Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension Flashcards
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Read the passage: 'The new filing system was implemented last quarter. Since then, document retrieval times have decreased by 40%, and staff satisfaction surveys show a 25-point increase in the organization category. However, initial training costs exceeded the projected budget by 15%.' Which conclusion is best supported?
Answer: The filing system improved efficiency and organization despite higher initial costs.
The passage shows improved retrieval times (efficiency), increased satisfaction, but higher training costs. Option B captures all three elements.
Select the word that best completes: 'The committee's decision was _____ because all members voted in favor without any opposition.'
Answer: unanimous
'Unanimous' means complete agreement from all members, matching the description.
Which sentence conveys the same meaning as: 'No employee may leave the premises during an emergency drill without authorization'?
Answer: All employees must stay on premises during emergency drills unless authorized to leave.
The original has a prohibition (no leaving) and an exception (unless authorized). Option B correctly restates both.
A memo states: 'Effective January 1, all travel expense reports must be submitted within 10 business days of return. Reports after the deadline require division director approval. Receipts for expenses over $25 must be attached.' Which is TRUE according to the memo?
Answer: A $20 meal does not require a receipt.
Receipts are required for expenses over $25. A $20 meal is under the threshold, so no receipt is needed.
Choose the word pair that best completes: 'The auditor found the records to be _____ maintained, with _____ discrepancies between reported and actual figures.'
Answer: meticulously / negligible
'Meticulously maintained' paired with 'negligible discrepancies' is logically consistent — well-kept records would have very few differences.
Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'transparent'?
Answer: Opaque
'Opaque' is the antonym of 'transparent' — it means blocking light or obscure/unclear.