CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 3

Question 1

A store return policy reads: 'Items may be returned within 30 days with receipt. No returns on sale items.' You bought a shirt on clearance 10 days ago. Can you return it?

Accepted Answer

No, because sale items cannot be returned

Answer

The policy explicitly excludes sale items from returns, regardless of how many days have passed.

Question 2

An employee handbook states: 'Employees must clock in no more than 7 minutes before their shift and clock out no later than 7 minutes after.' Why does this policy exist?

Accepted Answer

To limit overtime and unauthorized paid time

Answer

The 7-minute window prevents employees from accumulating unauthorized paid time outside their scheduled shift.

Question 3

A nutrition label reads: '% Daily Value — Sodium: 35%.' What does this tell you?

Accepted Answer

One serving provides 35% of the recommended daily sodium intake

Answer

Percent Daily Value shows how much of the daily recommended amount one serving provides.

Question 4

A rental car agreement includes: 'Fuel policy: Return full or pay $6.99/gallon.' The tank holds 15 gallons and you return it half empty. What is the fuel charge?

Accepted Answer

$52.43

Answer

Half of 15 gallons is 7.5 gallons; 7.5 × $6.99 = $52.43.

Question 5

A workplace safety sign reads: 'PPE Required Beyond This Point — Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Steel-Toed Boots.' A visitor has glasses but no hard hat or boots. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a hard hat and steel-toed boots before entering

Answer

All three items are required; the visitor must obtain the missing PPE before entering the zone.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 3