CBST Administration and Logistics 3

Question 1

A warehouse has 5 rows of shelving with 12 sections per row. Each section holds up to 8 bins. If the warehouse is currently at 75% capacity, how many bins are in use?

Accepted Answer

360 bins

Answer

5 × 12 × 8 = 480 total bins; 480 × 0.75 = 360 bins in use.

Question 2

Which inventory management method assumes that the first items received are the first items sold or used?

Accepted Answer

FIFO

Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out) assumes goods received earliest are used or sold first, which is standard for perishable items.

Question 3

An employee earns $17.50 per hour and works 42 hours in a week. If overtime is paid at 1.5× for hours over 40, what is the gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$752.50

Answer

Regular: 40 × $17.50 = $700; Overtime: 2 × ($17.50 × 1.5) = $52.50; Total: $752.50.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

To provide hazard information and safe handling instructions for substances

Answer

An SDS informs workers about chemical hazards, proper handling, storage, and emergency procedures for workplace substances.

Question 5

A vendor quotes a 12% discount on an order of $875. What is the final price after the discount?

Accepted Answer

$770.00

Answer

$875 × 0.12 = $105 discount; $875 − $105 = $770 final price.

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CBST Administration and Logistics 3