A Clerical Office Skills Quiz!
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General office clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records. Do you think you are highly capable of getting that clerical job at the institution you have been dreaming of? Take up the test below and get to test out your clerical office skills while getting to learn some more. All the best!
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Find the correct position for White Samantha in the following list, if each name has been placed Alphabetically. A). Vase Shirley B). Volper Eric C). Waite Amanda D). Wright C.J.
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Correct Answer
D. _______Explanation
In alphabetical order, names are arranged based on the sequence of letters in the alphabet. Let's break down the names in the list:
A). Vase Shirley B). Volper Eric C). Waite Amanda D). Wright C.J.
Now, we introduce the name "White Samantha" into the list:
A). Vase Shirley B). Volper Eric C). Waite Amanda D). White Samantha E). Wright C.J.
By inserting "White Samantha" between "Waite Amanda" and "Wright C.J." we maintain the alphabetical order of the names.Rate this question:
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Find the correct place for the following name so that it will be in alphabetical order with the others: Robertson, Jan A) Roberts, J. B) Robertson, James C) Robertson, Jane D) Robertson, Janice E)
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Find the correct place for the following name so that it will be in alphabetical order with the others: Andrew, C. Alan A) Andrew, Adam B) Andrew, C. C) Andrew, Carrie D) Andrew, Cassie E) ___________
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For each item, indicate which filing cabinet drawer from that set would be used by selecting the appropriate letter. Dan Cedar
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Aa -- Ch
- B.
Ci -- Dh
- C.
Di -- Fl
- D.
Fm -- Ht
- E.
Hu -- Jm
Correct Answer
A. Aa -- ChExplanation
The answer indicates that the item "Dan Cedar" would be filed in the filing cabinet drawer labeled "Ch".Rate this question:
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Fredricks, Dunley & Krane, Attorneys at Law:
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Aa -- Ch
- B.
Ci -- Dh
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Di -- Fl
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Fm -- Ht
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Hu - Jm
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D. Fm -- HtExplanation
The given answer Fm -- Ht is a representation of the initials of two attorneys at Fredricks, Dunley & Krane, Attorneys at Law. Each pair of initials corresponds to the first letter of the last name of an attorney. Therefore, Fm represents the initial of an attorney with the last name starting with "F," and Ht represents the initial of an attorney with the last name starting with "H."Rate this question:
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Verified Checks:
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Aa -- Ch
- B.
Mg -- No
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Np -- Sm
- D.
Sn -- Wd
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We - Zz
Correct Answer
D. Sn -- WdExplanation
This answer suggests that "Sn" is verified to be associated with "Wd". The given information shows a list of pairs, with the first element being a two-letter code and the second element being a word. The answer indicates that "Sn" is verified to correspond to "Wd" based on the provided pairs.Rate this question:
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Holly Hunter:
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Aa -- Cd
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Ce -- Fh
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Fi -- Gl
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Gm -- Ht
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Hu -- Jm
Correct Answer
E. Hu -- JmExplanation
The answer is Hu -- Jm because it follows the pattern of the given letters. Each pair of letters represents a relationship where the first letter is followed by the second letter. In this pattern, the first letter in the pair is the last letter of the previous pair, and the second letter is the second letter of the pair before that. Following this pattern, the last pair should be Hu -- Jm.Rate this question:
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In an office setting, what is the primary purpose of using a mail merge function in word processing software?
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To format text and create visually appealing documents.
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To combine a primary document with a list of recipients and to produce a series of output documents.
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To organize files and folders for efficient data storage.
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To connect to the internet and send emails directly from the document.
Correct Answer
B. To combine a primary document with a list of recipients and to produce a series of output documents.Explanation
The process involves merging or combining a main document (the template) with a recipient list (usually stored in a spreadsheet or database). The result is the creation of multiple personalized output documents.Rate this question:
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Island Yachts, Inc.:
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Aa -- Cd
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Ce -- Fh
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Fi -- Gl
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Gm -- Ht
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Hu -- Jm
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Separate
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Seperate
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Separete
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None of these
Correct Answer
A. SeparateExplanation
The word "separate" is spelled correctly.Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Truely
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Truly
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Truley
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None of these
Correct Answer
B. TrulyExplanation
The word "truly" is spelled correctly. It is an adverb that means in a genuine or sincere manner. The other options, "truely" and "truley," are misspellings of the word. Therefore, the correct answer is "truly."Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Febuary
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Februery
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Februery
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of theseExplanation
None of the given options is spelled correctly. The correct spelling of the word is "February".Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Wensday
- B.
Wednesday
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Wendsday
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None of these
Correct Answer
B. WednesdayExplanation
The correct answer is "Wednesday" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly.Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Confidance
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Confidence
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Confedense
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None of these
Correct Answer
B. ConfidenceExplanation
The word "confidence" is spelled correctly.Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Dissapoint
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Disappoint
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Diseppoint
- D.
DisapointÂ
Correct Answer
B. DisappointExplanation
The correct answer is "disappoint" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options, "dissapoint," "diseppoint," and "disapoint," contain misspellings.Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Occassionnally
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Occassionally
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Occasionally
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None of these
Correct Answer
C. OccasionallyExplanation
The correct spelling is "occasionally". The other options, "occassionnally" and "occassionally", contain extra letters and do not follow the correct spelling pattern. Therefore, the correct answer is "occasionally".Rate this question:
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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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Defendent
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Deffendent
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Diffendant
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None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of theseExplanation
None of the given options are spelled correctly. The correct spelling is "defendant."Rate this question:
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Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: 234 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, #242 234 Mt. Lebonan Blvd, #242
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Same
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Different
Correct Answer
B. DifferentExplanation
The given pair of names or addresses are different because there is a spelling mistake in the second address. "Lebonan" should be "Lebanon".Rate this question:
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Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: Steve Scheir Auto Company Steve Schier Auto Company
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Same
- B.
Different
Correct Answer
B. DifferentExplanation
The names "Steve Scheir Auto Company" and "Steve Schier Auto Company" are different because they have a different spelling for the last name.Rate this question:
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Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: Yacht Club of Seattle, Inc. Yacht Club of Seattle Inc.
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Same
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Different
Correct Answer
B. DifferentExplanation
The given names or addresses are different because one includes a comma after "Seattle" and the other does not.Rate this question:
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Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: 11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19 11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19
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Same
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Different
Correct Answer
A. SameExplanation
The two names or addresses provided, "11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19" and "11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19", are exactly the same.Rate this question:
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Calculate: 13 + 375 + 9 =
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387
- B.
397
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492
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434
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None of these
Correct Answer
B. 397Explanation
The correct answer is 397 because when you add 13, 375, and 9 together, you get a sum of 397.Rate this question:
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Calculate: 11,158 divided by 58
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109 R 36
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119 R 36
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192 R 22
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209 R 36
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None of these
Correct Answer
C. 192 R 22Explanation
The calculation gives a quotient of 192 and a remainder of 22.Rate this question:
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Calculate: 21.4 + 8.05 + 63 =
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1.282
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16.49
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30.08
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35.75
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92.45
Correct Answer
E. 92.45Explanation
The correct answer is 92.45 because when you add 21.4, 8.05, and 63 together, you get a sum of 92.45.Rate this question:
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What is 4/5 of 90?
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20
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40.5
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72
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80
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None of these
Correct Answer
C. 72Explanation
To find 4/5 of 90, we can multiply 90 by 4/5. When we multiply 90 by 4, we get 360. Then, when we divide 360 by 5, we get the answer of 72. Therefore, 4/5 of 90 is equal to 72.Rate this question:
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What is 40% of 120?
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30
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33 1/3
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48
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80
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None of these
Correct Answer
C. 48Explanation
To find 40% of 120, you can multiply 120 by 0.40. This gives you 48, which is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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