Which of the following statements best help administrative assistants with learning their job
duties?
A Taking extended education courses in subjects such as team-building and communication
skills.
B Being a self-starter.
C Serving on various committees, such as a committee assigned to organize the annual
company picnic.
D Assuming a leadership position at the monthly department staff meeting.
A Taking extended education courses in subjects such as team-building and communication
skills.
A wide variety of courses are offered at many local colleges and at workshops conducted by
private organizations.
,Which communication skill is most important for administrative assistants?
A
Speaking.
B
Listening.
C
Writing.
D
Reading.
B
Listening
This may be the most important communication skill of all and the one that is least supported
by training.
,Which of the following is not a popular administrative assistant specialty?
A
Temporary Administrative Assistant.
B
Legal Administrative Assistant.
C
Medical Administrative Assistant.
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
Compared to the other three choices, this specialty is in the minority.
, Which of the following is a benefit from using office equipment?
A
Volume of work decreases.
B
Accuracy improves.
C
Cost increases.
D
Reduced employee satisfaction.
B
Accuracy improves.
Today's office equipment help employees reduce errorst.
duties?
A Taking extended education courses in subjects such as team-building and communication
skills.
B Being a self-starter.
C Serving on various committees, such as a committee assigned to organize the annual
company picnic.
D Assuming a leadership position at the monthly department staff meeting.
A Taking extended education courses in subjects such as team-building and communication
skills.
A wide variety of courses are offered at many local colleges and at workshops conducted by
private organizations.
,Which communication skill is most important for administrative assistants?
A
Speaking.
B
Listening.
C
Writing.
D
Reading.
B
Listening
This may be the most important communication skill of all and the one that is least supported
by training.
,Which of the following is not a popular administrative assistant specialty?
A
Temporary Administrative Assistant.
B
Legal Administrative Assistant.
C
Medical Administrative Assistant.
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
Compared to the other three choices, this specialty is in the minority.
, Which of the following is a benefit from using office equipment?
A
Volume of work decreases.
B
Accuracy improves.
C
Cost increases.
D
Reduced employee satisfaction.
B
Accuracy improves.
Today's office equipment help employees reduce errorst.
