.
false
true
71. I focus on my
personal achievement over the success of my team
Sometimes
Never
Often
Rarely
Always
72. I can tell
when someone is no longer interested in a conversation without them telling me
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
Often
Never
73. I am able to
prioritize problems effectively and solve them in the right order.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Always
Rarely
74. I am open to
new ideas and ways of working
Rarely
Often
Never
Always
Sometimes
75. I struggle to
come up with creative and unconventional ideas
Sometimes
Always
Rarely
Never
Often
76. When presented
with multiple solutions to a problem, what do you consider before choosing one?
Timeframe.
Cost
Difficulty
of implementation
All
of the above
77. What is the
best way to build relationships with coworkers who work remotely or in a
different location?
Only
communicate with them when necessary
Use
email exclusively to communicate
Use
video conferencing or phone calls to communicate regularly and build rapport
Avoid
building relationships with remote coworkers because they are not as important.
78. I make eye
contact in conversations
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Often
Always
79. Adaptability
is only important for certain roles or industries.
true
false
80. I have a hard
time remembering details or specific points from past conversations or
meetings.
Often
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
81. I find it
difficult to admit when I am wrong
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Always
82. A good way to
build relationships with others is to only talk about yourself and your
accomplishments.
true
false
83. Adaptable
employees are typically good collaborators and problem-solvers.
false
true
84. I am able to
remain calm and focused when faced with a difficult problem
Always
Often
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
85. Which of the
following is an example of being adaptable in the workplace?
Complaining
about changes in the work schedule
Refusing
to learn new software that the company is implementing
Only
completing tasks that are explicitly outlined in your job description
Being
willing to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills
86. What does it
mean to be adaptable in the workplace?
Being
able to work independently without any guidance or direction
Being
able to maintain the status quo and resist change
Being
willing to change your work schedule at a moment's notice
Being
able to quickly adjust to changes in your work environment or responsibilities
87. How can you
build trust with coworkers?
Keeping
promises and following through on commitments
Gossiping
about others in the workplace
Avoiding
difficult conversations
Taking
credit for others' work
88. It takes a
while to learn how to use new technology and tools
Rarely
Sometimes
Never
Always
Often
89. Which of the
following is an example of assertive communication?
Passive-aggressively
giving someone the silent treatment
Agreeing
with someone just to avoid conflict
Yelling
at someone when you are angry
Stating
your needs and opinions clearly and respectfully
90. Adaptability
is a fixed trait that cannot be developed or improved.
false
true
91. When working
with a team, I adjust my usual methods to suit the team
Always
Rarely
Often
Never
Sometimes
92. I am
frequently on the look-out for new ideas to consider and test
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
Never
93. I try to
identify problems and possible solutions regularly
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
Often
94. I am able to
motivate others despite setbacks
Never
Often
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
95. I create a
safe and non-judgmental space for my colleagues to express their emotions.
Often
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Always
96. I don’t give
much attention to ideas that are brought up mid-way through executing a task
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Often
97. Problem-solving
is a one-time event, and once a problem is solved, it won't need to be
revisited.
false
true
98. Problem-solving
skills are only important for certain types of jobs, like engineering or IT.
false
true
99. I raise my
voice when things get intense
Often
Sometimes
Always
Rarely
Never
100. Once my tasks
are set, I get focused and nothing can change them
Never
Often
Rarely
Always
Sometimes
101. When someone
gives me instructions and asks, “do you understand,” I say “yes” even if I’m
not entirely sure.
Sometimes
Often
Never
Rarely
Always
102. I get upset
and agitated in stressful situations
Always
Rarely
Often
Sometimes
Never
103. I am able to
identify and prioritize the needs and interests of my colleagues and coworkers.
Sometimes
Always
Often
Rarely
Never
104. Building
strong relationships with others is an essential part of success in both
personal and professional settings.
false
true
105. I use big
words when I speak to show my intelligence
Sometimes
Rarely
Always
Never
Often
106. I find it
difficult to give good comments about people’s work
Never
Always
Rarely
Often
Sometimes
107. I don’t like
to for help or acknowledge assistance.
Always
Never
Often
Rarely
Sometimes
108. Giving
feedback in the workplace should always focus on pointing out areas where the
employee needs to improve.
true
false
109. I know how to
manage my emotions and reactions in challenging or stressful professional
situations.
Never
Rarely
Always
Often
Sometimes
110. What is
active listening?
Daydreaming
or getting distracted while the speaker is talking
Paying
attention to the speaker and providing feedback to show you understand
Focusing
on what you want to say next while someone else is speaking
Interrupting
the speaker to ask clarifying questions
111. I grumble
when asked to redo a task
Never
Sometimes
Rarely
Often
Always
112. A
problem-solving process can be skipped if you have experience with a similar
problem before.
true
false
113. One of the
most important skills in effective communication is the ability to adapt your
style to the needs and preferences of your audience.
true
false
114. When solving
complex problems, I go with what I think
Never
Sometimes
Often
Always
Rarely
115. What is the
purpose of evaluating the results of a problem-solving process?
To
see if the solution was effective
All
of the above
To
determine if the problem was solved within the desired timeframe
To
identify any new problems that arose.
116. I don’t need
a lot of words to explain myself
Sometimes
Never
Rarely
Always
Often
117. Complaining
about changes in the work schedule is an example of being adaptable.
false
true
118. Being
adaptable can help employees stay ahead of the competition and achieve success
in their careers.
false
true
119. Which of
these are the expectations of the organization from the staff
Speak
your mind and talk over others.
Treat
others respectfully only when they deserve it.
Listen
actively, execute responsibilities, seek help when needed
Discuss
personal issues with co-workers during work hours to encourage team bonding.
120. How can
employees demonstrate adaptability in the workplace?
By
being willing to take on new challenges and learn new things
By
maintaining the status quo and resisting change
By
refusing to take on new responsibilities or learn new skills
By avoiding collaboration and working independently
121. Critical
thinking involves accepting the first solution that comes to mind.
true
false
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