WAEC Office Practice Past Questions & Answers - Page 26

126.

The list of items to be discussed in a meeting is

A.

amendment

B.

agenda

C.

resolution

D.

motion

Correct answer is B

Agenda is a list of all the items that have to be discussed at a meeting. It is arranged in the order in which they will be discussed

127.

The correspondence conveying the same information to different organization is/are

A.

business letter

B.

memorandum

C.

minutes

D.

circulars

Correct answer is D

Circulars is correspondence conveying the same information to different organisation. It is an official letter that is sent to a large number of people at the same time.

128.

Which of the following equipment is used for electronic filing?

A.

Printer

B.

Fax Machine

C.

Computer

D.

Drawer

Correct answer is C

Computer is an electronic device that accept data through input unit, process the data according to the instruction supplied to it by the user and transfer the result to a unit where it can be stored or print out. It is an equipment or device that is used for electronic filing

129.

Mails requiring prompt attention are

A.

registered mails

B.

personal mails

C.

urgent mails

D.

confidential mails

Correct answer is C

Urgent mails: These are mails that require prompt attention. Once a mail is marked 'urgent', it should be attended to first before others. The contents should be checked immediately to facilitate speedy action

130.

An advantage of central filing is that it ensures

A.

easy retrieval of files

B.

easy access to files

C.

high level of confidentiality

D.

uniformity of filing system

Correct answer is B

The merit or advantage of central filing is that it ensures easy or quick access to files