CTB - Clerical Test Battery Spelling and Vocabulary Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following words, commonly used in an office environment, is spelled incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Maintanence

Answer

Questionnaire

Answer

Miscellaneous

Answer

Accommodate

Question 2

In a memo, a manager writes, 'We need to expedite the processing of these invoices.' Which word is the closest in meaning to 'expedite'?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate

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Postpone

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Obstruct

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Deliberate

Question 3

Read the following sentence and identify the misspelled word: 'The clerk ordered new stationary for the department, including letterhead and envelopes.'

Accepted Answer

stationary

Answer

department

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including

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envelopes

Question 4

Which of the following words is the most professional and accurate term for an inconsistency or difference between two financial records?

Accepted Answer

Discrepancy

Answer

Glitch

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Hiccup

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Variance

Question 5

The recent policy change will significantly _____ employee morale. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Accepted Answer

affect

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effect

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accept

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except

Question 6

Which word means 'to formally authorize or approve'?

Accepted Answer

Ratify

Answer

Mandate

Answer

Delegate

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Concur