Assessment Test 50

What comes next in the sequence? 

What comes next in the sequence? 

What comes next in the sequence? 

What comes next in the sequence? 

If a driver travels an average of 4,250 miles per month driving only along motorways in an Xtam car, what is the predicted annual consumption of fuel (in gallons)?

Legal sector spending on IT hardware, IT software and IT consulting are all set to increase by the same amounts in Year 6 as they did from Year 4 to Year 5. Assuming this is the case, what would be the total legal sector spending in Year 6 on these three IT areas combined?

IKE Computers aim to grow monthly gross profit by 1.5%. If all costs remain constant, what will the sales turnover need to be in February to hit the target?

If the ratio of profit to turnover for Pacific Rim contracts was 2:15, what was the Government turnover in the Pacific Rim (in £100,000s)?

“Instituted in 1979 as a temporary measure to limit population growth, China’s one child policy remains in force today and is likely to continue for another decade. China’s population control policy has attracted criticism because of the manner in which it is enforced, and also because of its social repercussions. Supporters of the Chinese government’s policy consider it a necessary measure to curb extreme overpopulation, which has resulted in a reduction of an estimated 300 million people in its first twenty years. Not only is a reduced population environmentally beneficial, it also increases China’s per capita gross domestic product. The one-child policy has led to a disparate ratio of males to females – with abortion, abandonment and infanticide of female infants resulting from a cultural preference for sons. Furthermore, Draconian measures such as forced sterilization are strongly opposed by critics as a violation of human reproduction rights. The one-child policy is enforced strictly in urban areas, whereas in provincial regions fines are imposed on families with more than one child. There are also exceptions to the rules – for example, ethnic minorities. A rule also allows couples without siblings to have two children – a provision which applies to millions of sibling-free adults now of child-bearing age.” 

China’s one-child policy increases the country’s wealth.

“Instituted in 1979 as a temporary measure to limit population growth, China’s one child policy remains in force today and is likely to continue for another decade. China’s population control policy has attracted criticism because of the manner in which it is enforced, and also because of its social repercussions. Supporters of the Chinese government’s policy consider it a necessary measure to curb extreme overpopulation, which has resulted in a reduction of an estimated 300 million people in its first twenty years. Not only is a reduced population environmentally beneficial, it also increases China’s per capita gross domestic product. The one-child policy has led to a disparate ratio of males to females – with abortion, abandonment and infanticide of female infants resulting from a cultural preference for sons. Furthermore, Draconian measures such as forced sterilization are strongly opposed by critics as a violation of human reproduction rights. The one-child policy is enforced strictly in urban areas, whereas in provincial regions fines are imposed on families with more than one child. There are also exceptions to the rules – for example, ethnic minorities. A rule also allows couples without siblings to have two children – a provision which applies to millions of sibling-free adults now of child-bearing age.” 

The passage suggests that two-child families will dramatically increase, as sibling-free adults reach child-bearing age.

” There are 574 federally recognized American Indian tribes, with a total of 1.7 million members. Additionally, there are hundreds of groups seeking federal recognition – or sovereignty – though less than ten percent will successfully achieve this status. Federally recognised tribes have the right to self-government, and are also eligible for federal assistance programmes. Exempt from state and local jurisdiction, tribes may enforce their own laws, request tax breaks and control regulatory activities. There are however limitations to their sovereignty including, amongst others, the ability to make war and create currency. Historically, tribes were granted federal recognition through treaties or by executive order. Since 1978 however, this has been replaced by a lengthy and stringent regulatory process which requires tribes applying for federal recognition to fulfil seven criteria, such as anthropological and historical evidence. One of the complications regarding federal recognition is the legal definition of “Indian”. Previously, racial criteria, tribal records and personal affidavits were used to classify American Indians. Since the 1970s, however, there has been a shift to the use of a political definition – requiring membership in a federally recognized tribe in order to qualify for benefits, such as loans and educational grants. This definition, however, excludes many individuals of Native American heritage who are not tribal members.” 

There are only two exemptions to a federally recognized tribe’s powers of self-government.

” There are 574 federally recognized American Indian tribes, with a total of 1.7 million members. Additionally, there are hundreds of groups seeking federal recognition – or sovereignty – though less than ten percent will successfully achieve this status. Federally recognised tribes have the right to self-government, and are also eligible for federal assistance programmes. Exempt from state and local jurisdiction, tribes may enforce their own laws, request tax breaks and control regulatory activities. There are however limitations to their sovereignty including, amongst others, the ability to make war and create currency. Historically, tribes were granted federal recognition through treaties or by executive order. Since 1978 however, this has been replaced by a lengthy and stringent regulatory process which requires tribes applying for federal recognition to fulfil seven criteria, such as anthropological and historical evidence. One of the complications regarding federal recognition is the legal definition of “Indian”. Previously, racial criteria, tribal records and personal affidavits were used to classify American Indians. Since the 1970s, however, there has been a shift to the use of a political definition – requiring membership in a federally recognized tribe in order to qualify for benefits, such as loans and educational grants. This definition, however, excludes many individuals of Native American heritage who are not tribal members.” 

Demand for federal recognition is high because it is a prerequisite for benefit programmes.

“SCENARIO 1
You are a Retail Assistant working in the Saldringham branch of More Than Pens plc, a national stationer’s chain. More Than Pens has over 1000 stores, primarily in the UK, including 451 travel outlets at airports, train stations and motorway service areas and 627 high street stores. More Than Pens sells a wide range of newspapers, magazines, books, stationery and impulse products; most branches are open 7 days a week between 8.30am and 5.30pm. As a Retail Assistant you are responsible for providing exceptional customer service whilst demonstrating product knowledge to maximise sales. You work primarily in the book section of the Saldringham branch, however all the branch staff work as a unified team and therefore you are often required to work in other sections throughout the store.” 

Situation 1
A customer has been browsing in your section for about 10 minutes and is looking increasingly dissatisfied and frustrated. He approaches you and asks whether you have a particular book that he is looking for, and after checking on your computer, you have to inform him that it is currently ‘out of stock’.

Review the following responses A to D and indicate which one you believe to be the response to the situation you would be ‘most likely to make’. 

“SCENARIO 1
You are a Retail Assistant working in the Saldringham branch of More Than Pens plc, a national stationer’s chain. More Than Pens has over 1000 stores, primarily in the UK, including 451 travel outlets at airports, train stations and motorway service areas and 627 high street stores. More Than Pens sells a wide range of newspapers, magazines, books, stationery and impulse products; most branches are open 7 days a week between 8.30am and 5.30pm. As a Retail Assistant you are responsible for providing exceptional customer service whilst demonstrating product knowledge to maximise sales. You work primarily in the book section of the Saldringham branch, however all the branch staff work as a unified team and therefore you are often required to work in other sections throughout the store.” 

Situation 1
A customer has been browsing in your section for about 10 minutes and is looking increasingly dissatisfied and frustrated. He approaches you and asks whether you have a particular book that he is looking for, and after checking on your computer, you have to inform him that it is currently ‘out of stock’.

Review the following responses A to D and indicate which one you believe to be the response to the situation you would be ‘least likely to make’. 

“SCENARIO 1
You are a Retail Assistant working in the Saldringham branch of More Than Pens plc, a national stationer’s chain. More Than Pens has over 1000 stores, primarily in the UK, including 451 travel outlets at airports, train stations and motorway service areas and 627 high street stores. More Than Pens sells a wide range of newspapers, magazines, books, stationery and impulse products; most branches are open 7 days a week between 8.30am and 5.30pm. As a Retail Assistant you are responsible for providing exceptional customer service whilst demonstrating product knowledge to maximise sales. You work primarily in the book section of the Saldringham branch, however all the branch staff work as a unified team and therefore you are often required to work in other sections throughout the store.” 

Situation 2
It is a Tuesday morning and a colleague in the stationery section is away on sick leave. At 11am you are on your way to the staff room to take a quick tea break when, passing through the stationery section, you notice that it is in a reasonable amount of disarray. Products have fallen on the floor and been left lying there, shelves are untidy and some products are on the wrong shelves.

Review the following responses A to D and indicate which one you believe to be the response to the situation you would be ‘most likely to make’. 

“SCENARIO 1
You are a Retail Assistant working in the Saldringham branch of More Than Pens plc, a national stationer’s chain. More Than Pens has over 1000 stores, primarily in the UK, including 451 travel outlets at airports, train stations and motorway service areas and 627 high street stores. More Than Pens sells a wide range of newspapers, magazines, books, stationery and impulse products; most branches are open 7 days a week between 8.30am and 5.30pm. As a Retail Assistant you are responsible for providing exceptional customer service whilst demonstrating product knowledge to maximise sales. You work primarily in the book section of the Saldringham branch, however all the branch staff work as a unified team and therefore you are often required to work in other sections throughout the store.” 

Situation 2
It is a Tuesday morning and a colleague in the stationery section is away on sick leave. At 11am you are on your way to the staff room to take a quick tea break when, passing through the stationery section, you notice that it is in a reasonable amount of disarray. Products have fallen on the floor and been left lying there, shelves are untidy and some products are on the wrong shelves.

Review the following responses A to D and indicate which one you believe to be the response to the situation you would be ‘least likely to make’.