WorkKeys Study Guide 2026

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📋 WorkKeys Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

55 min

Time Limit

60%

Passing Score

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📚 WorkKeys Topics to Study (70)

Graphic Literacy Part · 25 cards Applied Math Part · 16 cards Graphic Literacy Part · 16 cards Graphic Literacy Part · 16 cards Workplace Documents · 16 cards Applied Math Part · 16 cards Applied Math · 9 cards Business Writing · 9 cards Locating Information · 9 cards Reading for Information · 9 cards Applied Math · 7 cards Applied Math · 7 cards Applied Math · 7 cards Applied Math · 7 cards Applied Technology · 7 cards Applied Technology · 7 cards Applied Technology · 7 cards Business Writing · 7 cards Business Writing · 7 cards Business Writing · 7 cards Business Writing · 7 cards Interpreting Workplace Graphics · 7 cards Interpreting Workplace Graphics · 7 cards Interpreting Workplace Graphics · 7 cards Interpreting Workplace Graphics · 7 cards Locating Information · 7 cards Locating Information · 7 cards Locating Information · 7 cards Locating Information · 7 cards Reading for Information · 7 cards

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✍️ Sample WorkKeys Questions & Answers

1. In a memo, where should the most important information generally appear?

✓ At the beginning

Business writing puts key information first so busy readers grasp it quickly.

2. A sign reads: "No food or drink beyond this point except sealed water bottles." Which item is allowed past the sign?

✓ A sealed bottle of water

The only exception listed is sealed water bottles.

3. What is the main purpose of a subject line in a business email?

✓ To summarize the email's purpose so the reader can prioritize it

A clear subject line tells the reader what the message is about at a glance.

4. Which punctuation is correct?

✓ Please review the attached file, and let me know your thoughts.

A comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses is correct.

5. A quality control inspector checks a batch of 450 parts. She finds 27 defective parts. What percentage of the batch is defective?

✓ 6%

Percentage = (27 ÷ 450) × 100 = 0.06 × 100 = 6%.

6. What is the primary purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

✓ To protect against overcurrent and prevent fires

A fuse contains a metal strip that melts and breaks the circuit when current exceeds a safe level, protecting wiring and devices.

🎯 Free WorkKeys Practice Tests

Graphic Literacy Part · 25 questions Graphic Literacy Part · 16 questions Graphic Literacy Part · 16 questions Applied Math Part · 16 questions Applied Math Part · 16 questions Workplace Documents · 16 questions Business Writing · 9 questions Applied Math · 9 questions Locating Information · 9 questions Reading for Information · 9 questions

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