VEA Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

A paragraph states that productivity increases when workers take regular short breaks. Which conclusion is best supported?

Accepted Answer

Short breaks can improve overall work output

Answer

Workers should take breaks every 15 minutes

Answer

Productivity always doubles with breaks

Answer

Long breaks are more effective than short ones

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'concise'?

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

Lengthy

Answer

Vague

Answer

Repetitive

Question 3

An instruction reads: 'Do not operate machinery unless you have been certified.' A worker has completed training but has not yet received certification. Should they operate the machinery?

Accepted Answer

No, because certification has not been issued yet

Answer

Yes, because training is equivalent to certification

Answer

Yes, if a supervisor is watching

Answer

No, unless a senior worker approves

Question 4

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

Accepted Answer

Please submit your form; it is due by Friday.

Answer

Please submit your form, it is due by Friday.

Answer

Please submit your form it is due by Friday.

Answer

Please: submit your form it is due by Friday.

Question 5

The word 'mandatory' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Required

Answer

Optional

Answer

Suggested

Answer

Preferred

Question 6

A sign reads: 'Authorized personnel only beyond this point.' Who may pass the sign?

Accepted Answer

Only those with official permission

Answer

Any employee with a badge

Answer

Visitors accompanied by staff

Answer

Anyone during business hours