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Workplace Readiness Skills Quiz #2

Pregunta 1 de 20

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Employers expect certain things from employees. One important trait that employers look for in employees is "initiative." Initiative means

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • doing things on your own; being a self-starter.

  • showing respect for the work of others.

  • calling your boss when you cannot come to work.

  • making sure your work is marketable.

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Pregunta 2 de 20

1

The amount of income tax that is withheld from a person's payroll check is based on the information provided on which of the following forms?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • W-2

  • W-4

  • 401K

  • W-9

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 20

1

In a business or office setting, the BEST greeting when answering the telephone would be

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Good morning (or good afternoon)

  • Hello, who is calling?

  • Hello

  • Greetings!

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 20

1

On Tuesday, Emma's supervisor asks her to work on three projects that need to be completed by Friday. On Wednesday, Emma realizes that she will not be able to finish the on time. What should she do?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Discuss the problem with her supervisor.

  • Arrive to work early the rest of the week to work on the projects.

  • Ask coworkers for help to complete one or more of the projects.

  • Finish what she can, and trust that deadlines can usually be changed.

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 20

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Ivan's business always gives its customers a coffee cup at the end of the year. Now the supervisor says they will no longer give away coffee cups because it isn't cost effective. Which is the most correct explanation for this decision?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • The cups are not worth what they cost.

  • Ivan's company does not normally sell cups.

  • Giving away the cups did not generate enough new or continuing business.

  • Ivan and the other employees gave away too many cups.

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 20

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You are working at a graphic firm. Your team is working on an important project and your team leader asks you to stay late to meet a deadline. You have already made plans for the evening with friends, so what should your response be?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Say no, and ask your supervisor to give you more lead time on a request to stay late.

  • Report the supervisor's request to human resources, and ask whether you should file a complaint.

  • Contact your friends and explain the situation, and accommodate the supervisor's request.

  • Fake an illness late in the afternoon, thereby completing most of the work and still be able to participate in your evening plans.

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 20

1

Justin told his boss he would finish the financial report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of which positive workplace trait?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • resourcefulness

  • problem-solving

  • reliability

  • honesty

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Pregunta 8 de 20

1

You are the only female in your work group at a construction company, and many times the men make derogatory remarks about women in the construction field. This makes you uncomfortable and is affecting your attitude at work. What should you do?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Ignore the derogatory remarks, or quip back with your own insulting remarks against men.

  • Consider changing careers to another one that embraces females.

  • File a complaint with the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

  • Speak frankly with your supervisor about the situation.

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 20

1

You are working at your desk trying to meet an important deadline when a coworker walks up to introduce you to a new customer. You should

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • stop what you are doing, stand up, and shake hands with the new customer.

  • explain that you cannot be interrupted at this time.

  • look up and greet the new customer and then get back to work.

  • pick up the phone and pretend to be on a call so that your coworker will not stop at your desk.

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 20

1

What is the best way to sign off on your email messages to people outside of your company?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Ms. Stacy Borgen
    Sales & Marketing, Forest Division
    Phone (208)657-1845 ext. 235

  • Stacy Borgen
    Sales & Marketing

  • Stacy Borgen
    Sales & Marketing, Forest Division
    Phone (208)657-1845 ext. 235

  • Ms. Stacy Borgen

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 20

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You have been asked to form a committee to investigate getting new office furniture for the entire office. Which of the following represents the BEST order of proceeding with this task?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 1. Pick out the office furniture yourself.
    2. Ask coworkers if they like what you chose.
    3. Report back that everyone agrees.

  • 1. Carefully choose committee members from various departments of the office.
    2. Develop a process for looking at furniture options, including a rating rubric for comparing prices, value, and so forth.
    3. Complete the process and provide a report with the committee's recommendation.

  • 1. Carefully choose committee members who are your age and who may have the same taste in furniture.
    2. Develop a process for looking at furniture options, including a rating rubric for comparing prices, value, and so forth.
    3. Consider the committee's opinions, but give your recommendation for purchasing the furniture you choose.

  • 1. Pick out the furniture yourself.
    2. Create a rubric that will weigh heavily toward the furniture of your choice.
    3. Give a survey to some of the departments to collect opinions.
    4. Write a recommendation for the furniture you chose, including your rubric and some of the supporting opinions to make your case.

  • 1. Decide to not form a committee because everyone is so busy.
    2. Pick out the furniture yourself.
    2. Writing a recommendation report.

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 20

1

Some organizations are sales tax exempt. What does this mean?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • They do not charge sales tax to their retail customers.

  • They do not pay sales tax when they purchase goods and services from others.

  • They pay their sales tax quarterly to the IRS.

  • They do not charge sales tax to their own employees for goods and services.

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 20

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What does the acronym HAZMAT mean?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • It refers to unsafe atmosphere due to hazy weather conditions.

  • It is a sign used to keep people out of laboratories.

  • It refers to materials that contain potentially dangerous substances.

  • It is a U.S. government agency.

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 20

1

Which of the following application programs would be best for creating a slide presentation for a large audience?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Word

  • Access

  • Google Images

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 20

1

Which of the following application programs would be best for creating a lengthy business report?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Word

  • Excel

  • Google Forms

  • Access

  • PowerPoint

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 20

1

Which of the following application programs would be best for creating a list of clients and a list of vendors and be able to sort and query these lists?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Word

  • Excel

  • Facebook

  • Google Images

  • Access

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 20

1

Which of the following application programs would be best for creating spreadsheets for keeping large amounts of numerical data?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Access

  • Excel

  • Google Chrome

  • Word

  • Moodle

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 20

1

Calculate your week's salary with the following information: You make $15 an hour and you worked 40 hours this week. Eight hours will be paid double time because you worked on a holiday.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • $760

  • $620

  • $660

  • $720

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 20

1

Kayla works as an office assistant at a bank. What is the most important thing for Kayla to do first thing each morning?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Return phone calls to customers who left voice messages.

  • Tidy up the Executive Board Room.

  • Open the mail.

  • Check her calendar to scan for today's events, deadlines, and tasks.

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 20

1

A resume should include certain information. Which of the following lists includes information that should NOT be included on a resume?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Name, contact information
    Skills and abilities
    Work history
    References

  • Name, contact information
    Skills and abilities
    Work history
    Sexual orientation

  • Name, contact information
    Skills and abilities
    Volunteer experiences
    References

  • Name, contact information
    School(s) attended
    Skills and abilities
    Work history

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