WorkKeys Reading for Information

Question 1

What is the main purpose of reading workplace documents?

Accepted Answer

To better understand instructions and expectations

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To pass time during breaks.

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To critique management.

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To memorize company history.

Question 2

What should you do if a document includes unfamiliar terms?

Accepted Answer

Look them up or ask for clarification

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Ignore them.

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Guess their meaning.

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Highlight and move on.

Question 3

Why is it important to read safety procedures carefully?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safety and compliance

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To find loopholes.

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To criticize company policy.

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To prepare for promotions.

Question 4

What is implied when a policy states 'All employees must wear ID badges'?

Accepted Answer

Badge wearing is a requirement for all employees

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Employees may choose to wear badges.

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Only new employees wear badges.

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Wearing badges is optional.

Question 5

What is the best way to identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Look for repeated words and overall theme

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Look at the last sentence only.

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Ignore all examples.

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Find the longest sentence.

Question 6

What should a worker do after reading an instruction memo?

Accepted Answer

Follow the steps and ask questions if unsure

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Discard it.

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Do nothing.

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File it away for later.

Question 7

How does reading for detail benefit employees?

Accepted Answer

It helps spot critical details and follow instructions accurately

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It causes confusion.

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It wastes time.

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It’s only useful for managers.

Question 8

Why should employees reread complex documents?

Accepted Answer

To fully understand and avoid mistakes

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To memorize them.

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To critique writing.

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To create summaries.

Question 9

What does the term 'confidential' in a memo imply?

Accepted Answer

It should remain private and not be shared

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It can be posted on a bulletin board.

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It may be discussed with anyone.

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It must be printed in a newsletter.