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Verbal Comprehension Test 3
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Instructions
Read the passage of information thoroughly and select the correct answer from the four
options. Read the question thoroughly to ensure you know what the question entails.
There is only one correct answer per question.
Base your answers only on the information given in the passage.
There is a time limit of 30 seconds per question.
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Practice Aptitude TestsAntibac is a company that produces cleaning products, such as antibacterial kitchen
cleaner. In 2012, Antibac launched a new product, which claimed to be more efficient than
any other domestic cleaner. In an attempt to promote this product, Antibac gave away free
samples, advertised on local radio stations and placed an ad in a national newspaper. As a
result of this, Antibac’s new product made record-breaking sales figures in its first month.
Antibac are now keen to carry out similar campaigns with its other products and hope to
rival the current household names in domestic cleaning products.
Q1 Based on the information in the above passage which of the following statements is
true?
a. Antibac’s product claims to be more efficient than other domestic cleaners.
b. Antibac gave away free samples of national newspapers.
c. Antibac gave away free sample of rival products.
d. Antibac is a household name in domestic cleaning products.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The carbonated soft-drinks industry is one of the most profitable industries in the UK. There
are three reasons for this. Firstly, the cost of p roducing carbonated drinks, such as cola and
lemonade, costs the producer a fraction of the item’s selling price to make. For this reason,
the cost to profit ratio is high.
Secondly, carbonated soft-drinks are purchase d by the largest cross-section of society. Not
only are soft-drinks popular amongst children and teen-agers, they are a common addition
to alcoholic beverages and often chosen b y adults wishing to avoid alcohol. For this
reason, the large target-audience of soft-dr inks is one factor which contributes to the
profitability of such products.
Finally, research suggests that certain carbonated soft-drinks contain certain chemicals
which have a mildly addictive quality. An example of this is caffeine. Therefore, many
consumers of carbonated drinks are likely to be affected by such substances, leading to
repeat purchases and even dependence. Such factors are to the advantage of the industry
and lead to the increased profitability of their products.
Q2 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the factors below does not
contribute to the profitability of the carbonated soft-drinks industry?
a. Cost of production minute compared to the selling price.
b. Carbonated-soft drinks are enjoyed by a wide cross-section of society.
c. The soft drinks industry spends £3 billion on advertising on average.
d. Carbonated drinks often include mildly addictive substances such as caffeine
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Are supermarkets to blame for the increase in obesity in the UK? Critics suggest that the
low cost of high-fatty foods, such as ready meals, has led to the alarming rates of obesity in
the UK. However, an opposing school of thought suggests that other factors are in fact to
blame. One possible reason for this is the hectic life-style adopted by many people. In this
way, ready-meals can be seen as a quick alternative for individuals who are balancing long-
working hours with the demands of family life.
Another possible reason for the escalating levels of obesity within the UK is a lack of
physical exercise. Furthermore, levels of ob esity may be reduced by education; teaching
people which foods they should be eating an d promoting regular exercise.
Q3 Based on the information in the above passage, which one of the following
statements is incorrect?
a. Ready-meals are a quick alternative for individuals with a busy life-style.
b. Fast food companies have led to an increased level of obesity in the UK.
c. Educating people on the benefits of exercise may reduce obesity.
d. Low cost of junk food may be to blame for the high levels of obesity.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Oneline is an internet provider in the UK. Their target audience are those who access the
internet on a daily basis for an average of three to four hours. For this reason, Oneline
offers discount packages to new customers who plan to use their internet package to
enable them to work from home. Oneline also offers a ten per cent discount to students
and those over the age of sixty-five. However, unlike many of its competitors, Oneline fails
to offer additional services, such as satellite television or phone deals. For this reason, this
company is yet to become a well-known household name.
Q4 Based on the information in the passage, why is Oneline yet to become a well-known
household name? Select one answer only.
a. Oneline targets a minority audience.
b. Oneline charges more than its competitors.
c. Oneline fails to offer satellite television or phone deals.
d. Oneline’s internet service is limited to three to four hours a day.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Technology, such as smart-phones and business software, are said to be making a
marked difference to life of local people in Ghana. An example of this can be seen in
Janga, in the North of Ghana. Janga’s economy is predominantly dependant on the
collection and export of Shea nuts, traditionally collected by the women of the community.
Thanks to the introduction of smart phones, Shea nut collectors are now able to attach
barcodes to each bag of nuts that they collect. Scanning these barcodes on smart-phones
means that an individual can keep track of the delivery. The barcodes also identify which
bags belong to whom, so that the collector receives the right price for their product, based
on the amount of and the quality of nuts they collected. While this business model is
simple, it endows local workers with more control and bargaining power.
Q5 Based only on the information in the above passage, which of the following
statements is correct?
a. Technology increased workers control over the products they sell.
b. Technology has enabled individual workers to keep in contact.
c. The business model is described in the passage complicated.
d. The barcodes on each bag identifies which area the nuts came from.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Alternative Dispute Resolution, also known as ADR, is a method employed by the courts of
England and Wales in an attempt to reduce the amount of cases that go through the court.
In this way it is hoped that ADR will save not only time but also the expense of going to
court.
ADR is a method by which parties to a dispute are encouraged to resolve their issues by
alternative means, such as negotiation. In this way, taking a dispute to court is seen as a
last resort when the issue between the parties cannot be resolved by any other means.
A benefit of ADR is that it is less confrontational than going to court. In this way it is an
ideal means for the resolution of business disputes, as the working relationship between
the parties is better preserved than it may otherwise be. This allows the parties to resolve
the dispute and continue in their mutually beneficial business relationship.
Q6 Based on the information in the above passage alone, which of the following
statements is false?
a. ADR, is a method of resolving disputes without going to court.
b. The aim of ADR is to save on the expense of going to court.
c. ADR is that it is less confrontational and many people feel deprived
d. ADR enables parties to resolve disputes whilst maintaining their relationship.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.This passage outlines common ways in which companies aim to resolve disputes between
their workers. There are two main approaches to dispute resolution within a company. The
first of these is the ‘evaluation’ approach. This method encourages a meeting between the
disputing parties to identify the issues between them. A neutral third party, often a team
leader, listens to their issues and aims to find a reasonable compromise to impose upon the
parties. There are often sanctions outlined for any breach of this compromise. The second
way in which companies often resolve disputes between workers is through the ‘facilitative’
approach. This method encourages open communication, identifying common ground and
encourages the parties to the dispute themselves to find a solution, rather than a third party.
A benefit of this approach is that the parties get to discuss their issues openly and provides
an opportunity for each party to apologise and move forward.
Q7 Based on the information in the passage only, which of the statements below
correctly completes the following sentence? The ‘evaluation’ approach to problem
solving...
a. Allows the disputing parties to find a solution ,
b. Requires a neutral third party to find a reasonable compromise.
c. Is a method by which companies’ analyse potential new business partners.
d. is a method that companies use to assess an employee’s contribution
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Negotiating is a vital business skill, as it aims to improve our bargaining position, and helps
to achieve a deal which benefits everyone. When carrying out a negotiation it is important
to have a clear idea of what your bottom line offer will be. This figure will be the lowest
amount you are willing to pay/receive.
This figure is important for two reasons. Firstly, it is important so that you do not end up
paying too much or accepting to little, ending up bound to a deal that is not in your favour.
Secondly, it is important that you know what this figure is, as offering too little may offend
the opposing party, who may walk away from the negotiation and the business deal. The
use of the correct tone and language are also key skills when negotiating, as, in business,
this process often involves a party you want to work with. Therefore, your manner must be
a civil one.
Q8 Based on the information in the passage only, which one of the following statements
is false?
a. Bottom line offers represent the lowest offer you are willing to accept.
b. With no bottom line offer you risk paying too much or being paid too little.
c. The best tone for a negotiation is an adversarial one
d. Offering too little in a negotiation can offend the other party
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple was established in the 14th century. It is
situated on London Embankment, on the original site of the Knights Templar. The Society
itself has a rich history, containing members such as Sir Walter Raleigh.
The building also boasts historical visitors such as Queen Elizabeth 1st and Edward VII.
More recently, the Middle Temple building has also been home to some famous guests,
with scenes from the Harry Potter films taking place there. The society itself is now a legal
education establishment, playing a key role in the education of those wishing to become
barristers in England and Wales.
Q9 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the statements below does
not correctly complete the following sentence? The Honourable Society of the Middle
Temple..?
a. Has been visited by Queen Elizabeth 1st and Edward VII.
b. Has had well known members such as Sir Walter Raleigh.
c. Is a legal education establishment.
d. Was purposely built near the London Embankment Underground station.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The governance of financial institutions is an important policy area. By governance, we
mean the running of the company by a controlling party; usually by managers, directors or
shareholders. The 2008 financial crisis highlighted several failings in the governance of
financial institutions. For example the failure to understand the wide reaching effect of their
actions. In addition to this high level of remuneration, corporate greed and excessive risk
taking have all been noted as factors in the collapse of several previously leading financial
institutions. While these failures are varied, the key criticism of the current style of
governance is an inability to learn from past mistakes, leading to the repeat of this cycle of
failure.
Q10 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following options is not
listed as one of the failures of those governing financial institutions?
a. An inability to learn from their past mistakes
b. The taking of too many risks
c. Corporate social responsibility
d. Greed.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Corporate social responsibility, also known as ‘CSR’ is a term used to describe a way in
which companies conduct their business. It is the view that the profitability of the business
should be considered in-line with values such as honesty, fairness and transparency so as
to benefit the society they exist in. Other terms for this school of thought include ‘business
ethics’ and ‘sustainability’.
CSR proposes that the actions of companies can have such wide reaching impact on the
surroundings that they have a responsibility to conduct their business in a responsible
manner. For example, their actions can have an effect on employees and their families to
the economy as a whole.
Q11 Based on the information in the passage alone, which one of the statements below
correctly completes the following sentence? Corporate social responsibility, also
known as CSR, proposes that...
a. Businesses have a responsibility to make profit.
b. Businesses have a responsibility to their shareholders and directors.
c. businesses have a responsibility to the environment
d. Businesses should act in a responsible and ethical manner.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Statistics suggest that the level of trust inspired by business leaders and companies is at
an all-time low. This information can be seen in the results of recent opinion polls, with
business leaders in the bottom third of those trusted to tell the truth, in the same category
as politicians.
This appears to be a global trend, with only 5 out of 21 countries naming business leaders
as ‘trustworthy’. When individuals were asked why they had responded in this way, over
20% of respondents stated they thought business leaders were greedy. A further 38%
blamed business leaders for the current state of the economy. However, the overwhelming
response was that respondents expected business leaders to lie to benefit themselves.
Q12 Based on the information in the passage alone, which one of the following statements
is false?
a. 30% of people blamed business leaders for the current state of the economy.
b. the minority of people surveyed named business leaders as ‘trustworthy’.
c. 20% cent of people thought business leaders were greedy.
d. Business leaders are in the same category as politicians for truthfulness
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Competition between television channel providers to broadcast movies is fierce. The
following information has been gathered by the UK Competition Commission, who
investigated the acquisition of movie rights by a number of leading broadcasters in the UK.
The Commission found that competition is limited by the dominant provider, SKY TV.
Competing companies, such as British Telecom and Virgin Cable, are currently unable to
invest the same amount into the acquisition of movie rights without placing themselves in
financial jeopardy.
This allows the dominant channel provider to charge larger amounts as there is no fear of
being under-sold by a competitor. In this way, pay-per view movies are currently more
expensive than they might otherwise be.
Q13 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
definitely true?
a. British Telecom and Virgin Cable have fewer of subscribers than SKY TV.
b. The Competition Commission looks at all broadcasters in the UK.
c. SKY TV is currently the dominant provider and can limit competition.
d. Pay-per view movies are less popular than they may otherwise be.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The dominant mobile network in the UK is Ora nge. Statistics suggest that, since purchasing
T-Mobile, the Orange group provides a servic e to over 30% of mobile users in the United
Kingdom. The second most popular netwo rk is O2. This company provides network
coverage for an estimated 20% of all mobile users in the UK. O2 has proved to be the
fastest growing network. This trend mirrors the range of prices offered by the network, the
deals available and the amount of revenue spent on advertising. The smallest network
providers in the UK are those which offer m obile services as a side-line to their main
business, for example supermarket networks. Such providers are responsible for a marginal
section of the total mobile service provided in the UK
Q14 Based on the information in the passage alone, which one of the following statements
is definitely true?
a. O2 offers the cheapest prices.
b. O2 is the fastest growing network
c. Supermarket providers provide 1% of network coverage in the UK.
d. Since ‘Orange’ bought ‘T Mobile’, its user coverage has almost doubled.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The phenomenon of bottled water has given rise to the creation of a billion pound industry.
The cost of bottled water can be up to 10,000 times higher than that of tap water. However,
a reported 53 billion gallons of bottled water are consumed each year. This is a shocking
figure, when considering the fact that much bottled water is actually from municipal water
sources; in other words, taps.
In addition, the process of bottling and transporti ng the water can have detrimental effects
on the environment. Last year over 16 million ba rrels of oil were used in the production of
bottled water. This is enough oil to fuel over hal f a million cars for an entire year. Finally,
statistics suggest that only one in six plastic wa ter bottles are recycled. In this way, the
bottled water industry can be seen as not only ov erly expensive for consumers, but also as
damaging for the environment.
Q15 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements is false?
a. Bottled water can be up to 10,000 times higher than the cost of tap water.
b. Bottled water is 10, 000 times higher than the cost of tap water.
c. The oil from last year’s production of bottled water could fuel 500,000 cars
d. The bottled water industry may have a negative effect on the environment.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Technology and business are having a harmonious relationship. Technological advances
can be seen as benefitting companies in several ways; increasing communication,
preparation and efficiency. An example of this is provided by tablet computers.
Tablets allow for work to be completed remo tely and with greater ease. Information, for
presentations and so on, can be edited and ready by the time the worker reaches his
destination. However, such technological adva nces mean that workers are completing ever
longer hours, unable to leave work unfinishe d. This also applies to emails, Blackberries,
mobiles and other forms of communication; m eaning that we are unable to leave our work
at work. In this way technology can be see n as placing an ever increasing burden on
individuals and blurring the line between home life and work.
Q16 Based on the information in the passage alone, which the statement below correctly
completes the following sentence? Technological advances can...
a. Be beneficial to businesses by increasing communication.
b. Be detrimental to workers as it makes it easier to leave their work at work.
c. Be beneficial to businesses allows business to monitor what staff are doing.
d. Be beneficial to workers as it acts as an incentive to work harder.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The fashion industry is one of the most profitable sectors of the economy. An example of
this can be seen in the reported annual profit of the Arcadia Group. The Group, which
owns several high-street chains such as Topshop and Miss Selfridge, reported an annual
profit of one hundred and eight million pounds last year.
Similar figures have also been reported by leading fashion labels Zara and Urban
Outfitters. In this way, the fashion industry continues to grow despite the current economic
climate. A key aspect of this is that the reported figures are from high-street companies,
which promise up-to-date fashion at prices much more widely available than those of
designers.
Q17 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
true?
a. Cheaper fashion labels provide a lower standard of products.
b. High-street fashion is more financially accessible than designer
c. high-street fashion provides a higher standard of products.
d. fashion industry is the most profitable sector of the economy.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The cost of using electrical items, such as tumble dryers, can be one of the greatest
household expenses. For this reason, compa nies offering to reduce the amount of money
spent yearly on such items are of increasing popularity. An example of this is provided by
the website sus-it.net, which promises to save consumers up to £690 a year by following its
simple tips.
These tips range from changing your appliances to energy-saving options, to insulating and
building advice. Such sites often provide a comparison of the usual running cost or
products, allowing consumers to compare models and assess their expected savings.
For example, according to the information provided by sus-it.net, a Panasonic NA washing
machine can save an average of £32.80 a year compared to other models.
Q18 Based on the information in the above passage, which one of the following
statements is true?
a. Brands claiming to amount spent on electric items are increasingly popular.
b. A way to save money is to avoid using energy saving appliances.
c. It is impossible to save money by changing the model of appliance.
d. Old-fashioned methods like washing lines and brooms save money
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Has the idea of health and safety been take n a step too far? Recent changes to the law,
aimed at improving the quality of working env ironments, can be seen to have a detrimental
effect. For example, firemen are no longer all owed to use a fireman’s pole as this has been
noted to cause injury. However, statistics su ggest that such injuries amount to a total of
0.02% of all injuries received by fire-fighters.
In comparison, up to 40% of injuries received by fire-fighters are in the form of bruises, cuts
and wounds received at the scene. Such he alth and safety initiatives can also be seen in
other professions. Teachers today are less li kely to organise school trips than in previous
years, due to the strict nature of health and safety laws. Such laws make it possible for
students who are injured during a trip to hold the staff liable.
Q19 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
correct?
a. Injuries are more likely the scene than using a fireman’s-pole.
b. injuries using a fireman’s-pole are more likely than at the scene
c. Teachers are more likely to take students on trips than ever before.
d. Recent health and safety law changes have benefited work environments
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.One way in which environmental authorities hope to preserve dwindling supplies of fish is
through the limitation of fishing rights in certain waters. An example of this can be seen in
the Republic of Ireland, where the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFL), a state body established
in 2010, provides advice on the conservatio n, protection and management of Ireland’s
waters. In this way, the IFL ensures that he national and local laws are observed within
Ireland and a 12 mile sea perimeter.
The position in England is, however, different. There is a separation between fishing rights
in open water (sea fishing) and fishing rights on non-tidal waters. At sea, anyone can fish
from a boat or bank. With non-tidal waters, the owner of the land adjoining the water owns
the fishing rights on his/her side if the land. However, these rights can be leased or sold.
Q20 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements
cannot correctly complete the following sentence? The fishing rights in the Republic
of Ireland and England are different in that...
a. There is a separation between sea fishing rights and non-tidal water fishing.
b. In Ireland, fishing rights are monitored by the IFL.
c. In England, anyone can fish from a boat or bank on tidal waters.
d. In Ireland, anyone can fish from a boat or bank on tidal waters.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.C osmetics are big business. Statistics have shown that the most profitable company of 2011
was L’Oreal, who made a profit of 16.1 billion pounds. The second highest profit was reached by
Estee Lauder, who made 13 billion. Such high profits are testament to the strength of this
industry.
In support of this, the top twenty leading cosmetic companies made a collective profit of just less
t han one hundred billion pounds globally. This suggests that such companies are able to achieve
s uccessful levels of profit even in times of consumer belt-tightening.
Q21 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
correct?
a. Estee Lauder reported the largest cosmetic company profit in 2011.
b. Estee lauder reported the second largest cosmetic company profit in 2011.
c. L’Oreal reported a profit of less than sixteen billion pounds in 2011.
d. The twenty leading cosmetics companies profited over £100 billion in the USA
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Some of the most philanthropic companies in the United States are shunning the limelight.
Philanthropy can also be known as ‘compassion’, ‘charity’, and ‘generosity’. Such figures
are gathered and published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The list of charitable
companies is topped by pharmaceutical companies, the lead of which is Johnson and
Johnson; they far outstripped the number two spot of Merck, who gave $923 million to
charity in 2011.
This figure is up by 12% on the figure donated in the year before. The Chronicle of
Philanthropy notes that on average, leading companies in the US gave 1.2% of their annual
profit to a charitable cause. However, several leading companies, including Apple and
Google refused to provide information on their charitable giving.
Q22 Which of the following statements cannot be learnt from the information in the
passage alone?
a. Some companies refuse to disclose the amount they give to charities.
b. Information on charitable giving is provided by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
c. Leading US companies gave an average of over one per cent of their profits.
d. Johnson and Johnson gave $923 million to charity last year.
In the summer of 2012 Facebook launched a real-cash gambling application developed by
the London based online gambling operator Gamesys. As featured in this app, gamers will
be able to play numerous online games on Facebook with the chance of winning real
money. A spokesperson for the company producing the app stated “Real money gaming is
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However this move has ge nerated controversy, UK members will be able to view the app
and due to the number of young and vulnerable people on Facebook in the UK, this mayQ23 Based on the previous passage, which one of these statements is definitely true?
a) The online gambling app has been banned outside the UK
b) Children are unable to access the real cash gambling app
c) The real money gaming industry in the UK is well-regulated
d) Problem gamblers will be prevented from utilising the app.
It was identified that in the 2008 Beijing Olympics over 50% of gold medallists from the UK
were educated at private schools. Considering that only 7% of the UK population is
educated at private schools, this means a disproportionate number of privately educated
students are representing the UK in the Olympics. Over 30% of UK Olympians were
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The reason for this difference is the emphasis in which private school place on sport by
devoting more time to sporting activities and often hiring top class coaches. To addressQ24 Based on the passage, which one the following statements is not definitely true?
a) 93 percent of the UK population do not attend private school
b) The majority of UK medallists were privately educated.
c) Private schools devote more time to sports
d) Every equestrian medallist was privately educated
Among the latest groups bothering the financial service industry of recent times are their
very own shareholders. Executive pay in the financial services industry have publically
generated controversy for many years, but now the shareholders have had enough, and a
rise in shareholder activism attempting to lower executive pay has been seen. This sudden
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However despite poor fina ncial performance and low returns to the shareholders, exuberant
remuneration packages have been the norm in the financial services sector for decades, asQ25 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements is the reason for the
increase in shareholder activism in the financial service industry?
a) Executive pay for finance executives has recently increased
b) Public controversy has put pressure on the shareholders
c) The revenues of financial services companies have lowered.
d) High pay has not increased profitability in financial services industry
Students in the United States face a difficult decision regarding their higher education. With
the global amount of student debt approaching $1 trillion, ever increasing tuition fees are
leaving graduates deeper and deeper in debt. This combined with a faltering economic and
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When comparing the education system in Germany to the USA, fewer students attend
university in favour of vocational training and apprenticeship, and we see lower levels ofQ26 Which statement cannot be learned based on the information in the passage?
a. The total amount of student debt each year has doubled in the past 10 years
b. Germany has lower youth employment than the USA
c. The world level of student debt is almost $1 trillion
d. Increasing the number of apprenticeships will decrease total student loan debt
Although often considered a trivial and mundane aspect of corporate affairs, designing a
logo for a global company can be an extremely expensive, thorough process, or a cheap
and convenient one. At the extreme end, the oil and gas company BP spend over
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spend a penny on their log o, instead the founding member Sergey Brin designed it himself.
Similarly the Coca-Cola logo was simply the formal hand written style used at the time ofQ27 Which of the following statements is definitely true based on the passage of
information?
a. The Nike logo cost $35 cash
b. The Google logo cost less to produce than the Coca-Cola logo
c. Accenture spent less money on their logo than BP
d. BP holds the record for most expensive logo
Socially responsible investing is an important hot topic of discussion in the financial work at
present. Socially responsible investing itself is an obligation by a financial services
organisation to commit to ethical investments. It is part of a movement calling for greater
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corporate social responsibility. Frequently such investments may include environmentally
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decrease in investment in areas such as weapons technology, tobacco and gambling.
The question at the heart of this discussion is should the financial services industry beQ28 based on the passage, which one of the following statement best completes the
sentence? Socially responsible investing may lead toN
a. lower profits in the financial services industry
b. decreases in revenues in the weapons, tobacco and gambling industries
c. decreases in revenues in the financial services industry
d. Increased public awareness of environmental issues.
In the United Kingdom, a common method of resolving serious employee disputes is
through an employee tribunal, which are non-governmental public bodies which hear many
kinds of employee-employer disputes. The most common disputes in employee tribunals
are unfair dismissal, redundancy payments and employment discrimination. One benefit of
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tribunals is that they frequently favour the organisation rather than the employee, as the
organisation will frequently have human resources/legal professionals who are more adept
with employment law than the employee making the claim.Q29 What statement best finishes the sentence? Employee tribunals areN
a. Governmental public bodies
b. Run by the ministry of justice
c. Non-governmental public bodies
d. Internal investigations within organisations
Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the size of a countries economy. It is
measured by calculating the total number of goods and services produced by a country
within a given period. GDP per capita is the GDP divided by the number of people in that
country, and is frequently considered an indicator of a countries standard of living.
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personal income or personal debt. Similarly GDP does not measure innovation,
environmental record and quality of life.Q30 Based on the passage, what is the gross GDP per capita considered to be an
indicator of?
a. The size of the economy
b. A country’s standard of living
c. A countries innovation and quality of life
d. The number of people in the country
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