TOWES - Test of Workplace Essential Skills Interpreting Forms and Tables Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Refer to the 'Weekly Project Status' table. On which date is the 'User Interface Design' task scheduled to be completed? **Weekly Project Status** | Task ID | Task Name | Start Date | End Date | Assigned To | Status | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 101 | Database Setup | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-06 | D. Miller | Completed | | 102 | API Development | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-13 | S. Chen | In Progress | | 103 | User Interface Design| 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-20 | A. Jones | In Progress | | 104 | System Testing | 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-27 | D. Miller | Not Started |
- 2026-03-09
- 2026-03-13
- 2026-03-20 (Correct answer)
- 2026-03-27
Correct answer: 2026-03-20
To find the completion date for the 'User Interface Design' task, locate the row with this task name. Then, read across to the 'End Date' column. The date listed in that cell is 2026-03-20.
Question 2: A technician is using a 'Vehicle Maintenance Log' to find out the last time the oil was changed on Vehicle #3. Based on the form excerpt below, what was the vehicle's mileage at the last oil change? **Vehicle Maintenance Log** **Vehicle ID:** #3 **License Plate:** AB-1234 --- **Date:** 2026-01-15 **Service Performed:** Tire Rotation **Mileage:** 85,450 km **Performed by:** J. Smith --- **Date:** 2025-11-22 **Service Performed:** Oil Change **Mileage:** 80,100 km **Performed by:** T. Allen --- **Date:** 2025-08-05 **Service Performed:** Brake Inspection **Mileage:** 74,300 km **Performed by:** J. Smith
- 85,450 km
- 74,300 km
- 80,100 km (Correct answer)
- 2025-11-22
Correct answer: 80,100 km
The question asks for the mileage at the last oil change. The form shows three service entries. You must locate the entry where the 'Service Performed' is 'Oil Change'. The mileage listed for that specific service is 80,100 km.
Question 3: According to the 'Employee Shift Schedule' table, which of the following statements is correct? **Employee Shift Schedule: Week of Mar 16** | Employee | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | R. Patel | 9-5 | 9-5 | OFF | 9-5 | 9-5 | | L. Garcia| 8-4 | 8-4 | 8-4 | OFF | 8-4 | | M. Kim | OFF | 1-9 | 1-9 | 1-9 | 1-9 |
- L. Garcia is scheduled to work on Thursday.
- M. Kim's shift starts at 9 AM on Tuesday.
- R. Patel is not scheduled to work on Wednesday. (Correct answer)
- All employees are scheduled to work on Monday.
Correct answer: R. Patel is not scheduled to work on Wednesday.
By examining the table, you can see that in the row for 'R. Patel', the cell under the 'Wednesday' column says 'OFF'. This makes the statement 'R. Patel is not scheduled to work on Wednesday' the correct one.
Question 4: A warehouse clerk needs to fill out a 'Shipping Request Form'. The customer's order number is 'ORD-789', the destination is 'Calgary', and the shipping priority is 'Express'. In which field should the clerk enter 'ORD-789'? **Shipping Request Form** **Field 1:** Destination City: __________ **Field 2:** Shipping Priority (Standard, Express, Overnight): __________ **Field 3:** Order Reference #: __________ **Field 4:** Special Instructions: __________
- Field 1
- Field 2
- Field 4
- Field 3 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Field 3
The form has labeled fields for specific information. 'ORD-789' is an order number. 'Field 3: Order Reference #' is the designated place for this type of information.
Question 5: Using the 'Monthly Sales Data' table, what was the total number of units sold in the 'East' region for January and February combined? **Monthly Sales Data (Units Sold)** | Region | January | February | March | |---|---|---|---| | North | 450 | 480 | 510 | | South | 620 | 600 | 650 | | East | 530 | 550 | 540 | | West | 400 | 410 | 430 |
- 1080 (Correct answer)
- 980
- 1150
- 550
Correct answer: 1080
First, locate the 'East' region row. Find the sales figures for January (530) and February (550). Add these two numbers together: 530 + 550 = 1080.
Question 6: A project manager is reviewing an 'Inventory Parts List'. Which of the following parts has the lowest quantity in stock? **Inventory Parts List** | Part Number | Description | Location | Quantity on Hand | |---|---|---|---| | A-1134 | 1/4" Hex Bolt | Bin 7 | 250 | | B-2045 | Lock Washer | Bin 12 | 175 | | C-8871 | Flange Nut | Bin 7 | 300 | | D-5156 | Cotter Pin | Bin 21 | 150 |
- 1/4" Hex Bolt
- Lock Washer
- Cotter Pin (Correct answer)
- Flange Nut
Correct answer: Cotter Pin
To answer this question, you need to compare the values in the 'Quantity on Hand' column for all listed parts. The quantities are 250, 175, 300, and 150. The lowest of these numbers is 150, which corresponds to the 'Cotter Pin'.
Refer to the 'Weekly Project Status' table.
On which date is the 'User Interface Design' task scheduled to be completed?
**Weekly Project Status**
| Task ID | Task Name | Start Date | End Date | Assigned To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Database Setup | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-06 | D.
Miller | Completed |
| 102 | API Development | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-13 | S.
Chen | In Progress |
| 103 | User Interface Design| 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-20 | A.
Jones | In Progress |
| 104 | System Testing | 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-27 | D.
Miller | Not Started |