WAEC Office Practice Past Questions & Answers - Page 29

141.

The communication channel in the diagram above is

A.

vertical

B.

diagonal

C.

lateral

D.

horizontal

Correct answer is C

The communication channel in the diagram below is lateral communication channel
                   General manager
                        ↓             ↓
Personal manager   marketing manager

142.

The three components of a short report are the

A.

introduction, body and findings

B.

introduction, body and conclusion

C.

terms of reference, body and conclusion

D.

terms of reference, body and recommendations

Correct answer is B

A short report comprises of introduction, body and conclusion

143.

Filing document according to dates is

A.

geographical filing

B.

subject filing

C.

numerical filing

D.

chronological filing

Correct answer is D

Chronological filing is a filing method whereby documents are filed according to date

144.

The type of incoming mail that should be delivered to their addresses unopened is

A.

urgent mail

B.

personal mail

C.

official mail

D.

registered mail

Correct answer is D

Registered mail is a type of incoming mail that should be delivered to their addresses unopened. It is a type of mail that is sealed

145.

Which of the following documents is handled by the receptionist?

A.

Minutes of meetings

B.

Telephone message pad

C.

The manager's diary

D.

Requisition form

Correct answer is B

Telephone message pad is one of the documents handled by the receptionist