English for the Canadian Workplace Course: Schedules and pay stubs

Prueba temática sin límite de tiempo: 19 preguntas sobre Schedules and pay stubs, con una explicación después de cada respuesta. Las preguntas y respuestas se mezclan cada vez.

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99 preguntas
Revisado el 13 de octubre de 2026
Verificado el 13 de octubre de 2026

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Prueba temática 6: Schedules and pay stubs

Pregunta 1 de 19

Look at the schedule. Who is off on Wednesday?

Day	Sam	Priya	Leo
Mon	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Tue	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF
Wed	OFF	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Thu	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Fri	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF

Leo
Sam
Priya
Nobody

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: B. Sam

In the Wednesday row, only Sam's shift says OFF.

Pregunta 2 de 19
Sam's shift is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. How many paid hours is the shift?
- 8 hours
- 8.5 hours
- 7.5 hours
- 9 hours
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Respuesta: A. 8 hours
From 7:00 am to 3:30 pm is 8.5 hours. Take away the 30-minute unpaid break: 8.5 - 0.5 = 8 paid hours.

Pregunta 3 de 19

Look at the schedule. Each shift is 8.5 hours with a 30-minute unpaid break. How many paid hours does Leo work this week?

Day	Sam	Priya	Leo
Mon	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Tue	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF
Wed	OFF	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Thu	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Fri	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF

32 hours
25.5 hours
24 hours
16 hours

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: C. 24 hours

Leo works 3 shifts (Mon, Wed, Thu). Each shift has 8 paid hours: 3 x 8 = 24.

Pregunta 4 de 19
A schedule uses the 24-hour clock. A shift ends at 19:00. What time is that?
- 1 pm
- 9 pm
- 7 pm
- 7 am
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Respuesta: C. 7 pm
On the 24-hour clock, take away 12 from times from 13:00 on: 19 - 12 = 7, so 19:00 is 7 pm.
Pregunta 5 de 19
On a pay stub, what is gross pay?
- Your total pay before deductions
- Your pay after deductions
- The total income tax you pay for the whole year
- Only your overtime pay
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Respuesta: A. Your total pay before deductions
Gross pay is everything you earned in the pay period before anything is taken off.
Pregunta 6 de 19
On a pay stub, what is net pay?
- Your pay before deductions
- Your total pay for the year before any deductions
- The amount you receive after deductions
- Your hourly rate
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Respuesta: C. The amount you receive after deductions
Net pay is gross pay minus deductions. It is the amount paid to you.
Pregunta 7 de 19
Which three payroll deductions does the Canada Revenue Agency explain for employers?
- Rent, food and transit
- CPP contributions, EI premiums and income tax
- Union dues, parking fees and uniform cleaning costs
- GST, HST and PST
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. CPP contributions, EI premiums and income tax
The CRA tells employers how to calculate Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, Employment Insurance (EI) premiums and income tax.
Pregunta 8 de 19
On a pay stub, what does "YTD" mean?
- The total of your deductions on this pay only
- Yesterday's time and date
- Yearly tax discount
- Year to date: totals since the year began
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Year to date: totals since the year began
YTD columns add up all pay and deductions from the start of the year to this pay.
Pregunta 9 de 19
You work 36 hours at $19.50 an hour. What is your gross pay?
- $684.00
- $780.00
- $702.00
- $720.00
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. $702.00
Multiply hours by the hourly rate: 36 x $19.50 = $702.00.
Pregunta 10 de 19
Your regular rate is $22.00 an hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. What is your overtime rate?
- $23.50
- $44.00
- $11.00
- $33.00
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. $33.00
Multiply the regular rate by 1.5: $22.00 x 1.5 = $33.00 ($11.00 is only the extra half). Federal standards set overtime at least 1.5 times the regular rate.
Pregunta 11 de 19
You worked 40 regular hours at $20.00 an hour and 5 overtime hours at 1.5 times your rate. What is your gross pay?
- $1,000.00
- $900.00
- $950.00
- $907.50
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. $950.00
Regular: 40 x $20.00 = $800.00. Overtime: 5 x $30.00 = $150.00. Total: $950.00.

Pregunta 12 de 19

Look at the pay stub. How much money will actually be paid to the worker?

Pay period: Sept 1 to 14	Amount
Regular pay (80 h x $21.00)	$1,680.00
Overtime pay (4 h x $31.50)	$126.00
Gross pay	$1,806.00
Income tax	-$214.30
CPP contributions	-$96.42
EI premiums	-$29.62
Union dues	-$25.00
Net pay	$1,440.66

$1,440.66
$1,680.00
$1,806.00
$365.34

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: A. $1,440.66

The amount paid is the net pay, $1,440.66: gross pay minus all deductions.

Pregunta 13 de 19

Look at the pay stub. What is the total of all deductions?

Pay period: Sept 1 to 14	Amount
Regular pay (80 h x $21.00)	$1,680.00
Overtime pay (4 h x $31.50)	$126.00
Gross pay	$1,806.00
Income tax	-$214.30
CPP contributions	-$96.42
EI premiums	-$29.62
Union dues	-$25.00
Net pay	$1,440.66

$340.34
$335.72
$365.34
$268.92

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: C. $365.34

Add all four deductions: $214.30 + $96.42 + $29.62 + $25.00 = $365.34. Check: $1,806.00 - $365.34 = $1,440.66.

Pregunta 14 de 19
Under the Canada Labour Code, what must a federally regulated employer's written pay statement show?
- Your supervisor's phone number
- Your next shift
- Details of deductions
- Your date of birth
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Details of deductions
Section 254 requires a written statement with the pay period, hours paid, rate of wages, details of deductions and the amount you receive.
Pregunta 15 de 19
Under federal labour standards, how long before your first shift must a federally regulated employer give you your written schedule?
- At least 96 hours
- At least 2 weeks
- At least 48 hours
- At least 24 hours
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. At least 96 hours
Federal standards require the schedule in writing at least 96 hours before the first shift. Provinces and territories have their own rules.
Pregunta 16 de 19
Listen. What is Jordan's new shift?
Escucha y luego responde. La transcripción aparece después de responder.
¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Mira: Hi Jordan, it's Mira from the store. Can you switch your Saturday shift to Sunday this week? Same time, nine to five.
Jordan: Sunday works. So I'm off Saturday and working Sunday, nine to five?
Mira: Exactly. I'll update the schedule tonight. Thanks!
- Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm
- Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 5
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
Jordan checks the change: off Saturday and working Sunday, nine to five. Mira confirms.
Transcripción
Mira: Hi Jordan, it's Mira from the store. Can you switch your Saturday shift to Sunday this week? Same time, nine to five.
Jordan: Sunday works. So I'm off Saturday and working Sunday, nine to five?
Mira: Exactly. I'll update the schedule tonight. Thanks!
Pregunta 17 de 19
Listen. How many overtime hours are missing from Tariq's pay stub?
Escucha y luego responde. La transcripción aparece después de responder.
¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.
- Six
- Two
- Four
- Eight
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Four
Tariq worked six overtime hours, but the stub shows two: 6 - 2 = 4 hours missing.
Transcripción
Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.
Pregunta 18 de 19
Listen. What will Helen do?
Escucha y luego responde. La transcripción aparece después de responder.
¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.
- Send the pay stub to his bank and ask them to fix it
- Ask him to work two more hours
- Pay him in cash today
- Check his timesheet and fix it on the next pay
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Check his timesheet and fix it on the next pay
Helen says she will check the timesheet and fix it on the next pay. Tariq raised the problem politely and clearly.
Transcripción
Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.
Pregunta 19 de 19
You start a new job. Which forms does the Canada Revenue Agency say employers should get completed before they pay you?
- Your bank statements
- TD1 forms
- A passport application
- WHMIS forms
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. TD1 forms
Employers should get your completed federal and provincial or territorial TD1 forms before they pay you. They also need your SIN.

Prueba temática 6: Schedules and pay stubs

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