Deck 8: Interviewing

Question 1

"Tell me about a time when you cheated in school." This type of interview question is

A) neutral.
B) open.
C) leading.
D) secondary.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Sarah took a political survey while at the grocery store. One of the questions asked was, "Do you support raising taxes on those who earn $250,000 a year or more?" This is an example of a(n) question.

A) closed
B) open
C) primary
D) secondary

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Whether it is just one person or a group of board members, the person or party asking questions during a planned and purposeful setting is called the

A) discloser.
B) respondent.
C) interviewee.
D) interviewer.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

An interview is

A) an impromptu interaction of two or more parties where questions are asked and answers are given.
B) an informal exchange between two individuals in which questions are asked and answered.
C) a planned and purposeful interaction between two parties in which questions are asked and answers are
Given.
D) a highly structured set of questions asked by the interviewer to the interviewee.

Question 5

Nonrestrictive questions designed to give the respondent maximum latitude in formulating an answer are known as what kind of questions? Choose the BEST answer.

A) Primary
B) Open
C) Secondary
D) Closed

Question 6

"Why?" "What happened next?" and "How would you describe that?" are all considered _____ questions.

A) primary
B) secondary
C) closed
D) leading

Question 7

Questions that reveal nothing of the interviewer's biases, preferences, or expectations are called

A) leading questions.
B) neutral questions.
C) open questions.
D) closed questions.

Question 8

Mel offers the prospective employee he's interviewing an opportunity to ask him questions about the position, company, etc. Mel is in the _________ segment of the interview.

A) opening
B) closing
C) body
D) negotiation

Question 9

The campus newspaper's editor-in-chief told Emma, a staff reporter, that she had an opportunity to interview the city's mayor about the new initiative called, "Scholarships for Volunteerism." The mayor happened to be on campus, but not for much longer. Because Emma had little time to prepare formal questions, she prepared an outline of topics instead. What type of interview is this?

A) Nonscheduled.
B) Highly scheduled.
C) Moderately scheduled.
D) Spontaneously scheduled.

Question 10

The ________ begins the interview.

A) ice-breaker
B) body
C) opening
D) primary question

Question 11

Choose the BEST example of a neutral question.

A) A) "What book are you reading right now?"
B) "Don't you agree that Allen's book portrays a negative image of women?"
C) C) "Why don't you enjoy reading?"
D) "Do you think that cyber-books are the wave of the future?"

Question 12

Basil is angry. He feels that Rick is asking ________ questions. As a result, Basil does not think that his answers truly represent his views.

A) open
B) closed
C) neutral
D) leading

Question 13

Skilled interviewers like Bill Moyers and Diane Sawyer often ask follow-up questions based on the interviewee's responses to their primary questions. Although they have prepared initial questions, there is still flexibility and a sense of naturalness to the body of their questions. This is representative of a ________ body.

A) radically scheduled
B) highly scheduled
C) nonscheduled
D) moderately scheduled

Question 14

The major part of the interview occurs during the part known as what?

A) Body
B) Conclusion
C) Introduction
D) Preface

Question 15

While discussing the last batch of job candidates, Kailey asked Mike what he thought of the "smart looking woman in the blue suit." Mike replied, "I don't know. She said all the right things, communicated big plans, yet, she would not look me in the eyes and she rocked back and forth in her seat." In order for that candidate to get the job offer, the job candidate needed to consider

A) setting realistic goals.
B) dress down for the setting.
C) that nonverbal communication must match what is being said.
D) starring the interviewer down, to show him whose boss.

Question 16

Whenever the interviewer summarizes one area of discussion and moves on to another topic, the question they ask at that point is known as the ________ question.

A) primary
B) open
C) closed
D) closing

Question 17

The clerical supervisor asked Amber to interview candidates for the secretary's position. Being a floor supervisor, Amber is uncomfortable with this assignment. She does not have secretarial experience and is not familiar with the position. To control her nervousness, Amber writes down a detailed and specific list of questions for the candidates to answer. Amber plans to stick with this list and not stray off the topic. What type of interview is Amber planning on using?

A) Loosely scheduled body
B) Moderately scheduled body
C) Highly scheduled body
D) Vastly scheduled body

Question 18

Why am I interested in this position? How important is my work to me? Do I have the necessary background for this job? Could I grow into the position? When starting a job search, you should ask yourself these types of questions during (the)

A) resume building.
B) employment interview.
C) closing.
D) self-assessment.

Question 19

Abe is concerned that when he reveals he was fired from his last job he won't be considered for the job he really wants, a project manager at a local construction firm. What advice from the textbook should Abe take when tackling a difficult issue, such as job loss, during an interview?

A) Evade the issue and hope it does not come up during the interview.
B) Offer a straightforward response to the firing, without placing blame on others.
C) Respectfully decline to answer the question, citing confidentiality.
D) Refrain from adding that job on the resume, so it will not come up during the interview.

Question 20

What document should job candidates send to their prospective employers introducing themselves, explaining their interest in the posted position, describing their qualifications, and trying to create a positive first impression?

A) Career summary
B) Resume
C) Self-assessment
D) Cover letter

Question 21

A(n) ________ is a planned and purposeful interaction between two parties in which questions are asked and answers are given.

Question 22

During an interview, "What do you mean?" is an example of a ________ question.

Question 23

The attorney was getting frustrated with Mary's long-winded and evasive answers to her interview questions. In order to get the more precise answers she anticipated, the attorney could have asked ________ questions instead of ________ questions.

Question 24

_____ questions introduce a major area of discussion.

Question 25

One interview objective is to present an honest picture of ourselves during the interview. What is this interviewing skill?

Question 26

Adding hand gestures, increasing your rate of speech, and increasing the pitch of your voice while speaking enthusiastically about your career goals is part of communication.

Question 27

_____ questions are designed to move the interview in a specific direction.

Question 28

Before asking the difficult questions, Kenji spends several minutes during the opening portion of the interview chitchatting with Alejandro in hopes of finding a shared interest, value, or past experience. Kenji is establishing __________, an interviewing technique that helps create a positive communication climate.

Question 29

Stewart and Cash describe several methods to organize questions in the body of an interview. Name the three most important types, and give a brief explanation of each.

Question 30

Your __________ is a short account of your qualifications and includes your objective, education and training, and professional experience.

Question 31

An interview is a planned and purposeful interaction between two parties in which questions are asked and answers are given.

Question 32

"What are the upcoming fashion trends that we will see this season?" This is an example of a closed question.

Question 33

The "interviewee" can be more than one person like a committee or panel.

Question 34

Listening plays a crucial role in the interviewing process for both the interviewer and the interviewee.

Question 35

Leading questions can increase the level of tension in an interview because the interviewee isn't allowed to see any of the interviewer's biases, preferences, or expectations.

Question 36

A clearly established objective forces the interviewer to focus on the intent of the interview, and helps keep the interview time frame reasonable for the interviewee.

Question 37

The purpose of an informational interview is to acquire facts about a specific topic.

Question 38

In an interview, the general function of an opening is to establish rapport between the two parties and to clarify the interview's purpose.

Question 39

Open questions are nonrestrictive questions designed to give the respondent maximum latitude in formulating an answer.

Question 40

The interviewee's response to a closed question should be as elaborate as possible in order to give the interviewer the needed information.

Question 41

Primary questions are nonrestrictive questions designed to give the respondent maximum latitude in formulating an answer.

Question 42

Nonverbal behavior, such as a raised eyebrow or a searching look, can function as secondary questions.

Question 43

Carl is applying for a job at a local university. He is required to submit his resume online. At the end of the process, he is required to take a skills survey, which asks him to check the boxes of the computer skills he is proficient in. Carl knows some of these skills, but not all of them. Still, he clicks on all of the boxes, figuring he can learn those skills later. Carl is acting ethically.

Question 44

When we are nervous during an interview, one technique to combat this feeling is to take the focus off of ourselves and direct our focus to the interviewer's message.

Question 45

Closed questions are not meant to probe or explore another person's feelings or values; rather, the intent of a closed question is to gather facts.

Question 46

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Closed questions

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 47

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Body

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 48

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Highly scheduled body

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 49

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Leading questions

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 50

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Moderately scheduled body

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 51

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Nonscheduled body

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 52

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Neutral questions

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 53

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Open question

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 54

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Primary questions

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 55

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Secondary questions

A) Includes all the questions that the interviewer plans to ask
B) Designed to gain additional information
C) Introduces a major area of discussion
D) Provides maximum flexibility for both the interviewer and interviewee
E) Designed to move the interview in a specific direction
F) Nonrestrictive questions
G) Questions that reveal nothing about the interviewee's biases
H) The types of questions the interviewee asks the interviewer
I) Interviewer determines the primary questions ahead of time for the rest of the interview
J) Designed to elicit specific feedback
K) Where the major part of the interview occurs

Question 56

Define and differentiate between open and closed questions. Give an example of each. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each type of question?

Question 57

Define and differentiate between primary and secondary questions. Give an example of each. Explain the function of these two questions.

Question 58

Define, give an example, and differentiate between neutral and leading questions. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each type of question?

Question 59

You are assigned to conduct an informational interview with the faculty advisor of any on-campus club, organization, or sport. The purpose of this interview is to gain knowledge about the extra-curricular opportunities on campus for students. Create five open-ended, primary, neutral questions that will fulfill this objective.

Question 60

Think about an employment interview. What are some questions you can ask yourself in preparation for the interview in the form of a self-assessment? List several of these general questions to evaluate your suitability for a particular career.