Clerical Exams CLERICAL Typing & Data Entry 2

Question 1

Which keyboard shortcut selects ALL text in a document or field?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + A

Answer

Ctrl + S

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Ctrl + T

Answer

Ctrl + E

Question 2

A typist makes 6 errors while typing 300 words. What is their accuracy rate?

Accepted Answer

98%

Answer

94%

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96%

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97%

Question 3

In a data entry context, what does 'batch processing' mean?

Accepted Answer

Processing a group of records together in a single operation

Answer

Entering one record at a time

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Printing records in alphabetical order

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Verifying data against original source documents

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'double-entry verification' in data entry?

Accepted Answer

Entering the same data twice and comparing results for accuracy

Answer

Printing two copies of every document

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Using two monitors for data entry

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Saving a file in two different formats

Question 5

What is the function of the NUM LOCK key on a keyboard?

Accepted Answer

It toggles the numeric keypad between number input and cursor control

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It locks all keyboard input

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It prevents numbers from being typed

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It enables capitals for numbers

Question 6

In a federal clerical exam, a data entry speed of 40 WPM with 95% accuracy is tested. Which candidate passes?

Accepted Answer

Candidate C: 40 WPM, 95% accuracy

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Candidate A: 42 WPM, 94% accuracy

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Candidate B: 38 WPM, 97% accuracy

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Candidate D: 45 WPM, 93% accuracy