WorksheetsWorkplace Readiness Skills Timed Practice #2
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which is the best example of "demonstrating creativity and innovation"?
Evaluating potential solutions and resources
Developing and/or improving products, services, or processes
Displaying a disciplined work ethic
Prioritizing your job tasks on a daily basis
The activity of examining information, events, or relationships and making disciplined assumptions that are clear, rational, open minded and based on evidence is
subjectivity
critical thinking
brainstorming
managing resources
Which of the following best resembles initiative.
Following leadership obediently
Seizing a leadership opportunity
Ethically demonstrating opportunity
Making quality evaluations
Justice told his boss he would finish the financial report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of which positive workplace trait?
resourcefullness
problem solving
integrity
honesty
Even though Carla wants to view the updates on her social media account, she stays on task and waits for her scheduled break. Carla is demostrating:
self representation
resourcefullness
work ethic
confidentiality
An angry coworker complains about the way you do your job. Your BEST response is to
be more assertive than he/she is
call security for help
walk away to avoid conflict
remain calm and focused on a solution
What part of your speech sets the tone, gains trust, and gets the audience's attention?
Supporting evidence
conclusion
introduction
non verbal body language
Why is having cultural diversity on a company's staff a good idea?
There is a broader range of talents, skills and creativity
It creates work ethic
The work environment will be more ethical
it meets the federal regulations
Sierra has taken initiative to create a new operations manual for the office. To gather accurate information for the manual, she decides to survey the staff to determine which procedures are currently used. Sierra is demonstrating:
internal customer service
independence
career goals
telecommunications
Which of the following best describes contributing to the success of any team?
working collaboratively with others
isolating your work to be more productive
asking other for assistance
volunteering to be the leader
Which of the following is most closely related to the "culture" of an organization?
workplace procedures
economic advantage
company values
competitive edge
You are concerned because you are 50 pounds overweight. A logical, short-term goal is to:
lose 10 pounds per month
set a total weight loss goal
decide to stop eating a certain food
exercise for three hours
Simone is a corporate employee who is committed to continuous learning. What is the BEST way that Simone can show her commitment?
Offering fellow employees assistance on the job
Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge
Researching how to do difficult tasks in her workplace
Spending time at work completing assignments for her college classes
Samuel works at a farm equipment company. Which of the following will help him be more efficient and productive for the company?
The daily work place
The tasks most enjoyed
The customer's complaint log
The work his peers do first
How can you BEST reflect expert opinions in your research that support your opinions on a topic?
Accurately describe your opinions based on your influences
Provide a list of documents that helped create your beliefs
Use a quotation as the main thesis or idea of your argument
Quote directly from the expert's words, citing the source
Nicholas needs to create a strong password for his online banking account. Which of the following would be considered he strongest password?
12898Nicholas
Nich0las
pq98#3!4dn
33ElmStreet
An example of a desktop computer operating system is
Microsoft Office 2012
Dell Computers
Windows 8
Adobe Flash
Different devices don't always "talk" or interact with each other, and this is also known as ______
simulation
compatibility
telecommuting
productivity
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
How we communicate is often just as important as what we are trying to say. Avoiding using slang in the workplace is an example of understanding the skill of
Self representation
teamwork
integrity
respect for diversity
You are writing an email to Sally Smith who is a potential customer. What is the best way to begin your email to Sally Smith?
Hello Sally Smith!
Dear Ms. Smith,
Dear Madam or Sir:
Dear Mrs. Smith
Bryce is a welder. Due to budget costs, his company does not supply all of the required personal protective equipment (PPE). Bryce should
tell his supervisor he will quit if the proper PPE is not supplied
refuse to work without the PPE and speak to his supervisor
purchase the necessary PPE to set a good standard for others
use the PPE he has until the required PPE is made available
