WRS Skills 18-22

You are the supervisor of a twenty-member team. Your goal is to increase collaboration with the use of technology. To accomplish this goal, you would most likely use which type of program to create and edit content?

• Email

• Online document

• Word processing documents

• Auction

Answer explanation

The question asks about using a program to increase collaboration through technology in a team. An online document program is the most likely choice for this. Online documents allow multiple users to simultaneously create and edit content, which fosters collaboration. Other options like email and auction programs don't have this feature, while word processing documents typically only allow one user to edit at a time.

Different devices don't always "talk" or interact with each other, and this is also known as _____ issues.

• simulation

• telecommuting

• compatibility

• productivity

Answer explanation

The question is about issues faced when different devices do not interact or 'talk' with each other. The term for this is 'compatibility' issues. It refers to the ability of different systems to work together without conflict. The other options, 'simulation', 'telecommuting', and 'productivity' do not accurately describe this issue as defined in the context of the question.

Companies can benefit many ways from allowing employees to telecommute. Which item below is a common DISADVANTAGE of such a practice?

• Improves employee satisfaction

• Increases productivity and efficiencies

• Saves employers money

• Vulnerability to security and confidentiality issues

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Vulnerability to security and confidentiality issues'. This is because while telecommuting can have many benefits for companies such as improved employee satisfaction, increased productivity and cost savings, it can also pose risks. One such risk is increased vulnerability to security and confidentiality issues, as employees may be accessing sensitive company data from insecure locations.

A salesperson receives 10% commission on his/her total sales. They sell $1,500.00 worth of merchandise. How much commission did he/she receive?

• $1,500.00

• $150.00

• $500.00

• $15.00

Answer explanation

The question asks for the commission a salesperson earns from selling $1,500.00 worth of merchandise with a 10% commission rate. To find this, we multiply the total sales ($1,500.00) by the commission rate (10%). The calculation is as follows: $1,500.00 * 0.10 = $150.00. Therefore, the salesperson earned a commission of $150.00.

The hourly employees in your department worked a total of 7,350 hours this week. The wage for each person is $10.75 per hour. What is the total payroll for your department this week?

• $70,912.50

• $75,000.00

• $79,012.50

• $80,950.00

Answer explanation

The total payroll for the department can be calculated by multiplying the total number of hours worked by the hourly wage. In this case, 7,350 hours were worked and the wage is $10.75 per hour. Therefore, the total payroll for the week is $10.75 x 7,350 hours = $79,012.50, which is the correct choice.

Maya worked 41 hours this week at a local hospital. She makes $12.00 per hour. Anytime over 40 hours is paid at time and half or 1.5 times her hourly wage. How much will Maya earn for her 41 hours of work this week?

• $412

• $498

• $508

• $396

Answer explanation

Maya works 40 hours at her regular hourly wage of $12.00, which equals $480. She works 1 hour of overtime, which is paid at time and a half, or $18.00. So, her total earnings for the week are $480 + $18 = $498.

Greg has decided to join the union. Union dues are $439.00 a year. Greg is paid every two weeks. Calculate the amount of dues that will be deducted from each paycheck if they are spread evenly over his paychecks. Round to the nearest penny.

• $16.88

• $18.28

• $22.58

• $36.58

Answer explanation

Greg is paid every two weeks, so he receives 52/2=26 paychecks a year. If he pays $439 in union dues for the year, then each paycheck will have $439/26=$16.88 deducted for union dues. Therefore, the correct answer is $16.88.

A standard work week consists of 40 hours. You make $12/hour. When you work over 40 hours, your pay rate increases to 1.5 times your normal wage/hour. If you work 50 hours in a week, what is your gross pay?

• $660.00

• $900.00

• $600.00

• $720.00

Answer explanation

For the first 40 hours, the pay is $12/hour, totalling $480. For the additional 10 hours, the pay rate is 1.5 times the normal wage, which means $18/hour, which totals $180. Adding both amounts, the gross pay for the week would be $660.

You are building a fence around a rectangular piece of land. The land is 100 ft. by 50 ft. What minimum LENGTH of fencing do you need to purchase to fully enclose the land?

• 5000 ft.

• 300 ft.

• 150 sq. ft.

• 50 sq. ft

Answer explanation

To enclose a piece of land by fencing, the total length needed is the perimeter of the land. The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated by the formula 2*(length + breadth). So, the perimeter of a rectangular land of dimensions 100 ft. by 50 ft. would be 2*(100+50) = 300 ft. Therefore, a minimum of 300 ft. of fencing is necessary, which matches the correct answer.

Sara works at the local mall. She makes $9.25 an hour and works 32 hours a week. Her deductions are 25%, to be subtracted from gross earnings. Calculate her net pay for two weeks.

• $7,400.00

• $222.00

• $148.00

• $444.00

Answer explanation

Sara earns $9.25 per hour and works 32 hours per week, so her weekly gross pay is $9.25 * 32 = $296. Her deductions are 25% of her gross pay, so she keeps 75% of her pay. Her weekly net pay then is $296 * 0.75 = $222.00. For two weeks, her net pay would be $222 * 2 which equals $444.