Question

when an employee clocks out, what does this indicate?
they will not be coming to work.
they have begun work.
they have stopped working.

Explanation:

Clocking out is a workplace practice indicating the end of work. "They will not be coming to work" is for absence/leave, "They have begun work" is clocking in, so the correct meaning of clocking out is stopping work.

Answer:

C. They have stopped working. (assuming the third option is labeled C; if not, "The third option: They have stopped working")