The Original Common Sense Test - Certified Common Sense

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#1. Someone near you begins choking and cannot speak. You should:

Offer them water to help wash down whatever is causing the choking.

Ask if they’re choking and perform abdominal thrusts if confirmed.

Slap their back repeatedly until the object is dislodged quickly.

Lay them down and perform chest compressions as in CPR protocol

#2. You’re at home when an earthquake begins. The safest immediate action is to:

Run outside quickly to get away from potentially falling objects.

Stand in a doorway as these structures are the most reinforced.

Drop, cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until it stops.

Lie flat in the center of the room away from all falling hazards

#3. Your boat is taking on water while you’re offshore. The most prudent action is to:

Have everyone put on life jackets and prepare for evacuation.

Locate and address the source of water while calling for help.

Head to shore immediately at maximum possible speed.

Distribute weight evenly to balance the boat’s stability.

#4. Your usually well-behaved child suddenly starts acting out at school. You should:

Ground the child for a quarter and keep monitoring that the issue is solved. Repeat until fixed.

Talk first with the child and then the teachers to understand recent changes.

Take the child out for a hamburger.

Call the school and demand for better service and that your kid should be let express him/herself.

#5. You notice small cracks in your ceiling that seem to be growing slowly. For the long-term solution you should:

Fill them with toothpaste.

Document their growth and consult a structural engineer.

Ignore it, it´s probably nothing.

Paint the ceiling with a completely new color to get a fresh look.

#6. You overhear coworkers spreading false rumors about someone. The best action is:

Get more angles on the story and tell everyone else in the office.

Join the discussion to fit in with the group.

Politely challenge the gossip and change the subject.

Anonymously report to HR.

#7. Your colleague sends you a group project file that’s corrupted. The deadline is tomorrow. Best approach:

Call the sender to check it was working upon sending, ask to change format if necessary.

Try to remember what was done and then start over from scratch, then send within deadline.

Forward the message for the person waiting for it. Maybe it can be fixed.

Call in sick tomorrow.

#8. You’re caught outside during a lightning storm. The safest immediate action is to:

Lie flat on the ground to minimize your height in the open area

Seek shelter in a car or building, or crouch low if unavailable.

Stand under a tall tree as it will attract lightning away from you.

Run quickly to minimize the time you’re exposed to potential strikes.

#9. Your smartphone battery is at 18% and you’re expecting an important call in 2 hours. What’s the most sensible action?

Continue using the phone normally.

Turn off the phone to save battery.

Reduce usage and find a way to charge it.

Make multiple calls to other people first.

#10. Your reliable coffee maker starts making increasingly bitter coffee. You should:

Develop immunity to bitterness, according to studies you´ll soon start enjoying it once you get used to it.

Immediately switch to drinking tea altogether.

After tasting the tap water, clean your coffee maker with vinegar or other suitable cleaner. Check temperature.

Buy all the coffee maker spare parts, disassemble the coffeemaker and then replace the worn parts with the new spare parts..

#11. You witness someone shoplifting a small item. You should:

Tackle the person yourself with decisive action.

Follow the shoplifter home and then confront him/her.

Take a photo of the shoplifter and post it online.

Alert store security or staff discreetly.

#12. You find a wallet on the street containing cash and ID. The most appropriate action is:

Keep the cash, but mail back the ID.

Post about it on social media.

Leave it where you found it.

Contact the person using the ID information.

#13. When driving on a highway during heavy rain, you notice losing the control and your car starting to hydroplane. What should you do?

Brake firmly and turn the steering wheel toward the skid direction.

Accelerate slightly to regain traction and control of the vehicle.

Ease off the gas pedal and keep the steering wheel straight.

Turn on hazard lights and move quickly to the emergency lane.

#14. Your friend’s breath consistently smells bad. You should:

Buy the friend some mints as a joke. The friend will get the hint.

Mention it privately with genuine concern.

Stop talking to the person, or at least keep distance while engaging.

Tell the person in front of others.

#15. You discover that a colleague accidentally shared confidential company information on a public platform. What’s the most appropriate course of action?

Share it with other colleagues to warn them.

Pretend you never saw it.

Screenshot it and save it as leverage.

Alert them privately and notify IT security to assess exposure.

#16. Your sink is clogged and the water is rising. Your first action should be:

Turn off the water and use a plunger.

Pour more water to force it down.

Call a plumber immediately.

Pour bleach down the drain.

#17. You notice your neighbor’s toddler wandering alone towards a busy street. You should:

Mind your own business.

Take photos to document the situation, and share with the parents when you have the time.

Immediately stop the child and contact the parents.

Wait to see if someone else helps.

#18. What is the name of the father of the daughters of Sibelius?

Mahler

Stravinsky

Händel

None of the above

#19. You discover a small grease fire in your kitchen pan. What’s the best response?

Get cold water and pour it on the flames to extinguish the flames.

Cover it with a lid and remove from heat.

Blow on it to extinguish the flames.

Pick up the pan and run outside.

#20. While swimming, you’re caught in a rip current pulling you away from shore. You should:

Swim directly toward shore with maximum effort to fight the current.

Float on your back to conserve energy until the current weakens.

Swim parallel to shore until you’re out of the current’s pull.

Dive underwater where the current is typically less powerful.

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