Pinnacle English- LLN Test

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10 Multiple Choice Questions

We suggest you take 30-45 minutes to complete the test, but there is no time limit.

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At the end of the test, we will tell you your total score and whether your language literacy and numeracy skills are at the right level for the course you want to undertake.

Name

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CHANCE OF RAIN

An excursion is scheduled at a college for Wednesday.

The Weather Bureau forecasts a 25% chance of rain on Wednesday.

What is the chance that it will not rain on the school sports day?

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1 out of 10

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A teacher called Paul uses a spreadsheet to record his students’ scores for three tests.

The maximum possible score for each quiz is 20.

Which of these formulae could their teacher (Paul) have used to calculate the average (mean) test score in cell F2 for Aaron?

=B2+C2+D2+E2/4

=(B2+C2+D2+E2/4)

=((B2+C2+D2+E2/4))

=(B2+C2+D2+E2)/4

2 out of 10

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Dress for Success - Tips

A recent study shows that people who dress better have more confidence, and are more focused on details. More importantly, other people perceive well-dressed people as leaders, and are more likely to go to them for support than those not as well dressed.

The good news is that dressing for success is easier than you think, and you don't have to spend that much money in the process. Keep the following tips in mind and you’ll give the impression of success at work:

Begin with the basics. Always choose dark socks when wearing dark pants and/or shoes. Your belt should match or coordinate with your shoes. These two simple tips are often missed!

An often missed note on hygiene. Limit use of cologne/perfume; it’s meant to compliment not overwhelm.

Keep it simple. Accessories should be just that: extra. Make sure jewelry and belts are not too showy or distracting. If they overwhelm your outfit you can be sure they’ll overwhelm your personality as well.

Keep it clean. This one is quite obvious: Clothing should be clean and pressed. But I’ll go one further. Invest in getting a suit that’s been tailored to your build. Nothing looks worse than a too baggy (or too tight) jacket or pantlegs that bunch up at the ankles.

Dress for the occasion. If it calls for black tie on the invitation, they mean a tuxedo (Dinner Jacket), not a navy suit. If it’s a more casual event, but you’re unsure of the attire, wear a jacket regardless. You can never go wrong by being the best-dressed person in the room.

Dressing well is more than just clothing. It’s an essential part of your behaviour and demeanor.

Academy Award winner Edith Head says, "You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it." There's more truth in this statement than you may think. Start by dressing like the person you want to be and the success you desire will follow.

Which phrase best describes the author’s attitude towards what you wear at work?

You need to spend a lot of time and money in order to look good at work.

Your work attire can impact your success at work.

Only people in leadership positions need to be well-dressed.

As long as you are clean and tidy, you don’t have to worry about what you wear.

3 out of 10

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A business owner called Louis needs a new course and has emailed a consultant called Bob, to him if he could write a new course for his college.

Read the list of tasks Bob wrote on a Monday morning. He has not put them in order. Decide the order of priority for the tasks that Bob has to do.

Do some research to find out how long it will take to write the new course according to what Louis wants and needs.
Organise a quote and email the quote to Louis for the course development.
If Louis is happy with the new course, send him an email with the invoice, and wait for payment.
If Louis says the quote is okay, develop the new quote for him.
Speak with Louis about what he needs the new course for and what kind of students will be undertaking the course.
Ask Louis if he is happy with the new course and if he wants to change or add anything to it.

Choose the best order in which the web developer should complete the tasks.

Select one:

6, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1

4, 1, 5, 2, 3, 6

5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 3

4, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5

4 out of 10

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Shane is a new teacher at a college and it is his job to teach English online, using video conferencing and other file-sharing tools. Shanne is a qualified English teacher with a lot of experience in teaching English, but he has never taught English online and has never used video conferencing or to teach students. However, Shane is confident in using a computer at home, and regularly uses his computer to make video calls to chat to friends and family.

If you were responsible for training new staff, how would you describe James’ level of skill/knowledge in using video conferencing tools to teach students at the college?

Select one:

No previous knowledge of the task.

Can perform the task with help.

Can perform the task on his own.

Can teach others to perform the task.

5 out of 10

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A SWOT Analysis is a technique for assessing four important aspects of a business and stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

Strengths: What is the business good at?

Weaknesses: What is the business not good at?

Opportunities: What openings (or chances) are there for something positive to happen to your business?

Threats: What things could have a negative effect on the business?

Consider Microsoft, which is one of the most successful companies in the world. Which of the following is an example of a SWOT analysis for Microsoft?

Select one:

Microsoft is the global market leader in software technology, but it has been lagging in innovation when compared with companies like Apple. Cloud-based services have gained growth in recent years, thus, there’s an opportunity for it to expand its cloud business. Microsoft is in intense competition with Google and Apple and both are a threat to Microsoft’s market position.

Microsoft has been lagging in innovation when compared with companies like Apple. In fact, Microsoft has been failing when it comes to growing its hardware products sales such as surface pro computers and phones. Furthermore, its internet browsers which include Microsoft IE & Edge are not even competitive with browsers such as Google, Safari, and Firefox.

Microsoft is the global market leader in software technology and is the world’s largest company with dominant market share. It operates in more than 190 countries worldwide and the latest earning results demonstrate strong growth in the cloud business. Furthermore, it is a reputed brand with superior customer loyalty.

Microsoft is in intense competition with Google and Apple and both are a threat to Microsoft’s market position. Also, Microsoft has modest shares in the market of smartphones, notepads, and laptops. Finally, Open source projects – Like Linux OS and Open Source Office, have successfully entered into the market offering similar services for free; this can also be a threat to Microsoft that offers these products at an expensive price.

6 out of 10

Read the following article and identify any bias in information sources.

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Children and Adolescents Who Eat Candy Are Less Overweight or Obese

NEWS PROVIDED BY The National Candy Association

Children and adolescents who eat candy tend to weigh less than their non-consuming counterparts, according to a new study (funded by the National Candy Association and was published in Food & Nutrition Research, a peer-reviewed journal.

This is potentially important news because of the current state of the childhood obesity epidemic. However, lead researcher Carol O'Neil, PhD, MPH, LDN, RD, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, wants to ensure the study is put into perspective.

"The study illustrates that children and adolescents who consume candy are less likely to be overweight," O'Neil said. "However, the results of this study should not be construed as permission to overeat sweets. Candy and sweets should not replace nutrient-dense foods in the diet; it is a special treat and should be enjoyed in moderation."

Similar to a sister study that focused on adults, this study examined the connection of candy consumption on intakes of total energy, fat, and added sugars; diet quality; weight/adiposity parameters; and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in 11,182 U.S. children 2-13 years of age and adolescents 14-18 years of age participating in the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

While children and adolescent candy consumers in the study did have slightly higher intakes of total energy and added sugars, they were less likely to be overweight or obese than children who did not consume any candy/sweets/lollies - suggesting their ability to successfully manage the "calories in, calories out," balance over time.

"Candy is a fun part of children's lives – as a treat, in celebrations and for holidays," said Alison Bodor, senior vice president of public policy and advocacy, National Candy Association. "It's not intended to replace nutrient-dense foods in the diet, but it certainly can provide moments of happiness within the context of a healthy lifestyle."

Select one:

Alison Bodor, of the National Candy Association has a self-interest bias

Neither Alison Bodor nor the National Candy Association have a bias based on self-interest

Both Alison Bodor and the National Candy Association have a bias based on self-interest

The National Candy Association has a self-interest bias

7 out of 10

Match the key selection criteria for the position of Supervisor to the paragraphs written by a business student who is applying for the job.

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Soon after starting a job as an administrative assistant at the college, I realised that some of the reception staff were more suited to specific tasks such as dealing with students, others more suited to data entry and some were better at collecting payments. I suggested that the owner give tasks to each staff member based on their strengths and weaknesses and student feedback in the survey results was a lot more positive as a result of me paying attention to detail and analysing the problems in front of me.

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While working at the college, daily tasks were often team-oriented and I had to work with a lot of other staff members, including marketing officers, administrative staff, teachers and the management team. I also had to attend regular meetings where I worked with other employees and managers to improve the way we delivered service to students.

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During my time as a front office administrator at a college, I had to make multiple phone calls and emails to various students. had to be clear both via email and on the phone in order to make sure that there was no misunderstanding about the issues that needed to be resolved.

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Working as a front office administrator allowed for my database and computing skills to greatly improve and I became efficient in using multiple Microsoft and Google applications.

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My mid 20’s were a very busy time for me as I was studying Business full-time, I was part of a soccer team and I had a part-time job at a cafe. It was extremely important during this period to manage my time more efficiently in my day-to-day life, and prioritise tasks based on their importance.

8 out of 10

Read the information and email below written by a representative of LearnOnline and answer the question that follows.

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LearnOnline is an online app that connects teachers with students. There’s just one problem - sometimes, the teachers don’t update their schedules within LearnOnline, causing students to make appointments for times that aren’t actually available. This leads to the appointments being cancelled and unhappy users of the app.

Hi Angelica

I am so sorry to hear that the appointment you booked with LearnOnline was cancelled. We want your learning experience to be fantastic and that means learning with the teacher of your choice, at a time that suits you.

I would like to send you a Coles Gift Card to compensate you for the inconvenience caused by the change. If you have a moment, we’d love to hear what happened. Just email [email protected] with your feedback.

While incidents like this are very rare, we understand the trouble it may have caused and we would like to make it right.

Best wishes,

Denise

The LearnOnline Service Team

Which answer does NOT relate to the apology email?

LearnOnline is prepared to absorb the cost of a gift to get customer feedback.

LearnOnline appreciates feedback on the company’s services.

There have been some issues with teachers not updating their schedules.

LearnOnline says that it was not their fault and therefore not their problem.

9 out of 10

Listen to Jack's Online Working Experience and answer the question that follows.

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What was Jack’s favourite thing about learning online?

Select one:

He is able to have a better work-life balance.

He can either teach in person or online.

He doesn’t have to catch public transport to work.

It has encouraged him to be more active.

10 out of 10

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