LLN Critical Thinking & Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A supervisor tells a new employee: 'If you complete your induction by Friday, you can start on the floor Monday.' The employee finishes induction on Thursday. What can the employee conclude?
- They will definitely start on the floor Monday
- They may be able to start on the floor Monday (Correct answer)
- They must wait until next week
- They need to redo the induction
Correct answer: They may be able to start on the floor Monday
Completing the induction by Friday satisfies the condition, but real-world factors may affect the outcome. 'Can start' suggests permission, not a guarantee.
The condition 'if you complete by Friday' has been satisfied by finishing on Thursday. However, 'can start' indicates permission or possibility, not a certainty. Other factors could still affect the actual start date, so 'may be able to start' is the most accurate conclusion.
Question 2: A workplace notice states: 'All staff must wear hi-vis vests in the loading bay at all times.' A visitor enters the loading bay without a vest. Which statement is most logical?
- The visitor is breaking workplace rules (Correct answer)
- The rule only applies to permanent staff
- The visitor is allowed in the loading bay
- The notice is not legally binding
Correct answer: The visitor is breaking workplace rules
The notice says all must wear hi-vis vests at all times in the loading bay. Safety requirements in hazardous zones typically extend to all persons present.
The notice uses 'all staff' and 'at all times', indicating no exceptions within the loading bay. From a workplace health and safety perspective under Australian law, safety requirements in hazardous zones typically extend to all persons present, including visitors. The most logical conclusion is that the visitor is not complying with the rule.
Question 3: Study the pattern: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___. What is the next number?
- 108
- 162 (Correct answer)
- 72
- 216
Correct answer: 162
Each number is multiplied by 3: 2x3=6, 6x3=18, 18x3=54, 54x3=162.
This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 3. Starting with 2: 2x3=6, 6x3=18, 18x3=54, and 54x3=162. Recognising this multiplication pattern allows you to correctly predict the next term.
Question 4: An employee reads: 'Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the standard rate for hours worked beyond 38 per week.' If their standard rate is $24/hour, what is their overtime rate?
- $28/hour
- $36/hour (Correct answer)
- $32/hour
- $48/hour
Correct answer: $36/hour
1.5 x $24 = $36 per hour overtime rate.
The notice specifies overtime is paid at 1.5 times the standard rate. Calculating 1.5 x $24 gives $36 per hour. This is a common entitlement under the Fair Work Act in Australia, and applying such formulas to workplace documents is an essential numeracy skill.
Question 5: A chart shows four departments' safety incident rates per 100 workers: Warehouse 8, Assembly 5, Office 2, Logistics 6. Which two departments have a combined rate equal to the Warehouse department?
- Assembly and Office
- Office and Logistics (Correct answer)
- Assembly and Logistics
- Warehouse and Office
Correct answer: Office and Logistics
Office (2) + Logistics (6) = 8, which equals the Warehouse rate of 8.
Adding Office (2) and Logistics (6) gives 8, which exactly matches the Warehouse department rate. Interpreting data tables and performing arithmetic comparisons is a core numeracy skill assessed in Australian LLN testing.
Question 6: An employee's shift starts at 06:45 and ends at 15:15 with a 30-minute unpaid break. How many paid hours did they work?
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 8.5 hours
- 9 hours
- 7.5 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
Total time: 06:45 to 15:15 = 8 hours 30 minutes. Subtract 30-minute break = 8 hours paid.
From 06:45 to 15:15 is 8 hours and 30 minutes in total. Subtracting the 30-minute unpaid break leaves exactly 8 hours of paid work. This type of calculation is common on timesheets and is an important numeracy skill for Australian workers.
LLN Critical Thinking & Reasoning 2
A supervisor tells a new employee: 'If you complete your induction by Friday, you can start on the floor Monday.' The employee finishes induction on Thursday.
What can the employee conclude?