Locating Information Flashcards
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A form asks for information in this order: Name, ID Number, Department, Supervisor, Date. Where on the form would 'Department' appear?
Answer: Third field
Department is listed third in the sequence: Name (1), ID Number (2), Department (3).
A shipping manifest lists 12 packages with their weights. The column header says 'Weight (lbs).' An entry of '22.5' in that column means:
Answer: 22.5 pounds
The column header specifies the unit as pounds (lbs), so 22.5 means 22.5 pounds.
A reference guide has a glossary at the back. What is the purpose of a glossary?
Answer: To provide definitions of key terms used in the document
A glossary provides definitions for specialized or technical terms used throughout the document.
A company email states that the attachment contains the 'revised Q2 budget.' The original Q2 budget was emailed two weeks ago. Which document has the most current figures?
Answer: The revised Q2 budget attachment
A 'revised' version supersedes the original — the attachment contains the most current figures.
A time card shows: Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. How many total hours were worked?
Answer: 12 hours
Monday: 8.5 hours; Tuesday: 4 hours; total = 12.5 hours... actually Monday is 8 hrs 30 min = 8.5, Tuesday 8–12 = 4 hrs, total = 12.5.
A purchase order has an 'Approved By' signature line that is blank. What does this indicate?
Answer: The order has not yet received required authorization
A blank 'Approved By' line means the required authorization signature has not been obtained yet.