Reading for Information Flashcards

A job posting reads: 'Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience. A CDL is preferred but not required.' Which candidate is most qualified?

Answer: GED, 2 years experience, CDL holder

This candidate meets all required qualifications (GED, 2 years experience) and also has the preferred CDL.

A chart shows a company's quarterly revenue: Q1=$120K, Q2=$145K, Q3=$130K, Q4=$160K. Which quarter had the highest revenue?

Answer: Q4

Q4 at $160K is the highest value among all four quarters.

A training manual states an employee 'should' complete a form before submitting a request, versus a policy that states they 'must.' What is the key difference?

Answer: 'Must' indicates a requirement; 'should' indicates a recommendation

In workplace documents, 'must' signals a mandatory requirement while 'should' signals a strong recommendation.

A schedule shows: Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM, Thursday 7 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–5 PM. How many total hours are scheduled?

Answer: 32 hours

Each shift is 8 hours; 4 shifts × 8 hours = 32 hours total.

A notice reads: 'Parking passes must be renewed annually. Failure to display a valid pass will result in the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.' What does 'at the owner's expense' mean?

Answer: The owner pays the towing cost

'At the owner's expense' means the vehicle's owner is financially responsible for the towing cost.

A report uses a bar graph showing defect rates by shift. The day shift bar reaches 3%, the evening shift bar reaches 7%, and the night shift bar reaches 5%. Which shift has the lowest defect rate?

Answer: Day shift

The day shift has a 3% defect rate, which is lower than both the evening (7%) and night (5%) shifts.