Mindanao Youth for

Development Project
(MyDev Life Skills)

Batch -1 Reviewer
Direction: Answer the following questions below.
1. Values and skills are the same thing.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. All of the above

2. An example of a clear personal development goal is:

a.I want to find work
b.I want to find a construction job in my district over the next three months
c.I want to work with people
[Link] of the above

3. Everyone has the same way of learning new skills.

a. True b. False c. Maybe d. All of the above

4. You are a very hands-on learner, learning best by observing and doing. As your supervisor is
getting ready to leave, he quickly gives you instructions on how to use a new saw and asks you
to
cut some pieces of wood for the next day. You want him to show you how to use it but he
seems
like he is in a hurry to leave. What do you do?
[Link] you will remember what he said to do to run the saw.
[Link] him for the information and tell him you have understood.
[Link] him if he has the time to show you before leaving or if there is someone else who
can
show you how to run the saw so you are sure you have understood.
[Link] a co-worker to do the work for you while you continue with another task.

5. The best way to learn something new is to:

a. Read about it and memorize the information
b. Follow the instructions of the instructor
c. Talk about it and work together with others
d. All of the above

6. When you are discussing an issue at work with a co-worker and she or he is saying something
that you do not agree with, you:
[Link] your co-worker to let him or her know you disagree
[Link] your head in disagreement to let your co-worker know how you feel
[Link] to think about something else until your co-worker stops talking
[Link] aware of your own feelings but listen to what your co-worker has to say before
responding

7. When speaking to a group of people, it is important to:

[Link] focused on the topic at hand [Link] good eye contact
[Link] well informed on the topic d. All of the above
8. Someone who works well in a team___________.
[Link] only when offering new ideas
[Link] attention only to those who have the same opinions
[Link] inputs and seeks the ideas of others in the group
[Link] conflict to make the discussion interesting

9. When dealing with a customer on the telephone:

[Link] the name of the organization and your name when you answer the phone
[Link] polite and courteous
[Link] well and do not interrupt
[Link] of the above

10. When dealing with a difficult customer:

[Link] the person b. Remain calm
[Link] them you will not talk to them anymore [Link] them to please leave

11. Leaders should always make decisions on their own without getting input from others who
are
not leaders.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. All of the above
12. Effective leaders:
a. Are creative b. Have self confidence
c. Have a positive attitude d. All of the above

[Link] be successful, teams need:

a. Different goals b. vague roles and tasks
c. Trusting relationships among team members d. all of the above

14. Problem solving steps include:

a. Defining the problem and getting more information
b. Generating ideas on how to solve the problem
c. Choosing, implementing and evaluating a solution
d. All of the above

15. You are leading a team to accomplish a task that is more difficult than you expected. You
should:
a. Give up in order to stop wasting valuable time
b. Listen to only those team members who agree with your opinions
c. Maintain a positive attitude and encourage others to participate
d. Focus on one solution

16. Promoting group cooperation means encouraging people to be open to the ideas of others.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above

17. Ways to find work include:

a. Friends and family b. Newspaper advertisement
c. Submitting an application to a potential employer d. All of the above
18. A biodata/resume should include:
a. Contact information b. Skills summary
c. Work experience d. All of the Above

19. During an interview:

a. Speak quickly so you can share a lot of information about yourself
b. Interrupt the interviewer once you have understood the question and have an answer
c. Present yourself as confident that you can do the job
d. Make up answers that aren’t always true in order to present yourself positively

20. During an interview you are asked a question that you do not know the answer to. You
should:
a. Ignore the question and talk about something else
b. Tell the interviewer you do not know the answer and explain why
c. Keep quiet until the next question is asked
d. Make up an answer even if it is not completely true

21. Good time management involves:

a. Planning b. Prioritizing what needs to be done
c. Avoiding distractions d. All of the above

22. You work as a server in a restaurant. Fridays are usually busy and they are short of staff but
you
really want to go out dancing with your friends. You should:
a. Not show up to work
b. Show up to work but leave early
c. Plan another evening for dancing with your friends
d. Tell your employer that you are sick
e. None of the above

23. To manage your time at work and make sure it does not interfere with your personal life, get
work tasks done quickly, regardless of the quality of work you do.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
24. When you disagree with a co-worker, it is best to avoid an argument by avoiding contact
and not listening to his or her ideas.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
25. Habits for good health include:
a. Regular bathing b. Eating nutritious foods
c. Avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol d. All of the above

26. Examples of safety hazards include:

a. Contact information Hot grease b. Cluttered working areas
c. Slippery floors d. All of the above

27. Using protective clothing and equipment is a form of:

[Link] who the supervisor is b. Fashion
c. Controlling hazards d. clothing necessary only in urban areas
28. Josephine works in a restaurant. To prevent germs from spreading she should:
a. Wash the cooking surface once a week
b. Always use the same cooking surface for raw meat and raw vegetables
c. Wash her hands before and after preparing food
d. All of the above

29. Improving work policies and procedures can help control hazards at work.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
30. If your clothes catch fire, run for help.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
31. What should you do for a severe cut?
a. Apply pressure to the wound, elevate wound above heart, and seek medical help
b. Let the blood flow freely
c. Clean it with any water available
d. All of the above

32. Family members do not need to wash hands before eating a meal together because they all
have
the same germs.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
33. Germs are spread through animals but not people.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
34. _________ is personal cleanliness.
a. dirty b. proper care c. hygiene d. sanitation

35. _________ is public cleanliness.

a. dirty b. proper care c. hygiene d. sanitation

36. Goal should be SMART, what do you mean by SMART?

a. Simple, Maximum, Available, Resources, Today
b. Smile, Make, Around, Ready, Today
c. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Framed
d. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Today

37. Identifying one’s values, strengths, challenges, opportunities and interests are part of
personal
development.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
[Link] have a long term goal of getting a certificate in plumbing in one year. With the
certification you will get more work and receive a higher pay. Select examples of short
term goals that may help you achieve your long term goal.
a. Identify a training program in my district that offers plumber’s certification
b. Talk with experienced plumbers in the area to find out what they did to become good
plumbers.
c. Find an opportunity to apprentice with an experienced plumber by visiting youth
employment agencies or asking plumbers directly.
d. All of the above
39. If you do not like learning in a certain way (for example, through reading or writing), you
should avoid it as much as you can.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above
40. When someone else is speaking, you should give non-verbal communication cues to show
that you understand.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above

41. Good customer service always includes doing what the customer tells you to do.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above

42. If a customer is angry, you too should get angry to respond effectively.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above

43. Which of the following is an example of an Authoritarian Leader?

a. Relies primarily on his or her own judgment.
b. Selects the solution the members regard as most promising.
c. Allows for individual recognition.
d. Tends to guide, not rule.

44. Which of the following is an example of a Consulting Leader?

a. Describes how the decision fits everyone’s interests.
b. Encourages group decisions.
c. Assigns roles.
d. May offer a possible solution for the group members’ reaction.

45. Which of the following is an example of a Persuading Leader?

a. Relies primarily on his or her own judgment.
b. Describes how the decision fits everyone’s interests.
c. Encourages group decisions.
d. Assigns roles

46. A _________ is a brief history of your education, work experience and activities, skills,
accomplishments and any other information relevant to getting a job.
a. Application Letter b. Resume c. Biodata d. Personal Date
Sheet

47. A ________ is a letter to an employer expressing your interest in a particular job or area of
work and highlights why you are qualified for the work.
a. Application Letter b. Resume c. Biodata d. Personal Date Sheet
48.A _______is an opportunity for the employer to find out more about you – your education,
work
background, interests, personality – and for you to find out more about the
employer/business/company/organization and the specific job to which you are applying.
a. Resume b. Friendly Talk c. Job Interview d. Personal Date
Sheet

49. A ________ is an interview is a meeting in which a job seeker asks for advice rather than
employment.
a. Personal Interview b. Friendly Talk
c. Job Interview d. Informal Interview

50. A ________ is the ability to use your time wisely and appropriately. It involves
accomplishing
tasks within a specific time frame. It applies to both personal and work life and helps to
balance the two.
a. Personal Interview b. Daily Time Record
c. Time Management d. Informal Interview