1.
In the following quoted text, Finefoods requires an agent to? "FINEFOODS: Agent required for nationwide distribution. Some experience in food retail an advantage. Refrigerated van provided."
Correct Answer
B. deliver goods all over the country.
Explanation
The correct answer is "deliver goods all over the country." This can be inferred from the statement "Agent required for nationwide distribution." The word "nationwide" indicates that the agent is needed to deliver goods to various locations across the country.
2.
In the following quoted text, Finefoods requires an agent to? "FINEFOODS: Agent required for nationwide distribution. Some experience in food retail an advantage. Refrigerated van provided."
Correct Answer
B. deliver goods all over the country.
Explanation
The quoted text states that Finefoods requires an agent for nationwide distribution. This implies that the agent will be responsible for delivering goods all over the country. The mention of a refrigerated van provided suggests that the agent will be specifically delivering food products. Therefore, the correct answer is to deliver goods all over the country.
3.
The sixth month of the year is:
Correct Answer
D. June
Explanation
The sixth month of the year is June. This is because the months of the year are typically counted starting from January as the first month, so June would be the sixth month.
4.
SCRUPULOUS is the opposite of:
Correct Answer
C. Negligent
Explanation
The word "scrupulous" means being very careful, thorough, and attentive to details. It implies being diligent and conscientious in one's actions. On the other hand, "negligent" means failing to take proper care or being careless. Therefore, "negligent" is the opposite of "scrupulous" as it denotes a lack of attention or care.
5.
A customer has come into your office and submitted an application. When you give her some more forms to complete, she complains about all the bureaucratic red tape that is slowing down approval of her application. In which of the following ways should you respond to the customer?
Correct Answer
B. Tell her the reasons why your office needs the information.
Explanation
In this situation, it is important to address the customer's concern about bureaucratic red tape. By explaining the reasons why the office needs the information, it helps the customer understand the importance and necessity of completing the additional forms. This response shows empathy towards the customer's frustration and provides them with a clear explanation, which can help alleviate their concerns and build trust in the process.
6.
____________ is to CLEANING as MEDICINE is to CURING
Correct Answer
C. Soap
Explanation
Soap is to CLEANING as MEDICINE is to CURING because soap is a product used for cleaning, just like medicine is a product used for curing illnesses. Both soap and medicine serve the purpose of eliminating unwanted elements - soap eliminates dirt and germs from surfaces, while medicine eliminates diseases and ailments from the body. Therefore, soap is the appropriate analogy for cleaning in this context.
7.
If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true? "Black haired people are kind. I am kind. I have black hair."
Correct Answer
C. Neither True or False (No rationale argument)
Explanation
The given statements do not provide enough information to determine the truth or falsehood of the final statement. The first statement states that black-haired people are kind, the second statement claims that the speaker is kind, and the third statement asserts that the speaker has black hair. However, there is no logical connection or rationale argument provided to support the conclusion that the speaker having black hair makes them kind. Therefore, the final statement cannot be determined as true or false based on the given information.
8.
Which one has the biggest diameter?
Correct Answer
A. The Sun
Explanation
The Sun has the biggest diameter compared to the other options listed. The Sun is a massive star, much larger than any planet or celestial body in our solar system. It is approximately 1.4 million kilometers in diameter, making it significantly larger than the Moon, Earth, Venus, and even a basketball.
9.
Choose the sentence that is written most correctly:
Correct Answer
C. A small stipend is given to any student completing their hours, as defined.
Explanation
The correct answer is "A small stipend is given to any student completing their hours, as defined." This sentence is written in a clear and grammatically correct manner. It effectively conveys the idea that students who complete their hours will receive a small stipend, as per the defined criteria.
10.
5 cookies cost $0.30, how much will 30 cookies cost?
Correct Answer
B. $1.80
Explanation
If 5 cookies cost $0.30, then each cookie costs $0.30 divided by 5, which is $0.06. Therefore, if we want to find the cost of 30 cookies, we can multiply the cost of one cookie ($0.06) by 30, which gives us $1.80.
11.
Sam and Edna have 56 marbles together. Edna has 6 times more marbles than Sam. How many marbles does Sam have?
Correct Answer
A. 8
Explanation
Edna has 6 times more marbles than Sam, so if we let the number of marbles Sam has be represented by x, then the number of marbles Edna has is 6x. Together, they have 56 marbles, so we can set up the equation x + 6x = 56. Combining like terms, we get 7x = 56. Dividing both sides by 7, we find that x = 8. Therefore, Sam has 8 marbles.
12.
A train travels 100 feet every 3 seconds. Approximately how far will it travel in 40 seconds?
Correct Answer
C. 1300 ft
Explanation
The train travels 100 feet every 3 seconds, so in 1 second it travels 100/3 = 33.33 feet. Therefore, in 40 seconds, it will travel approximately 33.33 x 40 = 1333.33 feet. Rounded to the nearest whole number, the answer is 1300 ft.
13.
What is the next number in the series? 24 28 32 36 40 44
Correct Answer
B. 48
Explanation
The series is increasing by 4 each time. Starting with 24, adding 4 gives 28, adding 4 again gives 32, and so on. Therefore, the next number in the series would be 44 + 4 = 48.
14.
17 out of 20 lung diseases are curable; what is the percentage of lung diseases that are curable?
Correct Answer
C. 85%
Explanation
The percentage of lung diseases that are curable can be calculated by dividing the number of curable lung diseases (17) by the total number of lung diseases (20) and then multiplying by 100. Therefore, the percentage of lung diseases that are curable is 85%.
15.
Please fill in the blank in the middle of the series of letters with the set that makes the most sense. QPO NML KJI _____ EDC
Correct Answer
A. HGF
Explanation
The letters in the series are in reverse alphabetical order. Starting from Q, each subsequent letter is the one before it in the alphabet. Therefore, the missing set in the middle of the series should also follow this pattern. Among the given options, HGF is the only set that fits this pattern, as H comes before G, G comes before F, and so on.
16.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Correct Answer
C. ElepHant
Explanation
The word "Elephant" does not belong with the others because it is the only herbivorous animal in the group. The rest of the animals (Leopard, Cougar, and Lion) are carnivorous predators.
17.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Correct Answer
B. Beautiful
Explanation
The word "Beautiful" does not belong with the others because it is the only word that does not imply a sense of rarity or uniqueness. "Unique," "Rare," and "Exceptional" all suggest something that is not commonly found or is extraordinary in some way, whereas "Beautiful" is a more subjective term that can be used to describe a wide range of things.
18.
Cup is to coffee as bowl is to:
Correct Answer
B. Soup
Explanation
The analogy "Cup is to coffee" suggests that coffee is typically contained in a cup. Following the same logic, "bowl is to soup" implies that soup is typically contained in a bowl. Therefore, the correct answer is "Soup."
19.
Tanya is older than Eric. Cliff is older than Tanya. Eric is older than Cliff. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Based on the given information, Tanya is older than Eric and Cliff is older than Tanya. However, the third statement contradicts the previous information by stating that Eric is older than Cliff. Since this contradicts the previous statements, the third statement is false.
20.
Did anyone help you on this test?
Correct Answer
A. NO
Explanation
The given correct answer is "NO". This suggests that the person did not receive any help on the test.
21.
Assume that you are taking a telephone message for a co-worker who is not in the office at the time. Of the following, the LEAST important item to write on the message is the
Correct Answer
A. Length of the call.
Explanation
When taking a telephone message for a co-worker, it is important to include the name of the caller so that your co-worker knows who the message is from. The time of the call is also important as it helps your co-worker understand when the call was made and prioritize their response. Additionally, including the telephone number of the caller is crucial for your co-worker to be able to contact them back. However, the length of the call is the least important item to write on the message as it does not provide any essential information for your co-worker to take action on the message.
22.
Choose the pair of words that will correctly complete the sentence.Jack commented that ______ unit was the best he had worked with and said ______ doing a terrific job.
Correct Answer
D. Your . . . you're
Explanation
In this sentence, the first blank should be filled with "your" because it is referring to the unit that Jack worked with, which implies possession. The second blank should be filled with "you're" because it is referring to the person who is doing a terrific job, which implies "you are."
23.
Choose the most grammatically correct and precise sentence.
Correct Answer
A. The suspect said he had done nothing wrong.
Explanation
The correct answer is "The suspect said he had done nothing wrong." This sentence is grammatically correct and precise because it uses the past tense ("had done") to indicate that the suspect made the statement in the past. Additionally, it uses the negative form ("nothing wrong") to convey that the suspect claimed innocence.
24.
You need to put these five case files in numerical order, starting with the smallest number: 88798, 98978, 89997, 88897, and 89789.When you have put them in order, where would 88798 appear?
Correct Answer
A. First
Explanation
The given case files are 88798, 98978, 89997, 88897, and 89789. When arranging these numbers in numerical order, the smallest number is 88798. Therefore, 88798 would appear first in the ordered list.
25.
Of the four names listed below, which name would be filed first in alphabetical order?
Correct Answer
D. Schabel, Peter
Explanation
The names are listed in alphabetical order based on the last name. Among the given options, "Schabel, Peter" would be filed first because "Schabel" comes before "Schacte," "Schabela," and "Schaben" in alphabetical order.
26.
You have just finished typing a confidential letter from the director to the human resources office. The letter confirms that Musonda, your close friend and co-worker, has just been promoted to a new job. Musonda does not yet know of the decision. Which one of the following should you do?
Correct Answer
C. Say nothing, and wait for the official announcement.
Explanation
The correct answer is to say nothing and wait for the official announcement. This is the most appropriate course of action in a professional setting, as it respects the confidentiality of the letter and allows for the official announcement to be made in a proper manner. Informing Musonda confidentially or informing a few close friends would breach confidentiality and could lead to rumors or misunderstandings. Informing Musonda's supervisor and planning a luncheon would also be premature without the official announcement.
27.
How many pairs are exactly alike?P.F. Leighfield – 703 P.F. Leighfield – 703C.L. Gonzalez – 749 C.L. Gonzales – 749R.J. Robinson – 243 R.J. Robinson – 243S.F. Mancini -984 S.F. Mancini -894
Correct Answer
B. Two Pairs
Explanation
There are two pairs that are exactly alike: P.F. Leighfield - 703 and P.F. Leighfield - 703, and C.L. Gonzalez - 749 and C.L. Gonzales - 749.
28.
Employees are permitted two work breaks, one in each half of a shift, to reduce fatigue. These breaks usually should not exceed 15 minutes each. Breaks may be taken only when the workload allows for them. Since breaks are taken on paid time, employees should not leave the workplace. According to this passage,
Correct Answer
C. Employees should stay at the workplace during breaks.
Explanation
According to the passage, employees should not leave the workplace during breaks.
29.
The need to use leave time for inclement weather (e.g. flooding, thunderstorm) should arise very infrequently. Employees are expected to make a reasonable attempt to get to work and to work the entire shift in all weather conditions.According to this paragraph,
Correct Answer
B. Reasonable efforts are required to get to work in all weather conditions.
Explanation
According to the paragraph, employees are expected to make a reasonable attempt to get to work and work the entire shift in all weather conditions. This implies that regardless of inclement weather, employees are still expected to make an effort to come to work. Therefore, the correct answer is that reasonable efforts are required to get to work in all weather conditions.
30.
Choose the most effectively written statement from the four alternatives listed below.
Correct Answer
D. After a short interview with the supervisor, the applicant was allowed to leave.
Explanation
The correct answer is "After a short interview with the supervisor, the applicant was allowed to leave." This is the most effectively written statement because it clearly and concisely conveys the sequence of events: the applicant had a short interview with the supervisor, and then was allowed to leave. The other options either have awkward sentence structures or do not accurately convey the sequence of events.
31.
Choose the most effectively written statement from the four alternatives listed below.
Correct Answer
C. There are some people who don't know how to be happy.
Explanation
The correct answer is "There are some people who don't know how to be happy." This statement is the most effectively written because it uses correct grammar and syntax. It also conveys the intended meaning clearly and concisely. The other options have errors in grammar or word choice, making them less effective.