Capstone Prep & Career Readiness — Quiz

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Question 1
A strong analytics project should begin with…
A a random dataset to explore
B a business question a decision-maker cares about
C the fanciest model
D a list of tools
Question 2
What is the single best proof of your ability to employers?
A a long skills list
B a public portfolio of documented projects
C years of study
D a certificate alone
Question 3
A good project README should lead with…
A the list of libraries used
B the business problem and key result
C your name
D the file structure
Question 4
Which framework structures a case-study answer?
A Copy → Paste → Submit
B Clarify → Structure → Analyse → Recommend
C Guess → Hope
D Code → Run → Done
Question 5
In a case interview you should…
A stay silent until you have the answer
B think out loud and state your assumptions
C give only the final number
D avoid asking questions
Question 6
On a CV, you should write…
A duties (‘responsible for reports’)
B achievements with a verb + number
C as much as fills two pages
D only your hobbies
Question 7
Why keep a CV layout simple and keyword-matched?
A to look plain
B many CVs are first screened by software (ATS)
C it is faster to print
D colours are banned
Question 8
You match about 70% of a job's requirements. You should…
A never apply
B apply — job ads are wish-lists
C wait a year
D apply only with a referral
Question 9
Which most improves your callback rate?
A applying to 500 jobs blindly
B a referral and a visible public presence
C a longer CV
D more fonts
Question 10
Which certification best suits an absolute beginner?
A Microsoft PL-300
B Google Data Analytics Professional
C AWS Solutions Architect
D Tableau Server Admin
Question 11
What is the honest relationship between certificates and skill?
A a cert guarantees a job
B a cert opens doors; the portfolio proves capability
C skills do not matter
D certs replace projects
Question 12
A good freelancing start is to…
A bid only on huge projects
B take small, well-scoped jobs and build reviews/a niche
C never show past work
D charge the lowest price forever