Quiz – Skillful Feedback

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

What does the DESC method stand for?

Describe, Express, Specify, Consequences

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Defend, Explain, Solve, Close

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Direct, Enforce, Stop, Correct

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Decide, Escalate, Simplify, Confront

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

In the Describe step, what should Jordan state?

Observable facts without judgment

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His opinion of Sarah’s character

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A vague general complaint

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A threat about consequences

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

What is the goal of skillful feedback?

Dialogue and growing together, not compliance

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Winning the argument

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Delivering a final verdict

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Softening the message until it loses meaning

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

Why is withheld feedback a paradox?

Silence meant to protect the relationship often destroys it

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It always strengthens trust

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It speeds up team growth

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It has no real effect

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each DESC letter to its action.

Sort elements

State observable facts without judgment
Share the emotional impact honestly
Request a concrete change
Highlight the positive outcome

Describe

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Express

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Specify

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Consequences

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Your teammate keeps sending client reports with errors. Which reply uses the DESC Describe step correctly?

In the last three reports, I noticed several data errors that reached the client

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You are careless and never pay attention

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This always happens with you

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Just try to do better next time

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