Virtual Job Tryout Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield Virtual Job Tryout facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A store's weekly sales were $12,400. If the sales target was $10,000, by what percentage did sales exceed the target? → 24%
2. A supervisor asks you to write a memo announcing a schedule change. Which element is least important in this memo? → A detailed history of the company's previous scheduling policies
3. A data entry clerk types 65 words per minute. How many words can she type in 2.5 hours? → 9,750
4. Which best describes the purpose of a 'call to action' at the end of a professional email? → To clearly state what you need the recipient to do next and by when
5. You notice that a process your team follows is inefficient and wastes time. What should you do? → Document the inefficiency and suggest an improved process to your supervisor
6. Which indicator best shows that you have accurately assessed your own workload capacity? → Your completed tasks consistently match or exceed quality standards by their deadlines
7. In a Virtual Job Tryout simulation, you are asked how you would handle two customers needing help simultaneously in a chat queue. What is the BEST response? → Manage both chats by prioritizing based on urgency and checking in with each regularly
8. In a VJT scheduling simulation, you are given five tasks with overlapping deadlines. What is the first thing you should do? → List and rank all tasks by deadline and importance before beginning
9. A coworker frequently stops by your desk to chat while you are working on a deadline. What is the best approach? → Politely let them know you are on a deadline and suggest catching up later
10. You are working on a high-priority project when an urgent unrelated request lands in your inbox. What do you do? → Assess the urgency, communicate with relevant parties, and handle tasks in priority order
11. A manager wants to compare regional performance but each region has a different headcount. Which metric is most appropriate? → Revenue per employee
12. Which of the following best describes why VJT scores are considered more legally defensible than some traditional hiring tests? → VJTs are developed with demonstrated job relevance, reducing adverse impact claims
13. During a busy shift, two urgent tasks arise at the same time. How should you decide which to handle first? → Assess the impact and deadline of each task and address the higher-priority one first
14. You are drafting an email to a new client you have never met. Which salutation is most appropriate? → Dear Ms. Johnson,
15. You notice a recurring error in a process that causes small but consistent problems. No one else has addressed it. What do you do? → Document the pattern, identify the root cause, and propose a fix to your manager
16. A dataset has 200 survey responses. 35 are missing values for the 'age' field. What percentage of age data is missing? → 17.5%
17. You learn that a rumor is circulating about you among coworkers that is factually incorrect. What is the best response? → Address the issue calmly and factually with those involved or HR if needed
18. In a simulation where you receive 20 emails in one hour, the most efficient triage approach is to: → Quickly scan for urgency and required action, handle critical items first
19. You are completing a routine procedure when you notice an unusual situation the procedure does not seem to address. What is the best approach? → Stop, document what you observed, and consult your supervisor before proceeding
20. A VJT scenario presents a coworker who consistently misses deadlines, affecting your team's performance. What is the most constructive first step? → Have a private, respectful conversation with the coworker about the impact
21. What sort of VJT does the Amazon warehouse require? → Manager in Operations position
22. A team member sends a lengthy, unclear email about a project issue. What is the most effective response? → Request a brief call or meeting to clarify the key points
23. In a VJT data-checking exercise, you must compare two columns of numbers for discrepancies. What strategy improves accuracy? → Check each row systematically from top to bottom without skipping
24. You discover a recurring error in a process you did not design. You should: → Document the error and report it to the appropriate person with a suggested fix
25. How can a job applicant stand out even if they have a mediocre resume and no references? → Do well on the Virtual Job Tryout Assessment
26. A customer's order was shipped with the correct product but an incorrect product code was entered in the system. What action should you take? → Correct the product code in the system and document the correction with a reason
27. Which response style is recommended when completing the personality/work-style portion of the VJT? → Answer honestly and consistently, reflecting how you actually behave at work
28. A coworker asks you to review their draft email before sending. You notice it buries the main request in the last paragraph. What feedback should you give? → Move the main request to the opening so readers immediately understand the purpose.
29. Which of the following best describes the 'Tell Me More' section of a Virtual Job Tryout? → A personality and work-style questionnaire measuring behavioral tendencies
30. You discover that a procedure you have been following contains a typo that has been causing you to perform a step incorrectly. What is your first action? → Report the error to your supervisor and ask how to handle work already completed