WAEC Office Practice Past Questions & Answers - Page 28

136.

A letter sent by Mrs. Benson to her husband by post through his office address is an example of

A.

urgent mail

B.

official mail

C.

personal mail

D.

confidential mail

Correct answer is C

Personal Mail: These are mails addressed to particular individuals. They are normally open to whom they are addressed

137.

The raw materials and equipment needed in an organization should be bought by the

A.

human resource department

B.

purchasing department

C.

marketing department

D.

accounts department

Correct answer is B

Purchasing department is the department that is responsible for buying raw materials, stationery, component, trolls, plant and machinery e.t.c

138.

To break a tie resulting from a poll, the chairman should

A.

ask members to vote again

B.

use his power of casting vote

C.

use his discretion to take a decision

D.

ask his executive members to advise him

Correct answer is B

To break a tie resulting from a poll, the chairman should use his power of casting vote

139.

Which of the following statements is true about a quotation? It shows the

A.

total of goods supplied

B.

quality of goods in the warehouse

C.

total cost of goods produced

D.

prices of goods enquired about

Correct answer is C

Quotation is the supplier's reply to the letter of enquiry which states the price, terms of payment, delivery dates and any discount. It is a statement

140.

A committee which ceases to exist after completing its assignment is

A.

a standing committee

B.

an investigatory committee

C.

ad-hoc committee

D.

advisory committee

Correct answer is B

An investigatory committee is a committee which ceases to exist after completing its assignment. It is setup to make findings about a particular matter or issue in an organisation