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Unit 6 - Practice Quiz

PEV301

1 What is the primary purpose of the 'framing your viewpoint' stage in a Group Discussion?

A. To memorize a script
B. To establish a clear and logical stance on the topic
C. To contradict everyone else immediately
D. To wait until the end to speak

2 Which of the following best describes 'Active Listening' in a GD?

A. Planning your next point while others speak
B. Listening only to respond
C. Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is said
D. Remaining silent throughout the discussion

3 In the idea generation technique SPELT, what does the 'S' stand for?

A. Scientific
B. Social
C. Structural
D. Strategic

4 When using the SCAMPER technique for idea generation, what does the 'M' represent?

A. Manage
B. Modify/Magnify
C. Monitor
D. Make

5 What is the core focus of the KWA (Key Word Approach) strategy?

A. Using complicated vocabulary
B. Analyzing the specific keywords in the topic to generate dimensions
C. Speaking only in keywords
D. Ignoring the topic title

6 The VAP framework helps in generating ideas by looking at the topic from which perspective?

A. Visual Audio Presentation
B. Viewpoint of Affected Parties
C. Value Added Proposition
D. Variable Analytical Point

7 Which behavior indicates maintaining a balanced tone?

A. Shouting to be heard
B. Being assertive but polite
C. Whispering to a neighbor
D. Using sarcastic remarks

8 Why is using facts and statistics important in a Group Discussion?

A. To confuse the opponents
B. To show off memory skills
C. To add credibility and substance to arguments
D. To fill up time

9 What is the most professional way to manage a disagreement?

A. Personal attacks
B. Saying 'You are wrong'
C. Using phrases like 'I see your point, but I view it differently because...'
D. Ignoring the person completely

10 What should a good summary of a GD include?

A. Only your own points
B. New arguments not discussed earlier
C. A concise overview of the main viewpoints discussed by the group
D. A verdict declaring a winner

11 How can a participant demonstrate leadership without being overbearing?

A. By dominating the airtime
B. By encouraging quiet members to speak and steering the discussion
C. By interrupting everyone
D. By taking the seat at the head of the table

12 What is the best strategy when you notice the group drifting away from the topic?

A. Join the tangent
B. Stay silent
C. Politely intervene and steer the conversation back to the core topic
D. Complain to the moderator

13 Critical thinking in a GD involves:

A. Accepting all statements as true
B. Questioning assumptions and evaluating evidence
C. Disagreeing with everything
D. Memorizing facts

14 In the SCAMPER technique, 'R' stands for:

A. Remove
B. Rearrange/Reverse
C. Repeat
D. Recall

15 What does 'POP BEANS' refer to in the context of idea generation?

A. A casual slang term
B. A mnemonic for different perspectives (People, Objects, Places, etc.)
C. A type of logical fallacy
D. A time management technique

16 When providing solutions in a GD, they should be:

A. Idealistic and impossible
B. Vague and general
C. Actionable, practical, and logical
D. Copied from a movie

17 How should one handle time limits effectively in a GD?

A. Speak as fast as possible
B. Ignore the clock
C. Make concise points and track the group's progress toward a conclusion
D. Use all the time for the introduction

18 Which statement best represents 'Questioning Assumptions'?

A. 'I agree with you completely.'
B. 'Why do we believe that X always leads to Y?'
C. 'That is a stupid idea.'
D. 'Let's move to the next point.'

19 In the SPELT framework, 'L' refers to:

A. Logical
B. Legal
C. Lateral
D. Literal

20 What is a 'Fish Market' scenario in a GD?

A. A topic about economics
B. When everyone speaks at once and chaos ensues
C. A discussion about food
D. A calm and quiet discussion

21 Which of the following is a negative body language trait in a GD?

A. Nodding when others speak
B. Maintaining eye contact
C. Pointing fingers at others
D. Sitting upright

22 Using an analytical framework helps to:

A. Make the topic more confusing
B. Break down complex issues into manageable parts
C. Avoid speaking
D. Impress the moderator without saying anything meaningful

23 If you have no knowledge about the topic, what is the best strategy?

A. Stay silent for the whole duration
B. Wait, listen to others, formulate an idea based on their points, and then speak
C. Bluff with fake facts
D. Ask the moderator to change the topic

24 In SCAMPER, 'C' stands for:

A. Cut
B. Combine
C. Create
D. Calculate

25 Collaboration skills are demonstrated by:

A. proving others wrong
B. building upon someone else's point
C. ignoring the group
D. speaking the loudest

26 Which phrase is best for interrupting politely?

A. 'Stop talking.'
B. 'Listen to me now.'
C. 'Excuse me, I would like to add a point here...'
D. 'You are taking too much time.'

27 The 'P' in SPELT stands for:

A. Personal
B. Political
C. Practical
D. Physical

28 A valid argument must be supported by:

A. Loud volume
B. Reasoning and evidence
C. Emotional outbursts
D. Repetition

29 When summarizing, you should avoid:

A. Being brief
B. Adding new points
C. Mentioning the consensus
D. Covering dissenting opinions

30 In SCAMPER, 'E' stands for:

A. Eliminate
B. Evaluate
C. Energize
D. Explain

31 What is the benefit of paraphrasing a previous speaker's point?

A. It wastes time
B. It shows you were listening and clarifies understanding
C. It is plagiarism
D. It confuses the group

32 Which analytical framework is best for analyzing internal and external factors of a business topic?

A. SWOT Analysis
B. 5 Whys
C. Six Thinking Hats
D. Pareto Principle

33 Why should you avoid 'sitting on the fence' in a GD?

A. It is uncomfortable
B. It shows a lack of decisive thinking or clear opinion
C. It is physically impossible
D. Moderators prefer neutral candidates

34 In the context of VAP (Viewpoint of Affected Parties), who are 'stakeholders'?

A. The people holding the ropes
B. Anyone impacted by or interested in the outcome of the topic
C. Only the investors
D. The moderators

35 Effective eye contact in a GD involves:

A. Staring at the moderator
B. Looking at the ceiling while thinking
C. Looking at the person you are addressing and scanning the group
D. Closing eyes to focus

36 In SCAMPER, 'S' stands for:

A. Substitute
B. Simplify
C. Solve
D. Structure

37 What is an Ad Hominem fallacy that should be avoided in GD?

A. Attacking the person instead of their argument
B. Using too many statistics
C. Agreeing with everyone
D. Summarizing too early

38 Which generates better team dynamics?

A. 'My idea is the only correct one.'
B. 'That's an interesting perspective; adding to that...'
C. 'You don't know what you are talking about.'
D. 'I will speak for 5 minutes uninterrupted.'

39 The 'T' in SPELT stands for:

A. Time
B. Technological
C. Theoretical
D. Tactical

40 To show critical thinking, one should distinguish between:

A. Facts and Opinions
B. Loud and Soft voices
C. Men and Women
D. Start and End

41 Which is a technique to generate ideas by asking 'What if' questions?

A. Hypothetical Analysis
B. Memorization
C. Silence
D. Repeating the topic

42 If someone makes a factual error in a GD, how should you correct them?

A. Laugh at them
B. Politely provide the correct data with a source if possible
C. Yell 'Liar!'
D. Ignore it completely

43 In SCAMPER, 'A' stands for:

A. Adapt
B. Argue
C. Attack
D. Avoid

44 What is the risk of being the first speaker (Initiator)?

A. You get bonus points automatically
B. You risk making a weak start if you haven't analyzed the topic well
C. Moderators hate initiators
D. It prevents you from speaking later

45 Structured thinking in GD implies:

A. Speaking in alphabetical order
B. Arranging points in a logical flow (e.g., Problem -> Cause -> Solution)
C. Using complex grammar
D. Speaking continuously

46 The 'E' in SPELT stands for:

A. Environmental
B. Economic
C. Emotional
D. Ethical

47 When a topic is abstract (e.g., 'Blue is better than Red'), effective idea generation involves:

A. Taking it literally only
B. Interpreting it metaphorically or symbolically
C. Refusing to discuss
D. Asking for a new topic

48 Which action demonstrates 'Gatekeeping' in a positive leadership sense?

A. Locking the door
B. Preventing others from speaking
C. Inviting a silent member to share their views
D. Checking the time only

49 In SCAMPER, 'P' stands for:

A. Put to another use
B. Play
C. Pass
D. Pretend

50 The ultimate goal of a Group Discussion is to:

A. Defeat the other candidates
B. Reach a consensus or a comprehensive understanding of the topic
C. Talk the most
D. Show off vocabulary