Administrative Assistant Test! Trivia Quiz
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Do you understand what an administrative assistant does? Do you think you could pass this quiz? An administrative assistant is a person responsible for offering various kinds of governmental assistance. They are typically outgoing people who can converse with all different types of people. They can work with numerous leadership types. Takes this quiz and see how much you understand about being an administrative assistant.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
John or his brother ____________ going to be responsible for this. Select from the list below two or more verbs that make the sentence above grammatically correct.
- A.
Are
- B.
Is
- C.
Were
- D.
Was
- E.
Have
Correct Answer(s)
B. Is
D. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "is, was" because "John or his brother" is a singular subject, so the verb should be in the singular form. "Is" is used when referring to the present and "was" is used when referring to the past.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Neither of my two suitcases ____________ adequate for this trip. Select from the list below two verbs that make the sentence above grammatically correct.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Was
- D.
Were
- E.
Wore
Correct Answer(s)
A. Is
C. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "is, was". The sentence is referring to two suitcases, so the verb "is" is used to agree with the singular noun "neither". The verb "was" is used to agree with the past tense of the verb "is" in the second part of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the result of the operation below: 11.41 - 14.34 = ?
Correct Answer(s)
-2.93
(2.93)
- 2.93Explanation
The result of subtracting 14.34 from 11.41 is -2.93.Rate this question:
- 4.
Determine x in the following equation: x - 4 = 10
- A.
6
- B.
14
- C.
16
- D.
4
- E.
-6
Correct Answer
B. 14Explanation
To determine the value of x in the equation x - 4 = 10, we need to isolate x by performing the inverse operation of subtracting 4 from both sides of the equation. By adding 4 to both sides, we get x = 14. Therefore, the correct answer is 14.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Determine x in the following equation: 2x - 4 = 10
- A.
28
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
7
- E.
9
Correct Answer
D. 7Explanation
To determine x in the equation 2x - 4 = 10, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. To do this, we can start by adding 4 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the -4 term. This gives us 2x = 14. Next, we can divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x. This simplifies the equation to x = 7. Therefore, the value of x in the given equation is 7.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Determine x in the following equation:
- A.
7
- B.
9
- C.
16
- D.
25
- E.
35
Correct Answer
E. 35 -
- 7.
4/5 is greater than 2/3.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The fraction 4/5 is greater than the fraction 2/3 because when comparing fractions, we need to have a common denominator. By finding a common denominator of 15, we can see that 4/5 is equal to 12/15 and 2/3 is equal to 10/15. Since 12/15 is greater than 10/15, it can be concluded that 4/5 is indeed greater than 2/3.Rate this question:
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- 8.
37 / 256 is greater than 37 / 255.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
When dividing a number by a larger number, the result is always less than 1. In this case, 37 / 256 is dividing 37 by a larger number (256), so the result will be less than 1. On the other hand, 37 / 255 is dividing 37 by a slightly smaller number (255), so the result will be slightly greater than 1. Therefore, 37 / 256 is not greater than 37 / 255, making the answer false.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts enables a user to select the contents of an entire document?
- A.
CTRL+W
- B.
CTRL+L
- C.
CTRL+Q
- D.
CTRL+A
- E.
CTRL+E
Correct Answer
D. CTRL+AExplanation
The correct answer is CTRL+A. This keyboard shortcut enables a user to select the contents of an entire document. By pressing CTRL and A simultaneously, all the text, images, and other elements within the document will be highlighted or selected, allowing the user to perform actions such as copying, cutting, or formatting the entire content at once.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one of the following sets of keys or keyboard shortcuts enables the user to move the cursor to either the end or the beginning of a line with a single keystroke?
- A.
Page Up and Page Down
- B.
CTRL+End and CTRL+Home
- C.
Left Arrow and Right Arrow
- D.
End and Home
- E.
CTRL+Left Arrow and CTRL+Right Arrow
Correct Answer
D. End and HomeExplanation
The correct answer is "End and Home" because pressing the "End" key moves the cursor to the end of the line, while pressing the "Home" key moves the cursor to the beginning of the line. These keys provide a quick and efficient way for the user to navigate to the desired position in a line of text.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following is the keyboard shortcut for printing?
- A.
CTRL+I
- B.
CTRL+P
- C.
CTRL+O
- D.
F1
- E.
F8
Correct Answer
B. CTRL+PExplanation
The keyboard shortcut for printing is CTRL+P. This combination of keys is commonly used across various applications and operating systems to quickly initiate the printing process. By pressing CTRL+P, users can easily access the print dialog box and configure printing settings before sending the document or file to the printer. This shortcut is widely recognized and used as a convenient way to print documents without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Evaluate the following expression and select the correct result: 5-((2+1)-8) = ?
- A.
15
- B.
10
- C.
5
- D.
0
- E.
-5
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
To evaluate the expression, we first simplify the innermost parentheses by performing the addition inside it, which gives us 5-(3-8). Next, we simplify the subtraction inside the parentheses, resulting in 5-(-5). Finally, we perform the subtraction between 5 and -5, which gives us 10. Therefore, the correct result is 10.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Evaluate the following expression and select the correct result: 5-3*(4-6) = ?
- A.
11
- B.
-6
- C.
-13
- D.
2
- E.
-4
Correct Answer
A. 11Explanation
The expression can be simplified by following the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, we need to evaluate the expression inside the parentheses: 4-6 = -2. Then, we multiply -2 by 3: -2 * 3 = -6. Finally, we subtract 5 from -6: -6 - 5 = -11. Therefore, the correct result is -11, not 11.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Select the correct full quantity if 170% is 1530.
- A.
745
- B.
865
- C.
1040
- D.
915
- E.
900
Correct Answer
E. 900Explanation
If 170% is equal to 1530, we need to find the original quantity. To do this, we divide 1530 by 170% (or 1.7). This gives us 900, which is the correct full quantity.Rate this question:
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- 15.
It costs 90 cents for The Striped Toothpaste Company to make, package and ship a tube of toothpaste. The company also has "overhead costs" of $3000 per month. The company sells (at wholesale) cartons of toothpaste at the price of $2.50 per tube. This month, the company sold 5000 tubes of toothpaste. What is this month's profit?
- A.
9000
- B.
8000
- C.
7000
- D.
6000
- E.
5000
Correct Answer
E. 5000Explanation
The profit for this month can be calculated by subtracting the total cost from the total revenue. The total cost is the sum of the cost to make, package, and ship each tube of toothpaste ($0.90) multiplied by the number of tubes sold (5000), plus the overhead costs ($3000). The total revenue is the price at which each tube is sold ($2.50) multiplied by the number of tubes sold (5000). Therefore, the profit is (2.50 * 5000) - (0.90 * 5000) - 3000 = $5000.Rate this question:
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- 16.
It seems that they're complaining whenever you and ____________ talk that way. From the choices provided below, select one or more words that would correctly complete the sentence.
- A.
She
- B.
Her
- C.
I
- D.
Him
- E.
He
Correct Answer(s)
A. She
C. I
E. HeExplanation
The correct answer is "she, I, he". This is because the sentence is referring to a situation where the speaker and another person are talking in a certain way, and it seems that whenever they talk that way, someone else is complaining. The word "she" could be used if the speaker is referring to a female person, "I" could be used if the speaker is referring to themselves, and "he" could be used if the speaker is referring to a male person. All three options are possible depending on the context of the conversation.Rate this question:
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- 17.
This year Stan wants to paint you and ____________ together. From the choices provided below, select one or more words that would correctly complete the sentence.
- A.
I
- B.
Me
- C.
Him
- D.
He
- E.
Her
Correct Answer(s)
B. Me
C. Him
E. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "me, him, her" because these words can all be used as the object of the verb "paint." In the sentence, Stan wants to paint "you" (the person being spoken to) and "me" (the speaker) together. Additionally, Stan could also want to paint "him" (another person) or "her" (a different person) together with the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which of the following sentences are punctuated incorrectly?
- A.
Dallas Texas, is her hometown.
- B.
She was born in Dallas, Texas.
- C.
Dallas Texas is her hometown.
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Dallas Texas, is her hometown.
C. Dallas Texas is her hometown.Explanation
The correct answer is "Dallas Texas, is her hometown." and "Dallas Texas is her hometown." These sentences are punctuated incorrectly because they both have a comma after "Texas" which is unnecessary. In the first sentence, there should not be a comma before the verb "is". In the second sentence, there should not be a comma after "Texas". The correct punctuations for these sentences would be "Dallas Texas is her hometown."Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated incorrectly?
- A.
He said that "You were correct."
- B.
He said, "You are correct."
- C.
He said that you were correct.
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. He said that "You were correct."Explanation
The correct answer is "He said that "You were correct." This sentence is punctuated incorrectly because the quotation marks should be placed outside the period, not inside. The correct punctuation should be: He said that "You were correct."Rate this question:
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- 20.
________ to the recent incident at the plant, the manager said ________ would have to be some changes.
- A.
Referring, there
- B.
Referring they're
- C.
Refering, they're
- D.
Refering, there
- E.
Refferring, there
Correct Answer
A. Referring, thereExplanation
The correct answer is "Referring, there". In this sentence, the manager is referring to the recent incident at the plant. The word "referring" is the present participle form of the verb "refer", which means to mention or allude to something. The word "there" is used to indicate that something exists or is present. The manager is implying that there will have to be some changes in response to the incident.Rate this question:
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- 21.
At one time ________ was a worldwide industry; today it is almost a thing of the ________.
- A.
Whalling, passed
- B.
Whaling, past
- C.
Whailing, passed
- D.
Whalling, past
- E.
Whailing, past
Correct Answer
B. Whaling, pastExplanation
Whaling used to be a worldwide industry but now it is almost nonexistent. The word "passed" in the context suggests that whaling has become a thing of the past. Therefore, the correct answer is "whaling, past".Rate this question:
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- 22.
Choose the words below that are spelled correctly.
- A.
Belief
- B.
Beleaf
- C.
Believe
- D.
Beleave
- E.
Beleive
Correct Answer(s)
A. Belief
C. BelieveExplanation
The words "belief" and "believe" are spelled correctly. "Beleaf," "beleave," and "beleive" are misspelled.Rate this question:
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- 23.
____________ bike is that?
- A.
Whose
- B.
Who's
- C.
Wose
- D.
Who'se
- E.
Whos
Correct Answer
A. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "Whose." The word "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, "whose" is used to inquire about the ownership of the bike.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Select the word below that has a different meaning than the others. If they all have similar meanings, select E.
- A.
Philanthropic
- B.
Parsimonious
- C.
Frugal
- D.
Stingy
- E.
All are synonyms or near-synonyms.
Correct Answer
A. PhilanthropicExplanation
The word "philanthropic" means showing a desire to help others by giving gifts or money to charities. On the other hand, "parsimonious," "frugal," and "stingy" all have a similar meaning, which is being unwilling to spend money. Therefore, "philanthropic" is the word that has a different meaning than the others.Rate this question:
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