Workplace Scenarios Quiz

Which of the following is a reason an employee might be absent from work?

• Playing sports

• Illness

• Going shopping

• Oversleeping

What type of worker typically does NOT receive sick pay?

• Factory worker

• Office worker

• Self-employed worker

• Engineer

What often increases with the length of service at an employer?

• Salary deductions

• Annual leave entitlement

• Working hours

• Number of breaks

Which of these is a valid family reason for absence?

• Attending a concert

• Bereavement

• Going on holiday

• Visiting friends

What is one advantage of verbal communication in the workplace?

• Always recorded

• Quick and easy to give

• Cannot be misunderstood

Which of the following is a disadvantage of written communication?

• Limited shelf life

• Easy to update

• Creates a positive company image

• Reliable

Why are drawings important in engineering communication?

• They are easy for everyone to understand

• They can use agreed symbols with no language barrier

• They require no training

• They are informal

What is a potential risk of using electronic communication?

• Speed of communication

• System hacking and viruses

• Easy global distribution

• Off-site back-up storage

What do the colours red, yellow, green, and blue on signs usually imply?

• Company logos

• Status of the information

• Personal preference

• Decoration

Which of the following is a disadvantage of signs as communication?

• Use of colour coding

• Can project company branding

• Need to be concise and to the point

• Effective use of symbols