Diploma Pre-Testing - Lexis Training

1 Test Information

2 Writing Task

3 Multiple Choice

4 Numeracy

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:

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.