General Knowledge
What is the term for a person working in a foreign country employed by a company from their home country?
A. Immigrant
B. Expatriate
C. Freelancer
D. Volunteer
B. Expatriate
In Japan, what is the proper way to exchange business cards?
A. With one hand, quickly
B. Using both hands, with a slight bow
C. By tossing it onto the table
D. With a handshake
B. Using both hands, with a slight bow
What is the name of the U.S. visa that allows highly skilled foreign workers, especially in IT and engineering, to work in the country?
A. H-1B Visa
B. L-1 Visa
C. E-2 Visa
D. O-1 Visa
A. H-1B Visa)
Which country has the highest average salary for expatriates, according to HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey?
A. Switzerland
B. United States
C. Singapore
D. United Arab Emirates
A. Switzerland
In which country is it considered rude to tip at restaurants?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) France
D) Mexico
A) Japan (Tipping can be seen as insulting, as good service is expected.)
Which country has the highest number of expatriates living and working abroad?
A. United States
B. India
C. China
D. Philippines
B. India
In which country is it considered rude to show the soles of your feet in a workplace setting?
A. Germany
B. Thailand
C. Canada
D. Brazil
B. Thailand
Which European country offers a “Job Seeker Visa” that allows skilled professionals to stay for six months while looking for work?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Sweden
D. Italy
A. Germany
Which European country has one of the shortest official workweeks, averaging around 29 hours per week?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Netherlands
D. Denmark
C. Netherlands
In which country is slurping your noodles a sign of appreciation?
A) South Korea
B) China
C) Japan
D) Thailand
C) Japan (Slurping shows you’re enjoying the meal!)
Which language is the most commonly used in international business communication?
A. French
B. Spanish
C. English
D. Mandarin
C. English
Which country has the shortest official workweek, with around 29 hours on average?
A. Sweden
B. Netherlands
C. Japan
D. South Korea
B. Netherlands
In which country do foreign workers need a Z Visa to legally work?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Thailand
A. China
Which country legally requires employers to provide a 13th-month salary (an extra month’s salary at the end of the year) for employees?
A. United States
B. Philippines
C. United Kingdom
D. Germany
B. Philippines
In which country is it considered offensive to show the soles of your feet?
A) Russia
B) Thailand
C) Brazil
D) Canada
B) Thailand (Feet are considered the lowest part of the body, spiritually and physically.)
What is the name of the visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia?
A. H-1B Visa
B. Work Holiday Visa
C. Subclass 482 Visa
D. Green Card
C. Subclass 482 Visa
In which country is it common to take a siesta, or midday break, during work hours?
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. Mexico
D. Portugal
B. Spain
What is the name of the U.S. visa that allows highly skilled foreign workers, especially in IT and engineering, to work in the country?
A. H-1B Visa
B. L-1 Visa
C. E-2 Visa
D. O-1 Visa
A. H-1B Visa
In which country do employees typically take August off due to national vacation culture?
A. Italy
B. Canada
C. South Korea
D. India
A. Italy
If you're invited to a dinner in Mexico and arrive exactly on time, what might your hosts think?
A) You are being rude
B) You are very respectful
C) You are showing off
D) You are lucky
A) You are being rude (Being a little late is expected.)
What is the name of the European program that allows young professionals to work and gain experience abroad?
A. Erasmus+
B. Schengen Program
C. Green Card Lottery
D. Work Visa Express
A. Erasmus+
In South Korea, what is "hwe-sik" (회식) in a work culture context?
A. A formal office meeting
B. A team-building drinking or dining event
C. A job interview process
D. A work-from-home arrangement
B. A team-building drinking or dining event
In Canada, which program allows skilled foreign workers to become permanent residents based on a points system?
A. Express Entry
B. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
C. Temporary Foreign Worker Program
D. Working Holiday Visa
A. Express Entry
What is the minimum number of paid vacation days required by law in France (not including public holidays)?
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 25 days
D. 30 days
C. 25 days
If you are working in France, what is an important workplace etiquette rule?
A) Do not eat lunch at your desk
B) Always work overtime
C) Call your boss by their first name
D) Avoid saying "bonjour" first in the morning
A) Do not eat lunch at your desk (Lunch is seen as an important social activity in France.)