Critical Thinking & Reasoning Flashcards

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?

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.

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?

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.

Study the pattern: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___. What is the next number?

Answer: 162

Each number is multiplied by 3: 2x3=6, 6x3=18, 18x3=54, 54x3=162.

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?

Answer: $36/hour

1.5 x $24 = $36 per hour overtime rate.

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?

Answer: Office and Logistics

Office (2) + Logistics (6) = 8, which equals the Warehouse rate of 8.

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?

Answer: 8 hours

Total time: 06:45 to 15:15 = 8 hours 30 minutes. Subtract 30-minute break = 8 hours paid.