General Flashcards
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When reading a passage for comprehension, which strategy is most effective for identifying the main idea?
Answer: Read the first and last sentences and scan for repeated concepts
Topic sentences and conclusions often contain the main idea, and repeated concepts across paragraphs signal the central theme.
An employee handbook states that personal phone use is prohibited during work hours 'except in emergencies.' Which situation qualifies as an exception?
Answer: Receiving a call from a child's school about an injury
A child's injury at school constitutes a genuine emergency, which is the type of situation the policy exception was designed to cover.
A store receives 240 units of a product and sells 30% in the first week. How many units remain?
Answer: 168 units
30% of 240 is 72 units sold, leaving 240 − 72 = 168 units remaining.
Which of the following is an example of active listening?
Answer: Nodding, maintaining eye contact, and paraphrasing what was said
Active listening involves giving full attention, using non-verbal cues, and reflecting back the speaker's message to confirm understanding.
In workplace safety, 'ergonomics' refers to:
Answer: Designing workspaces and tasks to fit human physical capabilities and reduce injury
Ergonomics focuses on fitting the job to the worker to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve comfort and efficiency.
An officer notices an exit door is propped open against building policy. The best immediate action is to:
Answer: Close the door and document the finding in a report
Securing the door immediately removes the security risk, and documentation ensures the issue is tracked and addressed formally.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'impartial'?
Answer: Neutral
Impartial means treating all parties equally without favoritism or bias, which is synonymous with being neutral.