CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 5

Question 1

A W-2 form shows 'Box 1: Wages, tips, other compensation: $28,400.' What does this number represent?

Accepted Answer

Your taxable wages for the year after certain deductions

Answer

Box 1 of the W-2 reports taxable wages after pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions are subtracted.

Question 2

A housing application asks: 'Monthly gross income must be at least 3× the monthly rent.' The rent is $1,200/month. What is the minimum monthly income required?

Accepted Answer

$3,600

Answer

Three times $1,200 equals $3,600, which is the minimum monthly gross income required.

Question 3

A fire exit sign reads: 'In case of fire, do not use elevator. Use stairs.' Why does this instruction exist?

Accepted Answer

Elevators may lose power or become trapped during a fire

Answer

Fire can cause power failures or elevator malfunctions, making stairwells the safe evacuation route.

Question 4

A paycheck stub shows: 'Gross pay: $800 | Federal tax: $72 | State tax: $32 | FICA: $61.20 | Net pay: $634.80.' What is net pay?

Accepted Answer

Take-home pay after all deductions

Answer

Net pay is the amount received after all taxes and deductions are subtracted from gross pay.

Question 5

A school enrollment form states: 'Required documents: proof of residency, immunization records, and birth certificate.' A parent brings only a utility bill and immunization records. What is missing?

Accepted Answer

Birth certificate

Answer

The utility bill covers proof of residency and immunization records are provided, but the birth certificate is still missing.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 5