CASPer Level 3 Astroff Simulated Test Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Contact Information - Step 1 of 18Name *FirstLastEmail *NextScenario 1: Watch the video. You are having coffee with your girlfriend. (You have 30 seconds to reflect and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. How would you respond to your girlfriend?Q2: Are there any stakeholders that you are more empathetic towards? Explain your answer.Q3: Suppose your boss asks you to formulate a company policy on sick leave. What factors would you take into consideration?PreviousNextScenario 2: "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." - Fred DeVito (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. Describe a significant challenge you have faced.Q2. What steps have you taken to overcome this challenge?Q3. How has this challenge motivated you to improve as a person?PreviousNextScenario 3: Watch the video. You are the president of the university club. (You have 30 seconds to reflect and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. Would you agree to be a reference for your friend? Explain your answer.Q2. Are there any conditions under which your previous decision would change?Q3. Application committees often value unpaid, time-demanding, volunteer work. Should every candidate be expected to participate in such work?PreviousNextScenario 4: Think of a time when you acted against your better judgment. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. What did you do?Q2: Upon reflection, how would you have acted differently?Q3: When is it appropriate to take risks?PreviousNextScenario 5: Watch the video. You are listening to your friend. (You have 30 seconds to reflect and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. How would you respond to your friend about taking this beginner French class?Q2. The course description clearly states that the class is not open to students with previous knowledge of French. How can the university enforce this rule?Q3. Often students bring a variety of skill levels to a course. What can be done to ensure each student gets appropriate resources according to their need?PreviousNextBreak Notes:PreviousNextScenario 6: Success in the academic and professional context requires the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. Do you prefer working in a team or independently? Explain your answer.Q2. What parts of working in a team do you find most challenging?Q3. What parts of working in a team do you find most rewarding?PreviousNextScenario 7: "Slash and burn" fires are set in dense forest areas to destroy large sections of forests to preemptively prevent accidental fires from starting. These fires not only remove trees but also displace wildlife, alter soil fertility and endanger the lives of neighboring communities. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and five minutes to answer the three questions below)Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. What are the pros and cons of "slash and burn" fires?Q2. Given that there have been many significant wildfires along the west coast of the United States over the past few years, do you think the efficacy of this method is defendable? Why or why not?Q3. Describe an important environmental issue that motivates you to take action.PreviousNextScenario 8: Watch the video. You are the student. (You have 30 seconds to reflect on the video and five minutes to answer the three questions below) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. As a student, how would you reply to your tutorial leader?Q2. Would your response change if you knew that Kate recently lost a family member? Explain.Q3. What strategies can you implement in a study group to support students who may be having more difficulty understanding the context?PreviousNextScenario 9: Think of a time when you fell behind in your obligations at school or work. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and five minutes to answer the three questions below) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. Describe the situation, including why you fell behind.Q2. Falling behind on obligations can produce anxiety. What steps did you take?Q3. Why is it important to be able to manage your time?PreviousNextAdditional Break Notes:PreviousNextScenario 10: You are working at an electronics store. You are helping a customer choose a television. The man is insulting his female partner - telling her that she is stupid and never does anything right and he is getting fed up. His voice rises and the other customers in the store hear this. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and up to one minute to answer each of the three questions in the form of a video recording. Practice recording your video responses using a phone, computer, or other electronic device) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. What do you think is your role in this situation? (1 minute to record video)Q2. If you decide to intervene, how would you diffuse this argument? (1 minute to record video)Q3. When conflict resolution is unsuccessful, how do you respond? (1 minute to record video)PreviousNextScenario 11: Hilary Clinton once said: "What we have to do...is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities." (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and up to one minute to answer each of the three questions in the form of a video recording. Practice recording your video responses using a phone, computer, or other electronic device) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. Do you believe the application process for professional school promotes diversity? Why or why not? (1 minute to record video)Q2. What would you recommend to make the admissions process more inclusive? (1 minute to record video)Q3. Do you believe it is fair to admit candidates who don't meet traditional metrics to promote diversity? Explain your answer. (1 minute to record video)PreviousNextScenario 12: Watch the video. You are Veronica. (You have 30 seconds to reflect and up to one minute to answer each of the three questions in the form of a video recording. Practice recording your video responses using a phone, computer, or other electronic device) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. As the HR manager, how do you resolve the issue? (1 minute to record video) Q2. Do you think screening prospective employees on social media platforms introduces biases in the hiring process? Why or why not? (1 minute to record video) Q3. You are tasked with designing a framework for conducting "social media screening" of all applicants. What do you believe is appropriate to screen for? (1 minute to record video) PreviousNextScenario 13: Healthy routines have been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and up to one minute to answer each of the three questions in the form of a video recording. Practice recording your video responses using a phone, computer, or other electronic device) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. How do healthy routines help with resiliency? (1 minute to record video) Q2. What routines or productivity tools do you employ to manage your day? (1 minute to record video) Q3. List some things you do to avoid feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list. (1 minute to record video) PreviousNextScenario 14: You recently started working as a waiter/waitress at a restaurant. After a few evenings of lower-than-expected tips, you suspect the manager is withholding some of the tips owed to you. (You have 30 seconds to read the scenario, 30 seconds to reflect, and up to one minute to answer each of the three questions in the form of a video recording. Practice recording your video responses using a phone, computer, or other electronic device) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. What steps would you take in this situation? (1 minute to record video) Q2. You decide to confront your manager. You are aware that he is struggling financially. How do yo approach the conversation in a professional and empathetic way? (1 minute to record video) Q3. Think of a time you had to make the best out of a bad situation. What steps did you take to remain resilient? (1 minute to record video)PreviousNextScenario 15: Watch the video. You are Daniel. (You have 30 seconds to reflect and up to one minute to answer each of the three questions in the form of a video recording. Practice recording your video responses using a phone, computer, or other electronic device) Use this box for brainstorming.Q1. What are the ethical considerations in this scenario? (1 minute to record video)Q2. You don't agree with what John has done. At dinner, John spills wine on his shirt and tells you that he is very worried that he can no longer return the shirt. Would you feel empathy towards him? Why or why not? (1 minute to record video) Q3. Suppose you find out that John acts similarly at work, where he buys supplies, submits the receipt to your boss for reimbursement, and returns the products afterwards. Would you report this to your boss? (1 minute to record video) PreviousSubmit
