TOEIC Question-Response Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When does the quarterly budget report need to be submitted?
- Yes, I'll submit it soon.
- It's about the marketing expenses.
- By the end of the day on Friday. (Correct answer)
- I need a new computer.
Correct answer: By the end of the day on Friday.
The question asks 'When,' which requires a time-based answer. 'By the end of the day on Friday' is the only option that provides a specific deadline, directly answering the question. The other options are not relevant to the time of submission.
Question 2: Didn't you attend the training session this morning?
- The training is mandatory.
- It was very informative.
- Yes, the session is in the morning.
- No, I had a prior commitment with a client. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: No, I had a prior commitment with a client.
This is a negative question looking for a yes/no answer and often a reason. 'No, I had a prior commitment with a client' correctly answers the question by stating non-attendance and providing a logical explanation.
Question 3: Where can I find the most recent sales figures?
- They're in the shared folder under 'Q4 Reports'. (Correct answer)
- The sales team is doing a great job.
- Sometime last week, I believe.
- Because the director asked for them.
Correct answer: They're in the shared folder under 'Q4 Reports'.
The question asks 'Where,' requiring a location. 'They're in the shared folder under 'Q4 Reports'' specifies a location, making it the correct response. The other answers discuss performance, time, and reason, which do not answer the 'Where' question.
Question 4: This new software is much more efficient than the old version.
- Did you install it yet?
- I agree, it's saving us a lot of time. (Correct answer)
- The old version was cheaper.
- It will be available next month.
Correct answer: I agree, it's saving us a lot of time.
The initial statement is an opinion. The most logical response is one that agrees, disagrees, or comments on this opinion. 'I agree, it's saving us a lot of time' is a direct and relevant response that shows agreement and adds a supporting detail.
Question 5: How often should we back up the server files?
- I'll do it later today.
- The server is in the main office.
- Yes, we should.
- The policy requires it to be done daily. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The policy requires it to be done daily.
The question 'How often' asks about frequency. 'The policy requires it to be done daily' directly answers this by stating the required frequency. The other options suggest a one-time action, a location, or simple agreement, none of which address the frequency.
Question 6: Whose turn is it to write the weekly progress report?
- The report is due on Monday.
- I wrote it last week.
- It's about our current project.
- I think it's David's. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: I think it's David's.
The question 'Whose' asks about possession or responsibility. 'I think it's David's' directly answers the question by naming the person responsible. Option B is a distractor; while it's related, it doesn't answer who is responsible *this* week.
TOEIC Question-Response Questions and Answers
When does the quarterly budget report need to be submitted?