Clerical Exams CLERICAL Skills MCQ 3

Question 1

Which proofreading mark indicates that a word or passage should be deleted?

Accepted Answer

A line through the text with a delete symbol (a loop or strikethrough)

Answer

A caret symbol (^)

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A circle around the text

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An arrow pointing to the margin

Question 2

A citizen calls to complain about a delayed permit application. You cannot find the application in the system. What is the BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Apologize, take down the citizen's details, and promise to investigate and call back

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Tell the citizen the application was never received and hang up

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Transfer the call to a random department

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Ask the citizen to resubmit the application without investigating

Question 3

When using a ten-key calculator to verify a column of 25 numbers, what technique helps ensure accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Enter the numbers twice and compare both totals

Answer

Enter all numbers once quickly without pausing

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Round each number before entering it

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Only check every fifth number to save time

Question 4

In an office mail distribution system, 'CONFIDENTIAL' marked envelopes should be handled by:

Accepted Answer

Delivering them unopened directly to the named recipient

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Opening them and routing the contents to the appropriate department

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Placing them in the general incoming mail bin

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Scanning and emailing the contents to the recipient

Question 5

You are asked to schedule a conference room for a meeting of 12 people. Room A seats 8, Room B seats 15, and Room C seats 40. Which room should you book?

Accepted Answer

Room B, as it is the smallest room that accommodates everyone

Answer

Room A, to keep costs low

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Room C, to allow extra space for comfort

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Any room is fine since the meeting is small

Question 6

Which filing system would be MOST appropriate for organizing customer invoices that need to be retrieved by date of transaction?

Accepted Answer

Chronological by transaction date

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Alphabetical by customer last name

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Numerical by invoice number

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Geographic by customer region