Review for WorkKeys Reading for Information

Question 1

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? layoff

Accepted Answer

Business is slow, and the boss isn't giving you hours., You haven't done anything wrong, but you have no hours.

Question 2

If you are taking this (or any other test) with a pencil on paper, you should be sure to . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . erase completely., . . . make your marks clear and dark., . . . skip a blank if you skip a question.

Question 3

Ways bosses and managers are like teachers and principals include . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . they tell you what to do., . . . if you do something wrong, they can write you up.

Question 4

If a boss has you do something you don't like, it is probably because . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . it is necessary to some operation of the business., . . . it will help the business be more profitable., . . . this is what customers need or want.

Question 5

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? benefits

Accepted Answer

health insurance, retirement plans and 401k with employer match.

Question 6

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? termination

Accepted Answer

Firing of a person, Breaking of a contract

Question 7

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? corporation

Accepted Answer

Your store is part of a national or local chain., There is a legal wall between the owner(s) and the business., Your boss owns the business and has incorporated it.

Question 8

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? agreements/ understandings

Accepted Answer

You have a contract with your milk supplier for deliveries., If a school has an account with you, it has 30 days to pay.

Question 9

You can expect the WorkKeys Reading for Information test to contain questions about . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . information found in policy and procedure manuals., . . . information found in memos.

Question 10

Which is true about the WorkKeys Reading for Information test?

Accepted Answer

You are not being asked your opinion., You are being asked to interpret business policies.

Question 11

What is something important to remember about a timed test?

Accepted Answer

When the time is up, it doesn't matter if you're not done., If you are running out of time, bubble something in., Budget your time for each question so you can finish.

Question 12

The WorkKeys Reading for Information test was originally written for . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . adults who have some experience in the world of work., . . . job seekers who want to show what skills they have., . . . employers who need employees with reading skills.

Question 13

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? price quote

Accepted Answer

You get this before having your parking lot repaved., You get this before ordering a new cash register system., You call to get this before ordering new shopping carts.

Question 14

The major purpose of business policies and procedures is to . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . guide decisions of employees and managers., . . . protect decisions of employees and managers.

Question 15

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? party/parties

Accepted Answer

The sides in a written agreement, The sides in a legal dispute about slipping on a grape.

Question 16

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? pilfering

Accepted Answer

Theft done by an employee.

Question 17

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? disclosed

Accepted Answer

Made public.

Question 18

What is the most likely meaning of this business-related term for your grocery store? bidding

Accepted Answer

Service providers compete to offer your store a good deal., Manufacturers compete to offer items for sale in your store.

Question 19

Ways bosses and managers are NOT like teachers and principals include . . .

Accepted Answer

. . . if you do something wrong, they can fire you., . . . they will hire you to successfully do work for them.

Question 20

What is the most likely meaning of this term for your grocery store? shoplifting

Accepted Answer

Theft done by a customer.

Review for WorkKeys Reading for Information

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Review for WorkKeys Reading for Information

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