NYC Clerical Speed and Accuracy

Question 1

Which pair of names is spelled EXACTLY the same?

Accepted Answer

Fernandez, Carlos A. / Fernandez, Carlos A.

Answer

Only 'Fernandez, Carlos A.' is identical in both instances; the other pairs contain subtle spelling differences in names or initials.

Question 2

Find the number that does NOT belong in this sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 19, 21

Accepted Answer

19

Answer

The pattern adds 3 each time (3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21), so 19 is incorrect and should be 18.

Question 3

Using a code where A=1, B=2, C=3 … Z=26, what word does the code 3-1-20 represent?

Accepted Answer

CAT

Answer

C=3, A=1, T=20, which spells CAT.

Question 4

Which of the following names would be filed LAST in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

Petersen

Answer

P comes after M, N, and O alphabetically, so Petersen is filed last among these four names.

Question 5

Which of the following address pairs matches EXACTLY?

Accepted Answer

P.O. Box 4872, Bronx, NY 10451 / P.O. Box 4872, Bronx, NY 10451

Answer

P.O. Box 4872, Bronx, NY 10451 is identical in both entries; the other pairs have differences in ZIP codes or street directionals.

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