CLBPT Reading for Information 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A library notice states: 'Books may be borrowed for 3 weeks. DVDs may be borrowed for 1 week. Renewals are allowed once.' How long can a DVD be kept with one renewal?
- 1 week
- 2 weeks (Correct answer)
- 3 weeks
- 4 weeks
Correct answer: 2 weeks
A DVD is borrowed for 1 week and can be renewed once, giving a total of 2 weeks.
Question 2: A job posting reads: 'Required: 2 years experience. Preferred: bilingual in French and English. Must have a valid driver's license.' Which requirement is mandatory?
- Being bilingual
- Having 2 years experience (Correct answer)
- Speaking French
- Having a university degree
Correct answer: Having 2 years experience
Only '2 years experience' and a 'valid driver's license' are listed as required; bilingualism is preferred.
Question 3: A store sign reads: 'No returns on sale items. All other purchases may be returned within 30 days with receipt.' A customer bought a sale item. Can they return it?
- Yes, within 30 days
- Yes, with a receipt
- No, sale items cannot be returned (Correct answer)
- Only for store credit
Correct answer: No, sale items cannot be returned
The sign explicitly states no returns on sale items.
Question 4: An instruction manual states: 'Do not immerse in water. Wipe with a damp cloth only. Unplug before cleaning.' What is the correct cleaning method?
- Wash under running water
- Immerse briefly in water
- Wipe with a damp cloth (Correct answer)
- Use a dry cloth only
Correct answer: Wipe with a damp cloth
The manual allows only wiping with a damp cloth for cleaning.
Question 5: A transit schedule reads: 'Bus 42 departs at 8:05, 8:35, and 9:05 AM on weekdays. Weekend service begins at 9:30 AM.' How often does Bus 42 run on weekday mornings?
- Every 15 minutes
- Every 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- Every 45 minutes
- Every hour
Correct answer: Every 30 minutes
The departures at 8:05, 8:35, and 9:05 show 30-minute intervals.
Question 6: A health clinic notice reads: 'Walk-in hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM–4 PM. Appointments are required for all other times.' A patient arrives on Saturday at 10 AM without an appointment. Will they be seen?
- Yes, it is within morning hours
- No, walk-in hours are weekdays only (Correct answer)
- Yes, if they wait long enough
- Only if it is an emergency
Correct answer: No, walk-in hours are weekdays only
Walk-in hours are Monday to Friday only; Saturday requires an appointment.
Question 7: A form instruction reads: 'Complete all sections in black or blue ink. Do not use pencil. Submit by the deadline shown on the front page.' What type of pen should be used?
- Any color pen
- Black or blue ink pen (Correct answer)
- Pencil is acceptable
- Red ink only
Correct answer: Black or blue ink pen
The form specifies black or blue ink must be used.
CLBPT Reading for Information 3
A library notice states: 'Books may be borrowed for 3 weeks.
DVDs may be borrowed for 1 week.
Renewals are allowed once.' How long can a DVD be kept with one renewal?