Math
A student earns $14.50 per hour and works 8 hours. How much does the student earn before taxes?
$116.00
A work schedule says: Monday 8:00–4:30, Tuesday 9:00–5:30, Wednesday OFF, Thursday 8:00–4:30. Which day does the employee NOT work?
Wednesday
Read this passage: 'Marcus arrived at work five minutes early. Before clocking in, he checked the schedule and noticed that his supervisor had assigned him to a different department. Marcus asked where he should report and then went directly to the new department.' What can best be inferred about Marcus?
He takes initiative when expectations change.
He checked the schedule, asked a question, and promptly reported to the new department.
T or F: Arriving on time is one way an employee demonstrates reliability.
True
A worker earns $17.25 per hour and works 6.5 hours. What is the worker's gross pay for the shift?
$112.13
A jacket originally costs $80. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
$60.00
A job posting states: 'Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be available Saturdays.' Which applicant meets all three requirements?
A: 17 years old, licensed, avail Sun
B: 21, licensed, avail Sun
C: 20, licensed, not avail Sun
D: 19, no DL, avail Sun
B
Read this passage: 'The company introduced a new inventory system. At first, several employees complained because the system took longer to learn than the old process. After two weeks of training, however, employees began completing inventory more quickly and making fewer errors.' What is the main idea?
Learning a new system can take time, but training can improve performance.
The passage contrasts the initial difficulty with the later improvement after training.
Your coworker gives you incorrect information about a task. What is the most professional response?
A. Complain about them to other coworkers
B. Ignore the mistake and continue
C. Correct them loudly in front of everyone
D. Politely clarify the information and verify the correct procedure
D: Politely clarify the information and verify the correct procedure
A safety notice says: 'Safety glasses are required in the production area. Closed-toe shoes must be worn. Loose jewelry is prohibited.' Which employee follows all three requirements?
A. No glasses, boots, no jewelry
B. Glasses, sandals, no jewelry
C. Glasses, closed-toe shoes, loose bracelet
D. Glasses, closed-toe shoes, no loose jewelry
Glasses, closed-toe shoes, no loose jewelry
This employee meets all three stated safety requirements.
A worker's weekly hours are 32, 38, 40, and 34 over four weeks. What is the average number of hours worked per week?
36 Hours
A chart shows employees' weekly sales: Jordan $1,200; Maya $1,450; Chris $1,100; Taylor $1,350. Who had the highest sales?
Maya
Read this passage: 'Jasmine had three assignments due Friday. On Thursday afternoon, she completed the assignment that required the most research. She then finished the shorter assignments before reviewing all three for mistakes. Jasmine submitted everything before the deadline.' Which strategy did Jasmine use?
Prioritizing and reviewing work
She handled the most demanding task first, completed the others, and reviewed everything before submitting.
Two coworkers disagree about how to complete a project. What should they do first?
A. Ask another employee to choose a winner immediately
B. Listen to each other's ideas and identify the project goal
C. Choose the idea of the person with more seniority
D. Refuse to work together
Listen to each other's ideas and identify the project goal
Understanding both viewpoints and focusing on the shared goal creates a foundation for solving the disagreement.
Read this passage: 'When Malik started his internship, he often waited for instructions before beginning a new task. His supervisor explained that asking questions was encouraged, but employees were also expected to look for appropriate ways to begin work independently. Over the next month, Malik began reviewing previous examples and checking the task list before asking for help.' Which change did Malik make?
A. He stopped communicating with his supervisor
B. He stopped following instructions
C. He became more independent while still using available resources
D. He refused to ask questions
He became more independent while still using available resources
He began checking examples and task lists before deciding whether he needed assistance.
A store increases the price of an item from $40 to $46. What is the percent increase?
15%.
The increase is $6; $6 ÷ $40 = 0.15, or
An employee handbook says: 'Employees who will be absent must notify their supervisor at least two hours before the scheduled shift whenever possible.' An employee's shift begins at 8:00 a.m. What is the latest time the employee should normally notify the supervisor?
6:00am
Read this passage: 'A restaurant had received several customer complaints about long wait times. Management studied the busiest hours and discovered that most delays occurred between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. The manager adjusted employee schedules so that more workers were present during that period. Within a month, customer wait times decreased.' What was the most likely reason the manager studied the busiest hours?
To identify when additional staffing would have the greatest effect
Knowing when delays were greatest allowed management to place more workers there.
Your supervisor gives you feedback about a mistake. Which response demonstrates the strongest professional attitude?
A. Listen, ask questions if needed, and determine how to avoid repeating the mistake
B. Ignore the feedback unless the supervisor mentions it again
C. Blame another employee
D. Argue immediately because the mistake was unintentional
Listen, ask questions if needed, and determine how to avoid repeating the mistake
This response shows accountability, openness to feedback, and a focus on improvement
A customer is upset about a mistake. Which response is most likely to de-escalate the situation?
A. Blame another employee immediately
B. Tell the customer they are overreacting
C. Listen, acknowledge the concern, and explain what can be done to resolve it
D. Interrupt the customer and explain why the mistake happened
Listen, acknowledge the concern, and explain what can be done to resolve it
Listening and focusing on a solution helps move the interaction toward resolution.
A paycheck shows gross pay of $720. Taxes and deductions total $162. What percentage of the gross pay was deducted?
22.5%
162/720=.225
A pay stub lists: Regular Pay $480; Overtime Pay $90; Bonus $50; Taxes $124. What is the employee's net pay?
$496.00
The gross pay is $620; subtracting $124 gives $496.
Read this passage: 'DeAndre noticed that a coworker repeatedly entered incorrect numbers into a report. The report was due that afternoon. Instead of correcting the coworker's work without saying anything, DeAndre showed the coworker two examples of the errors and explained how to verify the numbers. The coworker corrected the report before it was submitted.' What is the strongest conclusion?
DeAndre used constructive communication to solve a problem.
He identified specific errors, explained how to prevent them, and helped the coworker correct the report.
A team must finish a project by 3:00 p.m., but one team member is absent. What is the best first response?
A. Wait until the absent employee returns
B. Determine what work remains and redistribute responsibilities
C. Cancel the project immediately
D. Blame the absent employee for the deadline
Determine what work remains and redistribute responsibilities
Assessing the remaining work and adjusting responsibilities allows the team to respond to the unexpected problem.
A business buys equipment for $2,400 and pays a 7.5% sales tax. What is the total cost?
$2,580
7.5% of $2,400 is $180; $2,400 + $180 = $2,580.