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Select the best defense of the following statement: “Changing the subject is a good way to avoid gossip.”

A
Avoiding gossip is too difficult to do all the time
B
Changing the subject can avoid hurting anyone’s feelings
C
People who gossip will talk about anything
D
There is no effective way to stop gossip
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What was the general effect of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

A
To protect the rights and wages of employees
B
To protect the rights and interests of business
C
To protect the rights and wages of child laborers
D
To protect the interests and principles of capitalism
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The most important reason to know basic first aid is:

A
It is the best way to treat minor cuts and bruises
B
It reduces the number of accidents in a workplace
C
It is company policy in many workplaces
D
It allows emergencies to be treated swiftly
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Jenny is suffering from sleep deprivation. She will probably experience which of the following symptoms?

A
Loss of organ function
B
Physical cravings
C
Reduced functioning
D
Unexplainable sadness
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Cindy notices that some of her coworkers are having trouble completing a task. Cindy should ______.

A
avoid them by leaving
B
report them to a supervisor
C
ignore them as much as possible
D
help them complete the task
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Why do store owners want their workers to wear clean, ironed clothing?

A
Well groomed employees present a good image to customers.
B
Well groomed employees will work longer hours for less pay.
C
Well groomed employees brag to each other about their clothes, increasing morale.
D
Well groomed employees steal fewer items from the store.
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One advantage of taking an active role in your orientation is that you will be able to _____.

A
show everyone who the boss is
B
answer questions you have
C
get paid more than everyone else
D
show how much you know
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Decide which statement best reflects a proper attitude on the first day of work.

A
I should point out other workers who are not properly dressed.
B
I should question business practices shown to me.
C
I should listen closely when people talk to me.
D
I should defend my ideas with rigor.
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Which of the following is the best way to learn about a company culture?

A
Read the company policy handbook
B
Ask your boss how everyone should behave
C
Observe the behavior and attitudes of your coworker
D
Find out where everyone lives and move there
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Boosting morale in a workplace through reorientation is accomplished by giving employees _____.

A
snacks and drinks
B
the same direction and focus
C
time off from their real work
D
more supervision
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If you have an orientation where you read manuals and fill out paperwork, it is probably a _____.

A
new hire orientation
B
interactive orientation
C
reorientation
D
mentorship
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Which of the following situations will not generate stress?

A
Driving in traffic
B
Sleeping
C
Opening a birthday present
D
Watching a soap opera
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When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.

A
Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your case
B
Haggle with the attorney for lower fees
C
Ask questions to help you determine their competence
D
Notice how many people work at their office
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In the event of a fire, what is the best way to determine if a door is safe to open?

A
Avoid touching it except to kick it open
B
Check it for heat with your forearm
C
Check it for heat with the back of your hand
D
Check it for heat by grabbing the doorknob

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