Microsoft/LinkedIn Administrative Skills
Cert
What is recommended to support active listening?
a. Gently interrupt to help the speaker bottom-line his statement
b. Take notes on all topics discussed to ensure you don't miss anything
c. Ask clarifying questions
d. Set your cell phone on vibrate
c. Ask clarifying questions
What should you AVOID doing when taking notes during a meeting?
a. Focus on keywords and phrases
b. Leave space under a phrase or keyword so you can fill in details later
c. Use abbreviations to save time
d. Write complete sentences so you can quote the speaker later
d. Write complete sentences so you can quote the speaker later
What is MISSING from the following action item: "Complete marketing plan by July 30."?
a. The time of day for completion
b. The list of stakeholders
c. The person(s) responsible
,d. All of these answers
c. The person(s) responsible
What is included in a standard Cornell note-taking page?
a. Subject matter, main points, detailed notes, summary
b. Subject matter, detailed notes, action items, summary
c. Subject matter, detailed notes, stakeholders, summary
d. Detailed notes, main points, summary, action items
a. Subject matter, main points, detailed notes, summary
Which guidelines help ensure effective brainstorming?
a. Focus on quantity
b. Combine and improve ideas
c. Withhold judgment
d. All of these answers
d. All of these answers
(Focus on quantity;
Combine and improve ideas;
Withhold judgment)
The Read and Recall method consists of taking a quick note after each chapter.
T/F?
,True
Which guidelines should you follow when taking notes in a "mind map" style?
a. Make sure your note-taking reflects the way in which the information is structured
b. Make sure any sequential instructions are correctly labeled
c. Write complete sentences so you can quote the speaker later
d. All of these answers
a. Make sure your note-taking reflects the way in which the information is structured
What do you read during the Overview step of the Multiple Reading Process?
a. Headings
b. Subheadings
c. Bold-faced words
d. All of these answers
d. All of these answers
(Headings;
Subheadings;
Bold-faced words)
You should read a paragraph completely before highlighting any part of it.
T/F?
True
, Which of the following should be included in a project plan's "Risk" section?
a. Project tasks that have not been completed
b. Milestones whose due dates have been missed
c. Potential solutions for identified problems
d. None of these answers
c. Potential solutions for identified problems
How would you categorize the following statement during a SWOT analysis? "A similar
company has opened in our town."
a. Weakness
b. Threat
c. Opportunity
d. Strength
b. Threat
What is an essential element in your quest to become more productive and master time
management?
a. Use the latest time management software
b. Find a manager who is open to micromanaging
c. Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep each night
d. Keep a strong motivation in mind
d. Keep a strong motivation in mind
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What is recommended to support active listening?
a. Gently interrupt to help the speaker bottom-line his statement
b. Take notes on all topics discussed to ensure you don't miss anything
c. Ask clarifying questions
d. Set your cell phone on vibrate
c. Ask clarifying questions
What should you AVOID doing when taking notes during a meeting?
a. Focus on keywords and phrases
b. Leave space under a phrase or keyword so you can fill in details later
c. Use abbreviations to save time
d. Write complete sentences so you can quote the speaker later
d. Write complete sentences so you can quote the speaker later
What is MISSING from the following action item: "Complete marketing plan by July 30."?
a. The time of day for completion
b. The list of stakeholders
c. The person(s) responsible
,d. All of these answers
c. The person(s) responsible
What is included in a standard Cornell note-taking page?
a. Subject matter, main points, detailed notes, summary
b. Subject matter, detailed notes, action items, summary
c. Subject matter, detailed notes, stakeholders, summary
d. Detailed notes, main points, summary, action items
a. Subject matter, main points, detailed notes, summary
Which guidelines help ensure effective brainstorming?
a. Focus on quantity
b. Combine and improve ideas
c. Withhold judgment
d. All of these answers
d. All of these answers
(Focus on quantity;
Combine and improve ideas;
Withhold judgment)
The Read and Recall method consists of taking a quick note after each chapter.
T/F?
,True
Which guidelines should you follow when taking notes in a "mind map" style?
a. Make sure your note-taking reflects the way in which the information is structured
b. Make sure any sequential instructions are correctly labeled
c. Write complete sentences so you can quote the speaker later
d. All of these answers
a. Make sure your note-taking reflects the way in which the information is structured
What do you read during the Overview step of the Multiple Reading Process?
a. Headings
b. Subheadings
c. Bold-faced words
d. All of these answers
d. All of these answers
(Headings;
Subheadings;
Bold-faced words)
You should read a paragraph completely before highlighting any part of it.
T/F?
True
, Which of the following should be included in a project plan's "Risk" section?
a. Project tasks that have not been completed
b. Milestones whose due dates have been missed
c. Potential solutions for identified problems
d. None of these answers
c. Potential solutions for identified problems
How would you categorize the following statement during a SWOT analysis? "A similar
company has opened in our town."
a. Weakness
b. Threat
c. Opportunity
d. Strength
b. Threat
What is an essential element in your quest to become more productive and master time
management?
a. Use the latest time management software
b. Find a manager who is open to micromanaging
c. Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep each night
d. Keep a strong motivation in mind
d. Keep a strong motivation in mind
