CTB - Clerical Test Battery Alphabetizing and Filing Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

A clerk is tasked with arranging four new client folders. What is the correct alphabetical sequence for the following names?

1. South Bend Supply
2. South China Trading
3. South East Shipping
4. Southard & Sons

Accepted Answer

3, 2, 1, 4

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1, 2, 3, 4

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1, 3, 2, 4

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4, 1, 2, 3

Question 2

According to standard alphabetizing rules where prefixes are treated exactly as spelled, which of the following names would be filed LAST?

Accepted Answer

McHenry, Paul

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Macias, Laura

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Mabry, Janice

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M'Guire, Sean

Question 3

Which of the following sets of business names is alphabetized in the correct order, following the rule that numbers written as digits are filed before letters?

Accepted Answer

5 Star Services, The 2nd Story Cafe, A-1 Auto, Two Guys Pizza

Answer

The 2nd Story Cafe, 5 Star Services, Two Guys Pizza, A-1 Auto

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5 Star Services, A-1 Auto, The 2nd Story Cafe, Two Guys Pizza

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A-1 Auto, 5 Star Services, The 2nd Story Cafe, Two Guys Pizza

Question 4

Given that seniority suffixes are filed numerically (II, III) before being filed alphabetically (Jr., Sr.), which set of names is in the INCORRECT filing order?

Accepted Answer

Garcia, Maria Sr.; Garcia, Maria Jr.; Garcia, Maria II

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Peterson, James II; Peterson, James III; Peterson, James Jr.

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Miller, Susan; Miller, Susan Jr.; Miller, Susan Sr.

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Lee, Robert Jr.; Lee, Robert Sr.; Lee, Robert, CPA

Question 5

According to the 'nothing before something' rule, which of the following names would be filed LAST?

Accepted Answer

Arthur's Antiques

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Art Works

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Art's Gallery

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Art-House Cinema

Question 6

According to standard ARMA filing rules, how should the business name 'A Taste of Italy' be indexed and filed?

Accepted Answer

It is indexed as 'Taste of Italy, A' and filed under 'T'.

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It is filed under 'A' as the first word.

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The article 'A' is ignored, and it is filed under 'Taste'.

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It is filed under 'Italy' as the most significant word.