Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned to deliver confident briefings and track decision timing in a log. These skills work together: a clear briefing often comes from a well-defined decision, which is exactly what your log's "end time" signifies.

Engagement Message

Are you ready to practice identifying the key moments and language?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

A confident briefing uses decisive language. Swipe these phrases to the correct category.

Labels

  • Left Label: Confident Language
  • Right Label: Uncertain Language

Left Label Items

  • I have decided that...
  • The next step is...
  • The reason for this is...
  • We will move forward with...

Right Label Items

  • I'm kind of thinking maybe...
  • I guess we could...
  • I'm not totally sure, but...
  • Let's see how it goes.
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

A manager has been worried about the team's software subscription costs for weeks. On Monday morning, she blocks off time and says, "I am going to choose which software to cut by Wednesday." When did her decision timing officially start?

A. Weeks ago, when she first got worried. B. On Monday morning, when she committed to a deadline. C. On Wednesday, when she will make the choice. D. After she tells the team about the cuts.

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Fill in The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's complete a script for a confident briefing. Fill in the blanks with the most decisive words.

"Good morning, team. After reviewing the options, [[blank:I have decided]] to switch our primary communication tool to Slack. [[blank:The reason is]] this provides better integration with our other tools. The [[blank:next step]] is for everyone to be signed up by Friday. I will own the migration plan."

Suggested Answers

  • I have decided
  • next step
  • The reason is
Section 5 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Some details are for your private decision log, while others belong in the public briefing. Sort these items correctly.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Include in Briefing
  • Second Box Label: Keep for Log

First Box Items

  • The final choice
  • The owner
  • The main reason

Second Box Items

  • The start time
  • The end time
  • The framework used
Section 6 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

After three days of research, a project lead fills out a complete 5-line decision capsule for choosing a new vendor. When did her decision timing officially end?

A. When she first picked a favorite vendor. B. When she told her boss about the choice. C. When she completed the decision capsule. D. When the contract with the new vendor is signed.

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Previous
Next
Sign up
Join the 1M+ learners on CodeSignal
Be a part of our community of 1M+ users who develop and demonstrate their skills on CodeSignal