CLBPT Reading for Information 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A bank letter reads: 'Your account will be charged a monthly fee of $12.50 if your balance falls below $1,000 at any point during the month.' A customer's balance dropped to $950 for two days. What fee applies?
- No fee, the average was above $1,000
- $12.50 monthly fee (Correct answer)
- $25 for two days
- $6.25 partial fee
Correct answer: $12.50 monthly fee
The fee applies if the balance falls below $1,000 at any point, so a two-day dip triggers the full $12.50 monthly fee.
Question 2: A course outline states: 'Attendance is mandatory. Missing more than 3 classes may result in a failing grade. Assignments are due at the start of class.' When are assignments due?
- At the end of class
- Before class starts
- At the start of class (Correct answer)
- By midnight on the due date
Correct answer: At the start of class
The outline states assignments are due at the start of class.
Question 3: A medication label reads: 'Adults: take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Not for children under 12.' What is the maximum daily dose for adults?
- 2 tablets
- 4 tablets
- 6 tablets
- 8 tablets (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 8 tablets
The label states not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Question 4: A rental agreement reads: 'Tenant must give 60 days written notice before vacating. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the last month's rent.' A tenant gives 30 days notice. What is the consequence?
- No consequence if they pay rent
- They forfeit the last month's rent (Correct answer)
- The lease auto-renews for a year
- They must pay a $500 penalty
Correct answer: They forfeit the last month's rent
Giving less than 60 days notice results in forfeiture of the last month's rent.
Question 5: A newsletter reads: 'The annual general meeting will be held on September 15. Members must register by September 8. Non-members may attend as observers.' Who may attend the meeting?
- Members only
- Registered members only
- Members and non-members (Correct answer)
- Non-members only
Correct answer: Members and non-members
The newsletter states members may attend and non-members may attend as observers.
Question 6: A food package reads: 'Best before: 2025-03-01. Refrigerate after opening. Once opened, consume within 3 days.' A customer opens the package on February 28. By when must they consume it?
- March 1
- March 3 (Correct answer)
- February 28
- March 4
Correct answer: March 3
Opened on February 28, the product must be consumed within 3 days, by March 3.
Question 7: A workplace policy reads: 'Employees must report any injury, no matter how minor, to their supervisor within 24 hours. Failure to report may affect any future compensation claim.' Why is timely reporting important?
- It is required only for serious injuries
- It may affect future compensation claims (Correct answer)
- It allows the supervisor to file a police report
- It is optional but recommended
Correct answer: It may affect future compensation claims
The policy states failure to report within 24 hours may affect future compensation claims.
CLBPT Reading for Information 5
A bank letter reads: 'Your account will be charged a monthly fee of $12.50 if your balance falls below $1,000 at any point during the month.' A customer's balance dropped to $950 for two days.
What fee applies?