Reading for Information Flashcards

A bulletin states: "Training is mandatory for new hires and optional for staff with over one year of service." A six-month employee—must they attend?

Answer: Yes, they are still a new hire under one year

With under one year of service they fall in the mandatory group.

A label reads: "Net weight 16 oz. Serving size 4 oz." How many servings are in the container?

Answer: 4 servings

16 oz divided by 4 oz per serving equals 4 servings.

A directive says: "Submit invoices by the 1st; payment issues on the 15th." An invoice submitted on the 1st is paid when?

Answer: The 15th

Payment is issued on the 15th regardless of submission date.

A warning reads: "Do not exceed 50 lbs per box." A box holds 48 lbs and you add a 5 lb item. Is the box compliant?

Answer: No, 53 lbs exceeds the limit

48 plus 5 is 53 lbs, which is over the 50 lb limit.

A note says: "Use the side entrance when the main lobby is closed after 8 p.m." At 6 p.m., which entrance applies?

Answer: The main lobby

The side entrance is only for after 8 p.m.; at 6 p.m. the main lobby is open.

A guideline reads: "Replace filters every 90 days or sooner if clogged." A filter is clogged after 30 days. What should you do?

Answer: Replace it now

The 'or sooner if clogged' clause requires immediate replacement.

A memo states: "Managers approve expenses under $500; the director approves anything higher." Who approves a $500 expense?

Answer: The director

Managers handle expenses under $500, so $500 itself goes to the director.