Diploma Pre-Testing - Lexis Training

1Test Information

2Writing Task

3Multiple Choice

4Numeracy

NOTE TO SUPERVISOR.

• This assessment should be done under exam conditions
• Bilingual dictionaries and/or electronic items are not allowed
• The test should take no longer than 1.5hr

TEST INSTRUCTIONS.

The test has 3 parts: writing, literacy, and numeracy
• Part 1 is a case study. Read the notes carefully and respond appropriately.
• Part 2 assesses your grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills. Read each section carefully and choose the correct answer.
• Part 3 assesses your numeracy skills. Read the questions and write your answers in the space provided. The use of calculators is not permitted.
• For part 1, you will be given an overall level (Beginner – Advanced) parts 2 and 3 add up to a total of 30 marks.

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PART 1 WRITING TASK.

Read the case study below and write your answer.

Writing: Write a short email in a professional corporate style (150 – 200 words) for the Managing Director giving an action plan for the coming year to improve three (3) services at the airport.

Write a short email below:

PART 3 NUMERACY.

Questions 21 - 30
Answer the questions below.

Question 21.

Two numbers add up to 87, if one is 39 what is the other?

Question 22. Find the value of x° in the following:

Question 22 a.

Question 22 b.

Question 23. Which fraction is larger:

Question 23 a.

3/5 or 1/2:

Question 23 b.

4/9 or 1/3:

Question 24. Multiply the following

Question 24 a.

6.89 x 10:

Question 24 b.

12.2 x 3:

Question 24 c.

45.7 x 2:

Question 25. Calculate the following

Question 25 a.

2 + 3 x 4:

Question 25 b.

4 – 10 ÷ 2:

Question 25 c.

(16 –5) x 3:

Question 26.

You have to organise an afternoon farewell tea function for a staff member who is leaving after 15 years of service. You have been advised the catering costs are:

Boxes of cake: $12.50 each
Cheese platters: $23.00 each
Coffee and tea: $2 a head

You have decided to order 2 boxes of cakes and 2 cheese platters and you anticipate 30 people attending who will be drinking tea and coffee.

How much will the function cost?

Question 27.

The sales manager at a local store has to add ‘on-costs’ of 15% to all the electrical items. If a toaster’s purchase cost was $35 what will be its sale price?

Question 28.

Calculating GST (Goods and Services Tax) is important in any business calculation. GST adds 10% to the cost of the item or service.

Calculate the GST on the following:

Question 28 a.

A box of staples costs $4.50 before GST. What is the price of the box of staples with GST added on?

Question 28 b.

You hire out your office consultant to other departments for $120 an hour before GST. What is the hourly price of the consultant with GST added on?

Question 29.

The company’s file storage is made up of 2-drawer filing cabinets and 4-drawer filing cabinets. They counted the number of cabinets and got 10. They counted the number of drawers and got 34.
How many 2-drawer filing cabinets are there and how many 4-drawer filing cabinets are there?

Question 30.

Rani, a receptionist, gets paid $21.50 per hour, plus time and half for anything over 38 hours per week. If he worked for 42 hours, what was his pay for:

Question 30 a.

The first 38 hours:

Question 30 b.

The overtime work only:

Question 30 c.

c. The total pay:

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NOTE TO SUPERVISOR.

TEST INSTRUCTIONS.

PART 1 WRITING TASK.

PART 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Questions 1 – 8

Questions 9 - 13

Questions 14 - 20

PART 3 NUMERACY.