WRS Exam Review: Skills 18-22 By Mr. B

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 documents

• Word processing documents

• Auction

Answer explanation

Online documents facilitate real-time collaboration and editing among team members, making them the best choice for enhancing teamwork through technology. Email and word processing documents lack this collaborative feature.

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

• simulation

• telecommuting

• compatibility

• productivity

Answer explanation

Different devices may not communicate effectively due to compatibility issues. Compatibility refers to the ability of devices to work together, making it the correct choice for this question.

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

• Saves employers money

• Vulnerability to security and confidentiality issues

• Improves employee satisfaction

• Increases productivity and efficiencies

Answer explanation

A common disadvantage of telecommuting is the vulnerability to security and confidentiality issues. Remote work can expose sensitive information to risks that are less prevalent in a controlled office environment.

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

To calculate the commission, multiply the total sales by the commission rate: $1,500.00 x 10% = $150.00. Therefore, the correct answer is $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

• $79,012.50

• $75,000.00

• $80,950.00

Answer explanation

To find the total payroll, multiply the total hours worked (7,350) by the hourly wage ($10.75). This gives $79,012.50, which is the correct total payroll for the department this week.

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

• $412

• $508

• $498

• $396

Answer explanation

Maya earns $12.00 per hour for 40 hours, totaling $480. For the 1 extra hour, she earns $18.00 (1.5 times $12.00). Thus, her total earnings are $480 + $18 = $498, making $498 the correct answer.

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.

• $18.28

• $16.88

• $22.58

• $36.58

Answer explanation

To find the dues per paycheck, divide the annual dues of $439 by the number of pay periods in a year (26). $439 ÷ 26 = $16.88. Thus, the correct amount deducted from each paycheck is $16.88.

A standard workweek 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. What is your gross pay if you work 50 hours a week?

• $900.00

• $660.00

• $600.00

• $720.00

Answer explanation

For 50 hours, the first 40 hours are paid at $12/hour, totaling $480. The remaining 10 hours are paid at $18/hour (1.5 times $12), totaling $180. Thus, gross pay is $480 + $180 = $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 must you purchase to fully enclose the land?

• 5000 ft.

• 300 ft.

• 150 sq. ft.

• 50 sq. ft.

Answer explanation

To find the minimum length of fencing needed, calculate the perimeter of the rectangle: P = 2(length + width) = 2(100 ft + 50 ft) = 2(150 ft) = 300 ft. Thus, you need to purchase 300 ft of fencing.

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.

• $148.00

• $444.00

• $222.00

• $7,400.00

Answer explanation

Sara's gross pay for two weeks is $9.25/hour * 32 hours/week * 2 weeks = $592.00. After 25% deductions, her net pay is $592.00 - ($592.00 * 0.25) = $444.00. Thus, the correct answer is $444.00.