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1. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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The correct answer is "Wednesday" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly.

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General office clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records. Do you think you are highly capable of getting that clerical... see morejob at the institution you have been dreaming of? Take up the test below and get to test out your clerical office skills while getting to learn some more. All the best! see less

2. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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The word "confidence" is spelled correctly.

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3. Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: 234 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, #242              234 Mt. Lebonan Blvd, #242

Explanation

The given pair of names or addresses are different because there is a spelling mistake in the second address. "Lebonan" should be "Lebanon".

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4. Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: Steve Scheir Auto Company             Steve Schier Auto Company

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The names "Steve Scheir Auto Company" and "Steve Schier Auto Company" are different because they have a different spelling for the last name.

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5. Compare each pair of names or addresses.  Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: 11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19        11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19

Explanation

The two names or addresses provided, "11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19" and "11200 Peyton Highway, Route 19", are exactly the same.

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6. Calculate: 13 + 375 + 9 =

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The correct answer is 397 because when you add 13, 375, and 9 together, you get a sum of 397.

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7. Calculate: 21.4 + 8.05 + 63 =

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The correct answer is 92.45 because when you add 21.4, 8.05, and 63 together, you get a sum of 92.45.

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8. In an office setting, what is the primary purpose of using a mail merge function in word processing software?

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The process involves merging or combining a main document (the template) with a recipient list (usually stored in a spreadsheet or database). The result is the creation of multiple personalized output documents.

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9. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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The word "truly" is spelled correctly. It is an adverb that means in a genuine or sincere manner. The other options, "truely" and "truley," are misspellings of the word. Therefore, the correct answer is "truly."

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10. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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None of the given options is spelled correctly. The correct spelling of the word is "February".

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11. Find the correct place for the following name so that it will be in alphabetical order with the others: Robertson, Jan A)  Roberts, J.     B)  Robertson, James     C)  Robertson, Jane     D)  Robertson, Janice     E)

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12. Find the correct position for White Samantha in the  following list, if each name has been placed Alphabetically.  A). Vase Shirley     B). Volper Eric     C). Waite Amanda     D). Wright C.J.  

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In alphabetical order, names are arranged based on the sequence of letters in the alphabet. Let's break down the names in the list:

A). Vase Shirley B). Volper Eric C). Waite Amanda D). Wright C.J.

Now, we introduce the name "White Samantha" into the list:

A). Vase Shirley B). Volper Eric C). Waite Amanda D). White Samantha E). Wright C.J.



By inserting "White Samantha" between "Waite Amanda" and "Wright C.J." we maintain the alphabetical order of the names.

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13. Compare each pair of names or addresses.  Indicate whether they are exactly the same or different in any way: Yacht Club of Seattle, Inc.              Yacht Club of Seattle Inc.

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The given names or addresses are different because one includes a comma after "Seattle" and the other does not.

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14. For each item, indicate which filing cabinet drawer from that set would be used by selecting the appropriate letter. Dan Cedar

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The answer indicates that the item "Dan Cedar" would be filed in the filing cabinet drawer labeled "Ch".

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15. Fredricks, Dunley & Krane, Attorneys at Law:

Explanation

The given answer Fm -- Ht is a representation of the initials of two attorneys at Fredricks, Dunley & Krane, Attorneys at Law. Each pair of initials corresponds to the first letter of the last name of an attorney. Therefore, Fm represents the initial of an attorney with the last name starting with "F," and Ht represents the initial of an attorney with the last name starting with "H."

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16. Holly Hunter:

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The answer is Hu -- Jm because it follows the pattern of the given letters. Each pair of letters represents a relationship where the first letter is followed by the second letter. In this pattern, the first letter in the pair is the last letter of the previous pair, and the second letter is the second letter of the pair before that. Following this pattern, the last pair should be Hu -- Jm.

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17. Island Yachts, Inc.:

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18. Verified Checks:

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This answer suggests that "Sn" is verified to be associated with "Wd". The given information shows a list of pairs, with the first element being a two-letter code and the second element being a word. The answer indicates that "Sn" is verified to correspond to "Wd" based on the provided pairs.

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19. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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The correct answer is "disappoint" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options, "dissapoint," "diseppoint," and "disapoint," contain misspellings.

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20. What is 40% of 120?

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To find 40% of 120, you can multiply 120 by 0.40. This gives you 48, which is the correct answer.

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21. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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The word "separate" is spelled correctly.

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22. What is 4/5 of 90?

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To find 4/5 of 90, we can multiply 90 by 4/5. When we multiply 90 by 4, we get 360. Then, when we divide 360 by 5, we get the answer of 72. Therefore, 4/5 of 90 is equal to 72.

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23. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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The correct spelling is "occasionally". The other options, "occassionnally" and "occassionally", contain extra letters and do not follow the correct spelling pattern. Therefore, the correct answer is "occasionally".

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24. Calculate: 11,158 divided by 58

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The calculation gives a quotient of 192 and a remainder of 22.

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25. Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:

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None of the given options are spelled correctly. The correct spelling is "defendant."

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Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are...
Compare each pair of names or addresses. Indicate whether they are...
Compare each pair of names or addresses.  Indicate whether they...
Calculate: 13 + 375 + 9 =
Calculate: 21.4 + 8.05 + 63 =
In an office setting, what is the primary purpose of using a mail...
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
Find the correct place for the following name so that it will be in...
Find the correct position for White Samantha in the  following...
Compare each pair of names or addresses.  Indicate whether they...
For each item, indicate which filing cabinet drawer from that set...
Fredricks, Dunley & Krane, Attorneys at Law:
Holly Hunter:
Island Yachts, Inc.:
Verified Checks:
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
What is 40% of 120?
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
What is 4/5 of 90?
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
Calculate: 11,158 divided by 58
Select the word (if any) that is spelled correctly:
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