LLN Reading and Text Interpretation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A warning label reads: 'Do not mix with bleach. May cause harmful fumes. Keep out of reach of children. Wear gloves when handling.' What is the main safety concern?
- It will stain surfaces
- It can produce harmful fumes if mixed with bleach (Correct answer)
- It is expensive to use
- It should not be stored near food
Correct answer: It can produce harmful fumes if mixed with bleach
The label explicitly warns: 'Do not mix with bleach. May cause harmful fumes.' This is the primary safety hazard stated.
While the label gives several instructions, the most significant safety concern is the chemical hazard: mixing with bleach can produce toxic fumes. This is a common real-world safety issue in Australian workplaces and homes. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Australian workplaces provide detailed information on such chemical hazards.
Question 2: A staff notice reads: 'The lift will be out of service from Monday 14 April to Wednesday 16 April. Staff should use the stairs. Staff requiring lift access due to mobility needs should contact HR.' Who should contact HR?
- All staff
- Staff who use the stairs
- Staff with mobility needs (Correct answer)
- The maintenance team
Correct answer: Staff with mobility needs
The notice specifically states that staff requiring lift access due to mobility needs should contact HR.
The notice gives a general instruction (use the stairs) but provides a specific alternative for one group: 'staff requiring lift access due to mobility needs should contact HR.' Reading instructions carefully and identifying which parts apply to specific groups is a key literacy skill.
Question 3: A nutritional label shows: Serving size 30g, Calories 120. If someone eats 90g of the product, how many calories do they consume?
- 240
- 360 (Correct answer)
- 480
- 120
Correct answer: 360
90g is 3 servings (90 divided by 30 = 3). 3 x 120 = 360 calories.
90g divided by the serving size of 30g gives 3 servings. Multiplying 3 by 120 calories per serving = 360 calories. Interpreting nutritional labels and scaling information is an important health literacy and numeracy skill for all Australians.
Question 4: An instruction manual states: 'Before operating the machine, ensure all guards are in place. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie back long hair.' What is the purpose of these instructions?
- To improve the appearance of the operator
- To prevent injuries from the machine (Correct answer)
- To slow down production speed
- To comply with company dress code
Correct answer: To prevent injuries from the machine
All three instructions are about preventing entanglement or injury when operating machinery — a WHS requirement.
The instructions address common machine safety hazards: unguarded moving parts can cause injury, and loose items (clothing, jewellery, hair) can become entangled in machinery. These are standard precautions required under Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.
Question 5: A superannuation statement shows: Opening balance $42,500, Contributions $6,200, Returns $2,100, Fees $350, Closing balance $50,450. Which calculation gives the correct closing balance?
- $42,500 + $6,200 + $2,100
- $42,500 + $6,200 + $2,100 - $350 (Correct answer)
- $42,500 + $6,200 - $2,100 + $350
- $42,500 - $6,200 + $2,100 - $350
Correct answer: $42,500 + $6,200 + $2,100 - $350
Opening + contributions + returns - fees = $42,500 + $6,200 + $2,100 - $350 = $50,450.
The closing balance is: $42,500 (opening) + $6,200 (contributions) + $2,100 (returns) - $350 (fees) = $50,450. Understanding superannuation statements is an important financial literacy skill for all Australian workers. Super is a mandatory savings system under Australian law.
Question 6: A map legend shows: blue lines = rivers, green areas = parks, red dots = hospitals. On the map there is a red dot near a blue line. What does this indicate?
- A park near a river
- A hospital near a river (Correct answer)
- A school near a park
- A hospital near a school
Correct answer: A hospital near a river
Red dot = hospital; blue line = river. A red dot near a blue line = a hospital near a river.
Map reading involves using the legend (key) to interpret symbols. A red dot represents a hospital and a blue line represents a river. The combination indicates a hospital located near a river. This type of map and legend interpretation is assessed in Australian LLN testing and is a practical everyday literacy skill.
LLN Reading and Text Interpretation 2
A warning label reads: 'Do not mix with bleach.
May cause harmful fumes.
Keep out of reach of children.
Wear gloves when handling.' What is the main safety concern?