CSPA CSPA Oral Communication Skills Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A coworker asks for directions to the loading dock. You say: 'Go down the hall, turn left at the break room, then take the first right.' What type of communication skill are you demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Giving clear sequential oral instructions

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Written communication

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Formal presentation skills

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Non-verbal communication

Question 2

During a team briefing, a supervisor asks: 'Any questions or concerns before we start?' An employee has a concern about a safety procedure. When is the appropriate time to raise it?

Accepted Answer

Right now, during the briefing as invited

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After the shift ends

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Privately via email later that day

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Never — concerns should be kept to yourself

Question 3

A customer complains loudly about slow service. What oral communication approach is most professional?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm, acknowledge their frustration, and explain what you can do to help

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Raise your voice to match their energy

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Argue that the service was not actually slow

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Ignore them and help the next customer

Question 4

A manager leaves a voicemail asking you to call back about your shift on Friday. What information should you have ready before returning the call?

Accepted Answer

Your scheduled hours on Friday and any relevant context about that shift

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Your personal schedule preferences for all future Fridays

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A list of all your coworkers' schedules

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Your full employment history

Question 5

In a group discussion at work, you disagree with a colleague's suggestion. What is the most effective way to express your view?

Accepted Answer

Wait for an appropriate pause, then respectfully explain your concern and suggest an alternative

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Stay silent to avoid conflict

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Interrupt and say their idea is wrong

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Agree outwardly but undermine the idea later

Question 6

A coworker says: 'Can you handle the Johnson file?' but does not specify what 'handle' means. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Ask what specifically needs to be done with the Johnson file

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Do whatever you think is appropriate with the file

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Pass the file to the nearest available colleague

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Ignore the request since it was unclear