Office Practice Questions and Answers
An examination provided by WAEC to assist you understand the required standards expected in office practice.
Prepare with our past questions and answers.
An examination provided by WAEC to assist you understand the required standards expected in office practice.
Prepare with our past questions and answers.
One of the advantages of lateral filing system is that it
economizes the use of space
is very easy to operate
does not require numbering
reduces the probability of losing documents
Correct answer is D
In lateral filing cabinet, the files are side by side through the length of the drawer. This makes it easy to store large numbers of files and still able to locate needed papers quickly, making these cabinets perfect for high-volume businesses
Oral communication could be done through
gesture
signs
postals
telephone
Correct answer is D
oral communication is the process of verbally transmitting information and ideas from one individual or group to another, examples are; Face-to-Face conversations, Telephone conversions, Discussions that take place at business meetings
One of the essential parts of a report is
reference
conclusion
salutation
enclosure
Correct answer is B
The report should be divided into some essential parts, such as introduction, body, conclusion and summary
Which of the following reference books contains information about parliamentary proceedings?
Hansards
Official gazatte
Atlas
Post office guide
Correct answer is B
Official gazatte is a legal newspaper of a country, or of an administrative part of a country, which publishes the text of new laws, decrees, regulations, treaties, legal notice, and court decisions
One of the advantages of visual communicaion is that it
can be kept for future use
is cheap to produce
does not require exrtra skill to interpret
does not occupy space
Correct answer is C
Visual communication can deliver information more directly. It is more flexible than verbal communication and aids more attention-grabbing and engaging