Employees Quiz

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  • 1. 

    101. The Payroll Department _______ that all employees submit their completed and signed time sheets no later than Thursday due to the upcoming holiday

    • A.

      (a) wants

    • B.

      (b) requests

    • C.

      (c) desires

    • D.

      (d) likes

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) requests
  • 2. 

      102. The Hiring Manager found the _______ was qualified, but felt that he was not a good fit for the company, so he stopped the negotiations.

    • A.

      (a) candid

    • B.

      (b) candidate

    • C.

      (c) candidly

    • D.

      (d) candidacy

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) candidate
  • 3. 

    103. After touring the manufacturing plant, she _______ that we could apply many of their procedures to our own operations at the Birmingham facility.

    • A.

      (a) determination

    • B.

      (b) determined

    • C.

      (c) determinating

    • D.

      (d) determines

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) determined
  • 4. 

      104. It is mandatory _______ all employees to turn in their timecards by Wednesday, or else they will have to wait to receive their checks the following Wednesday.

    • A.

      (a) from

    • B.

      (b) to

    • C.

      (c) by

    • D.

      (d) for

    Correct Answer
    D. (d) for
  • 5. 

    105. Please check with Maria to see if she _______ the product samples along on the trip, so we can show the new line to the clients we're meeting with at seven.

    • A.

      (a) bought

    • B.

      (b) brings

    • C.

      (c) brought

    • D.

      (d) buys

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) brought
  • 6. 

    106. I was a little shocked when the buyer suggested that we _______ several younger employees to the committee to get market perspective.

    • A.

      (a) added

    • B.

      (b) will have added

    • C.

      (c) add

    • D.

      (d) will add

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) add
  • 7. 

      107. We should see a _______ reduction in processing time once we implement the new accounts receivable system and the employees have been adequately trained.

    • A.

      (a) significantly

    • B.

      (b) significant

    • C.

      (c) signified

    • D.

      (d) signification

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) significant
  • 8. 

    108. According to market reports, consumer _______ is down this year by twelve percent, but with the holiday shopping season just beginning that number is sure to improve.

    • A.

      (a) profits

    • B.

      (b) spending

    • C.

      (c) taxation

    • D.

      (d) losses

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) spending
  • 9. 

    109. If Mr. Logan and Ms. Calkins are unable to meet at the _______ time, please email me and I'll try to reschedule at a more convenient time.

    • A.

      (a) prepared

    • B.

      (b) supported

    • C.

      (c) arranged

    • D.

      (d) canceled

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) arranged
  • 10. 

    110. Julia in the Promotions Department announced in today's staff meeting that the company picnic, weather permitting, is _______ for next Tuesday.

    • A.

      (a) recorded

    • B.

      (b) scheduled

    • C.

      (c) appointed

    • D.

      (d) programmed

    Correct Answer
    A. (a) recorded
  • 11. 

    111. If you feel it is essential to make changes in the order at this time, please _______ with the Head Designer on how the changes will affect the schedule.

    • A.

      (a) refer

    • B.

      (b) discuss

    • C.

      (c) consult

    • D.

      (d) confirm

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) consult
  • 12. 

    112. The new customer service assistants will be trained by a team of three people _______ have a combined total of twenty-three years' experience with our company.

    • A.

      (a) whose

    • B.

      (b) who

    • C.

      (c) what

    • D.

      (d) whom

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) who
  • 13. 

      113. International economic reports conclude that rising interest rates are to blame for the _______ of international currency.

    • A.

      (a) unstable

    • B.

      (b) instability

    • C.

      (c) stabilize

    • D.

      (d) stability

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) instability
  • 14. 

    114. Based on the demographic study, we think that people from the _______ area will come to buy our products if we start using billboards in certain areas.

    • A.

      (a) enclosing

    • B.

      (b) surrounding

    • C.

      (c) encircling

    • D.

      (d) accompanying

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) surrounding
  • 15. 

    115. Today the computer manufacturer Tech-Strong _______ its yearly revenue reports public and surprised everyone with sales unmatched by any competitor.

    • A.

      (a) left

    • B.

      (b) made

    • C.

      (c) got

    • D.

      (d) helped

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) made
  • 16. 

    116. I _______ Mr. Cassar in the Sales Department prepare biweekly progress reports for me and all the other members of the Cover Project sales team.

    • A.

      (a) hired

    • B.

      (b) left

    • C.

      (c) had

    • D.

      (d) helped

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) had
  • 17. 

    117. We are going to cancel the regional sales meeting, _______ the big snowstorm has shut down airports and all major airlines are grounded.

    • A.

      (a) although

    • B.

      (b) despite

    • C.

      (c) unless

    • D.

      (d) since

    Correct Answer
    D. (d) since
  • 18. 

    118. Her vast market analysis knowledge and contacts within the industry make Adrienne Reston an incredible _______ for our company's marketing department.

    • A.

      (a) research

    • B.

      (b) resource

    • C.

      (c) resort

    • D.

      (d) response

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) resource
  • 19. 

    119. After we analyze the proposals and make a recommendation, the final decision will then be _______ to the project manager and her immediate supervisor.

    • A.

      (a) down

    • B.

      (b) up

    • C.

      (c) on

    • D.

      (d) with

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) up
  • 20. 

    120. Insurance company MediLife acquired LifeSure last week in a multi-million dollar _______ that industry analysts say will result in several layoffs

    • A.

      (a) merger

    • B.

      (b) policy

    • C.

      (c) separation

    • D.

      (d) attachment

    Correct Answer
    A. (a) merger
  • 21. 

    121. Jean works in the subcommittee that tests and _______ all new software programs before programs are purchased and installed.

    • A.

      (a) reveres

    • B.

      (b) reverses

    • C.

      (c) reviews

    • D.

      (d) revives

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) reviews
  • 22. 

    122. Marcus Jones says it was because of falling prices in the last quarter that investors _______ bought shares of the ailing company's stock.

    • A.

      (a) effortlessly

    • B.

      (b) hesitantly

    • C.

      (c) confidently

    • D.

      (d) carelessly

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) hesitantly
  • 23. 

    123. In conclusion, I urge you to meet with your supervisor _______ you have any concerns about the new company reimbursement policy.

    • A.

      (a) would

    • B.

      (b) might

    • C.

      (c) should

    • D.

      (d) could

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) should
  • 24. 

    124. I recently heard that in the new office building we will be sharing space with the executive staff and the _______ department.

    • A.

      (a) exposure

    • B.

      (b) advertising

    • C.

      (c) coverage

    • D.

      (d) public

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) advertising
  • 25. 

    125. The president's assistant told me that she would not be _______ for scheduling the conference room for staff needs anymore.

    • A.

      (a) responsive

    • B.

      (b) responding

    • C.

      (c) responsible

    • D.

      (d) respected

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) responsible
  • 26. 

    126. When mailing in your catalogue order, don't forget to _______ each item number on the correct item line of the order form.

    • A.

      (a) incline

    • B.

      (b) invite

    • C.

      (c) include

    • D.

      (d) incite

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) include
  • 27. 

    127. Yesterday, Kelvin Scientific announced its _______ plan to build two new production plants and double its workforce over the next five to seven years.

    • A.

      (a) ambitious

    • B.

      (b) generous

    • C.

      (c) sprawling

    • D.

      (d) driving

    Correct Answer
    A. (a) ambitious
  • 28. 

      128. The corporation now offers more incentives for employees in order to avoid the _______ high turnover rate that seems to be worsening.

    • A.

      A) cautiously

    • B.

      (b) believably

    • C.

      (c) carelessly

    • D.

      (d) historically

    Correct Answer
    D. (d) historically
  • 29. 

    129. Our tenants are upset because they weren't informed that very soon a major highway construction project would be taking place _______ their building.

    • A.

      (a) along

    • B.

      (b) beside

    • C.

      (c) through

    • D.

      (d) within

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) beside
  • 30. 

    I'm interfacing _______ New York at 3 p.m., and I have a report due at the end of the day, so I'm going to have to cancel the dinner.

    • A.

      (a) with

    • B.

      (b) from

    • C.

      (c) for

    • D.

      (d) in

    Correct Answer
    A. (a) with
  • 31. 

    131. My assistant told me that it usually takes approximately three hours for the _______ service to deliver the package to the Detroit office.

    • A.

      (a) courier

    • B.

      (b) distribution

    • C.

      (c) carry

    • D.

      (d) curry

    Correct Answer
    A. (a) courier
  • 32. 

    132. Considering the unexpected popularity of the Tickle-Bot last year, the toy's manufacturer will increase the _______ for this holiday season.

    • A.

      (a) investment

    • B.

      (b) production

    • C.

      (c) expenses

    • D.

      (d) construction

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) production
  • 33. 

    133. We all know the Markel Company would not have lost another account _______ high overhead costs and decreased sales.

    • A.

      (a) if not for

    • B.

      (b) provided that

    • C.

      (c) in that

    • D.

      (d) so long as

    Correct Answer
    A. (a) if not for
  • 34. 

    134. As a final warning, I want to remind you that continued delays in the processing of important paperwork will no longer be _______.

    • A.

      (a) toleration

    • B.

      (b) tolerating

    • C.

      (c) tolerate

    • D.

      (d) tolerated

    Correct Answer
    D. (d) tolerated
  • 35. 

    135. All car dealerships consider different factors, including _______, when formulating the vehicle's trade-in value, but some are fairer than others.

    • A.

      (a) depreciate

    • B.

      (b) depreciation

    • C.

      (c) appreciate

    • D.

      (d) appreciation

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) depreciation
  • 36. 

    136. The technology industry _______ towards the research and development of wireless communications in the last decade.

    • A.

      (a) shifts

    • B.

      (b) will have shifted

    • C.

      (c) has shifted

    • D.

      (d) will shift

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) has shifted
  • 37. 

    137. The most _______ period for the American hospitality industry is usually in the summer between the early May and mid-September.

    • A.

      (a) expensive

    • B.

      (b) costly

    • C.

      (c) profitable

    • D.

      (d) worthy

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) profitable
  • 38. 

    138. The _______ was a great success and, as a result, I have several meetings set up for next week that should produce a few new client contracts.

    • A.

      (a) presenter

    • B.

      (b) present

    • C.

      (c) presentation

    • D.

      (d) presentable

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) presentation
  • 39. 

    139. Advancements in telecommunications have made a global economic system possible, _______ advertisers can now take a more globalized approach to marketing.

    • A.

      (a) yet (b) so (c) or (d) but (a) yet (b) so (c) or (d) but (a) yet

    • B.

      (b) so

    • C.

      (c) or

    • D.

      (d) but

    Correct Answer
    B. (b) so
  • 40. 

    140. Studies have _______ that wise product placement can increase company revenues dramatically in relatively short periods of time.

    • A.

      (a) recommend

    • B.

      (b) researched

    • C.

      (c) shown

    • D.

      (d) targeted

    Correct Answer
    C. (c) shown

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