ExxonMobil Test Verbal Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A policy document states: 'All safety incidents, regardless of severity, must be reported within 24 hours.' An employee observes a minor near-miss. What must the employee do?
- Report it within 24 hours (Correct answer)
- Only report it if injured
- Report it within 48 hours
- Inform their team but not management
Correct answer: Report it within 24 hours
The policy uses 'regardless of severity,' so even minor near-misses must be reported within 24 hours.
Question 2: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The _____ of the pipeline required engineers to halt operations immediately.'
- Rupture (Correct answer)
- Expansion
- Completion
- Activation
Correct answer: Rupture
A rupture (a break or burst) is the only option that logically demands an immediate halt to operations.
Question 3: Read: 'ExxonMobil's code of conduct prohibits employees from accepting gifts valued above $50 from vendors.' An employee receives a $40 gift basket from a supplier. According to the passage, this is:
- Permitted under the code (Correct answer)
- Prohibited under the code
- Permitted with manager approval
- Prohibited unless disclosed
Correct answer: Permitted under the code
The gift is valued at $40, which is below the $50 threshold, so it is permitted.
Question 4: Which word is the antonym of 'hazardous' as used in an ExxonMobil safety context?
- Safe (Correct answer)
- Risky
- Volatile
- Toxic
Correct answer: Safe
The antonym of 'hazardous' (dangerous/risky) is 'safe.'
Question 5: A report states: 'Production efficiency improved due to upgraded equipment, streamlined workflows, and enhanced training.' How many factors contributed to the improvement?
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 2
- 4
- 1
Correct answer: 3
Three factors are listed: upgraded equipment, streamlined workflows, and enhanced training.
Question 6: Which of the following best summarizes the statement: 'ExxonMobil continuously evaluates its environmental footprint to align operations with global sustainability targets'?
- ExxonMobil monitors and adjusts its operations to meet sustainability goals. (Correct answer)
- ExxonMobil has already achieved all sustainability targets.
- ExxonMobil focuses only on profit, not environment.
- ExxonMobil outsources environmental monitoring.
Correct answer: ExxonMobil monitors and adjusts its operations to meet sustainability goals.
The statement means ExxonMobil actively monitors and works toward sustainability goals.
A policy document states: 'All safety incidents, regardless of severity, must be reported within 24 hours.' An employee observes a minor near-miss.
What must the employee do?