Clerical Exams Ability 3

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct alphabetical filing order for these names: Drake, M.; Drake, B.; Drake, A.; Drake, T.?

Accepted Answer

Drake A., Drake B., Drake M., Drake T.

Answer

Drake B., Drake M., Drake T., Drake A.

Answer

Drake T., Drake M., Drake B., Drake A.

Answer

Drake A., Drake T., Drake M., Drake B.

Question 2

A data entry operator enters 8,500 keystrokes per hour. How many keystrokes will they enter in 45 minutes?

Accepted Answer

6,375

Answer

5,750

Answer

7,000

Answer

4,250

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a tickler file?

Accepted Answer

A chronological reminder system for follow-up tasks

Answer

A file for humorous office memos

Answer

An index of all active client accounts

Answer

A backup file for deleted records

Question 4

In alphabetical filing, where would you file a record for 'The Brown Company'?

Accepted Answer

Under B for Brown

Answer

Under T for The

Answer

Under C for Company

Answer

Under T for The, cross-referenced under B

Question 5

What is the standard line spacing used in a formal business memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Single-spaced body with double spacing between paragraphs

Answer

Double-spaced throughout

Answer

Triple-spaced throughout

Answer

1.5-spaced throughout

Question 6

A clerk needs to arrange these numbers in ascending order: 1,045; 10,450; 1,450; 10,045. Which sequence is correct?

Accepted Answer

1,045; 1,450; 10,045; 10,450

Answer

10,045; 10,450; 1,045; 1,450

Answer

1,045; 10,045; 1,450; 10,450

Answer

10,450; 10,045; 1,450; 1,045