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Workplace Readiness Review 1

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Age, Race, Gender, Disability, and National Origin are all aspects of

a)

Diversity awareness

b)

Teamwork

c)

Self-representation

d)

Work ethic

2.

During a team meeting Tom commented that his coworker's head covering was inappropriate for the workplace. The head covering is worn for religious reasons. Tom's comment displays lack of:

a)

Reliability

b)

Diversity awareness

c)

Responsiveness

d)

Resourcefulness

3.

If a patient at your hospital expresses a religious viewpoint which you do not agree with, it would be most appropriate for you to

a)

Volunteer to pray with the patient

b)

Not let that affect any part of your professionalism

c)

Tell the patient that you respect her beliefs

d)

Remove yourself from caring for the patient

4.

What is the basic goal and expectation of diversity awareness in the workplace?

a)

Seizing business opportunities

b)

Reflection of the community

c)

Creation of a sanctuary for self-expression

d)

Respect among coworkers and customers

5.

A family asks to be seated at a different table in a restaurant than the one the hostess takes them to. What should the hostess do?

a)

Try to honor their request by seating them where they want

b)

Explain that the server assigned to that table is too busy

c)

Seat them where they want but complain about them to coworkers

d)

Ignore their request and walk away

6.

Once you have made a connection with a customer, you should next

a)

Engage the customer in personal conversation

b)

Determine the customer's budget

c)

Identify the customer's needs

d)

Ask if they are a returning customer

7.

An elderly woman with a cane is shopping at a busy grocery store and requests a motorized cart. Morgan explains to her that there are none available. Ten minutes later, as the elderly woman struggles to shop, a motorized cart becomes available. What should Morgan do in this situation?

a)

Page the elderly woman to return to the customer service desk to pick up a motorized cart

b)

Locate the elderly lady and bring her the motorized cart

c)

Since the customer has already begun her shopping, allow her to finish on her own

d)

Forgot the motorized cart, Morgan should help the elderly woman shop without a cart

8.

Tommy is an employee at a local store. When he passes customers, Tommy smiles and says, "Good morning." This is an example of:

a)

Self-representation skills

b)

Integrity

c)

Teamwork

d)

Conflict resolution

9.

Jason is a cashier at the department store. A customer bought several glass items. While wrapping the glass, Jason breaks the tip off one of the statues. What is the BEST way to handle the situation?

a)

Explain the store policy pertaining to customers who damage floor items

b)

Wrap the item without explaining what happened

c)

Tell the customer what happened and replace the item

d)

Go to his supervisor and engage in conflict management

10.

Looking at your calendar, you notice there is a scheduling conflict with two potential customers. What should you do?

a)

Ask a co-worker to handle one of the customers

b)

Contact customers to cancel appointments

c)

Have them both come in and whoever gets there first is taken first

d)

Contact each customer as soon as possible to see if rescheduling is possible

11.

You are a new employee who receives an email asking for two volunteers to work 2-3 hours on the weekend to help finish the reorganization project in the store. What is the professional response?

a)

Speak with your manager in private about your issue with working the weekend

b)

Ask you coworkers if they are going to come in to see if you need to respond

c)

Assume the others will cover the hours

d)

For you to respond to the email with the times you are available to help

12.

During a recent meeting at the company where Sam works, employees were asked to come up with ideas that would help keep the company profitable and increase productivity. Sam volunteered an idea and several coworkers ridiculed it. As a co-worker, what should you do?

a)

Explain the importance of considering all ideas

b)

Let Sam know you support his opinions

c)

Ignore the situation and hope that no one calls on you to participate

d)

Leave the meeting to protest Sam's mistreatment

13.

A new nurse is applying for a job at a local physician's office. What information should always be included with the initial application?

a)

Letters of recommendation

b)

Copy of high school diploma

c)

List of days unable to work

d)

Professional resume

14.

Randy notices Thomas, a coworker, is taking extra steps to complete a task. What should Randy do to increase productivity?

a)

Speak with their supervisor about improving procedures of the task

b)

Inform Thomas he is not performing the task in a timely manner

c)

Allow Thomas to continue working in the same manner

d)

Suggest to Thomas a more productive option for completing the task

15.

Combining multiple tasks at once (i.e., multitasking) is valued by most employers because it demonstrates

a)

Adaptability

b)

Efficiency

c)

Over-extension

d)

Collaboration

16.

There is widespread use of texting and emailing at office meetings and professional conferences during presentations by speakers. What is the expectation from employers?

a)

It maximizes productivity and professional growth

b)

It demonstrates multitasking capabilities

c)

It is so widespread, it must be an acceptable norm

d)

It should not occur because it is disrespectful

17.

George works in a law firm that has a very conservative corporate culture. The BEST workplace attire for George would be:

a)

Dark pants, sport coat, knit shirt, and dress shoes

b)

A dark suit, collared shirt, tie, and dress shoes

c)

Khaki pants, collared shirt, a tie that expresses personality, and loafers

d)

A wool sweater, light pants, and dress shoes

18.

Which of the following is NOT an example of demonstrating professionalism?

a)

Wearing proper dress attire

b)

Practicing punctuality and attendance

c)

Adhering to a work schedule

d)

Buying office supplies

19.

Joe's supervisor gives him a list of tasks to complete. How should Joel select the task he will complete first?

a)

The task that has the closest deadline

b)

The easiest task

c)

His favorite task

d)

The task with the most steps

20.

An employee completes tasks without direction from a manager. This BEST defines:

a)

Creativity

b)

Initiative

c)

Problem solving

d)

Dependence

21.

Jim is responsible for quickly training a new employee on the employee's first day. Which of the following is the BEST way to check for understanding?

a)

Jim should repeat important directions and ask the employee for questions

b)

Jim should wait to see if the employee looks confused, then correct him/her

c)

Jim should give a quiz after every topic he covers

d)

Jim should consistently reference the training manual

22.

Evan's business is growing and he needs to hire an office assistant. What should he do first?

a)

Write the job announcement and post it in the newspaper

b)

Determine the responsibilities of the position

c)

Interview the most qualified applicants

d)

Screen applicants and schedule interviews

23.

If you encounter a conflict in ideas while working in a team, what is the best strategy to resolve it?

a)

Refer to team norms and require members to comply

b)

Keep debating to prove your point

c)

Don't speak up or cause tension within the team

d)

Challenge the team members and disrespect them

24.

When a design team gets together to collaborate on product development, what is the PRIMARY role of the team leader?

a)

Take notes about changes

b)

Keep people focused

c)

Take notes about brainstorming

d)

Tell everyone what to do

25.

What is the first step in planning a large project?

a)

Identify the goals of the project

b)

Identify available resources

c)

Assign personnel to tasks

d)

Create a timeline

26.

Mary always volunteers for extra assignments at work and also volunteers in the community. What is the MAIN skill Mary needs to meet her obligations?

a)

Collaboration

b)

Time management

c)

Customer service

d)

Networking

27.

Which of the following is unprofessional? A team member:

a)

Tries something that does not work

b)

Does not try his hardest

c)

Ignores conflicts in order to get the job done

d)

Does well but the team project falls

28.

Why would unique ideas be allowed during the brainstorming phase of project planning?

a)

People's feelings are easily hurt so everyone should be heard

b)

Brainstorming brings a team together regardless of the idea

c)

These ideas can cause stress relief because they are often funny

d)

These ideas could be built upon and create more innovative projects

29.

Camden has been working with a team to create a sales presentation. On the day of the presentation, he is the only team member present. To show initiative, what should he do?

a)

Tell his boss that he needs to take over and present

b)

Reschedule the presentation

c)

Use his knowledge and give the presentation by himself

d)

Bad mouth his teammates at the beginning but give the presentation

30.

Vicky, a teacher, notices her co-worker is out for an emergency and there are no substitute plans. She quickly creates a lesson plan and makes copies before the students walk in. What is Vicky demonstrating?

a)

The importance of continuous learning

b)

Active listening techniques

c)

Initiative and identifying workplace needs

d)

Personal growth and wellness

31.

Alysha's boss has to have emergency surgery and an important project is due shortly. Since her boss has given her a little information on the project and they can't afford to lose a day, Alysha gathers the team and gets the project done. Alysha has demonstrated:

a)

Respect and diversity

b)

Career planning

c)

Big picture thinking

d)

Initiative and self-direction

32.

Which of the following would be the ideal diplomatic solution to a situation?

a)

A compromise that slightly favors one person

b)

A lost-lose situation

c)

A compromise that is equal gain/loss for everyone

d)

A compromise that does not help anyone but the boss

33.

A company's mission statement

a)

Shares the management's viewpoint

b)

Provides a look into the future of the company

c)

Communicates the purpose of the organization

d)

Summarizes the employees' goals

34.

What do organizations or employers fear about employees who are not aware of the larger vision of the company as a whole?

a)

That self-discipline may grow and workers will quit and work for themselves

b)

That the public will perceive them as heartless organizations

c)

That disgruntled workers will band together and unionize

d)

That workers will feel lost without goals and productivity and pride may disappear

35.

How is organizational structure essential in the workplace?

a)

It establishes a chain of responsibility and authority

b)

The structure shows the workers how to move up between levels within the company

c)

It is essential to only the executive level who makes all the decisions

d)

Information stops at the first level no matter the outcome

36.

You recently received a phone call to set up a time for you to come in for an interview. As you prepare for the interview you research the company. What would help you understand the "big picture" of the company's structure and organization?

a)

Understanding the offered benefits

b)

Studying its vision and mission statements

c)

Identifying instances of its community involvement

d)

Researching the human resources department

37.

You own a communications company and have consistently lost money each of the three years you have been in business. The first step to take to improve the profitability of the company is:

a)

Hire another general manager or accountant

b)

Declare bankruptcy and start over

c)

Assess the company's liabilities and assets

d)

Rotate the current staff and hire more qualified people

38.

During your performance review, your employer makes the statement, "you do an excellent job resolving customer issues; however, you have room for improvement when preparing paperwork." This is an example of:

a)

Customer service

b)

Constructive criticism

c)

Critical thinking

d)

Problem solving

39.

Carlos was recently hired as a sales associate. In five years, he wants to be a supervisor. This is an example of a:

a)

Career training

b)

Human resources management

c)

Short-term goal

d)

Long-term goal

40.

Karen is very career-driven. Every six months she looks at her career plan and evaluates it. Karen is beginning to get stressed and saying no to plans outside work. What should she do?

a)

Find a career/life balance

b)

Maintain her career plan

c)

Focus on life, not her career

d)

Focus on her career, life can happen later

41.

Why is it important to create a personal financial plan?

a)

Increases your paycheck

b)

It provides retirement savings

c)

Helps you prepare for your future

d)

It ensures success

42.

Personal advancement on the job requires that an employee stands out among peers. What is the best way a worker might achieve this goal?

a)

Meet expectations

b)

Show up to work early and leave early

c)

Take leadership roles

d)

Only work well when alone

43.

Mason is a high school teacher and needs to renew his teaching license. The BEST way for Mason to stay current in his field is for him to

a)

Call an employment agency for help

b)

Find out what he needs to do to renew his license

c)

Read teaching journals and other literature on education

d)

Ask his employer what he should do

44.

Which of the following is a reason a company would encourage lifelong learning in their employees?

a)

To increase company expertise and productivity

b)

To boost self-esteem of their employees

c)

To save money training employees

d)

To make employees attractive to other employers

45.

You have heard rumors that your job may be taken over by automated processes and robotics. How should you react to help ensure your employment?

a)

Rely on labor unions to protect your job

b)

Acquire new skills and certifications that would be attractive to the company in the future

c)

Continue working, increasing your productivity until you are more productive

d)

Argue against and protest the company's decision to use machines

46.

A new piece of machinery has been brought into your workplace to increase your productivity. Training has been difficult the machine is complex, and you are uncertain that this new equipment is worthwhile. What is the expectation?

a)

Adapt and become proficient

b)

Write a new set of standard operating procedures

c)

Advocate for the previous system

d)

Rely on labor unions to advocate for training

47.

A set of achievements, capabilities, and attributes that make an individual more likely to gain employment and to be successful in a chosen occupation is known as:

a)

Competitive

b)

Credentials

c)

Professional

d)

Postsecondary degree

48.

The main reason to continue education throughout your career is to:

a)

Prepare for workplace changes

b)

Find your passion

c)

Specialize in one job

d)

Complete a college degree

49.

You are newly hired and your boss asks you to write a report about the competition. You are unsure what to include, so you look up a previously filed report and rewrite the information into your report. What other steps will you need to make your report credible?

a)

Use only the most current resources

b)

Use the Associated Press (AP) style

c)

Cite your sources

d)

Ensure the report has a positive angle

50.

Which of the following makes a source credible?

a)

Author name and credentials

b)

Editorial point of view

c)

Spelling and grammar mistakes

d)

Personal beliefs and opinions

51.

In order to know if she can trust a resource, Samantha utilizes six criteria (authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, coverage, and appearance) to ____ the credibility of a website.

a)

Copyright

b)

Share

c)

Evaluate

d)

Construct

52.

Professional letters to important clients should always include:

a)

A heartfelt, personal appeal

b)

Company letterhead and signature

c)

The word "memorandum"

d)

An invoice, receipt, or work order

53.

Which of the following word combinations may be correctly inserted into this sentence: Mr. Jones is trying ___decide which ___ employees to send ___ the conference

a)

too, two, to

b)

to, two, to

c)

two, to, too

d)

to, too, two

54.

If your resume contains typographical errors, potential employers might assume you lack:

a)

Understanding of the job requirements

b)

Attention to detail

c)

Motivation to get a job

d)

Basic job-seeking skills

55.

You have found two news stories that say opposite things. Which should you believe?

a)

The one that has the most favorable outcome

b)

The one that quotes a trustworthy politician

c)

The one from a credible source

d)

The on with which you agree

56.

An employee has been tasked with writing a report about the employer's competitors. Which resource would be best to locate information about the competitors?

a)

Infographic data

b)

Marketing documents

c)

Competitor's website

d)

Wiki articles

57.

Tim receives an email at work containing an attachment. What is the first thing Tim should do?

a)

Open the attachment

b)

Run an antivirus program

c)

Make sure the firewall is activated

d)

Verify the source

58.

Lana needs to deliver the credit card information for her customers to another department. Which is the most secure and efficient method to deliver the information?

a)

Send the data by company email

b)

Place the data on an external hard drive and ship it

c)

Fax the data

d)

Follow the company's data-transfer procedures

59.

The process by which your login credentials are verified when logging onto a network is:

a)

Password

b)

Screening

c)

Authentication

d)

Antivirus

60.

What is the BEST indicator that you are receiving a fraudulent email?

a)

It asks for personal information

b)

It is from a company you've never heard of

c)

It is not providing enough detail

d)

It provides too much detail

61.

The definition of software is, "A set of steps to make something work." Which of the following is the term used for software to make a computer work?

a)

Browser

b)

Operating system

c)

Machine language

d)

Application

62.

__ refers to the physical components of parts of a computer or device.

a)

Cloud based

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

File sharing

63.

As a company, the best reason for purchasing new technology, equipment, or software is to:

a)

Make work easier

b)

Lower costs

c)

Improve efficiency

d)

Use the fastest or newest technology

64.

Which computer application would be the BEST to sort numerical data?

a)

Presentation software

b)

Document software

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Web browser

65.

You have been asked by an engineering firm to recommend a new printer. In order to make a recommendation, what should you do FIRST?

a)

Research equipment reviews

b)

Review printers with the fastest build/print times

c)

Examine the most popular brands

d)

Identify equipment needs

66.

The best way for a sales team to use 3D or virtual reality technology during a sales meeting is to:

a)

Convince attendees that acquiring 3D technologies is key

b)

Allow attendees to give feedback on phones

c)

Show attendees a video demonstration of the product in operation

d)

Create a presentation of why technology is dangerous

67.

Which of the following communication methods does NOT require both participants to be online at the same time?

a)

Live webinar

b)

Email

c)

Web chat

d)

Video conference

68.

When considering a technology, tool, or machine to be used in an industry, which of the following is the MOST important consideration?

a)

Availability of support

b)

Difficulty of use

c)

Sticking to a budget

d)

Current and future needs

69.

Ayanna was provided a laptop at her new sales job. She was told to store all her data in the "cloud." Why is this the BEST location for Ayanna to store her sales data?

a)

Cloud-based services are immune from all hackers and viruses

b)

Cloud-based services are delivered over the internet and accessible globally over the Internet

c)

Cloud-based services are only available for 30 days and must be renewed monthly

d)

Cloud-based services are available only on Dell laptops like Ayanna received

70.

The process of storing, naming, sorting, and handling computer files is known as:

a)

File management

b)

Information technology

c)

Internet use and security

d)

Operation systems

71.

Tom's internet marketing company website routinely goes offline due to high traffic. How might Tom resolve this problem?

a)

Shut down his website during high traffic hours

b)

Create a new website to restrict access

c)

Assess and improve website needs

d)

Restrict staff from making phone calls during peak hours

72.

Jeff works 35 hours a week and earns $7.50/hr. He has been asked to work 8 hours overtime. His overtime rate is 1.5 times his regular pay. What is his expected gross pay this week?

a)

$352.50

b)

$483.75

c)

$322.50

d)

$365.25

73.

John measures 78 inches. How tall is he in feet (') and inches (")?

a)

7'8"

b)

6'8"

c)

5'7"

d)

6'5"

74.

Edgar is being trained at a local shoe department store in a nearby mall. His boss asked him to determine the mean salaries within the shoe department based on a chart Edgar is given. The annual salaries are: $60,000, $13,000, $25,000, $40,000. What is the mean of these salaries?

a)

$34,500

b)

$33,000

c)

$25,000

d)

$47,000

75.

Travis worked 20 hours on his part-time job and 40 hours on his full-time job. If Travis makes $10/hour on his part-time job and $7.25/hour on his full-time job, how much gross per week total does he make?

a)

$90.00

b)

$490.00

c)

$290.00

d)

$200.00

76.

Gas is $2.93 per gallon and you fill up your tank with 17.09 gallons. How much is the total?

a)

$43.25

b)

$49.82

c)

$50.07

d)

$63.17

77.

The high school has 1,500 students and 2/3 of the students are girls. How many girls attend the school?

a)

1,005

b)

1,050

c)

1,025

d)

1,000

78.

How many 12"x12" carpet squares will it take to carpet your 10'x12' office?

a)

100

b)

120

c)

144

d)

32

79.

A customer buys 10 items at $1.00 per item from the Dollar Store with 5% tax. How much change should the customer receive from a $20.00 bill?

a)

$9.50

b)

$10.00

c)

$9.25

d)

$11.50

80.

Bill is using a grinder and proceeding slower than he would like because the safety guard keeps getting in the way. To finish the work, he should:

a)

Alter the guard, but keep most of it in place

b)

Use the guard, but do less grinding than is needed

c)

Remove the guard to increase speed

d)

Use the guard according to specifications

81.

Why do employees prioritize safety over productivity and profits?

a)

They want to maintain a competitive edge

b)

They want to show a clean safety record to the community

c)

They want to decrease job turnover (i.e., firing and hiring)

d)

Workers are a company's most valuable resources

82.

You work for a company that is focused on production and meeting a quota (i.e. total produced over a period of time). You have discovered a shortcut to make you job faster but it does not follow standard operating procedures for the process. Which is the BEST reason for following the standard operating procedures?

a)

It will be harder to cross-train employees

b)

It creates a safer work environment

c)

Increased wear or maintenance on the equipment

d)

The company will have less production

83.

Cassie has cut her finger on a sharp knife while preparing sandwiches at the sub shop. The cut is minor and the bleeding stopped almost immediately. She should:

a)

Stop working, get fist aid, and report the incident to the supervisor

b)

Put on a new pair of gloves and finish preparing the sandwich

c)

Notify the supervisor later and keep working

d)

Finish preparing the sandwich and then deal with the wound

84.

One of the results of being overly tired on the job is that:

a)

Health insurance premiums will decrease

b)

Unemployment insurance rates will decrease

c)

Accidents will increase

d)

Production will increase

85.

Which of the following is an observable action of a co-worker who might be on the path to committing a violent act?

a)

Hostile expressions

b)

Increased sick leave

c)

Unwillingness to work well with others

d)

Disappointment at demotion

86.

A construction worker was seriously injured when he fell from the skylight in an office building. Which federal department will investigate?

a)

CDC

b)

OSHA

c)

USDA

d)

FCC

87.

Pete notices some coworkers who are violating company safety rules. What should he do first?

a)

Speak confidentially to a supervisor

b)

Immediately report the company to OSHA

c)

Ignore them as long as he doesn't get hurt

d)

Speak to the human resources department

88.

Which of the following is the MOST helpful in the event of a workplace accident in which equipment is damaged?

a)

Determine who is responsible for the damage

b)

Document the event

c)

Use a different piece of equipment

d)

Repair the damage yourself