Texas Civil Service Exam Clerical Aptitude and Detail 4

Question 1

A typist completes a report with the following page counts on four days: 12, 9, 15, and 8. What is the average number of pages typed per day?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

(12 + 9 + 15 + 8) ÷ 4 = 44 ÷ 4 = 11 pages per day.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly alphabetizes these agency names: 'Dept. of Public Safety', 'Dept. of Public Health', 'Dept. of Public Works', 'Dept. of Public Affairs'?

Accepted Answer

Affairs, Health, Safety, Works

Answer

Alphabetizing by the distinguishing word: Affairs, Health, Safety, Works — A comes before H, H before S, S before W.

Question 3

A clerk must verify that employee ID numbers are exactly 6 digits. Which of the following is INVALID?

Accepted Answer

67839

Answer

67839 contains only 5 digits, which does not meet the 6-digit requirement.

Question 4

A log shows times in and out for a worker: In 8:15 AM, Out 12:00 PM, In 1:00 PM, Out 5:30 PM. How many total hours did the worker log?

Accepted Answer

8 hours 15 minutes

Answer

Morning session: 3 hrs 45 min; Afternoon session: 4 hrs 30 min; Total = 8 hours 15 minutes.

Question 5

Which of the following addresses is filed LAST in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

1402 Oak Street

Answer

Filing by street name: Maple comes before Oak, so Oak Street is last; among Oak entries, Avenue precedes Street, placing Oak Street at the end.

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Texas Civil Service Exam Clerical Aptitude and Detail 4