Wonderlic Personnel Test Reading Comprehension

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The manager decided to implement a new policy requiring all employees to submit weekly progress reports.
The goal was to improve communication between departments and identify bottlenecks early.' What is the PRIMARY purpose of the new policy?

Accepted Answer

To improve interdepartmental communication and identify problems early

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To reduce employee workload

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To increase the number of meetings held each week

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To evaluate individual employee performance for raises

Question 2

'Although the project was completed three weeks ahead of schedule, the team discovered several minor errors in the final report that required correction.' Which statement best describes the situation?

Accepted Answer

The project finished early but had some errors needing fixes

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The project was a complete failure

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The team was penalized for finishing early

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The errors prevented the project from being completed

Question 3

'Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Many experts predict that within the next decade, renewable energy will be the dominant source of electricity in developed nations.' What can be inferred from this passage?

Accepted Answer

The cost gap between renewable and fossil fuel energy is closing

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Fossil fuels will be completely eliminated within five years

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Renewable energy is currently more expensive than fossil fuels

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Solar energy is the only viable renewable option

Question 4

'The quarterly audit revealed that inventory levels had fallen below the recommended threshold. The warehouse supervisor was directed to address the shortage immediately.' In this context, 'threshold' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Minimum acceptable level

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Temperature limit

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Maximum storage capacity

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Daily production target

Question 5

'All employees must complete the mandatory safety training by the end of the quarter. Failure to comply will result in suspension of access privileges until training is completed.' What will happen to employees who do not complete the training on time?

Accepted Answer

Their access privileges will be suspended

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They will be terminated immediately

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They will receive a written warning

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They will be required to retake the training twice

Question 6

'Customer satisfaction scores improved significantly after the company introduced a 24-hour support line. However, operating costs also increased by 15% due to staffing requirements.' What is the main trade-off described in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Better customer satisfaction but higher operating costs

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Lower operating costs but decreased customer satisfaction

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Improved staffing efficiency and reduced costs

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Decreased complaints and fewer support staff needed

Question 7

'The new software update is scheduled to roll out next Tuesday at 9 AM. Users are advised to save all work beforehand, as the system will be temporarily unavailable for approximately two hours during the installation.' How long will the system be unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Approximately two hours

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All day Tuesday

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Nine hours

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Until the following day