Workplace Readiness Test 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

1. Employers expect certain things from employees. One important trait that employers look for in employees is "initiative." Initiative means a, doing things on your own; being a self-starter. b. showing respect for other works. c. calling your boss when you cannot come in to work. d. making sure your work is markable - ANSWER-a, doing things on your own; being a self-starter. The amount of income tax that is withheld from a persons payroll check is based on the information provided on the A: W-2 form B: W-4 form C: 401k Form D:W-9 form - ANSWER-B: W-4 form In a business or office setting, the BEST greeting when answering the telephone is: a. good morning/afternoon b hello, who is calling? c. hello d. greetings! - ANSWER-a. good morning/afternoon 4. On Tuesday, Emma's supervisor asks her to work on three projects that need to be completed by Friday, On Wednesday, Emma realizes that she will not be able to finish them on time. What should she do? a. discuss the problem with her supervisor. b. Come in early to work to finish the jobs, c. Ask coworkers to complete one of the projects. d. Finish what she can; deadlines can usually be changed. - ANSWER-a. discuss the problem with her supervisor. 5. Ivans business always gives its customers a cofTee cup at the end of the year, Now the supervisor says they will no longer give away cups because it isn't cost effective. Which is the most correct explanation Of the supervisor's decision? a. The cups are not worth what they cost. b. Cups are not a product Ivan's company normally sells, c. Giving away cups did not generate enough new or continuing business to pay the cups. d. Ivan and the other employees gave away too many cups. - ANSWER-c. Giving away cups did not generate enough new or continuing business to pay the cups. 6. You are working at a graphic firm. Your team is working on an important project and your team leader asks you to slay late to meet a deadline, Since you normally get home at 5 p.m. from works you previously agreed to take a neighbor to an important appointment at 6:30 p.m. What should you do? a. Contact a friend that knows your neighbor and see if your friend can take your neighbor to the appointment and stay to finish the project deadline. b, Agree to stay and finish your project without question because the work is more important. c. Since you first committed to help your neighbor, tell your co-worker you cannot stay and why. d. Reach a compromise and work until p.m. and then leave and try to still take your neighbor to the 6:30 pan. appointment. - ANSWER-a. Contact a friend that knows your neighbor and see if your friend can take your neighbor to the appointment and stay to finish the project deadline. 7. Justine told his boss he would finish the financial report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of which positive workplace trait? a: resourcefulness b. problem-solving c. reliability d. honesty - ANSWER-c. reliability