LLN Reading and Text Interpretation 3

Question 1

A train timetable shows Platform 3 departures: 09:12, 09:45, 10:18, 10:51. What is the interval between each train?

Accepted Answer

33 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

36 minutes

Answer

38 minutes

Question 2

A workplace policy document includes the heading: 'Scope'. What type of information would you expect to find under this heading?

Accepted Answer

Who and what situations the policy applies to

Answer

The history of the policy

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The penalties for non-compliance

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How to report a breach

Question 3

A payslip shows: Gross Pay $1,200, Tax Withheld $240, Net Pay $960. What is the relationship between gross pay, tax, and net pay?

Accepted Answer

Net Pay = Gross Pay - Tax

Answer

Net Pay = Gross Pay + Tax

Answer

Net Pay = Gross Pay x Tax

Answer

Net Pay = Tax - Gross Pay

Question 4

A job ad lists: 'Certificate III required. Minimum 2 years experience. Valid driver's licence essential.' An applicant has a Cert III and 3 years experience, but no driver's licence. Are they eligible?

Accepted Answer

No, because they lack a driver's licence

Answer

Yes, they meet all requirements

Answer

Yes, because they exceed the experience requirement

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No, because their qualification is insufficient

Question 5

A graph shows energy consumption over 12 months. The bars are tallest in June and July. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

The family uses more energy in winter for heating

Answer

The family travels overseas in winter

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The graph has an error

Answer

The family uses less electricity in winter

Question 6

An employment contract states: 'This contract may be terminated by either party with four weeks written notice.' What does this mean for an employee?

Accepted Answer

Either the employee or employer must give four weeks notice to end the contract

Answer

The employer can dismiss the employee without notice

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The employee must stay for four weeks after resigning

Answer

The contract automatically ends after four weeks