CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Question Bank Solution
COURSE :
DPMT/DPT
SEMESTER
: SECOND
SUBJECT :
DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS
1 MARK—QUESTION(MCQ)
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1.______is a term used to describe a set of basic skills acquired through learning.
A) Life skills b) Vocational skills
c) Literacy skills d) none of the above
Answer: a) Life skills
2. The value of life skills are
A) Aware of their rights and responsibilities
b) Concerned about the welfare of others
c) Capable of having an influence on the world
d) All the above
Answer: d) All the above
3.________is defined as psychosocial abilities for adaptive and positive behavior
a) Recreational skills b) Soft skills
c) Life skills d) Vocational skills
Answer: c) Life skills
4.______ is a concept that describes the belief of an individual or culture.
A) Values b) Attitude c) Behavior d) Personality
Answer: a) Values
5.______ is the how one perceives himself positively / negatively.
A) Self-image b) Self control
c) Self-esteem d) Self talk
Answer: a) Self image
6. Collective qualities or characteristics that distinguish a person.
A) Attitude b) Personality c) Character d) Self image
Answer: c) Character
7. Which of these are vital for any organization?
a) Debates b) Group discussions
c) Speeches d) Arguments
Answer: b) group discussions
8. Which of these qualities are important in a group discussion?
a) Emotional stability b) Hostility
c) Ignorance d) Aggressiveness
Answer: a) Emotional stability
9. In a group discussion, the discussion must be directed to its logical conclusion.
a) True b) False
Answer: a) True
10. Which of these must be avoided in a group discussion?
a) Speaking facts b) Asking questions
c) Speaking fast d) Speaking with clarity
Answer: c) Speaking fast
11. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs includes all of the following categories except
A) Safety b) relatedness c) physiological d) self actualization
Answer: b) relatedness
12. Stress management is about learning
a) How to avoid the pressures of life
B) How to develop skills that would enhance our body’s adjustment when we are subjected to
the pressures of life
c)Both ‘1’ & ‘2’ are true
d)None of the above
Answer: b) How to develop skills that would enhance our body’s adjustment when we are
subjected to the pressures of life
13. Which of the following are the basic sources of stress
a)The Environment b)Social Stressors
c)Physiological d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
14. . The symptoms of stress can be divided in to the following categories
a)Cognitive b)Emotional
c)Physical d)All of the above
Answer: d) All the above
15. The (value) ____ of entity is its participation in larger order.
16. (Ethics) _________ are considered the moral standards by which people judge behaviour.
17. Without truth, caring, concern or love and justice, (conflicts) ________ arise and peace is
endangered.
18. The word for how we hold our body is:
a) proxemics b) posture c) kinesics d) congruence
Answer: b) posture
19. We usually break eye contact by:
a) looking up b) closing our eyes
c) turning away d) looking down
Answer: d) looking down
20. Rearrange the steps of Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory.
a. Self - Actualisation Needs
b. Physiological needs
c. Belongingness and love needs
d. Self - esteem needs
e. Safety needs
a. ABCDE
b. ADCBE
c. DCBEA
d. ADCEB
Answer: d) ADCEB
21. Which of the following is a content theory?
a. Expectancy theory b. ERG Theory
c. Equity theory d. None of the above
Answer: b) ERG Theory
22.The two-factor theory is based on which factors
a. Hygiene and behavioural
b. Safety and self - esteem
c. Self - actualisation and status quotient
d. None of the above
Answer: a) Hygiene and behavioural
23. What does "E", "R" and "G" stand for in the ERG theory?
a. Export, Risk and Guarantee
b. Exponential, Reliability and Growth
c. Existence, Relatedness and Growth
d. None of the above
Answer: c) Existence, Relatedness and Growth
24. A ______ speaker looks into the eyes of the audience.
a) confident b) impatient
c) rude d) impolite
Answer: a) confident
25. Which of these may convey arrogance ?
a) Jointed finger tips b) A shoulder shrug
c) A pointed finger d) Hands swinging loosely
Answer:a) Jointed finger tips
26.A pointed finger may be a gesture of accusation.
a) True b) False
Answer: a) True
27. The tone of the speaker should be _____
a) loud b) clear c) low d) soft
Answer: b) clear
28. During practice, by how much should the speech be lengthened?
a) 2 to 5 % b) 6 to 10 %
c) 7 to 11 % d) 9 to 13 %
Answer:a) 2 to 5 %
29. A speech must be prepared with _______ in mind.
a) the result b) praise c) an audience d) admiration
Answer: c) an audience
30. A speech must advance _____
a) dishonesty b) truth c) aggressiveness d) negativity
Answer:b) truth
31. Which of these is important in having mutual understanding with colleagues?
a) Effective listening b) Speaking
c) Talking d) Writing
Answer: a) Effective listening
32. Which of these do not enhance listening skills?
a) Attention b) Frankness
c) Clear perception d) Ignoring
Answer: d) Ignoring
33. Participant should listen to the opinions expressed by others with respect.
a) True b) False
Answer: a)True
34. Curriculum vitae is a ____ word.
a) French b) German c) Latin d) Indian
Answer: c) Latin
35. Interviews are conversations with _______
a) fun b) purpose c) friendliness d) informality
Answer: b) purpose
36.A job interview is a formal meeting between a job seeker and an employer.
a) True b) False
Answer: a) True
37. All job interviews have the same objective.
a) True b) False
Answer: a) True
38. Which of these interviews uses screening tools?
a) Stress interview b) Screening interview
c) Group interview d) Behavioural interview
Answer: b) Screening interview
39. How many styles are used in a screening interview?
a) Two b) Five c) Three d) Four
Answer: a) Two
40. In which of these interviews, insults are common?
a) Screening interview b) Stress interview
c) Behavioural interview d) Group interview
Answer: b) Stress interview
41. Which of these interviews is adapted for computer programmers?
a) The stress interview b) The group interview
c) The screening interview d) The audition
Answer: d) The audition
42. In which of these, more than one candidate is interviewed?
a) The behavioural interview b) The stress interview
c) The group interview d) The audition
Answer: c) The group interview
43. Which of these interviews is taken for a candidate far away?
a) Lunch interview b) Telephone
c) Stress interview d) Group interview
Answer: b) Telephone
44. A skill profile is same as that of a job description CV.
a) True b) False
Answer: b) False
45. Which of the following things can have an effect on the development of an individual's personality?
a) physical and mental capabilities
b) health and physical appearance
c)skin color, gender, and sexual orientation
d)all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
46. According to Herzberg, determinants of being satisfied by a job could be
a) Success, appreciation, nature of work, responsibility, expansion
b) Realization, appreciation, accountability, contraction
c)salary, way of supervision, Company policy, work conditions
d)Administrative policies, nature of work, interpersonal relations
Answer: a) Success, appreciation, nature of work, responsibility, expansion
47. Which of following is best strategy for effectively planning out your time?
a)Prioritize all your tasks b)Ignore all the unexpected work
c)Delay any unnecessary work d)All of the above
Answer: a)Prioritize all your tasks
48. Managers and leaders are somewhat similar in their characteristics. A leader is considered a role
model for his followers. Choose best suited qualities of a leader.
a)Vision, Commitment, devotion, Clear purpose, ability to inspire
b)Honesty, Dedication, Ambiguous, Authoritative
c)Lacking humility, Lack of empathy, Defiance
d)Authoritative, Clear purpose, Bossy
Answer: a)Vision, Commitment, devotion, Clear purpose, ability to inspire
49. Skills are abilities to perform better
a) In a given situation b) In a given curriculum
c) In a given clauses d) In a given way
Answer: a) In a given situation
50. Communication is a part of ________ skills.
a) Soft b) hard c) rough d) short
Answer: a) Soft
51. Our dress code is an example of _____________ communication.
a) Verbal b) nonverbal c) written d) spoken
Answer: b) nonverbal
52. Ethical communication includes all relevant information, even if it undermines your goal.
a)True b) False
Answer: a)True
53. Which of the following is not one of the five phases of decision making?
a)Orientation b)Brainstorming c)Repetition d)Conflict
Answer: c)Repetition
54. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of working in teams?
a) Some team members may be uninterested in the outcome.
b) Some team members may be free riders.
c) Some team members may have a hidden agenda.
d) A team may develop groupthink.
Answer: a) Some team members may be uninterested in the outcome.
55. Which of these can be a constructive feature of conflict in a team?
a) Helps everyone get to know each other
b)Increases involvement of all team members
c)Always leads to good results
d) Puts everyone on an equal basis
Answer: b) Increases involvement of all team members
56. Which of these are potential sources of conflict?
a)Competition for scarce resources
b)Poor communication
c)Power struggles
d)All of the above
Answer: d)All of the above
57. Which of the following is interpersonal skill training?
a)Intermediate skills b)Hard skills
c)Soft skills d)Basic skills
Answer: c)Soft skills
58. What is true of complex skill-improvement goals?
a)Goals should never be complex.
b)Progress should be measured in several ways.
c)The goal is probably not realistic.
d)Results should be measured by one simple measure to avoid inconsistency.
Answer: b)Progress should be measured in several ways.
59. What do we call a specific area in which a person needs to change?
a)Behavioral need b)Social need
c)Psychological need d)Developmental need
Answer: d)Developmental need
60. Which employment tool might give you very useful feedback about your interpersonal skills?
a)Department budget
b)Policy and procedures manual
c)Performance evaluation
d)Safety checklist
Answer: c)Performance evaluation
61. Stress occurs when a person faces a constraint he or she cannot overcome.
a)True b) False
Answer: a)True
62. Hierarchy of needs theory (Maslow) views three needs as motivating people's behavior.
a)True b)False
Answer: b)False
63. According to E.R.G. theory, a person can become locked into a deficiency cycle if he or she does not
satisfy existence needs.
a)True b)False
Answer: a)True
64.Self-actualization in the hierarchy of needs theory (Maslow) is part of the growth needs in E.R.G.
theory.
a)True b)False
Answer: a)True
65. According to McClelland, people with a high need for achievement prefer nonroutine tasks with
moderate performance goals.
a)True b)False
Answer: b)False
66. McClelland's theory presents two forms of the need for power: dominance and persuasion.
a)True b)False
Answer: a)True
67. Work itself is a hygiene factor in motivator — hygiene theory (Herzberg).
a)True b)False
Answer: b)False
68. Equity plays a major role in the effective use of extrinsic outcomes.
a)True b)False
Answer: a)True
69.Continuous reinforcement applies a consequence after each behavior.
a)True b)False
Answer: a)True
70.Conflict management is a basic management responsibility that focuses mainly on reducing conflict.
a)True b)False
Answer: b)False
71.Ineffective time management is a key source of ________(stress)
72.__________ (Attitude) is a combination of rationality, emotion, thoughts and actions.
73.Consider the following statements:
1.Ethics and morality have same meaning
2.Ethics helps us to decide what is right and what is wrong
3.Ethics is just a theoretical aspect of philosophy
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a)1.2 and 3 only b)1 and 2 only c)1 only d)2 only
Answer: b)1 and 2 only
74. Common _________(morality) is a set of belief shared by everyone.
75. Ethical issues that can affect an Engineer’s professional and personal life are termed as ________
a)Macro ethics b)Micro ethics c)Morals d)Rights
Answer: b)Micro ethics
76.Which is an aspect of self-concept?
a)Personal identity b) Social identity c) Both (a) and (b) d)None of the above
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
77.__________(Problem solving) helps us to deal constructively with problems in our lives.
78.__________enables us to analyses information and experiences.
a)Critical b)Creative c) Positive d)Negative
Answer: a)Critical
79.___(SWOT) stands for Strengths,Weakness,Opportunities and Threats.
80._________Relationship are between two or more people.
a)Inter personal b)Intra personal c) Intimate d)None of the above
Answer: a)Inter personal
81. Communicating leadership' involves
a)personal competencies b)interpersonal competencies
c)business management d)both A and C
Answer: b) interpersonal competencies
82. Analyzing and identifying specific skills, needed for specific job is called
a)need analysis competency model b)competency model
c)task analysis d)Both A and C
Answer: c)task analysis
83. Formulating ‘SMART’ performance training objectives is included in
a)need analysis b)instructional design c)implement d)evaluate
Answer: b)instructional design
84. __________(Behavioral) is the only component of attitude which is visible and can be observed
directly.
85. Job satisfaction have ____related to Absenteeism and Turnover.
a)Positively b)Negatively c)Directly d)Elastically
Answer: b)Negatively
86.______(Maslow) advocated that humans are essentially motivated by levels of needs.
87.________(Expectancy theory) explains internal processes of choices among different behaviours.
88.________(Equity theory) explains how and why people react when they feel unfairly treated.
89._________(Cognitive) frame work is based on the concept of expectancy, demand and intention of
the human being.
90.________(Stimulus) is the force of action or motivation.
91.A satisfied employee will be ____
a) Motivator to others. B) Manager c)High Performer d)Team leader
Answer: c) High Performer
92.The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individuals distinctive character is the
definition of ___________
a)Personality b)Motivation c)Attitude d) Behaviour
Answer: a)Personality
93.Every individual is ________by their personality.
a)Intellectual b)Specific c)Unique d)Systematic
Answer: c)Unique
94.Maslow says that Human beings are full of needs and wants,these needs will lead to their?
a)Job b)Behaviour c)Attitude d) Motivation
Answer: b)Behaviour
95.Which of the following is not a part of hygiene factor of two factor theory.
a)Company factor b)Responsibilities c)Administration d)Interpersonal relation
Answer: b)Responsibilities
96. In career development, employees self-assessment for their own values are being considered,
regarded as____
a)individual role b)managerial role c)employer role d)line manager's role
Answer: a)individual role
97._________(Opportunities)and __________(threats) are the outcome from a study of the external
environment
98.The two internal elements of SWOT analysis are ____________(Strengths) and
_______(Weakness)
99._________(Body language ) is an essential element in communication.
100.What are the factors influencing self-concept?
a)Biologic make-up b)Culture values and beliefs
c)Coping with stress tolerance d) All the above
Answer: d) All the above
101.motivation is
A) a component of ability ,personal traits and desire.
B) An individual’s intensity, direction and persistence.
C) an effort towards creating goals.
D) an attitudinal trait.
Answer:B) An individual’s intensity, direction and persistence.
102.Which is NOT a dimension in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
103._____ theory is an extension of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Answer:ERG
104.According to Edwin Locke, _____ goals produce the greatest degree of achievement.
Answer:specific and difficult
104._____ programs emphasize participatively set goals that are tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Answer:management by objectives
105._____ is also known as social cognitive theory or social learning theory.
Answer:Self-efficacy
106.The _____ effect is a form of self-fulfilling prophecy where believing something to be true can make it true.
Answer:Pygmalion
107.who is the father of scientific management?
A)FredrickW.taylor
B)henryfayol
C)Robertowen
D)none of these
Answer A)Fredrick W. taylor
108.___________ is a set of moral principles or values that governs the conduct of an individual or a group.
Answer: ethics
109.In a group discussion, the discussion must be directed to its logical conclusion. Say true or false
Answer: TRUE
110.All laws are framed to meet the highest ethical stansards. Say true or false
Answer:TRUE
111.under ethical fundamentalism, a person looks to an outside source for ethical rules or commands.say true or false.
Answer; TRUE
112.kantian ethics is also known as duty ethics say true or false.
Answer:TRUE
113.what does “E”,”R”, and”G” stand for for in the ERG theory?
Answer:E-existence needs
R-relatedness needs
G-growth needs
EXPAND ABBREVIATION
114.MNHT- Maslow’s need hierarchy theory
115.RJST-rawlssocial justice theory
117.First step in problem solving is __________
Answer: define a problem
118.Tthird step in decision making process is ________
a)linear predictions
b) dependent prediction
c)making predictions
d)independent prediction
Answer: c)making predictions.
119.a group must advance
a)truth
b)dishonesty
c)personal glory
d)arguments
Answer:a)truth
120.which of the following are the characteristics of positive stress
a)it improves performance
b)it feels exciting
c)it motivates
d)all of the above
Answer: d)all of the above
121.A ______ speaker looks into the eyes of the audience.
a) confident
b) impatient
c) rude
d) impolite
Answer: a) confident
122. Which of these may convey arrogance?
a) Jointed finger tips
b) A shoulder shrug
c) A pointed finger
d) Hands swinging loosely
Answer: a)jointed finger tips
123. A pointed finger may be a gesture of accusation.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
124. The tone of the speaker should be _____
a) loud
b) clear
c) low
d) soft
Answer (b)clear
125. Which of these does not enhance listening skills?
a) Attention
b) Frankness
c) Clear perception
d) Ignoring
Answer: d) ignoring
126. Participant should listen to the opinions expressed by others with respect.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) true
127.Time management refers to a range of skills, tools, and techniques used to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks, projects, and goals. Say true or false
Answer: true
128. Interviews are conversations with _______
a) fun
b) purpose
c) friendliness
d) informality
Answer: b) purpose
129. A job interview is a formal meeting between a job seeker and an employer.
a) True
b) False
Answer:true
130. All job interviews have the same objective.
a) True
b) False
Answer:true
131. Which of these is not a type of interview?
a) Screening interview
b) Stress interview
c) Music interview
d) Lunch interview
Answer:c)music interview
132. Which kind of interview includes a process in which the employability of the job applicant is evaluated?
a) Stress interview
b) Screening interview
c) Group interview
d) Behavioral interview
Answer:b) screening interview
133. In which of these, more than one candidate is interviewed?
a) The behavioral interview
b) The stress interview
c) The group interview
d) The audition
Answer:c)the group interview
134. Which of these interviews is taken for a candidate far away?
a) Lunch interview
b) Telephone
c) Stress interview
d) Group interview
Answer:b)telephone
135.Process which begins when one party perceives that the other has frustrated, or is about to frustrate, some concern of his, is known as
A. Conflict
B. Risk
C. Uncertainty
D. Poor management
Answer: A)conflict
136.Most conflicts have their roots in uncertainty, and negotiation is a way of managing the
A. Resultant Risk
B. Failure
C. Uncertainty
D. Inputs
Answer: A)resultant risk
137. Stress management is about learning
a)How to avoid the pressures of life
b)How to develop skills that would enhance our body’s adjustment when we are subjected to the pressures of life
c)Both ‘1’ & ‘2’ are true
d)None of the above
Answer: b)How to develop skills that would enhance our body’s adjustment when we are subjected to the pressures of life
138. Which of the following are the basic sources of stress.
a) The Environment
b)Social Stressors
c)Physiological
d)Thoughts
e)All of the above
answer: e) all of the above
139. The following are the characteristics of Positive Stress
a) It improves performance
b) It feels exciting
c) It motivates
d) All of the above
Answer: d) all of the above.
140. The following are the characteristics of Negative Stress
a) It causes anxiety
b) It feels unpleasant
c) It decreases performance
d) All of the above
Answer: d) all of the above.
141. Critical thinking concerns…
a) Determining the cause of our beliefs
b) Pinpointing the psychological basis of our beliefs
c) Determining the quality of our beliefs
d) Assessing the practical impact of our beliefs
Answer: d)) Assessing the practical impact of our beliefs
142. The word critical in critical thinking refers to…
a) A fault-finding attitude
b) Attempts to win an argument
c) Using careful judgment or judicious evaluation
d) A lack of respect for other people
Answer: c) Using careful judgment or judicious evaluation
143. In a group discussion, one must communicate with ______
a) Hostility
b) Ignorance
c) knowledge
d) long sentences
Answer: c) knowledge
144. Which of these must be avoided in a group discussion?
a) Speaking facts
b) Asking questions
c) Speaking fast
d) Speaking with clarity
Answer: speaking fast
145. In a group discussion, we should be _____
a) assertive
b) dominating
c) subjective
d) ignorant
Answer: a) assertive
146. A moderator is a monitor of a group discussion.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
147. Which of these factors do not enhance listening skills?
a) Attention
b) Clear perception
c) Fakeness
d) Frankness
Answer: c) Fakeness
148.______________ is the collective qualities or characteristics that distinguish a person.
Answer:attitude
149.____________ is the concept that describes the beliefs of an individual or culture.
Answer:values
150._______ can be regarded as the outcome of cognitive process.
Answer: decision making.
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