PCS 105 CBT PRACTICE : Undergragra

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Take your time to read instructions before taking this test.

There are 40 questions which you are to answer in 15 minutes that gives you roughly 30 seconds per question.

If you can get at least 60%, you can be rest assured that you’ll ace PCS 105 exam

In a normal exam you will be asked between 40 – 60 questions but I only arranged 40 questions

Note

Do not be in a hurry to answer the questions
Do not waste time on a question you don’t know
Move as fast as possible and starting with questions that don’t have calculation first to save time
Always crosscheck
Don’t be in a hurry to submit, you are not in a competition
Don’t be scared. Getting an A is easy
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40 – 44 E

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PCS 105

1 / 40

1. Conciliation is best described as:

A. Imposing decisions on conflicting parties

B. Persuading conflicting parties to seek peaceful solutions

C. A binding resolution process

D. Avoiding third-party interventions

2 / 40

2. What differentiates mediation from arbitration?

A. Arbitration excludes evidence

B. Arbitration focuses on collaborative dialogue

C. Mediation imposes decisions

D. Mediation allows parties control over the outcome

3 / 40

3. The win-win approach in ADR aims to:

A. Avoid addressing root causes

B. Create an absolute winner

C. Satisfy all parties through compromise

D. Enforce legal rulings

4 / 40

4. Which is NOT a method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

A. Arbitration

B. Mediation

C. Conciliation

D. Litigation

5 / 40

5. What is the primary role of multi-track diplomacy?

A. Encouraging single-level interventions

B. Promoting aggressive negotiation tactics

C. Combining diverse actors and efforts for peacebuilding

D. Preventing NGOs from participating in diplomacy

6 / 40

6. What is conflict mapping used for?

A. Identifying parties, issues, and relationships in conflict

B. Developing educational tools

C. Teaching negotiation techniques

D. Resolving conflicts through adjudication

7 / 40

7. What is the focus of conflict analysis?

A. Promoting aggressive competition

B. Providing immediate solutions

C. Understanding the elements and nature of conflict

D. Avoiding conflict situations

8 / 40

8. Good governance helps in conflict prevention by:

A. Ignoring disputes

B. Favoring one party over the other

C. Promoting inequality

D. Ensuring justice and diffusing tensions

9 / 40

9. What is the outcome of arbitration in ADR?

A. A binding decision

B. A negotiation framework

C. A flexible resolution

D. A non-binding decision

10 / 40

10. Collaboration in conflict resolution focuses on:

A. Avoiding interaction

B. Forcing a solution

C. Parties working together on joint activities

D. Independent decision-making

11 / 40

11. A crisis is described as

A. A resolved conflict

B. An extreme stage of conflict requiring critical decisions

C. A minor disagreement

D. A peaceful outcome

12 / 40

12. Shadow parties in a conflict are usually:

A. Easily identifiable

B. Invisible and interested in prolonging the conflict

C. Neutral observers

D. Secondary participants

13 / 40

13. The Onion method in conflict analysis highlights:

A. Resource allocation disputes

B. Legal resolutions exclusively

C. Position, interest, and needs/fears of parties

D. Surface-level issues only

14 / 40

14. Which of the following is NOT a cause of conflict?

A. Cultural harmony

B. Misunderstood information

C. Psychological needs

D. Resource scarcity

15 / 40

15. Which type of conflict arises from resource scarcity?

A. Psychological conflict

B. Intrapersonal conflict

C. Value-based conflict

D. Resource-based conflict

16 / 40

16. Conflict involving competition for limited resources is termed as:

A. Psychological conflict

B. Resource-based conflict

C. Value-based conflict

D. Informational conflict

17 / 40

17. What is the origin of the word "conflict"?

A. Greek

B. French

C. Latin

D. Arabic

18 / 40

18. What is the pre-conflict stage characterized by?

A. Resolution efforts

B. Hidden incompatibilities between parties

C. Intense violence

D. Open confrontation

19 / 40

19. What is the focus of value-based conflict?

A. Psychological needs

B. Distribution of resources

C. Contradictory value systems such as religion or culture

D. Workplace Issues

20 / 40

20. Which type of ADR is considered binding on the parties involved?

A. Conciliation

B. Arbitration

C. Mediation

D. Negotiation

21 / 40

21.

What is a key feature of mediation?

A. Decisions are imposed by the mediator

B. It always leads to binding agreements

C. It excludes third-party involvement

D. Parties retain control over the outcome

22 / 40

22. Conflict mapping involves:

A. Resolving disputes directly

B. Graphically analyzing parties, relationships, and issues

C. Reducing conflicts through adjudication

D. Ignoring secondary parties

23 / 40

23. The use of arbitration differs from mediation in that:

A. It is non-binding

B. It excludes evidence presentation

C. It involves a neutral party imposing a decision

D. It does not involve any third party

24 / 40

24. Which is NOT a property of conflict analysis?

A. Fears

B. Resource allocation

C. Position

D. Interests

25 / 40

25. What is the primary focus of negotiation in conflict resolution?

A. Structured dialogue to resolve differences

B. Excluding interests of all parties

C. Avoiding communication between parties

D. Imposing external decisions

26 / 40

26. Who defined conflict as "opposition among social entities directed against one another"?

A. Rose

B. Kries Berg

C. Love

D. Quincy Wrights

27 / 40

27. Which category of conflict parties is directly involved in the conflict?

A. Secondary parties

B. Primary parties

C. Observing parties

D. Shadow parties

28 / 40

28. Which of the following is a proactive method of conflict resolution?

A. Good governance

B. Litigation

C. Crisis management

D. Mediation

29 / 40

29. The Onion Method in conflict analysis highlights:

A. Timelines of violent events

B. ) Key stakeholders only

C. Layers of positions, interests, needs, and fears

D. Only surface-level issues

30 / 40

30. What is the primary aim of conflict transformation?

A. Building long-standing positive relationships

B. Establishing dominance

C. Preventing all conflicts

D. Encouraging positional bargaining

31 / 40

31. What type of conflict occurs within an individual?

A. Intra-personal Conflict

B. Interpersonal conflict

C. Intra-group conflict

D. National conflict

32 / 40

32. Which stage of conflict involves the peak of violence?

A. Crisis

B. Pre-conflict

C. Post-conflict

D. Contradiction

33 / 40

33. Which of the following is a benefit of ADR?

A. Promotes a zero-sum approach

B. Always leads to immediate results

C. Excludes direct party participation

D. Retains relationships between parties

34 / 40

34. Conflict transformation focuses on:

A. Using force to end disputes

B. Managing conflict without resolving it

C. Avoiding the conflict entirely

D. Addressing root causes and building positive relationships

35 / 40

35. What is a key feature of mediation?

A. Parties retain control over the outcome

B. It excludes third-party involvement

C. It always leads to binding agreements

D. Decisions are imposed by the mediator

36 / 40

36. Which is a demerit of ADR?

A. Direct party participation

B. Bias and delays

C. Reduced costs

D. Relaxed environment

37 / 40

37. Crisis management often involves:

A. Addressing escalated violent situations

B. Preventing all conflicts

C. Promoting resource-based conflicts

D. Ignoring state interventions

38 / 40

38. Which component of conflict analysis focuses on historical and current events?

A. Mediation

B. Mapping

C. Timelines

D. Crisis management

39 / 40

39. Which is an example of a reactive conflict resolution method?

A. Good governance

B. Collaboration

C. Mediation

D. Communication

40 / 40

40. The Conflict Tree Method primarily analyzes:

A. Root causes, core problems, and consequences of conflict

B. Inter-group relationships

C. Stakeholder meetings

D. Historical timelines

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The average score is 54%

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