Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards
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A memo: 'Effective March 1, all employees must submit time sheets electronically. Paper submissions no longer accepted except for documented system outages.' Main purpose?
Answer: Notify employees of transition to electronic submission
The memo's primary purpose is to inform about the change from paper to electronic.
Policy: 'Employees with 5+ years service AND satisfactory performance are eligible for mentorship.' Which qualifies?
Answer: 7 years, satisfactory performance
Both conditions must be met. Only 7 years with satisfactory performance satisfies both.
'While satisfaction improved 12%, wait times increased 8 minutes.' What does this suggest?
Answer: Improvements occurred despite longer waits
The word 'while' indicates contrast: satisfaction improved even though waits worsened.
Directive: 'Supervisors shall ensure safety equipment is inspected monthly. Documented on Form ST-7. Retained 3 years.' What is required?
Answer: Ensure monthly inspections occur and are properly documented and retained
The directive requires ensuring inspections, documentation, and retention.
Email: 'Due to budget constraints, essential maintenance prioritized. Cosmetic improvements deferred until funding secured.' What can be inferred?
Answer: Essential maintenance continues while non-essential is postponed
Essential = prioritized (continuing). Cosmetic = deferred (postponed, not canceled).
Regulation: 'No outside employment that conflicts with state duties, unless prior written approval obtained.' What exception exists?
Answer: Outside employment allowed if prior written approval obtained
The 'unless' clause provides the exception: prior written approval.
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