Employability Skills
Sample Question Paper
Maximum Marks: 60
Section A – Objective Type Questions
30 × 1 = 30 Marks
Q1. Communication is the process of:
a) Sharing information
b) Sleeping
c) Playing
d) Travelling
Q2. Which of the following is a verbal form of communication?
a) Facial expression
b) Hand gesture
c) Speaking
d) Eye contact
Q3. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
a) Email
b) Letter
c) Facial expression
d) Telephone conversation
Q4. The person who receives a message is called the:
a) Sender
b) Receiver
c) Encoder
d) Speaker
Q5. Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?
a) Active listening
b) Clear language
c) Noise
d) Feedback
Q6. Listening carefully to understand the speaker is known as:
a) Active listening
b) Passive listening
c) Reading
d) Writing
Q7. Self-management means:
a) Managing others
b) Managing one's own thoughts, emotions and behaviour
c) Avoiding responsibilities
d) Depending on others
Q8. Which quality helps a person remain calm during difficult situations?
a) Anger
b) Emotional control
c) Carelessness
d) Laziness
Q9. SMART goals are:
a) Simple, Modern, Accurate, Real, Timely
b) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
c) Small, Meaningful, Active, Responsible, True
d) None of these
Q10. Which of the following is a positive quality?
a) Self-confidence
b) Procrastination
c) Negativity
d) Laziness
Q11. The ability to identify one's strengths and weaknesses is called:
a) Self-awareness
b) Communication
c) Entrepreneurship
d) Teamwork
Q12. A goal that is to be achieved within a short period is called a:
a) Long-term goal
b) Short-term goal
c) Lifetime goal
d) Financial goal
Q13. ICT stands for:
a) Information and Communication Technology
b) Indian Communication Technique
c) Information Computer Training
d) Internet Communication Tool
Q14. Which device is mainly used to enter text into a computer?
a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) Speaker
d) Printer
Q15. Which of the following is an output device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Scanner
Q16. The brain of a computer is known as the:
a) Monitor
b) CPU
c) Keyboard
d) Printer
Q17. Which device is used to print documents on paper?
a) Scanner
b) Printer
c) Monitor
d) Webcam
Q18. Which of the following is used to store data permanently?
a) Hard disk
b) Keyboard
c) Mouse
d) Monitor
Q19. An entrepreneur is a person who:
a) Starts and manages a business
b) Only works for others
c) Avoids risks
d) Does not make decisions
Q20. Which quality is important for an entrepreneur?
a) Risk-taking ability
b) Laziness
c) Fear of change
d) Lack of confidence
Q21. Innovation means:
a) Copying everything
b) Introducing new ideas or methods
c) Avoiding change
d) Following old methods only
Q22. Profit is generally calculated as:
a) Cost – Income
b) Income – Cost
c) Income + Cost
d) Cost × Income
Q23. Green skills help people to:
a) Protect the environment
b) Increase pollution
c) Waste resources
d) Damage ecosystems
Q24. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Solar energy
d) Natural gas
Q25. The 3Rs of waste management are:
a) Read, Run, Rest
b) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
c) Remove, Repair, Return
d) Reduce, Replace, Repeat
Q26. Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Hydrogen
d) Nitrogen
Q27. Planting trees helps in:
a) Increasing pollution
b) Reducing carbon dioxide
c) Increasing waste
d) Decreasing oxygen
Q28. Which of the following is an example of sustainable development?
a) Wasting water
b) Excessive use of plastic
c) Using renewable energy
d) Cutting forests unnecessarily
Q29. Feedback in communication helps to:
a) Complete the communication process
b) Create confusion
c) Stop communication
d) Avoid listening
Q30. Which of the following helps in managing time effectively?
a) Preparing a schedule
b) Delaying work
c) Ignoring deadlines
d) Wasting time
Section B – Short Answer Questions
6 × 3 = 18 Marks
Q31. Explain any three elements of the communication process.
Q32. Write any three ways to develop self-confidence.
Q33. Explain any three common computer input devices with their uses.
Q34. Write any three characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Q35. Explain the 3Rs of waste management with one example of each.
Q36. What is active listening? Explain any two techniques for becoming a good listener.
Section C – Long Answer Questions
3 × 4 = 12 Marks
Q37. Explain any four barriers to effective communication and suggest one way to overcome
each barrier.
Q38. What is self-management? Explain any four strategies for effective self-management.
Q39. What are green skills? Explain four ways in which students can contribute towards
environmental protection in their school and community.