Numeracy (Questions 201 – 210) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Numeracy Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be 4 answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Explanation of the Answer” as a guide to work out the correct response There maybe alternate ways to find these answers - this is only our suggested way. If you know another way to figure out the answer, follow that method! Click next to begin! Question 201. Jensen is installing laminate flooring in his dining room. He needs to purchase an extra 10% of the flooring to allow for wastage when it is being installed. His dining room area is 16 m2. What is the total amount of flooring Jensen needs to order? Explanation of answer: Step 1: We know that Jensen’s dining room floor is 16 m2. To find out how much extra he needs we need to find out what 10% of 16 m2 is and then add it to 16 m2 to find our answer. Step 2: To find out what 10% would be, we are essentially moving the decimal point one place value to the left of that number. For example, 10% of 24 would be 2.4. Step 3: In our question, 10% of 16 m2 would be 1.6 m2. We now need to add these two values together to get our answer. 16 m2 + 1.6 m2 = 17.6 m2. Step 4: The correct answer is – c) 17.6 m2 a) 1.6 m2 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 14.4 m2 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 17.6 m2 Correct Answer d) 20.8 m2 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 202.Isabella bought a watch for \$4,000.Three years later she had sold it for \$4,800.What percentage profit did she make?Explanation of answer:Step 1: When determining a percentage profit, we need to determine the profit made over time. In this instance it is the sold price minus the original price. \$4,800 – \$4,000 = \$800Step 2: We need find out the profit as a percentage of the original cost. Our profit is \$800, and the original cost is \$4,000. To find out what percentage the \$800 profit is, we need to find our baseline 10% of \$4,000.Step 3: To find out what 10% would be, we are essentially moving the decimal point one place value to the left of the \$4,000 = \$400. 10% of \$4,000 is \$400. If we double \$400, we get \$800. Doubling the dollar value means we can double the percentage value. Double 10% = 20%.Step 4: 20% of \$4,000 is \$800. This was the value of the profit made by selling the watch. The percentage profit Isabella made by selling the watch was 20%.Step 5: The correct answer is – d) 20% a) 8% Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 12% Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 16% Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 20% Correct Answer None Question 203.Lottie works at a recycling collection factory.She is paid \$238 for every 1,000 plastic bottles sorted.She also received a bonus of \$821 if she sorts over 10,000 plastic bottles in the week.If Lottie sorted 18,000 plastic bottles in a week, which is the best estimate of the amount she earned?Explanation of answer:Step 1: To determine the answer in this question, we need to have a look at the number of bottles Lottie sorted, then break the other information into sections and round each figure to find the best estimate for the final answer.Step 2: Lottie sorted 18,000 bottles. She gets paid per 1,000 bottles, but also gets a bonus for sorting over 10,000 bottles. We need to round how much she gets paid per 1,000 and 10,000 bottles.Step 3: Lottie was paid $238 per 1,000 bottles. We need to round this dollar figure to the nearest 100. 238 is closer to 200 than 300 (as 38 is closer to 0 than 100), so 200 is our rounded figure.Step 4: Lottie was paid a bonus of $821 for sorting over 10,000 bottles. We need to round this dollar figure to the nearest 100. 821 is closer to 800 than 300 (as 21 is closer to 0 than 100), so 800 is our rounded figure.Step 5: These two figures of 800 and 200 can now be substituted into the answers provided in the multiple-choice section below.Step 6: The last value in the expression (x 10 or x 20) is the total rounded value of the amount of 1,000 bottles Lottie sorted. As Lottie sorted through 18,000 bottles, this can be expressed as 18 x 1,000 bottles sorted. We round this value of 18 to the nearest 10, which gives us 20. We can now substitute that value into our expression.Step 7: Our rounded values now sit at 800, 200 and 20. As an expression we get 800 + (200 x 20).Step 8: The correct answer is – c) 800 + (200 x 20) a) 800 + (200 x 10) Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 800 + (300 x 10) Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 800 + (200 x 20) Correct Answer d) 800 + (300 x 20) Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 204. Common microwave ovens heat food at frequencies near 2.45 GHz (Gigahertz). 1 Gigahertz represents 1 billion cycles per second. 1 Hertz represents 1 cycle per second. What is 2.45 Gigahertz when converted into Hertz? Explanation of answer: Step 1: Converting Gigahertz to Hertz requires us to multiply the value given by 1 billion. This was stated in the question, that 1 gigahertz is 1 billion Hertz. Step 2: The microwave frequency was at 2.45 Gigahertz. This is the value we must convert. Step 3: We need to multiply 2.45 by 1 billion. This is 2.45 x 1,000,000,000 = 2,450,000,000 Step 4: Once converted, we have a value of 2,450,000,000 hertz. Step 5: The correct answer is – c) 2,450,000,000 hertz. a) 245,000,000,000 Hertz Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 24,500,000,000 Hertz Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 2,450,000,000 Hertz Correct Answer d) 245,000,000 Hertz Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 205. The table below shows the weight of the players in a Super Rugby squad In Australia, the average weight of an adult male is 85 kg. How many of the players are 21 kg or more above this average weight? Explanation of answer: Step 1: To find out how many players are 21 kg above the average male weight, we must first add 21 kg and 85 kg. 21 + 85 = 106. 106 kg is the weight we need to look for. Step 2: We can now look at the table and see how many players are in the 106 – 108 kg weight range. It is 9. We then look at higher weight ranges and add all the players in those weigh categories to get our total. 9 + 6 + 5 + 3 + 2 = 25 Step 3: There are 25 players who are 21kg above the average weight of an adult male. Step 4: The correct answer is – a) 25 a) 25 Correct Answer b) 23 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 20 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 18 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 206. Graeme worked as a carpenter’s apprentice. His boss had asked him to saw a wood cube in half for a specific join. His boss specified that the cube was to be cut vertically and across the diagonal as per the diagram. Which of the following is the shape of the cut wood? Explanation of answer: Step 1: If the cube was cut vertically and across the diagonal, then the cut would be made in a downwards fashion and from one corner to another corner. This would give Graeme two triangular prisms. Step 2: The two cut triangular prisms would both have two faces at 90 degrees to each other – these are the sides of the original cube. So looking at the triangular end of each prism we would see that they are both right angled triangles. Step 3: We are looking for a right angled triangular prism in the answers provided. We need to look at the light shaded face at the front of the shape to determine this. Step 4: If we look at shape A, this is the shape that has a right-angled triangle on the light shaded face of the prism. This is the shape created from the saw cut. Step 5: The correct answer is – a) A a) A Correct Answer b) B Refer to Explanation of Answer c) C Refer to Explanation of Answer d) D Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 207. Scott’s plane was leaving Sydney at 4:30 pm. He was flying to Perth. The flight to Perth normally takes 5 hours. His flight was quicker than normal and landed 15 mins ahead of time. In the winter months, Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Perth. What was the time in Perth when Scott arrived? Explanation of answer: Step 1: This question requires you to add then subtract time to get your answer. Initially we should add the 5 hours flying time to the time in Sydney. This is 4:30 pm + 5 hours = 9:30 pm Step 2: As the flight was 15 mins early, we should subtract the 15 mins from 9:30 pm = 9:15 pm. Step 3: Then to find out the time the plane landed in Perth; we subtract the 2 hours difference in time zones. 9:15pm – 2 hours = 7:15 pm Step 4: The time Scott landed in Perth was 7:15 pm Step 5: The correct answer is – d) 7:15 pm Alternative explanation of answer: Step 1: Time zone problems like this can be made less confusing by imagining that the whole flight took place in the destination time zone. Let’s imagine that the plane took off in Perth (rather than Sydney), flew around for 4 hours and 45 minutes (5 hours minus 15 minutes), and then landed again in Perth. Step 2: In Perth time, the plane took off at 2:30pm because Perth is 2 hours behind Sydney (4:30pm minus 2 hours = 2:30pm) Step 3: So if the plane takes off at 2:30pm Perth time and flies for 4 hours and 45 minutes, then all we need to do to work out the landing time is add 4 hours and 45 minutes to the take-off time. So, 2:30 plus 4 hours is 6:30pm, and 6:30pm plus 45 minutes is 7:15pm. Step 4: The correct answer is – d) 7:15pm a) 8:45 pm Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 8:15 pm Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 7:45 pm Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 7:15 pm Correct Answer None Question 208. This die-cast model car is made to a scale of 1:50 If the diameter of the model car wheel is 1.25cm, what is the diameter of the full-sized car wheel? Explanation of answer: Step 1: The scale of 1:50 tells us that 1 cm on the model is equal to 50 cm on a full-sized car. We must use this scale to calculate the diameter of the full-sized version of the car wheel. Step 2: As the model car wheel diameter is 1.25 cm, we can break this down to make our calculation easier. Let break it down to 1 cm and 0.25 cm. Step 3: As we know 1 cm = 50 cm, however we must figure out what 0.25 cm is. 0.25 is ¼ of 1. We need to find a ¼ of 50. To find a ¼ of 50 we halve 50 = 25, then we halve 25 again = 12.5 cm ( ½ of a ½ = ¼ or a half of a half equals a quarter) Step 4: We add the 50 cm and the 12.5 cm to give us our full-sized car wheel diameter = 62.5 cm Step 5: The correct answer is – b) 62.5 cm a) 6.25 cm Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 62.5 cm Correct Answer c) 625 cm Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 6,250 cm Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 209. Harley worked a part time job at a large supermarket chain. He was asked to stack milk bottles to a fridge shelf from a trolley of milk crates. Each milk crate had 12 milk bottles in the crate. Harley was given a trolley that was 2 layers high. There was only space for 1 row of crates on each layer of the trolley. Each row had 3 crates of milk in it. How many milk bottles did Harley have to stack? Explanation of answer: Step 1: There are multiple steps to answer this question. First, we must acknowledge that in each milk crate there are 12 milk bottles. This means that we will be working with multiples of 12 (twelve timetables). Step 2: The trolley has 1 row at the bottom with 3 crates of milk on it, and 1 row at the top with 3 crates of milk on it (so 2 rows in total). If 1 row has 3 crates, then 2 rows would have 6 crates. Step 3: To get the total amount of milk bottles in the trolley, we multiply the 6 crates by 12 milk bottles. 6 x 12 = 72 milk bottles. Harley stacked 72 milk bottles from his trolley of milk crates. Step 4: The correct answer is – d) 72 cm Alternative method for above (replace Steps 2 and 3) Step 2: The next section tells us that the trolley has one row with 3 crates. This means that there are 3 lots of 12 milk bottles (3 x 12). This gives us 36 bottles of milk. Step 3: That same section also tells us that there are 2 layers of crates (which means there are really two rows of crates). This means that we need to multiply the first row by 2 to get our answer. 36 bottles x 2 rows = 72 bottles of milk. a) 48 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 56 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 64 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 72 Correct Answer None Question 210. Bianca went to the petrol station of buy some diesel for her car.The price of diesel was 119.9 cents per litre.Bianca bought $36 worth of diesel.Roughly, how many litres of diesel did she buy?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The first thing to do is look at the price of diesel, it is 119.9 cents per litre. We can round this amount to 120 cents per litre. As we are looking for an answer in dollars, we should convert the 120 cents to dollars. 120 cents would be $1.20Step 2: If 1 litre of diesel costs \$1.20, then 2 litres costs \$2.40 (double the litres, double the cost), and 3 litres costs \$3.60.Step 3: If we look back at the question, we can see that Bianca bought \$36 worth of diesel. We know that 3 litres costs \$3.60. If we multiply \$3.60 by 10, we get \$36 dollars, which is the amount Bianca bought. We must then multiply the 3 litres by 10 to get our answer. 3 L x 10 = 30 litres. Bianca bought roughly 30 litres of diesel.Step 4: The correct answer is – c) 30 L a) 10 L Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 25 L Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 30 L Correct Answer d) 38 L Refer to Explanation of Answer None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Reading Practice Test 1-350 (Extra time) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 129. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 129. If the operator of the above email account wanted to send the emails received from Greg Merchan, Ludwik Trammer and Anzan Hoshin to their manager, what would they click? “Reply” “Reply to all" “Forward” "Report Spam" None Question 232. The following question relates to the news article above Question 232. Which phrase is similar to the word “entrepreneurial” used in the article? Cunning and manipulative this answer is incorrect because the article portrays the girl in a positive way Environmentally friendly this answer is incorrect because this word is more about business rather than the environment Artistically talented this answer is incorrect because this word is more about business rather than creativity. Business minded this answer is correct because the word is about starting a business or foundation None Question 60. The following question relates to the image of a cartoon above Question 60. What is the purpose of this text? To show how lazy workers can be To entertain people in the workforce To inform workers that their lives are in danger To inspire leaders to take responsibility for their workers None Question 220. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right Question 220. This social media post is best described as…? entertaining this answer is incorrect because the post is not designed to be enjoyably engaging. informative this answer is correct because there is clear information, deadlines and dates provided to help people understand new rules and decisions that have been made. exciting this answer is incorrect because the social media post isn’t positive To explain the function of something this answer is incorrect because it does not make sense based on the social media post provided None Question 45. The following question relates to the image above Question 45. If the product was faulty, who would you contact? Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Direct Nature’s Sunshine Herb Specialist Inc None Question 127. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 127. What is the subject of Greg Merchan’s email? “Re: [Bug 532633] Re: [Master] Window Control buttons: position/order/alignment” “Pyramid Technologies” “Anzan .. 89c51, Pako (100). Technologies” “its a BUG” Technologies None Question 240. The following question relates to the news article above Question 240. Who should you contact to find out how much it will cost to get your dog microchipped or sterilised? The Head of the Shire this answer is incorrect because the web page does not say to contact the Head of the Shire for this information. The Council of the Shire this answer is incorrect because the web page does not say to contact the Council of the Shire for this information. Dandaragan Shire office this answer is incorrect because the web page does not say to contact the Dandaragan Shire office for this information. Your local vet this answer is correct because it is stated in the third paragraph None Question 171. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 171. Which word in these sentences is misspelled or missued? interested where recognisable popularity None Question 35. The following question relates to the image above Question 35. Why is this label interesting? Because there are four things not to do when washing Because the child has to be removed first Because it is made in China Because you have to wash the shirt inside out None Question 165. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 165. This article is designed to…. ? Persuade Inform Challenge Entertain None Question 74. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question 74. In the sentence below, why is the word “right” in (brackets)? Sentence: “When meeting head on, both boats are required to alter course to starboard (right) …” because the writer is unsure of the word to stress how important it is to clarify the meaning of the word “starboard” before it because the word is spoken aloud None Question 337. The following question relates to the infographic above: Question 337. What did 68% of people surveyed suggest about gambling? Gambling can impact people’s relatives and family Gambling should be discouraged Too many opportunities for gambling nowadays More Men than Women gamble at a much higher rate None Question 207. The following question relates to the business page above Question 207. What makes this farm unusual? It is privately owned by Will who is a young man who saved up for a farm himself this answer is incorrect, as no background information relating to Will is provided Most farms are not run by zoologists they are run by farmers this answer is incorrect, as no information relating to Will and his qualifications are provided Will allows you to pat tamed versions of wild animals this answer is incorrect, as all the animals are described as “domesticated” rather than wild, and the information does not let the reader know if you can touch the animals Will’s farm does not keep mainstream commercial stock this answer is correct because it is stated directly in the second paragraph None Question 350. he following question relates to the hospital admission form above: Question 350. Who is the patient on this form? Marcus Welby Romina Gonzalez Mark Grimmison Luke Glanton None Question 121. The following question relates to the screen capture above of a news website. Question 121. If you clicked on the “Discover More” banner in the centre of the screen, what information would you receive? Sports news an advertisement Champions League news World News None Question 221. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 221. Which sentence best describes how people could interact with this online text? People can click the “up” arrow to “upvote” the post or the “down” arrow to “downvote” the post if they don’t like it this answer is incorrect because there is no indication on the social media post that you can interact with this text in this way You cannot interact with a social media post by a Government official like the Premier this answer is incorrect because there are clear interactive symbols in this online text People could swipe right on the post if they like it or swipe left if they hate it and then they can retweet it if they also want to share it this answer is incorrect because there is no indication on the social media post that you can interact with this text in this way People could like the post by clicking on the heart or they could make a comment by clicking on the speech bubble at the bottom of the post this answer is correct because it explains two functions of a social media site using specific symbols that can be interacted with None Question 99. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 99. What is an interesting fact about the makers of this car which is outlined in the article? they wanted to design the smallest car ever made the car is ultra-compact the car is fully-electric a watch company and a car company worked together None Question 236. The following question relates to the webpage above Question 236. The purpose of this page is to… Provide general information about a company or organisation this answer is incorrect because this page is very specific and targeted To answer common concerns or queries this answer is correct because it explains the purpose of the article accurately. FAQs stands for ‘Frequently Asked Questions’. To provide direct feedback on the products or services the company offers this answer is incorrect because FAQ pages are used to provide answers to frequently asked questions. To provide payment options for customers this answer is incorrect because, although there is information about costs, there is no mention of payment options or methods on this page. None Question 23. The following question relates to the image of a desktop above Question 23. If you were worried about losing data, which application would you use? Automatic Bug Backup System Tools Brasero None Question 320. The following question relates to the story of the Wolf and the Fox above: Question 320. In the first paragraph, what does the word compelled mean? To ask politely for someone to do something To physically force someone to complete a task To psychologically push someone into following your orders using threats. To establish trust with someone so they want to do things for you None Question 66. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question 66. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I convert a .mov file? How do I publish my movie? My monitor won’t turn on, how do I fix it? My file isn’t opening, what do I do? None Question 262. The following question relates to the recipe above: Question 262. Which of these ingredients is not included in the “Nutella No Bakes”? A half a teaspoon of salt because this would make the cookie sour A quarter of a cup of butter because you need to reduce the amount of fat Vanilla extract because the Nutella Bakes are meant to be chocolate flavoured 2 cups of Icing Sugar None Question 4. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 4. How far away is Canning Vale from the Perth CBD? A 20 minute drive The map doesn’t have the distance included on it 25.5 km squared 20 kms None Question 161. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 161. All of the articles listed above are connected, what is the connection between them? They all include a direct quote They all relate to Facebook They all occurred during January They are all persuasive None Question 333. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 333. What does the word exacerbated mean in the second paragraph? entangled engaging unprecedented intensify None Question 31. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 31. In section 4, Greitens says you should practice something daily, what is it? Being nice to people in need Being a good leader Getting your mind framed right Being thankful for what you have None Question 342. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 342. If you wanted to get more information about returning a product on this website, where would you go? You would click on the “about” tab at the top of the webpage You would click on the “Recommendations” tab in the submenu of the webpage You would click on item 7 in the table of contents which would send you to another part of the page with additional information You would email the website using the “Support” page None Question 79. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 79. According to the boating guide above, if you saw a symbol on top of a Cardinal Mark with two arrows pointing down, which direction would you go to enter safe water? to the north to the east to the west to the south None Question 70. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 70. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? turn to starboard (right) avoid the area entirely speed up to get through it stop immediately and turn around None Question 242. The following question relates to the news article above Question 242. What is Jess Roskelley best known for? Being a North Face athlete this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article Going to Alaska which is one of the harshest places in the world this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article Climbing Mount Everest at age 20 this answer is correct because he was the youngest person to do so at the time Linking vertical stretches of rock, snow and ice this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article None Question 225. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above Question 225. If Mark wants to check on his first flight he could…? He could call Dallas Airport and check flight number BH 30112 this answer is incorrect because it is the flight number for the second flight He could call London Airport and ask about flight delays this answer is incorrect because he would be calling the wrong airport for the first flight Check confirmation number ZXRUAG11 online to make sure his tickets are valid this answer is correct because the confirmation number is accurate He could write a letter to 23042 N Main Street this answer is incorrect because this is his own postal address None Question 174. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 174. Which of the following items are NOT required equipment for the motorcycle to meet the standards by law? Adequate footrests A red break light at the front of the motorcycle Brakes that allow you to stop quickly Working Indicators None Question 7. The following question relates to the workplace document above titled; “Work Health and Safety Policy Summary” Question 7. If you wanted to find more information about Work Health and Safety, where would you find it? You could contact your work health and safety team for advice You could call 1800 811 523 You could access the website in the yellow box at the bottom right corner of the document All of the above None Question 245. The following question relates to the news article above Question 245. Why did the author use the phrase “fowl odour” in the title? The phrase means the community is covered in feathers from the chickens this answer is incorrect because the word odour refers to a smell The phrase is designed to be informative, so people know what the article is about this answer is incorrect. The phrase does give clues as to what the article is about, but it is primarily a clever play on words which is intended to be humorous The phrase adds humour to the title to make people more likely to read the article. this answer is correct because the word “fowl” which means chicken is actually meant to be spelled “foul” which means awful or bad. A foul odour is a bad smell The phrase is designed to show how serious the issues is so concerned readers will read it this answer is incorrect because the title uses humour to help communicate what the article is about None Question 141. The following question relates to the table above showing the differences in “full time earnings” and “Everyday costs” of household items between 1975 and 2015. Question 141. Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the table above? Loaves of bread are the most important household item Everyday costs of household items and full time earnings have increased significantly between 1975 and 2015 Everyone in 1975 earned $7,618 The price of 1 litre of milk has not changed between 1975 and 2015 None Question 335. The following question relates to safety guide above: Question 335. How old should you be before operating a ride-on lawn mower according to this safety guide? At least 12 years old 16 years or above Over 13 if you have parent consent Under 16 years old None Question 189. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 189. Why are dot points are used in this article? To break up large chunks of information which would have made one paragraph To show a separation of the three main ideas Because they make the article look more authentically scientific So you can skip over them because they are not as important as the paragraphs of information None Question 300. The following question relates to the photo of a workplace safety poster above: Question 300. What is the purpose of this workplace safety poster? Be careful because birds can fly into this machine and cause a hazard You may suffer injury to your toes if you are not wearing steel capped boots Do not put your hand or fingers in the device or they could be crushed in this machine You need to be wearing a protective helmet at all times on this worksite None Question 219. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right Question 219. Why is an image used in this text and not in the formal letters? The lack of colour in the images makes the post appear sad compared to the letters this answer is incorrect because the letters are also of a concerning nature Because young adults are on social media and they wouldn’t read a letter this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t provide a specific reason about the use of the image to provide detailed information on the states of Australia affected by COVID-19 virus this answer is incorrect because the picture is about one state and not many, and the image can’t be used to work out this statement Images make the social media post more engaging and simplify the message for the target audience. this answer is correct because the image is a simple map of the regions of Western Australia. This makes it quick and easy to interpret the meaning of the message. None Question 341. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 341. Why would people want to listen to the podcast on Katrina Wruck? Because Katrina Wruck is a famous politician and Aboriginal rights activist Because she won the Young Australian of the Year Award and listeners may want to find out what she did to gain the award Because older people listen to the ABC especially on Sundays and this podcast came out on a Sunday Because the podcast is only 7 minutes long and this is a short enough time to keep the audiences interested before it becomes boring None Question 32. Question 32. In Section 5, Greitens gives some advice to parents, what does he say? Don't do everything for your children Don’t solve your children’s problems Don’t let them flounder make sure they know you’re always there for them All of the above None Question 178. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 178. What is the suggested cause of the problem with the airconditioner unit? the unit needs to be replaced the sales assistant said it was due to a failed quality check the technician installed it incorrectly the issue could be a manufacturing defect None Question 270. The following question relates to the Jane’s To Do List above: Question 270. What is Max doing for the rest of today? He needs to take the bins out at some point Max is going to the vets to help Dad with the dogs He has a dentist appointment with Molly He has a rugby tournament for the full day None Question 239. The following question relates to the news article above Question 239. After registering your dog you will need to… Wait an additional three weeks before walking your dog in public this answer is incorrect because no information relating to a waiting period is explained on the website Call the ranger to let them know your dog has now been registered this answer is incorrect because there is no information regarding the ranger on the page. Attach the registration identification tag to your dog’s collar this answer is correct because it is directly stated in the second paragraph Pay a mandatory microchipping fee this answer is incorrect because not all registered dogs need to have a microchip None Question 256. The following question relates to the Meeting Agenda above: Question 256. Why would people want to read this document? People from these suburbs may be worried about new buildings that are being approved for construction in their local area The public doesn’t get access to these meetings only the Government representatives The document is about a meeting to discuss littering A proposed Neighbourhood Centre Developmental is a danger to both people of Gosnells and Joondalup None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
Reading (Questions 191-200) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 191. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 191. What is the main idea of this image? HintHint: Look at your answer options first then scan through each of the notes looking for any information which relates to the options provided. Look for words that stand out in multiple notes. That you need to check your noticeboard this answer is incorrect because the information in the noticeboard is what the question is looking for and not the purpose of the noticeboard itself. It is a collection of facts about Myopia this answer is correct as Myopia is included as a key word in the majority of the notes on the board. That Myopia affects everyone, especially school aged children this answer is incorrect even though it seems likely because many articles have the words “myopia” and “school” in them but none of the notes say that the disease affects everyone. It shows how important information is rarely read on noticeboards this answer is incorrect because the information in the noticeboard is what the question is looking for and not the purpose of the noticeboard itself.. None Question 192. The following is an image of a promotional poster used in schools Question 192. Who is the target audience for this information? HintHint: Consider who would read the information and why it would be important to them? Parents this answer is correct because the language in the notes is complicated and the notes focus on concerns for children’s health which parents are responsible for. Teachers this answer is incorrect even though it seems likely because teachers are not directly responsible for the health of the children in their school. School children this answer is incorrect because most of the information is too complex and technical for children to read and none of the notes are interesting or engaging to look at. People who don’t read noticeboards this answer is incorrect because the noticeboard requires people to look at them to be effective. None Question 193. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 193. Why have brackets been used in the following sentence? Myopia is blurred far (distance) vision, due to excessive growth of the eye HintHint: Look at the word placed between the (brackets) and consider why it needs to be in the sentence. The brackets make clear the meaning of the word to the left this answer is correct because the meaning of the word in the brackets is the same as the word on the left. The brackets show this word has an alternate meaning this answer is incorrect because the meaning of the word in the brackets is the same as the word on the left. The brackets indicate this is additional information this answer is incorrect because the word in the brackets means the same thing as the word to its left. The brackets show a word that is a correction for the previous word this answer is incorrect because the word to the left is spelt correctly and does not need a correction. None Question 194. The following is an image taken from the “pricing” section of a Company’s website which offers many different services Question 194. If you have recorded an interview on your phone and want someone to type it out for you, how much would it cost you? HintHint: Read the question looking for key words in the table above. Check each of the answer options against the table until you find the most likely one. $15 per hour this answer is incorrect because the description in the question matches “Transcript” which has a different price than this option. If it was five hours long, it would be $20 an hour this answer is correct because the description in the question matches “Transcript” which has a different price than this option. $4.40 per page of writing this answer is correct because the description in the question matched the description for “Transcript” and if you follow the table you can see the price for “Transcript” is the same as the answer option. 10 cents a page this answer is correct because the description in the question matches “Transcript” which has a different price than this option. None Question 195. The following is an image taken from the “pricing” section of a Company’s website which offers many different services Question 195. Which sentence is correct based on the information in the table above? HintHint: Read each answer option and then check the table carefully to see if it applies and try to eliminate the options that are clearly incorrect before making your decision. Delivery is always free this answer is incorrect because the table suggests the cost of a package or delivery is priced somewhere else and you can assume that it isn’t free. Inspections cost less than $10 an hour this answer is incorrect because the pricing is for a half an hour and a full hour would go over $10. Transcripts and Search and Retrievals are both about documents this answer is incorrect because transcripts are not necessarily about a document, they can involve sound recordings or other mediums. If a decision takes under five hours, it does not cost you anything this answer is correct as the first 5 hours of decision making do not have a cost but every hour after 5 hours. costs $20 per hour. None Question 196. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 196. The main purpose of this text is? HintHint: Carefully read the answer options before reading the plaque, then consider which of the options best suits the information provided. To provide news on a recent situation this answer is incorrect because a plaque remains in place for a significant length in time and will rarely provide any new information. To honour a group of soldiers this answer is correct as the plaque pays respect to fallen soldiers and people in military service. To provide information on the location of loved ones this answer is incorrect as there is nothing on the plaque that relates to specific places. To warn people that soldiers are in the cemetery this answer is incorrect because a plaque is rarely used as a warning sign. None Question 197. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 197. What do the words “supreme sacrifice” mean? HintHint: Think of each word on their own and scan through the answer options until you see a connection to at least one of the words. After reading through the answer options read through the text on the plaque looking for the best option that could replace the two words in the question. Gave up their effort and time this answer is incorrect because “sacrifice” refers to dying for a cause. Worked really hard this answer is incorrect because “sacrifice” refers to dying for a cause. Died serving their country this answer is correct because “supreme sacrifice” refers to soldiers giving their life to a cause. Faced significant challenges this answer is incorrect because “sacrifice” refers to dying for a cause. None Question 198. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 198. Which word in the text is used as a verb (doing word)? HintHint: Use each one of these words as a “doing” word in your own sentence and see which one works. Plaque this answer is incorrect because it is a noun. (an object) Memorial this answer is incorrect because a memorial is a monument but, in this sentence, it is being used to describe the plaque so it is an adjective. Australia this answer is incorrect as it is a proper noun (the name of a place) Paid this answer is correct because paid is used as a doing word (died in the past) to show the soldiers sacrificed themselves for a cause None Question 199. The following question relates to the signage found in supermarkets and liquor stores Question 199. What is the main purpose of this signage? HintHint: Read the headings, starting with the largest and boldest text first on the sign and then read the answer options to find the best match. To inform teenagers that they need to bring their identification to certain stores this answer is incorrect because the largest bold text is targeting adults buying alcohol for under-age children. To warn adults about the penalties for buying alcohol for teens this answer is correct because the largest bold text is targeting adults buying alcohol for under-age children. To warn shop owners that they should not sell to under-age people this answer is incorrect because the largest bold text is targeting adults buying alcohol for under-age children and not shop owners. To persuade parents that their children could be fined this answer is incorrect because the signage is designed to inform rather than persuade. None Question 200. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 200. Why would this poster include coloured pictures? HintHint: Have a close look at the images and then read the answer options and try and eliminate the options that are clearly incorrect. To be more engaging for teens this answer is incorrect because the pictures have a more specific purpose than just creating interest. To draw attention to its message this answer is incorrect because the pictures have a more specific purpose than just creating interest. To persuade people to take the signage seriously this answer is incorrect because the pictures do not help influence or persuade, they are designed to inform. To inform by providing real examples this answer is correct because the poster includes coloured examples of the various forms of identification in different States or Territories, so staff and adults know what they look like. None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Reading (Questions 181-190) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 181. The following question relates to the online article above Question 181. According to the article, is it likely that most people will see dangerous animals in Australia? HintHint: Read the answer options below first, then scan the text looking for the words “dangerous animals”, then read a few sentences after they are mentioned and check what the text is saying about them. You are very likely to see spiders and snakes everywhere this answer is incorrect even though it seems likely because another answer relates directly to the bush or wilderness which is mentioned in the article. You will never see a dangerous animal in Australia, there are none left this answer is incorrect, the article makes clear that there are dangerous animals in Australia. If you are in the bush or the wilderness you may see dangerous animals more frequently this answer is correct and is discussed in the last sentence of the first paragraph. The article makes clear that most dangerous animals can hide in normal households this answer is incorrect because the article says that most people never see dangerous animals unless they spend time in the bush. None Question 182. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 182. What is a “Saltie”? HintHint: scan through the article looking for the word in the question, then read the sentence before and after it to see if it helps you work out the meaning. It is an Australian term for saltwater crocodile this answer is correct as the article states that Aussies call saltwater crocs “salties”. It means the water is salty this answer is incorrect, the article makes clear the term relates to saltwater crocodiles. It means that some Australian Rivers can be salty unlike other areas of the world where river water is fresh this answer is incorrect because the article makes clear the term relates to saltwater crocodiles. It’s the name of a specific crocodile species this answer is incorrect because the article makes clear the word relates to Australian term for saltwater crocodiles. None Question 183. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 183. How many more groups of animals will the article investigate after Crocodiles and what are they likely to be? HintHint: Scan through the article before the subheadings looking for how many groups the article may mention. The introduction also lists a number of animals, look carefully at the list as it will provide a hint about the remaining sections of the article. One more group and it will be spiders this answer is incorrect, as spiders and snakes are referenced, and the article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals.” The article will only investigate snakes after crocodiles this answer is incorrect, as spiders and snakes are referenced, and the article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals.” The article will investigate four more groups of animals and they will include spiders, snakes, lizards and hawks this answer is incorrect, as spiders and snakes are referenced but not hawks. The article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals.” The article will investigate two more groups of animals and they are likely to be spiders and snakes this answer is correct because the article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals” and spiders and snakes are mentioned with crocodiles in the introduction. None Question 184. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 184. Which part of the label would you check if you were worried about an allergic reaction to the product? HintHint: Read the answer option first and you may see something that works without having to read the label. If none of the options look obvious then scan the label looking for subheadings or bolded text which relate to allergies Ingredients this answer is incorrect even though it seems like the most likely answer because there is another option that relates directly to allergies. Nutritional Facts this answer is incorrect because nutritional facts will not necessarily help with allergic reactions. Alergen this answer is correct because allergen relates directly to allergic reactions. No Salt added this answer is incorrect because it does not relate directly to allergies. None Question 185. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 185. The label says “Anna Schettino was to a kitchen what a tomato is to a sauce” what does this mean? HintHint: Find this sentence and read through it carefully looking at the comparisons between people and objects. It means her sauce tastes the best this answer is incorrect because the sentence requires a comparison between the kitchen and tomatoes. It means the kitchen was as important to Anna as tomatoes are to tomato sauce, they are both deeply connected this answer is correct and properly explains the connection between Anna and her kitchen and the tomato and its connection to the sauce. It means that Anna Schettino was related to a tomato this answer is incorrect because the sentence requires a comparison between the kitchen and tomatoes. It means that Anna Schettino loved tomatoes more than anything else in her sauce this answer is incorrect because the sentence requires a comparison between the kitchen and tomatoes. None Question 186. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 186. If you were worried about your sodium levels would you use this sauce? HintHint: Read through the label carefully looking for the key words in the question. The sauce includes 90 mg of Sodium which could make it dangerous this answer is incorrect because the label identifies that the sauce is low in sodium and this makes it less dangerous. You would have to check the “All Natural” bubble and make your own decision this answer is correct because the label identifies that the sauce is “low in sodium” and this makes it less dangerous but you still need to make a careful decision. Tomato sauce is important for pasta so you need it anyway this answer is incorrect because the label identifies that the sauce is low in sodium and this makes it less dangerous. The sauce is healthy because it says it has “No Salt added” this answer is incorrect because the label identifies that the sauce is low in sodium and this makes it less dangerous. None Question 187. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 187. What is the main idea of this part of the article? HintHint: Read the answer options first then check them against the heading and the first paragraph which summarizes the prupose of this article. To highlight the connections between cellular phones and cancer that people may be concerned about this answer is correct as the article repeats “may” or “might” to show that there are potential dangers, but they may not be totally proven yet. To show how the NCI have investigated cell phones and their links to cancer this answer is incorrect because NCI provide additional information to this article in a factsheet. To prove, beyond any doubt, that cell phones cause cancer this answer is incorrect because the article repeats “may” or “might” to show that there are potential dangers, but they may not be totally proven yet. To show how increased cell phone use has reduced the potential risks this answer is incorrect because the article is highlighting that the risks increase rather than decrease. None Question 188. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 188. Which of the following sentences are true based on the information in the article? HintHint: Read the answer options first then check them against the various points in the artcile. The use of cellular phones has doubled this answer is incorrect because the article makes clear that they have increased but never identifies them doubling. The NCI have proven that cell phones cause cancer this answer is incorrect because NCI provide additional information in a factsheet, but this does not suggest anything has been proven in the connection between cell phones and cancer. Cell phones have varied in quality some getting better and many getting worse over the years as they have become cheaper this answer is incorrect because the article suggest that newer cell phones are better and there is no mention of them being cheaper and getting worse. Our body can absorb the energy from cell phone antenna this answer is correct as it stated in the article that “tissue” can absorb the energy. None Question 189. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 189. Why are dot points are used in this article? HintHint: Consider why a person writing an article would choose to use dot points and what impact it has for the reader. To break up large chunks of information which would have made one paragraph this answer is correct as dot points are designed to break up information to make it more manageable to read. To show a separation of the three main ideas this answer is incorrect because these are all examples in the same main point. Because they make the article look more authentically scientific this answer is incorrect because scientific information does not need dot points to make it authentic. So you can skip over them because they are not as important as the paragraphs of information this answer is incorrect because dot points are used to summarize complex information, not to make you skip them. None Question 190. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 190. Why does this article include blue text for the phrase “Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer”? HintHint: Read the sentence the question is refering to, then consider why this part of the information would be in a different colour considering the article is published online. To make this stand out this answer is incorrect even though it sounds likely because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. Because these words are complicated this answer is incorrect because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. To highlight the main concern in this article this answer is incorrect because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. Because these words have an imbedded link to more information this answer is correct because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Writing (Stimuli 11 – Dreams for your future – Per #9) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Writing Skill Builder The timer will start as soon as you click 'next' You will have 60 minutes to write a 600 word response to 1 question Click submit once you are done to compare your answer with the OLNA Support marking guide Aim for a green response! Write about your dreams for your future. Explain what you hope for in your family, your career or the achievements you would like to complete over your lifetime. You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You could write a letter, an essay, a speech or a few structured paragraphs explaining your thoughts. You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 Comment You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
