CASPER TEST PREP QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS(RATED A+)
What are the steps I should follow before answering a question? - ANSWER BEFORE
- Read the question twice.
- Gather the facts.
DRAFTING
- Remain purely objective. Your response should be non-judgemental, non-
confrontational, and you should not jump to conclusions. "First, I will remain objective,
non-judgemental, non-confrontational, and not jump to any conclusions."
- If applicable, mention holding a private conversation with the individual to gather all
facts. This should be done in a non-accusatory and polite manner.
- Have a general concern for the wellbeing and safety of all people involved.
- Act accordingly based on the evidence presented.
- Final decision will solely be based on the evidence and my expertise, and not based
on personal backgrounds.
Husband wants to get a promotion, wife wants him to take paternity leave. He believes
work may not be understanding of his leave and he'll lose his chance at promotion.
1. Would you recommend he take paternity leave? Why or why not?
2. What strategies could you offer to help him make a decision that he feels comfortable
with?
3. Maintaining a work-life balance can be challenging. Why do you think people struggle
to find balance? - ANSWER 1.
- As a friend offering advice on the situation, I would first make sense of the substance
that is presented to me before jumping to any conclusions.
- I would simply gather all the facts that I could on the matter by holding a private
conversation with xyz, asking a series of questions regarding the policy and culture
around paternity leave at work, his home life and if his spouse can accommodate such
changes if he were to get the promotion, as well as his opinion on the matter and where
his priorities lie.
- Does he want to work his way to obtain the promotion to further support his family or
would he rather spend quality time with his newborn and spouse than obtain the said
promotion?
- Based on his response to any of my former questions, I would then be able to provide
a firm answer on whether or not he should take paternity leave.
2.
- I would encourage xyz to gather facts than listening to hearsay. Instead of assuming
that the same outcome would occur based on someone else's individual experience, he
should take it upon himself to collect as much information on the matter as possible
, before jumping to a conclusion. Some circumstances can be very different from how
others perceive them to be, so he should make an informed decision.
- A possible activity for this strategy could be creating a graphic organizer with a table
depicting the pros and the cons of both scenarios. From there, he can visually see
which option brings more pros than cons and vice-versa.
- Further, he should consult his priorities. In the grand scheme of things, he has the
liberty to choose the life he wants to pursue. It is solely up to him to decide whether he
wants the promotion or to take paternity leave on the behalf of his spouse. He needs to
take the initiative to talk to both his employer and spouse regarding the situation to
Consider a time you faced a difficult situation.
1. What was the situation and why was it difficult for you?
2. What would you do differently if you experienced a similar situation again? Explain
your answer.
3. Do you prefer to deal with difficulty alone or by involving other people? Explain your
answer. - ANSWER 1. - During one of my high school exams, my friend decided it
would be a brilliant idea to sit beside me as they "felt more comfortable around me
which would help their anxiety" from what they justified, so I accepted.
- However, halfway into the exam, I noticed my supposed friend peeking at my work,
attempting to copy my answers.
- Promptly after noticing what they were doing, I started to cover my work with my arms.
Yet, it was not enough for them to stop. They continued to copy my work by
occasionally turning their head when I moved down to a different question.
- I could not verbally tell them to stop as talking during an exam is prohibited. I also did
not want to risk my friendship with the said individual if I mentioned the incident to my
teacher. Thus, I shrugged it off and suffered in silence.
2. Depends on context. If you are able to resolve suspicion/validate it prior to bringing it
to a supervisor, would do this first. If you are unable to validate suspicion but you have
reasonable evidence to be concerned, then it is okay to bring it to the supervisor as they
often have more resources to work with to resolve the situation.
3. Yes -- social media is a reflection of your personal judgment and character. Posts are
public and at the user's discretion. Reflection of personal beliefs, judgment, and moral
calibre, so posting should be done using thoughtfulness and the best judgment always.
From time to time, we deal with conflict.
1. Briefly describe a time when you experienced conflict. How did you react?
2. Consider how the other person in the scenario acted. Do you think they handled the
situation appropriately? Why or why not?
3. When two or more people are experiencing conflict, what factors are most important
to consider before trying to solve the issue? Explain your response. - ANSWER 1.
Working in pairs on a project in a course where we had to make a positive difference in
SOLUTIONS(RATED A+)
What are the steps I should follow before answering a question? - ANSWER BEFORE
- Read the question twice.
- Gather the facts.
DRAFTING
- Remain purely objective. Your response should be non-judgemental, non-
confrontational, and you should not jump to conclusions. "First, I will remain objective,
non-judgemental, non-confrontational, and not jump to any conclusions."
- If applicable, mention holding a private conversation with the individual to gather all
facts. This should be done in a non-accusatory and polite manner.
- Have a general concern for the wellbeing and safety of all people involved.
- Act accordingly based on the evidence presented.
- Final decision will solely be based on the evidence and my expertise, and not based
on personal backgrounds.
Husband wants to get a promotion, wife wants him to take paternity leave. He believes
work may not be understanding of his leave and he'll lose his chance at promotion.
1. Would you recommend he take paternity leave? Why or why not?
2. What strategies could you offer to help him make a decision that he feels comfortable
with?
3. Maintaining a work-life balance can be challenging. Why do you think people struggle
to find balance? - ANSWER 1.
- As a friend offering advice on the situation, I would first make sense of the substance
that is presented to me before jumping to any conclusions.
- I would simply gather all the facts that I could on the matter by holding a private
conversation with xyz, asking a series of questions regarding the policy and culture
around paternity leave at work, his home life and if his spouse can accommodate such
changes if he were to get the promotion, as well as his opinion on the matter and where
his priorities lie.
- Does he want to work his way to obtain the promotion to further support his family or
would he rather spend quality time with his newborn and spouse than obtain the said
promotion?
- Based on his response to any of my former questions, I would then be able to provide
a firm answer on whether or not he should take paternity leave.
2.
- I would encourage xyz to gather facts than listening to hearsay. Instead of assuming
that the same outcome would occur based on someone else's individual experience, he
should take it upon himself to collect as much information on the matter as possible
, before jumping to a conclusion. Some circumstances can be very different from how
others perceive them to be, so he should make an informed decision.
- A possible activity for this strategy could be creating a graphic organizer with a table
depicting the pros and the cons of both scenarios. From there, he can visually see
which option brings more pros than cons and vice-versa.
- Further, he should consult his priorities. In the grand scheme of things, he has the
liberty to choose the life he wants to pursue. It is solely up to him to decide whether he
wants the promotion or to take paternity leave on the behalf of his spouse. He needs to
take the initiative to talk to both his employer and spouse regarding the situation to
Consider a time you faced a difficult situation.
1. What was the situation and why was it difficult for you?
2. What would you do differently if you experienced a similar situation again? Explain
your answer.
3. Do you prefer to deal with difficulty alone or by involving other people? Explain your
answer. - ANSWER 1. - During one of my high school exams, my friend decided it
would be a brilliant idea to sit beside me as they "felt more comfortable around me
which would help their anxiety" from what they justified, so I accepted.
- However, halfway into the exam, I noticed my supposed friend peeking at my work,
attempting to copy my answers.
- Promptly after noticing what they were doing, I started to cover my work with my arms.
Yet, it was not enough for them to stop. They continued to copy my work by
occasionally turning their head when I moved down to a different question.
- I could not verbally tell them to stop as talking during an exam is prohibited. I also did
not want to risk my friendship with the said individual if I mentioned the incident to my
teacher. Thus, I shrugged it off and suffered in silence.
2. Depends on context. If you are able to resolve suspicion/validate it prior to bringing it
to a supervisor, would do this first. If you are unable to validate suspicion but you have
reasonable evidence to be concerned, then it is okay to bring it to the supervisor as they
often have more resources to work with to resolve the situation.
3. Yes -- social media is a reflection of your personal judgment and character. Posts are
public and at the user's discretion. Reflection of personal beliefs, judgment, and moral
calibre, so posting should be done using thoughtfulness and the best judgment always.
From time to time, we deal with conflict.
1. Briefly describe a time when you experienced conflict. How did you react?
2. Consider how the other person in the scenario acted. Do you think they handled the
situation appropriately? Why or why not?
3. When two or more people are experiencing conflict, what factors are most important
to consider before trying to solve the issue? Explain your response. - ANSWER 1.
Working in pairs on a project in a course where we had to make a positive difference in
