Trivia Quiz Vol. 5 2019

1. Which of the following tip was shared by National Heritage Board Chair Yeoh Chee Yan on how to overcome low points at work?

Having a sense of purpose helps make the work worthwhile
Be constructive and learn from the situation
Bloom where you are planted
Do the right thing and do the thing right

2. How much money does the US government spend on loneliness-related healthcare expenses per year?

US$4 billion
US$5 billion
US$7 billion
US$9 billion

3. The Land Transport Authority Chief Executive, Ngien Hoon Ping, encourages a “dare to try” mindset among his officers. What is the duration by which each proof-of-concept project has to be completed?

Twelve months
Nine months
Eight months
Six months

4. Small talk can serve a bigger agenda. One way to go beyond small talk is to ____________.

Summarise what the other person has shared
Suss out a common interest that only you and the other person are likely to share
Listen with the intent of providing a solution
Maintain eye contact with the other person throughout the conversation

5. HDB officers Jessica Lim and Iris Heng participated in the Service Delivery Talent Attachment Programme. Which of the following is not one of the takeaways they shared?

Do something you are good at or enjoy
Every piece of feedback is an opportunity for improvement
Think about what aspects of one’s work can benefit from data analytics
Support your colleagues as it makes for a healthier work