Cut-e Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Passage: 'The merger is subject to regulatory approval, which may take up to six months.' Which conclusion MUST be true?

Answer: The merger cannot proceed without regulatory approval.

The passage states the merger is 'subject to' approval, meaning it cannot proceed without it.

Passage: 'Customer complaints must be acknowledged within 24 hours and resolved within 5 business days.' A complaint is received Monday morning. By when must it be resolved at the latest?

Answer: Friday afternoon

5 business days from Monday = Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — resolved by Friday.

Passage: 'Projects classified as high-risk require sign-off from both the CFO and the CEO.' A high-risk project is approved only by the CEO. This is:

Answer: Insufficient

The passage requires both CFO and CEO sign-off; only one signature is insufficient.

Passage: 'Overtime pay applies to any hours worked beyond 40 in a week, at 1.5 times the regular rate.' An employee works 46 hours at $20/hour. What is their total gross pay?

Answer: $980

Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800; overtime: 6 × $30 = $180; total = $980.

Passage: 'Staff must not discuss client data outside of secure company premises.' An employee mentions a client's name during a phone call from home. Based on the passage, this:

Answer: Violates the policy

The passage prohibits discussing client data outside secure premises, regardless of call type.

Passage: 'The company will reimburse economy-class airfare for all business travel unless business class is pre-approved.' An employee books business class without approval. They will be reimbursed:

Answer: The economy equivalent

Without pre-approval, reimbursement is limited to economy-class airfare per the policy.