Pre-Employment Assessment Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

If you count from 1 to 100, how many 5s will you pass on the way?

How much money did Julie make this week?

$686.05

Statistical forecasting deals with estimating the likelihood of an event.

True

Using statistics in decision-making eliminates business risks.

False Signup and view all the answers

What inference can be drawn from the statement 'There is no kid that doesn't like chocolate'?

All kids like chocolate. Signup and view all the answers

People in Third World countries have low levels of calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Counting Fives

Counting from 1 to 100 includes 20 occurrences of the digit 5, including:
- Single occurrences: 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 50, 65, 75, 85, 95
- Double occurrence: 55 (contains two fives)

Julie's Earnings Calculation

Julie earns $10.25 per hour and an additional $6 per haircut.
Worked 40 hours and performed 46 haircuts.
Total earnings calculation:
- Base salary: $10.25 x 40 = $410.00
- Haircuts total: 46 x $6 = $276.00
- Combined total: $410.00 + $276.00 = $686.00

Business Statistics Overview

Business statistics aid in decision-making under risk, utilized in various disciplines such as:
- Financial analysis
- Econometrics
- Auditing
- Production and operations
- Marketing research
Key purpose: Infer characteristics of a population using random samples.

Statistical Forecasting

Focuses on predicting future trends using historical data.
Forecasts sales and budgets by identifying patterns and testing data for reasonableness.
True statement: Statistical forecasting estimates the likelihood of future events.

Decision-Making and Business Risks

Use of business statistics does not guarantee elimination of business risks.
Inferences drawn: Decision-making can mitigate risks but cannot fully remove them.

Chocolate Preference Inference

Statement "There is no kid that doesn't like chocolate" implies:
- All kids like chocolate due to the double negative.
Reasoning: "No kid" and "doesn't like" transform into a positive assertion about kids' preferences.

Nutritional Aspects of Soy and Rice Diets

Soy- and rice-based diets are common in Third World countries.
Soybeans possess high phytate levels, hindering absorption of minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
Long fermentation is effective in reducing phytate content in soy products.
Nutritional products like tempeh and miso are easily absorbed.
Claim regarding mineral deficiency in Third World countries: Cannot be definitively stated based on provided information.

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Test your skills with our Pre-Employment Assessment Test Flashcards that cover counting and basic math problems. Challenge yourself with real-world scenarios, such as calculating earnings based on hours worked and services provided. Perfect for anyone preparing for job assessments!