Customer Service Communication Skills 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of open-ended questions in a customer service conversation?

Accepted Answer

To gather detailed information from the customer

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To get a yes or no answer quickly

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To confirm the customer's account details

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To close the conversation faster

Question 2

A customer service rep should avoid which of the following communication habits?

Accepted Answer

Interrupting the customer to offer a solution

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Using the customer's name

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Summarizing the issue before resolving it

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Asking clarifying questions

Question 3

What does 'verbal acknowledgment' mean in a customer service call?

Accepted Answer

Using phrases like 'I understand' or 'I see' to show you are following along

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Repeating the company script

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Transferring the customer to a supervisor

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Reading back the customer's account details

Question 4

When placing a customer on hold, what is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Ask permission before placing them on hold and provide a reason

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Put them on hold immediately

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Transfer them without explanation

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Mute yourself while you research

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'mirroring' in customer communication?

Accepted Answer

Matching the customer's language and pace to build rapport

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Copying the customer's complaint word for word into notes

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Forwarding the customer to the right department

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Following a strict call script

Question 6

What is the best way to end a customer service interaction?

Accepted Answer

Ask if there is anything else you can help with before closing

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Hang up once the problem is solved

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Refer them to the website for follow-up

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Transfer them to a satisfaction survey immediately