Soft Skill Development MCQs

Q.1 What is a consequence of poor time management according to the passage?

• A) Increased productivity
• B) Enhanced workflow
• C) Improved reputation
• D) Loss of control

Q.2 What is a key benefit of effective time management?

• A) Increased stress levels
• B) Decreased productivity
• C) Improved efficiency
• D) Reduced opportunities

Q.3 Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of managing time effectively?

• A) Stress relief
• B) More opportunities
• C) Reduced productivity
• D) Ability to realize goals

Q.4 What method is recommended for setting goals effectively?

• A) Smart method
• B) Random method
• C) Unclear method
• D) None

Q.5 Work–family conflict is a form of inter-role conflict. Is the statement true?

• A) True
• B) False
• C) Can't be say
• D) None

Q.6 According to Eilam and Aharon (2003), Time management (TM) can be viewed as a way of monitoring and controlling time.

• A) True
• B) False
• C) Can't be say
• D) None

Q.7 According to the Demand-control model, stress occurs when environmental demands of the job are perceived to __________ the control and ability of the individual needed to interact with those demands.

• A) Exceed
• B) Precede
• C) Concede
• D) Anticipate

Q.8 What does setting a time limit for tasks help with?

• A) Procrastination
• B) Increased stress
• C) Focus and efficiency
• D) Decreased workload

Q.9 How should long-term time management be facilitated?

• A) Use of a calendar
• B) Ignoring deadlines
• C) Guessing deadlines
• D) Avoiding planning

Q.10 Hardiness and Grit are two personality features of people with high ______.

• A) perseverance
• B) self-reliance
• C) authenticity
• D) reliability

Q.11 Penny Foundation has built a recreation centre where they organize hand washing and menstrual hygiene campaigns. Which type of resilience strategy is focused here?

• A) Risk-Focused Strategy
• B) Asset-Focused Strategy
• C) Process-Focused Strategy
• D) None

Q.12 What is the purpose of removing non-essential tasks/activities?

• A) Increase workload
• B) Improve time management
• C) Enhance efficiency
• D) Create more stress

Q.13 Straight body posture shows what?

• A) Pride
• B) Professionalism
• C) Confidence
• D) Humility

Q.14 What contributes to a loss of control as a result of poor time management?

• A) Knowing the next task
• B) High stress levels
• C) Effective planning
• D) Not knowing the next task

Q.15 Observing one’s use of time while performing activities, generating a feedback loop that allows a limit to the influence of interruptions by others falls under the realm of__

• A) Planning behaviors
• B) Monitoring and controlling behaviours
• C) Self-awareness of one’s time use
• D) Chronotype

Q.16 When role pressures from the work and family domains are mutually incompatible in some respect, it leads to:

• A) Work-life conflict
• B) Work-family balance
• C) Role conflict
• D) None of the above

Q.17 Which characteristic is not a benefit of time management?

• A) Greater productivity and efficiency
• B) A better professional reputation
• C) Increased opportunities for advancement
• D) Increased stress

Q.18 What method is suggested for effectively prioritizing tasks?

• A) Alphabetical order
• B) Random selection
• C) Importance and urgency
• D) Length of time required

Q.19 What is a consequence of poor workflow due to inadequate time management?

• A) Increased efficiency
• B) Enhanced productivity
• C) Reduced quality of work
• D) Better time allocation

Q.20 Which strategy focuses on mobilizing the power of human adaptational systems?

• A) Risk-focused strategy
• B) Asset-focused strategy
• C) Process-focused strategy
• D) None of the above

Q.21 What is identified as one of the biggest problems of today's world?

• A) Physical stress
• B) Mental stress
• C) Emotional stress
• D) Tension

Q.22 Which type of stress can be caused by excessive work-load or physical labor?

• A) Physical stress
• B) Mental stress
• C) Emotional stress
• D) Tension

Q.23 Consider the following statements. A: An emotionally intelligent person would not raise their voice against unethical business practices. B: Negotiation and persuasion fall into two different zones of communication strategy.

• A) A and B are true
• B) A is true but B is false
• C) B is true but A is false
• D) A and B are false

Q.24 In a stressful work environment, which of the following can provide relief?

• A) Taking a break and making a phone call to family
• B) Solving the problems creating the stress
• C) Seeking help from seniors
• D) All of the above

Q.25 Which of these are family friendly policies in Organizations to maintain work-life balance? A. Alternate work arrangement B. Leave policies C. Child care facilities D. Flexible working hours

• A) Only A is correct
• B) Only A, B, and C are correct
• C) Only B, C, and D are correct
• D) All A, B, C, and D are correct

Q.26 What is described as a key benefit of achieving a healthy work-life balance?

• A) Higher salary and job satisfaction
• B) Increased workload and career advancement
• C) Better physical and mental well-being
• D) More stress and anxiety

Q.27 How can setting clear boundaries contribute to work-life balance?

• A) By increasing workload
• B) By blurring professional and personal spheres
• C) By ensuring personal time is respected
• D) By eliminating free time

Q.28 Work-life balance requires time management to achieve which of the following?

• A) To ensure personal life and work life remain separate
• B) To ensure a seamless transition from leisure into work
• C) To promote satisfaction in both professional and personal realms
• D) All of the above

Q.29 When there is moderate stress, the body is: A. Alert B. Engaged C. Prepared for challenge D. Low motivation

• A) Only A is true
• B) Only A, B, and C are true
• C) Only B, C, and D are true
• D) All A, B, C, and D are true

Q.30 Which of the following statements are correct about stress? A. Mental tension B. Disturbs homeostasis C. Caused by economic hardships D. Puts strain on families

• A) Only A is true
• B) Only A, B, and D are true
• C) Only B, C, and D are true
• D) All A, B, C, and D are true