Communication Test

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The Communication test assesses how effectively verbal and written messages are conveyed and interpreted in English.

Key skill areas assessed include:

  • Overcoming barriers that limit effective conversation.
  • Crafting clear written messages that accurately relay instructions.
  • Using persuasive techniques to obtain favorable business outcomes.

Roles in customer service, sales, and management require excellent communication skills to interact successfully with stakeholders and convey information effectively.

Sample public questions

Hard
2 min
mca
Public
AI-resistant
Verbal Communication
Accountability
Talking to Your Boss

You forgot to review a budget proposal by the Monday deadline set by your boss until it was too late to finish it that day. Now, Tuesday morning, your boss asks if you finished all your work yesterday.

What do you say to your boss?

Easy
5 min
mmcq
Public
Written Communication
Clear and Concise

Your assistant attended several meetings on your behalf while you were out on sick leave. You need to include a summary of each meeting in your next team newsletter. For each meeting below, choose the clearest and most concise way to restate the key points your assistant compiled.

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Report Distribution, Performance Review, Training Session, Rhyme Time, Confidence vs. Arrogance, Data Request, Rude CEO, Video Meeting, Covering Leave, Hiring Plans, Conference Instructions, Billable Hours.

Skills and topics tested

  • Written Communication
  • Email Etiquette
  • Verbal Communication
  • Handling Miscommunication
  • English Language
  • Grammar and Punctuation
  • Pronunciation
  • Tone and Voice
  • Persuasion
  • Talking to Your Boss
  • Clarification
  • Active Listening
  • Clear and Concise
  • Giving Instructions

For job roles

  • Account Manager
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Content Writer
  • Customer Support
  • Executive
  • Executive Assistant
  • HR Generalist
  • Manager
  • Recruiter
  • Sales Person

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