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4 Motivation and Team Engagement Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Motivation and Team Engagement, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

A leader can support team members' autonomy while still clarifying goals and boundaries.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A colleague's careful handoff helps another team resolve an issue quickly. Which response is the strongest example of useful recognition?

  1. A

    Describe the person's specific action and its impact soon after it happens.

  2. B

    Offer general praise at the end of the year, without naming particular contributions.

  3. C

    Praise the person who speaks most often in team meetings.

  4. D

    Give the same public compliment to everyone, regardless of their preferences.

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

In self-determination theory, the need involving feeling capable and having opportunities to develop is .

04
Written response
1 point

What self-determination theory need is supported when a team member feels capable and has opportunities to develop? Enter the name of the need.

05
Choose all
1 point

A leader wants to support self-directed motivation. Select all the practices that fit this goal.

  1. A

    Let team members choose work methods when practical, while clarifying goals.

  2. B

    Provide resources and feedback that help people develop and succeed.

  3. C

    Keep people from collaborating so they can focus only on individual performance.

  4. D

    Create opportunities for colleagues to work together.

06
True or false
1 point

In a team, engagement is simply enthusiasm about work.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Written response
1 point

Which self-determination theory need involves feeling respected, included, and connected to other people? Enter the name of the need.

08
Choose one
1 point

A manager wants recognition to be fair across a team. Which approach best supports that aim?

  1. A

    Recognize only the people whose work is most visible to senior leaders.

  2. B

    Avoid mentioning teamwork so that recognition stays focused on individual results.

  3. C

    Notice behind-the-scenes work and helpful behaviors, as well as visible achievements.

  4. D

    Praise people only when a project has no problems.

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

When recognizing someone's contribution, explain what the person did and why it .

10
Choose all
1 point

A team is discussing conditions that can support its effectiveness. Select all the areas identified as useful lenses for that conversation.

  1. A

    Psychological safety

  2. B

    Dependability

  3. C

    Clear structure

  4. D

    Competition for individual status

  5. E

    Meaningful work

  6. F

    Perceived impact

11
Choose one
1 point

A team's work is repeatedly delayed because members are unsure which tasks take priority. What is the most useful leadership response?

  1. A

    Assume the team is less committed and increase praise.

  2. B

    Clarify what matters most, what can wait, and address conflicting work where possible.

  3. C

    Keep all priorities active so no work appears less important.

  4. D

    Wait until engagement improves before asking about obstacles.

12
Choose one
1 point

A team member says they want to build a new skill, but the team already has important work underway. What is the best next step?

  1. A

    Give the employee additional work without discussing goals or workload.

  2. B

    Offer a public award even if the employee has said public recognition is uncomfortable.

  3. C

    Wait until the employee has mastered every current task before discussing growth.

  4. D

    Agree on a manageable development opportunity that fits the employee's interests and team priorities.

13
Open ended
1 point

A team reports that shifting priorities and unresolved obstacles are making it harder to stay engaged. Describe a practical leadership response that addresses the immediate problems and supports engagement over time.

14
True or false
1 point

True or false: A team member can be engaged only if they show visible enthusiasm.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Written response
1 point

In self-determination theory, what need is supported when someone feels capable and has opportunities to develop?

16
Choose one
1 point

A team member has the skills to complete a project, and the outcome and constraints are clear. Which approach best supports the team member's autonomy?

  1. A

    Require the team member to follow one method, even when several methods could meet the goal.

  2. B

    Clarify the goal and boundaries, then let the team member choose a suitable method.

  3. C

    Avoid setting goals so the team member has complete freedom.

  4. D

    Choose the method yourself and ask the team member to decide only when to begin.

17
Written response
1 point

What kind of assignment can a leader offer as a development opportunity that lets a team member take on a new challenge?

18
Choose one
1 point

A team member made a valuable contribution but dislikes being the center of attention. What should the leader do to make recognition more likely to be useful?

  1. A

    Always recognize the contribution publicly so everyone receives the same kind of praise.

  2. B

    Avoid recognizing the contribution until the person asks for acknowledgment.

  3. C

    Ask the team member whether they prefer public thanks or a private message.

  4. D

    Praise the person in whichever way the leader finds most motivating.

19
Choose one
1 point

Several projects are competing for a team's time. Which leadership action is most likely to help team members direct their effort effectively?

  1. A

    Explain what matters most, what can wait, and how the work supports team goals.

  2. B

    Ask everyone to treat every task as equally urgent.

  3. C

    Let each person decide team priorities without discussing shared goals.

  4. D

    Focus on individual output and leave team priorities unstated.

20
Choose one
1 point

A team wants members to raise risks early, including when they disagree with a plan. Which leader behavior best supports that aim?

  1. A

    Ask for input only from people who already agree with the current plan.

  2. B

    Wait until a concern becomes a serious problem before responding to it.

  3. C

    Discourage questions during work so that the team can stay focused.

  4. D

    Invite different perspectives and respond respectfully when people raise concerns.