Workplace Documents Flashcards

A maintenance log notes: "Filter changed every 90 days or 500 hours, whichever comes first." A machine reaches 500 hours after 70 days. When is the filter changed?

Answer: At 70 days (500 hours)

The 500-hour mark comes first at 70 days, triggering the change.

A flyer reads: "Buy 2, get the 3rd 50% off (equal or lesser value)." A customer buys three $10 items. What is the total?

Answer: $25

Two items at $10 plus a third at $5 equals $25.

A procedure states: "If the red light flashes, stop the machine and notify maintenance. If it is steady, continue operating." The light is steady red. What should the operator do?

Answer: Continue operating

A steady light means continue operating per the procedure.

A schedule chart shows a meeting from 2:00 to 3:30 PM and a training from 3:15 to 4:00 PM. What problem does the chart reveal?

Answer: The two events overlap

The training begins at 3:15, before the 3:30 meeting ends, creating an overlap.

A contract clause reads: "Either party may cancel with 30 days' written notice." A client emails a cancellation on the 1st. The earliest effective cancellation date is:

Answer: The 31st (30 days later)

Thirty days from the 1st makes the cancellation effective on the 31st.

A notice states: "Badges must be visible at all times in secured areas." An employee enters a secured server room with the badge in a pocket. Is this compliant?

Answer: No, the badge must be visible

The badge must be visible, not merely carried, in secured areas.

A timesheet shows clock-in 8:00 AM, lunch 12:00-12:30 PM, clock-out 4:30 PM. How many paid hours were worked if lunch is unpaid?

Answer: 8 hours

From 8:00 to 4:30 is 8.5 hours, minus the 0.5-hour unpaid lunch equals 8.