Question 1

What does the term 'active listening' refer to?

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to give the speaker full concentration in order to gain full understanding

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to only nod at the speaker

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to ignore distractions while talking

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to critique someone's performance

Question 2

What is the primary goal of a 'contingency plan'?

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provides details of measures to be taken if a defined risk should occur

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to define job descriptions

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to outline daily tasks

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to document team responsibilities

Question 3

What does 'SMART' stand for in setting objectives?

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Related

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Specific, Manageable, Acceptable, Reliable, Time-bound

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Standard, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

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Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Testable

Question 4

Which legislation pertains to the protection of personal information in the UK?

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Data Protection Act 1998

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Consumer Rights Act

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Employment Rights Act

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Health and Safety Act

Question 5

What is meant by 'body language'?

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gestures, postures and signals that communicate feelings

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the words used in communication

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the tone of voice when speaking

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the formal language in business writing

Question 6

What does 'delegating' work involve?

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to pass on work to another

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to analyze performance

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to monitor someone's work

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to complete a task independently

Question 7

What does the term 'jargon' refer to?

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specialist words used by a particular group of people

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formal writing for business communication

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simple words everyone can understand

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casual language used among friends

Question 8

What is the purpose of a 'PDP'?

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an action plan to improve performance

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a report on company progress

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a document for financial planning

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a procedure for daily operations

Question 9

What does the term 'professionalism' signify?

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having the right attitude and behaviour for the job

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completing tasks quickly

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having advanced technical skills

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avoiding conflicts with others

Question 10

What does 'self-assessment' involve?

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critical judgment about own strengths and weaknesses

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submitting a report to management

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evaluating a colleague's performance

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taking a formal test

Question 11

What does the term 'active listening' refer to?

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to give the speaker full concentration in order to gain full understanding

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to ignore distractions while speaking

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to provide feedback during a conversation

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to summarize the speaker's main points

Question 12

What is a 'contingency plan'?

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provides details of measures to be taken if a defined risk should occur

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a schedule of meetings

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a budget for future expenses

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a plan for daily tasks

Question 13

What does the acronym 'CPD' stand for?

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Continuous Personal Development

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Customer Product Development

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Collaborative Professional Dynamics

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Cost Performance Design

Question 14

What does 'body language' communicate?

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gestures, postures and signals that communicate feelings

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the color of our clothes

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the words we say

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the tone of our voice

Question 15

What is 'feedback' in a business context?

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others’ opinions sought on specific subjects

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market research statistics

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internal reports on performance

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financial analysis of projects

Question 16

What is the purpose of a 'PDP'?

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an action plan to improve performance

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a project timeline

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a performance review strategy

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a marketing plan for products

Question 17

What does the term 'equal opportunities legislation' aim to prevent?

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denial of opportunity on the basis of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation etc.

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discrimination in hiring practices

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financial fraud in organizations

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unfair competition among businesses

Question 18

What does 'appraisal' mean in a business setting?

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formal review of performance over a period of time

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informal conversation about work

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discussion of future projects

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team-building activities

Question 19

What do 'closed questions' typically result in?

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a 'yes' or 'no' answer

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open discussions

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detailed explanations

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personal opinions

Question 20

What does the term 'delegate' mean?

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to pass on work to another

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to complete tasks oneself

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to review performance

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to conduct meetings

Question 21

What is meant by the term 'active listening'?

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to give the speaker full concentration in order to gain full understanding

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to listen without responding

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to ignore the speaker

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to interrupt the speaker frequently

Question 22

What does the term 'delegate' refer to?

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to pass on work to another

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to supervise someone

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to refuse a task

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to take on more responsibilities

Question 23

What is the purpose of a 'contingency plan'?

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provides details of measures to be taken if a defined risk should occur

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to increase revenue

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to plan for benefits

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to set personal goals

Question 24

What does 'CPD' stand for?

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Continuous Personal Development

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Certified Professional Degree

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Compulsory Professional Development

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Corporate Personal Development

Question 25

What is meant by the term 'financial impact'?

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the effect something has on cost

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the effect of employee satisfaction

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the effect of marketing

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the effect of HR policies

Question 26

Which of the following describes 'body language'?

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gestures, postures and signals that communicate feelings

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written communication only

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verbal communication only

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no form of communication

Question 27

What does a 'PDP' stand for?

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Personal Development Plan

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Performance Development Plan

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Project Development Process

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Professional Development Program

Question 28

What does the term 'feedback' refer to?

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others’ opinions sought on specific subjects

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formal assessments only

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personal thoughts

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objective measurements

Question 29

What is the meaning of 'jargon' in a professional context?

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specialist words used by a particular group of people

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general terms used by everyone

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words that have no meaning

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words that are obsolete

Question 30

What does the acronym 'SWOT' stand for?

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Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats

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Skills, Work, Objectives and Targets

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Systems, Workflows, Operations and Tactics

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Strategy, Weaknesses, Operations and Timeframes

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