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2 Read the equipment purchase request.
Then, mark the following statements as
true (T) or false (F).
The employee needs two types ol pliers
2 The
The employee uses a claw hammer on
every job.
The employee's tool box was stolen.
C Carlton Construction Co.
Purchase
Employee: Robert Jackson
Requested Items:
Phillips screwdriver
El flathead screwdriver
El claw hammer
tape measure
level
O utility knife
needle-nose pliers
slip-joint pliers
I hacksaw
hand saw
E) Other: tool box
Reason for request: Many of my tools are missing.
I need flathead and Phillips screwdrivers. I can't
install doors without them. I also need a claw
hammer and needle-nose pliers. I use them on
every job. Finally, I need a toolbox that locks
That's because I believe that someone stole my
old tools
- True (T)
Explanation: The employee specifically mentions needing needle-nose pliers and slip-joint pliers in the requested items.
2. The employee uses a claw hammer on every job.
- True (T)
Explanation: The employee states that they need a claw hammer because they use it on every job.
3. The employee's tool box was stolen.
- True (T)
Explanation: The employee mentions that they believe someone stole their old tools, which indicates that their tool box was also stolen.
Step-by-step solution:
1. Read the equipment purchase request.
2. Identify the requested items: Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, claw hammer, tape measure, level, utility knife, needle-nose pliers, slip-joint pliers, hacksaw, hand saw, and tool box.
3. Analyze the reason for the request: The employee states that many of their tools are missing and specifically mentions needing flathead and Phillips screwdrivers for installing doors. They also mention needing a claw hammer and needle-nose pliers for every job. Finally, they state the need for a toolbox that locks due to the belief that someone stole their old tools.
4. Review the statements and match them with the information from the request:
- The employee needs two types of pliers. (True)
- The employee uses a claw hammer on every job. (True)
- The employee's tool box was stolen. (True)