☀️ August Confidence + Communication Trivia Answers

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1. Which quick strategy can help you feel calmer before a difficult conversation?

A. Hold your breath
B. Take a few slow, deep breaths
C. Check your email
D. Speak as quickly as possible

Correct answer: B. Take a few slow, deep breaths

2. True or false: Feeling nervous means you lack confidence.

A. True
B. False

Correct answer: B. False

3. Which response demonstrates active listening?

A. Planning your response while the other person talks
B. Interrupting to share a similar story
C. Summarizing what you heard and asking a follow-up question
D. Looking at your phone while nodding

Correct answer: C. Summarizing what you heard and asking a follow-up question

4. How long is a typical 10 at 10 movement break?

A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 20 minutes
D. Until everyone gets tired

Correct answer: B. 10 minutes

5. Which body-language choice usually communicates openness and engagement?

A. Turning away
B. Crossing your arms tightly
C. Facing the speaker and making comfortable eye contact
D. Looking around the room

Correct answer: C. Facing the speaker and making comfortable eye contact

6. Which statement is the best example of assertive communication?

A. “You never listen to me.”
B. “Whatever. It doesn’t matter.”
C. “I see this differently, and I’d like to explain why.”
D. “You’re wrong.”

Correct answer: C. “I see this differently, and I’d like to explain why.”

7. Which healthy habit can support clearer thinking and better communication?

A. Getting enough sleep
B. Staying hydrated
C. Taking movement breaks
D. All of the above

Correct answer: D. All of the above

8. In the Team IT vs. Team Print Steps Challenge, what is the finish line?

A. 500,000 steps
B. 1 million steps
C. 5 million steps
D. One lap around the world

Correct answer: C. 5 million steps

9. Which compliment is most likely to feel meaningful?

A. “Good job.”
B. “You’re the best.”
C. “Your clear explanation helped the team understand the next steps.”
D. “Nice.”

Correct answer: C. “Your clear explanation helped the team understand the next steps.”

10. Which question encourages curiosity instead of defensiveness?

A. “Why would you do that?”
B. “Can you help me understand your perspective?”
C. “Don’t you agree with me?”
D. “Who told you that?”

Correct answer: B. “Can you help me understand your perspective?”

11. True or false: Confident communicators always have the perfect words ready.

A. True
B. False

Correct answer: B – False