NCRC Reading for Information 2

Question 1

A job posting reads: 'Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience. A CDL is preferred but not required.' Which candidate is most qualified?

Accepted Answer

GED, 2 years experience, CDL holder

Answer

No diploma, 3 years experience, CDL holder

Answer

GED, 1 year experience, CDL holder

Answer

High school diploma, 2 years experience, no CDL

Question 2

A chart shows a company's quarterly revenue: Q1=$120K, Q2=$145K, Q3=$130K, Q4=$160K. Which quarter had the highest revenue?

Accepted Answer

Q4

Answer

Q1

Answer

Q2

Answer

Q3

Question 3

A training manual states an employee 'should' complete a form before submitting a request, versus a policy that states they 'must.' What is the key difference?

Accepted Answer

'Must' indicates a requirement; 'should' indicates a recommendation

Answer

'Should' is more urgent than 'must'

Answer

They mean the same thing in workplace documents

Answer

'Should' means immediate action required

Question 4

A schedule shows: Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM, Thursday 7 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–5 PM. How many total hours are scheduled?

Accepted Answer

32 hours

Answer

30 hours

Answer

28 hours

Answer

34 hours

Question 5

A notice reads: 'Parking passes must be renewed annually. Failure to display a valid pass will result in the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.' What does 'at the owner's expense' mean?

Accepted Answer

The owner pays the towing cost

Answer

The company pays the towing cost

Answer

Towing is free the first time

Answer

The HR department handles the cost

Question 6

A report uses a bar graph showing defect rates by shift. The day shift bar reaches 3%, the evening shift bar reaches 7%, and the night shift bar reaches 5%. Which shift has the lowest defect rate?

Accepted Answer

Day shift

Answer

Evening shift

Answer

Night shift

Answer

All shifts are equal