CODESP Clerical 2

Question 1

A clerk must file the following names alphabetically. Which name comes THIRD?
McAllister, Doris
MacGregor, Alan
McBride, Susan
MacPherson, Karl

Accepted Answer

McAllister, Doris

Answer

MacPherson, Karl

Answer

McBride, Susan

Answer

MacGregor, Alan

Question 2

An office receives 247 pieces of mail on Monday, 183 on Tuesday, and 312 on Wednesday. What is the average daily volume for those three days?

Accepted Answer

214

Answer

247

Answer

248

Answer

742

Question 3

Which of the following sentences contains a punctuation error?

Accepted Answer

The manager approved the request however, final authorization is pending.

Answer

The report is due on Friday, March 15.

Answer

Please submit your timesheet by noon; late submissions will not be accepted.

Answer

The files are located in drawer B, cabinet 4.

Question 4

A data entry clerk must enter the following number accurately: 4,728,351. Which entry below contains an error?

Accepted Answer

4,728,315

Answer

4,728,351

Answer

4,728,351

Answer

4,728,351

Question 5

In a standard office filing system, under which guide would the record for 'St. Claire Community Hospital' be filed?

Accepted Answer

S-L through S-Q

Answer

S-A through S-K

Answer

S-R through S-Z

Answer

Under 'C' for Community

Question 6

A clerk must calculate the total postage for 38 letters at $0.63 each and 12 packages at $4.75 each. What is the total postage cost?

Accepted Answer

$80.94

Answer

$81.94

Answer

$85.94

Answer

$80.44

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct way to express a date in formal business correspondence?

Accepted Answer

July 29, 2026

Answer

7/29/26

Answer

July 29th, 2026

Answer

29 July, 2026