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Clerical Flashcards

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  1. A clerk is proofreading a document and finds the sentence: 'The principle reason for the delay was inclement weather.' What is the error?

    Answer: 'Principle' should be 'principal'

    'Principal' means 'main' or 'primary'; 'principle' is a noun meaning a rule or belief, so 'principal reason' is correct here.

  2. Using the coding system below, what is the correct code for a document classified as Confidential, Personnel, and Active? C = Confidential / G = General P = Personnel / F = Finance A = Active / I = Inactive

    Answer: CPA

    Confidential = C, Personnel = P, Active = A, so the correct code is CPA.

  3. A timesheet shows an employee worked 8.5 hours on Monday, 7.75 hours on Tuesday, 8 hours on Wednesday, 6.25 hours on Thursday, and 9 hours on Friday. What are the employee's total hours for the week?

    Answer: 39.5

    8.5 + 7.75 + 8 + 6.25 + 9 = 39.5 hours.

  4. Which filing method arranges records by broad subject categories and subdivisions within each category?

    Answer: Subject filing

    Subject filing organizes records by topic or category name rather than by person's name, number, or location.

  5. A clerk receives a check for $1,247.50 and must verify it matches the written amount on the check. Which written amount matches?

    Answer: One thousand, two hundred forty-seven and 50/100 dollars

    The standard legal format for check writing is 'One thousand, two hundred forty-seven and 50/100 dollars,' omitting 'and' before the cents fraction except at the decimal point.

  6. When a file cannot be found in its expected location, a clerk should FIRST:

    Answer: Check the out-card or charge-out record to see who has the file

    Checking the out-card or charge-out system identifies whether the file was legitimately removed by another person before assuming it is missing.

  7. A clerk is asked to send a letter to 125 people. Envelopes cost $4.80 per box of 50. How many boxes must be purchased, and what will the cost be?

    Answer: 3 boxes, $14.40

    125 envelopes ÷ 50 per box = 2.5 boxes, so 3 full boxes must be purchased; 3 × $4.80 = $14.40.

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