CLERICAL Coding & Info Ordering

Question 1

If 'CLERK' is coded as 'FOHUN', what is the code for 'TABLE'?

Accepted Answer

WDEOH

Answer

Each letter in the original word is shifted forward by three positions in the alphabet to get the coded word (C+3=F, L+3=O, E+3=H, R+3=U, K+3=N). Applying this +3 shift to 'TABLE' gives 'WDEOH'.

Question 2

Arrange the following names in alphabetical order by last name: 1. Jane Adams, 2. Peter Jones, 3. John Smith, 4. Susan Miller.

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 4, 3

Answer

Alphabetical ordering is based on the last name. The correct order of last names is Adams, Jones, Miller, Smith, which corresponds to the sequence 1, 2, 4, 3.

Question 3

You are filing invoices numerically. Which of the following invoice numbers should be filed first?

Accepted Answer

INV-8991

Answer

When filing numerically, items are ordered from the lowest number to the highest. INV-8991 is the smallest number among the choices and should therefore be filed first.

Question 4

Using the code where A=1, B=2, C=3, etc., what word is represented by the numbers 6-9-12-5?

Accepted Answer

FILE

Answer

This code assigns a number to each letter based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26). The 6th letter is F, the 9th is I, the 12th is L, and the 5th is E.

Question 5

You need to send a physical package. Arrange the following steps in the correct logical order: 1. Seal the box, 2. Place items inside the box, 3. Weigh the package and apply postage, 4. Write the address on the box.

Accepted Answer

2, 1, 4, 3

Answer

The logical sequence of actions is to first put the items in the box (2), then close and seal it (1), then write the destination address (4), and finally, prepare it for mailing by weighing it and adding postage (3).

Clerical Exams Practice Test

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CLERICAL Coding & Info Ordering