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Question 81
waec 2019

The abbreviation "ref" on the letterhead of an organization represents

Arefferer
Breferee
Creference
Dreferendum
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Question 82
waec 2019

One of the disadvantages of numerical system of filing is that

Adocument retrieval takes longer time
Bthere may be congestion in a file
Cthere is difficulty of classification
Dthere is difficulty of document retrieval where date is unknown
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Question 83
waec 2019

The opinion of an investigatory committee on its findings is stated in the report as

Aintroduction
Bterms of reference
Cconclusion
Drecommendation
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Question 84
waec 2019

Which of the following document is not used for business transaction?

Aprice list
Bquotation
Ccircular
Dinvoice
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Question 85
waec 2019

The term office equipment refers to

Amachine and furniture.
Bwires and cables.
Cfurniture and fittings.
Dmachines and products
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Question 86
waec 2019

A filing system where records are kept by various section within an organization is

Acentralized filing system.
Bgeographical filing system.
Cnumerical filing system.
Ddepartmental filing system.
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Question 87
waec 2019

A requirement of a valid meeting is that

Asome proxies should be in attendance.
Bthere should be a quorum.
Call members should be in attendance.
Ditems of its agenda should be completed.
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Question 88
waec 2019

Particulars of letters sent out from an office are entered in the

Adispatch book.
Bpostage book.
Cremittance book.
Doffice diary
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Question 89
waec 2019

One of the advantages of a close office layout is that it

Aenhances the prestige of the user.
Bensures free flow of work.
Cmakes supervision of workers easier.
Denables common use of office equipment.
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Question 90
waec 2019

One of the ways a receptionist show pleasantries to visitors is by

Astanding up to greet them
Bwelcoming all visitors with a smile
Cwelcoming them with a big hug
Dasking about their families
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Question 91
waec 2019

The principles of organization which states that a worker should not take orders from more than one superior officer is

Aunity of objective
Bchain of command
Cspan of control
Dunity of purpose
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Question 92
waec 2019

Which of the following factors will be considered before buying office furniture?

AThe colour of the furniture
BThe size of the furniture
CThe weight of the furniture
DThe source of the furniture
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Question 93
waec 2019

The list of items to be discussed in a meeting is

Aamendment
Bagenda
Cresolution
Dmotion
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Question 94
waec 2019

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

Abusiness letter
Bmemorandum
Cminutes
Dcirculars
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Question 95
waec 2019

Which of the following equipment is used for electronic filing?

APrinter
BFax Machine
CComputer
DDrawer
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Question 96
waec 2019

Mails requiring prompt attention are

Aregistered mails.
Bpersonal mails.
Curgent mails.
Dconfidential mails
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Question 97
waec 2019

An advantage of central filing is that it ensures

Aeasy retrieval of files.
Beasy access to files.
Chigh level of confidentiality.
Duniformity of filing system.
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Question 98
waec 2019

The department that is responsible for replenishing stock in an organization is the

Apurchasing department
Badministrative department
Cproduction department
Dsales department
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Question 99
waec 2019

A meeting conducted yearly by companies is

Aextra ordinary meeting
Bstaff meeting
Cannual general meeting
Dboard meeting
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Question 100
waec 2019

A diagram that shows the line of responsibilities and authorities in a company is

Apie chart
Bbar chart
Cpictorial chart
Dorganizational chart
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