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Mediator Practice Test

Check what you know about the mediator job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on mediator knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A caucus is:
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Answer: A private meeting with one party. Private sessions.

Question 2 of 15BATNA means:
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Answer: Best alternative to a negotiated agreement. Your fallback.

Question 3 of 15Interests are:
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Answer: Underlying needs. What people need.

Question 4 of 15Mediators:
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Answer: Help parties agree. They facilitate.

Question 5 of 15Self-determination means:
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Answer: Parties decide. Parties choose.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Legally final.”
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Answer: Binding. Binding: Legally final.

Question 7 of 15What does “Impasse” mean?
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Answer: A deadlock.. Impasse: A deadlock.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Restating issues neutrally.”
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Answer: Reframing. Reframing: Restating issues neutrally.

Question 9 of 15What does “ADR” mean?
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Answer: Alternative dispute resolution.. ADR: Alternative dispute resolution.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Keeping sessions private.”
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Answer: Confidentiality. Confidentiality: Keeping sessions private.

Question 11 of 15What does “Arbitration” mean?
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Answer: A process where a neutral decides.. Arbitration: A process where a neutral decides.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An agreement resolving a dispute.”
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Answer: Settlement. Settlement: An agreement resolving a dispute.

Question 13 of 15What does “MOU” mean?
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Answer: Memorandum of understanding.. MOU: Memorandum of understanding.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A private meeting with one party.”
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Answer: Caucus. Caucus: A private meeting with one party.

Question 15 of 15What does “Self-determination” mean?
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Answer: Parties make their own decisions.. Self-determination: Parties make their own decisions.

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