Clerical Exams CLERICAL Record Keeping

Question 1

When a personnel file is updated with new information, what should be done with the superseded document?

Accepted Answer

Mark it as obsolete and retain it per the retention schedule

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Shred it immediately to save space

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Return it to the employee for personal records

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Place it in the general office recycling bin

Question 2

Which filing system arranges records chronologically by date?

Accepted Answer

Chronological filing

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Alphabetical filing

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Numeric filing

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Geographic filing

Question 3

In records management, 'purging records' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Removing and disposing of records that have met their retention period

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Scanning paper records into digital format

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Reorganizing files into a new filing system

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Transferring records to another department

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a tickler file in an office?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a follow-up reminder system for future action items

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To store humorous memos and lighten office morale

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To track overdue invoices from vendors

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To hold documents temporarily while waiting for signatures

Question 5

In records management, a 'retention schedule' refers to:

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A policy that specifies how long each type of record must be kept

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A calendar for scheduling file room staff shifts

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A checklist for annual records audits

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A timetable for converting paper files to digital format

Question 6

When logging incoming mail in an office mail register, which item is typically NOT recorded?

Accepted Answer

The personal opinion of the mail clerk about the letter's content

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Date of receipt

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Name of the sender

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Department the mail was routed to

Question 7

A document labeled 'Confidential' should be filed:

Accepted Answer

In a locked cabinet or secure storage accessible only to authorized personnel

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In the general open filing area for easy access

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At the front of the file drawer for quick retrieval

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In the supervisor's inbox until further notice