Circle T or F to indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.
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F |
1. The firm wants someone who writes poetry. |
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A1:
| False. The firm wants a versatile person. A versatile person is someone who has skills in several different areas, but not necessarily poetry. |
| Q2 |
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T |
F |
2. Applicants must know something about two word-processing programs. |
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A2:
| False. Proficient means highly skilled. The ad indicates that applicants must be proficientthat is, highly skilledin two word-processing programs. |
| Q3 |
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T |
F |
3. The person in this job will be closely supervised and directed. |
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A3:
| False. The firm wants someone with initiativethat is, someone who is a self-starter. Therefore, the person will probably not be closely supervised and directed, but given more independence. |
| Q4 |
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T |
F |
4. The firm will give extra consideration to someone who knows and can work with other computer programs as well. |
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A4:
| True. The ad says that competence in other computer applications is "a plus." Competence means "ability," so people who know other computer programs will be viewed more positively. |