Workplace Readiness Test 24

Question 1

What is the result of a large supply but a low demand for a particular product?

Accepted Answer

surplus or extra inventory

Question 2

examining information, events, or relationships and making disciplined assumptions that are clear, rational, open-minded

Accepted Answer

critical thinking

Question 3

Project tasks have been assigned to individual team members. Which action MOST hurts the potential success of the team?

Accepted Answer

Focusing exclusively on individual roles.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of web browser?

Accepted Answer

Google Docs

Question 5

What types of items should you avoid putting on your social media?

Accepted Answer

sensitive comments about your workplace

Question 6

A customer-service worker, due to her religious beliefs, has refused to serve someone. What should that employee expect?

Accepted Answer

To be fired, reassigned, or demoted.

Question 7

The best way to send an email to multiple people w/out them knowing all the recipients is to type their emails in the:

Accepted Answer

BCC line.

Question 8

Why is having cultural diversity on a company’s staff a good idea?

Accepted Answer

There is a broader range of talents, skills, and creativity.

Question 9

An employer responds to Alice's application by calling and asking her to interview. Her parent can help most by

Accepted Answer

asking her mock questions and giving feedback.

Question 10

Which of the following is most closely related to the "culture" of an organization?

Accepted Answer

Company values

Question 11

Which is the best example of "demonstrating creativity and innovation"?

Accepted Answer

Developing and/or improving products, services, or processes

Question 12

An angry coworker complains about the way you do your job. Your BEST response is to

Accepted Answer

remain calm and focused on a solution.

Question 13

Justice told his boss he would finish the report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of

Accepted Answer

integrity

Question 14

Professional trade organizations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and trade publications are used by businesses to

Accepted Answer

obtain up-to-date information about the industry.

Question 15

An employee at an auto garage proposes a new, efficient way to safely dispose of used motor oil. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

creativity and innovation.

Question 16

The goals of professional networking are to develop

Accepted Answer

connections and advisors based on mutual needs/interests and trust.

Question 17

Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up-to-date in one's career field?

Accepted Answer

Continuous / lifelong learning

Question 18

allows you the opportunity to define your company's goals, ethics, culture, and norms for decision making.

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The mission statement

Question 19

You are concerned because you are 50 pounds overweight. A logical, short-term goal is to:

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lose 10 pounds in a month.

Question 20

Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities?

Accepted Answer

What is your religion?

Question 21

Software intended to damage or disable other computer systems is:

Accepted Answer

malware.

Question 22

A salesperson receives 10% commission on sales. They sell $1,500.00 worth of product. How much commission did they make?

Accepted Answer

$150.00

Question 23

Carla really wants to check her Instagram, instead, she stays on task & waits for her scheduled break. This shows

Accepted Answer

work ethic.

Question 24

What part of your speech sets the tone, gains trust, and gets the audience's attention?

Accepted Answer

Introduction

Question 25

While working as a restaurant cashier, your friends come in to eat dinner. You should

Accepted Answer

treat them as you would any other customers.

Question 26

When writing resumes, why do employers prefer professional references over personal ones?

Accepted Answer

Personal references can be biased.

Question 27

If you are interested in a promotion, which of the following is essential?

Accepted Answer

Acquire and prove new industry knowledge.

Question 28

Which of the following strategies for dealing w/ conflict requires input from both sides to work through differences

Accepted Answer

Negotiation

Question 29

Carla believes she is more productive when she listens to music at work, but her boss does not allow it. She should

Accepted Answer

follow company policy.

Question 30

Which of the following best resembles initiative?

Accepted Answer

Seizing a leadership opportunity

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Workplace Readiness Test 24

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