CSPA CSPA Document Use Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

On a workplace safety form, a field is marked with an asterisk (*). What does this typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The field is required

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The field is optional

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The field is for supervisor use only

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The field should be left blank

Question 2

A payroll schedule table lists pay periods by date range. If a pay period runs October 1–15, when would the corresponding payday most likely appear?

Accepted Answer

A few days after October 15

Answer

October 1

Answer

October 15

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The last day of October

Question 3

An employee handbook index lists 'Vacation Policy' on page 34 and 'Leave of Absence' on page 41. What is the most efficient way to find information about unpaid leave?

Accepted Answer

Turn directly to page 41

Answer

Read the entire handbook from the beginning

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Check the glossary first

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Ask a coworker

Question 4

A production log uses the code 'N/A' in several cells. What does 'N/A' mean in a workplace document?

Accepted Answer

Not Applicable

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Not Available

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Needs Attention

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New Addition

Question 5

A multi-column order form has columns: Item, Quantity, Unit Price, and Total. The Unit Price is $12.50 and the Quantity is 4. What should be entered in the Total column?

Accepted Answer

$50.00

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$12.50

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$16.50

Answer

$48.00 — wait, let me recalculate: $50.00

Question 6

A workplace floor plan uses a legend where a square symbol represents a fire extinguisher. You count 6 squares on the plan. What does this tell you?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 fire extinguishers in the building

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There are 6 fire exits

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Six areas are at high fire risk

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Six employees are trained in fire safety