NCRC Reading for Information 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A memo states: 'All employees must complete the annual safety training by March 31 or they will be removed from the work schedule.' What is the consequence of missing the deadline?
- A written warning is issued
- The employee is fined
- The employee is removed from the work schedule (Correct answer)
- The employee must retake onboarding
Correct answer: The employee is removed from the work schedule
The memo explicitly states employees will be 'removed from the work schedule' if training is not completed by March 31.
Question 2: A product label reads: 'Keep out of reach of children. Do not use near open flame. Store below 80°F.' Which of these is NOT a stated storage requirement?
- Keep from children
- Avoid open flame
- Store below 80°F
- Keep in a locked cabinet (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Keep in a locked cabinet
The label does not mention storing in a locked cabinet — that detail is not stated.
Question 3: An employee handbook states vacation accrues at 5 days per year for years 1–3, and 10 days per year for years 4 and beyond. How many vacation days has a 5-year employee accrued in total?
- 35 days (Correct answer)
- 40 days
- 25 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 35 days
Years 1–3: 3 × 5 = 15 days; years 4–5: 2 × 10 = 20 days; total = 35 days.
Question 4: A safety bulletin reads: 'In the event of a chemical spill, evacuate the immediate area, notify a supervisor, and do not attempt to clean up the spill yourself.' What should an employee do FIRST?
- Notify a supervisor
- Evacuate the immediate area (Correct answer)
- Attempt to contain the spill
- Call 911
Correct answer: Evacuate the immediate area
The bulletin lists evacuating the immediate area as the first step to take.
Question 5: A policy document uses the word 'mandatory' to describe a training session. What does 'mandatory' mean in a workplace context?
- Recommended
- Optional
- Required (Correct answer)
- Voluntary
Correct answer: Required
'Mandatory' means required — attendance or completion is not optional.
Question 6: A work order states: 'Complete tasks in sequential order unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.' An employee wants to skip step 2 to save time. What should they do?
- Skip step 2 if it seems unnecessary
- Ask a coworker to approve the skip
- Get supervisor approval before changing the order (Correct answer)
- Follow personal judgment
Correct answer: Get supervisor approval before changing the order
The work order allows deviation from order only if 'directed by a supervisor,' so approval is required.
NCRC Reading for Information 1
A memo states: 'All employees must complete the annual safety training by March 31 or they will be removed from the work schedule.' What is the consequence of missing the deadline?