WRS - Quiz 2

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

• A. Time management

• B. Critical thinking

• C. Continuous learning

• D. Workplace safety

One of the leading reasons why it is important for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for

• A. changes in lifestyles.

• B. boredom and burnout.

• C. life after retirement.

• D. changes in the workplace.

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

• A. Google Docs

• B. Google Chrome

• C. Mozilla Firefox

• D. Internet Explorer

The best way to send an email to multiple people without them knowing all the recipients is to type all their email addresses in the:

• A. BCC line.

• B. "TO" line.

• C. "CC" line.

• D. body of the email.

The ability to use technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from basic use to advanced, specialized use is known as:

• A. IT certification.

• B. Internet ethics.

• C. computer literacy.

• D. telecommunications.

Technology is important in the workplace for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A. improving communication.

• B. operation efficiency.

• C. mobility.

• D. personal interests.

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?

• A. $1,500.00

• B. $150.00

• C. $500.00

• D. $15.00

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?

• A. $70,912.50

• B. $75,000.00

• C. $79,012.50

• D. $80,950.00

Maya worked 41 hours this week at a local hospital. She makes $12.00 per hour. Anytime over 40hours 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?

• A. $412

• B. $498

• C. $508

• D. $396

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.

• A. $16.88

• B. $18.28

• C. $22.58

• D. $36.58