If an employer requires a business call be returned on the same day as received, a priority is

to learn to check messages regularly.

What is the best way to read the newspaper?

The reader should reflect on articles and their importance.

Lack of safety precautions on a worksite not only is hazardous to workers, but could result in

penalties imposed by the government or other agencies

When you read an "improvement plan" or "employee evaluation", you should try to

review contents & discuss with supervisor if you disagree

Companies often issue cellular phones to employees so that

employees can take or make job-related calls when necessary.

Which statement is true?

A good reader adjusts his reading rate according to the task

If you don't understand the meaning of a word, it is best to

use context clues in the rest of the sentence to help you

Voice mail is an important tool for all of the reasons listed below except

leaving rude messages for clients who weren't home.

Some hazards on a worksite are

defective equipment, fumes, and spills.

One way to increase vocabulary on a daily basis is

to read he newspaper every day.

One way that good readers are problems solvers is

that they know how to solve problems that arise quickly

An employee should carefully answer questions on company surveys because

you might be able to bring about positive change.

Which statement is entirely true?

Words like but, not and or can make a difference in meaning.

Reading the news can positively affect employees in the workplace by

creating stronger vocabulary and a broad base of knowledge.

One way to learn about the world and yourself from reading the news is by

deciding how stories have a personal influence on you.

Some examples of personal protective gear are

hard hats, gloves, and goggles.

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1
If an employer requires a business call be returned on the same day as received, a priority is
to ask for a time that is dedicated to returning calls.
to check for messages first thing every morning.
to learn to check messages regularly.
to hire an assistant to take calls.
2
What is the best way to read the newspaper?
The reader should reflect on articles and their importance.
Pick your favorite section and ignore the rest.
Read articles over and over again until memorized.
Read for movie times and locations.
3
Lack of safety precautions on a worksite not only is hazardous to workers, but could result in
loss of jobs
defective equipment
management problems
penalties imposed by the government or other agencies
4
Which are three items you may be required to read in the workplace?
Contracts, product warranties, and newspapers
E-mail, manuals, and requests
Letters, books and internet
Novels, newspapers, and internet
5
When you read an "improvement plan" or "employee evaluation", you should try to
share the results with other workers so they can support you
find a new job if you feel that the boss was unfair
review contents & discuss with supervisor if you disagree
demonstrate anger if you don't agree
6
Companies often issue cellular phones to employees so that
employees can take or make job-related calls when necessary.
they can keep the store clear of complaining customers.
clients won't call the store all the time.
employees won't have to have home phones installed.
7
Which statement is true?
Strategies are good ideas.
Employers test all employees on reading abilities.
A good reader adjusts his reading rate according to the task
A good reader reads everything slowly and carefully.
8
If you don't understand the meaning of a word, it is best to
skip it and don't worry about it
ask a coworker for the meaning of the word
use context clues in the rest of the sentence to help you
use a pocket dictionary
9
While working, an employee may need to interpret a graphic display such as a
medical chart.
a brainstorm.
a news chat room on the internet.
pie graph or database.
10
Voice mail is an important tool for all of the reasons listed below except
returning clients' phone calls.
receiving a message from someone who needs to reschedule.
leaving rude messages for clients who weren't home.
making sure a client will be home for scheduled maintenance.
11
Some hazards on a worksite are
defective equipment, fumes, and spills.
injuries, unions, and policies.
hygiene, ventilation, and eyewash.
posters, certificates, and clean-ups.
12
One way to increase vocabulary on a daily basis is
to ask people to explain words to you.
to read he newspaper every day.
to listen carefully.
to look up lots of words in the dictionary.
13
One way that good readers are problems solvers is
that they know how to call for help.
that they are usually good at mathematics, too.
that they know how to solve problems that arise quickly
that they are are to skim rather than read for an answer.
14
An employee should carefully answer questions on company surveys because
you can vent a lot of hostility anonymously.
you might be able to bring about positive change.
you can get your boss fired.
you can get yourself promoted because you are involved.
15
Which of the following would be essential at any worksite?
Supervisor
Ladder
Enforcer
First-aid kit
16
Safety is a concern of
business owners
All of the above
workers
managers
17
Which statement is entirely true?
A good reader reacts immediately to the written word.
Words like but, not and or can make a difference in meaning.
Good readers are always promoted before poor readers.
Finding the main idea is only important in school.
18
Reading the news can positively affect employees in the workplace by
creating stronger vocabulary and a broad base of knowledge.
contributing to paper recycling efforts.
taking minds off of stressful situations.
catching up on scores of games missed because of work.
19
One way to learn about the world and yourself from reading the news is by
memorizing entire articles.
deciding how stories have a personal influence on you.
reading only the classified sections for jobs.
reading the most complex stories first.
20
Some examples of personal protective gear are
hard hats, gloves, and goggles.
transportation, driving record, and identification.
education, cash flow, and good management skills.
illness, hygiene, and cleanliness.

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