Data Entry & Computer Skills Flashcards
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A scanned barcode on a parcel fails to read. The clerk should:
Answer: Manually key in the tracking number from the label
When a barcode won't scan, the printed tracking number is keyed in manually.
Which of these is the correct order for sorting a list of names alphabetically by last name?
Answer: By the last name letter by letter
Alphabetical sorting by last name compares letters in sequence.
What is the main purpose of the 'Backspace' key during data entry?
Answer: Delete the character to the left of the cursor
Backspace removes the character immediately left of the cursor.
When verifying a Postal Service form on screen, a 'mandatory field' is one that:
Answer: Must be completed before submitting
Mandatory fields must contain valid data before the form can be submitted.
Transposing digits (typing 5468 as 5648) is a common error. The best safeguard is to:
Answer: Read back or double-check numeric entries
Reading back numeric entries catches transposition mistakes before submission.
Which mouse action is typically used to select a block of text from start to end?
Answer: Click and drag while holding the left button
Clicking and dragging with the left button highlights a block of text.
A field labeled 'Apt/Suite' on an address form is meant for:
Answer: A secondary unit designation
The Apt/Suite field holds secondary unit information like apartment or suite number.