WorkKeys Reading for Information 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A handbook states: "Full-time employees accrue 1.5 vacation days per month worked." After 4 months, how many days has a full-time employee accrued?
- 4 days
- 6 days (Correct answer)
- 1.5 days
- 8 days
Correct answer: 6 days
1.5 days times 4 months equals 6 days.
Question 2: A sign reads: "No food or drink beyond this point except sealed water bottles." Which item is allowed past the sign?
- An open coffee cup
- A bag of chips
- A sealed bottle of water (Correct answer)
- A sandwich
Correct answer: A sealed bottle of water
The only exception listed is sealed water bottles.
Question 3: A procedure says: "If the red light flashes, press Reset; if it stays solid, call maintenance." The light is solid red. What should you do?
- Press Reset
- Call maintenance (Correct answer)
- Turn off the machine
- Wait for it to flash
Correct answer: Call maintenance
A solid light directs you to call maintenance per the conditional instruction.
Question 4: A memo states: "All reports are due by 5:00 p.m. Friday. Late reports lose 10% credit per day." A report submitted Sunday loses how much credit?
- 10%
- 20% (Correct answer)
- 30%
- No penalty
Correct answer: 20%
Saturday and Sunday are two late days, so 10% times two equals 20%.
Question 5: A label reads: "Store between 40°F and 70°F." Which storage temperature is within range?
- 35°F
- 75°F
- 55°F (Correct answer)
- 80°F
Correct answer: 55°F
55°F falls between the 40°F and 70°F limits.
Question 6: A policy says: "Visitors must sign in and wear a badge at all times on the floor." A visitor signed in but has no badge. Are they compliant?
- Yes, signing in is enough
- No, both are required (Correct answer)
- Only if escorted
- Only during business hours
Correct answer: No, both are required
The policy requires both signing in and wearing a badge.
Question 7: An email reads: "Forward this to your team lead, not the whole department." What is the correct action?
- Send to the whole department
- Send to your team lead only (Correct answer)
- Reply to the sender
- Delete the email
Correct answer: Send to your team lead only
The instruction limits forwarding to the team lead.
WorkKeys Reading for Information 3
A handbook states: "Full-time employees accrue 1.5 vacation days per month worked." After 4 months, how many days has a full-time employee accrued?