CAP Exam Practice Questions with
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A characteristic of an HR high-performance work system in high-performing firms - CORRECT ANSWER-they use more selection tests
A company that wants to strengthen its internal financial control system for cash or check payments will implement a - CORRECT ANSWER-
voucher system
A computer's working memory is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-RAM
A connection device that enables different types of hardware and software to communicate is known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-Gateway
A contract that courts will assume and impose on parties to prevent unjust enrichment is a - CORRECT ANSWER-Quasi - contract
A digital or photographic representation of a record on any type of storage medium - CORRECT ANSWER-image
A discount granted to a customer for payment prior to the expiration of the credit period is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-sales discount
A file type that a user can open in software like Microsoft Excel? - CORRECT ANSWER-XLSX
A file used at least three times in one month - CORRECT ANSWER-Active record
A form that authorizes purchases or expenditures is a - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher
A format used for organizing elements in a design is a - CORRECT ANSWER-Grid
A good policy statement should - CORRECT ANSWER-provide supervisors with guidelines for dealing consistently with issues that arise
A learning process that occurs from being an active participant in situations is - CORRECT ANSWER-operant conditioning
A network that designs uses a central computer to control the flow of data - CORRECT ANSWER-Star topology
A register use to track payables is a - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher register
A request for specific data from a database is best accomplished using a - CORRECT ANSWER-query
A simplified letter format has a - CORRECT ANSWER-No writer identification
A software label that refers to the integration of computer-based text, graphics, motion visuals, animation, and sounds is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Multimedia
A statistical validation study is used in job analysis to - CORRECT ANSWER-relate hiring standards to job performance prediction
A systematic control of the record life cycle is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-records management
A Visa may - CORRECT ANSWER-be used to grant permission to US citizens to travel abroad
According to Maslow; A manager who praises a subordinate is fulfilling the worker's - CORRECT ANSWER-Esteem needs
Accounting is a system of - CORRECT ANSWER-information
An abstract of a formal report contains a condensed version of the report's - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusions and recommendations
An error in rating an interviewee as good or bad compared to the last candidate interviewed is called - CORRECT ANSWER-A contrast error
An example of a network topology ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Star Network
An example of a time management system - CORRECT ANSWER-tickler file
An example of harassing conduct - CORRECT ANSWER-epithets
An insecure employee performs best under which kind of leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autocratic
An organization that requires employees to report to only one supervisor is using effective - CORRECT ANSWER-Unity of command
Checking a financial account balance against another item for accuracy is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-reconciliation
Choosing a page layout for your document is called selecting a style - CORRECT ANSWER-boiler
, COLD is an acronym in records management for - CORRECT ANSWER-Computer output to laser disc
Communication, coordination, and collusion are three classes of behavior in an - CORRECT ANSWER-Oligopoly
Completing a bank reconciliation is the same as - CORRECT ANSWER-balancing your check book
Considered a product cost - CORRECT ANSWER-paper used by a book manufacturer
Considered conversion costs in a manufacturing firm - CORRECT ANSWER-direct labor and manufacturing overhead
Corporate training program goals are referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-instructional objectives
Data component that will allow you to set up rows of information about your clients - CORRECT ANSWER-record
Data kept for future reference is called a - CORRECT ANSWER-record
Department that would provide safety information regarding travel to foreign countries - CORRECT ANSWER-US Department of State
Development of a half-size or a full-size version within the design process is called a - CORRECT ANSWER-rough
Disadvantage of working in groups or teams - CORRECT ANSWER-Groupthink
Discrimination occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER-Unequals are treated equally
Drivers allow an operating system to activate an use - CORRECT ANSWER-hardware
During a presentation, a speaker's persuasive skills should include - CORRECT ANSWER-High eye contact
Electronic storage that includes hard disks, floppy disks, and flash drives - CORRECT ANSWER-magnetic media
Expenses incurred when cash is paid before any benefit is received are - CORRECT ANSWER-deferred
Feedback, documentation, and development are purposes of - CORRECT ANSWER-Performance evaluations
File type that a user could open in software like Microsoft Outlook - CORRECT ANSWER-PST
File type that a user could open in software like Microsoft Word - CORRECT ANSWER-TXT
Fixed-and-variable ratio schedules are reinforcement techniques that are - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermittent
Focus in the task level of operations is an aspect of - CORRECT ANSWER-Scientific management
Full employment is best described as - CORRECT ANSWER-Suitable jobs being available for all who are willing to work
Grouping, job requirements, and reporting relationships are part of - CORRECT ANSWER-staffing functions
Growth and psychological development on the job fulfill an individual's need for - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-actualization
Higher management most frequently uses the formal communication channel called - CORRECT ANSWER-Downward
If you are designing a large office building at your workstation, which type of computer user are you? - CORRECT ANSWER-power
If you need to store large amounts of data, information, and instructions, which would you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hard disks
In a job interview, if you are asked, "What are your most serious weaknesses?" you should - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify items such as working
too hard or being too attentive to details
In a simplified letter, - CORRECT ANSWER-The subject line is in all caps
In a written report, second-level subheadings - CORRECT ANSWER-Started flush with the left margin
In an explanatory sentence, an appositive is set off by - CORRECT ANSWER-commas
In large businesses, primary backup computer file storage on - CORRECT ANSWER-Shared storage drives
In records management, financial and tax records are considered to be - CORRECT ANSWER-important
In the preparation of a bank reconciliation, the amount of deposits in transit would be - CORRECT ANSWER-added to the cash balance
according to the bank statement
In value chain management, the power is held by the - CORRECT ANSWER-Customers
In written communications, business jargon and redundancies may be corrected by - CORRECT ANSWER-Editing
Individual's incentive plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Piecework plan
Information and procedure messages distribute - CORRECT ANSWER-Routine information and describe procedures and instructions
Letting employees anonymously rate their supervisors is called - CORRECT ANSWER-upward feedback
Managers spend the majority of their time in which activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Communicating
Measured in points, the amount of space between lines of type is called - CORRECT ANSWER-line spacing
Method of determining how effectively you are using your time - CORRECT ANSWER-time analysis
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A characteristic of an HR high-performance work system in high-performing firms - CORRECT ANSWER-they use more selection tests
A company that wants to strengthen its internal financial control system for cash or check payments will implement a - CORRECT ANSWER-
voucher system
A computer's working memory is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-RAM
A connection device that enables different types of hardware and software to communicate is known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-Gateway
A contract that courts will assume and impose on parties to prevent unjust enrichment is a - CORRECT ANSWER-Quasi - contract
A digital or photographic representation of a record on any type of storage medium - CORRECT ANSWER-image
A discount granted to a customer for payment prior to the expiration of the credit period is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-sales discount
A file type that a user can open in software like Microsoft Excel? - CORRECT ANSWER-XLSX
A file used at least three times in one month - CORRECT ANSWER-Active record
A form that authorizes purchases or expenditures is a - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher
A format used for organizing elements in a design is a - CORRECT ANSWER-Grid
A good policy statement should - CORRECT ANSWER-provide supervisors with guidelines for dealing consistently with issues that arise
A learning process that occurs from being an active participant in situations is - CORRECT ANSWER-operant conditioning
A network that designs uses a central computer to control the flow of data - CORRECT ANSWER-Star topology
A register use to track payables is a - CORRECT ANSWER-voucher register
A request for specific data from a database is best accomplished using a - CORRECT ANSWER-query
A simplified letter format has a - CORRECT ANSWER-No writer identification
A software label that refers to the integration of computer-based text, graphics, motion visuals, animation, and sounds is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Multimedia
A statistical validation study is used in job analysis to - CORRECT ANSWER-relate hiring standards to job performance prediction
A systematic control of the record life cycle is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-records management
A Visa may - CORRECT ANSWER-be used to grant permission to US citizens to travel abroad
According to Maslow; A manager who praises a subordinate is fulfilling the worker's - CORRECT ANSWER-Esteem needs
Accounting is a system of - CORRECT ANSWER-information
An abstract of a formal report contains a condensed version of the report's - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusions and recommendations
An error in rating an interviewee as good or bad compared to the last candidate interviewed is called - CORRECT ANSWER-A contrast error
An example of a network topology ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Star Network
An example of a time management system - CORRECT ANSWER-tickler file
An example of harassing conduct - CORRECT ANSWER-epithets
An insecure employee performs best under which kind of leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autocratic
An organization that requires employees to report to only one supervisor is using effective - CORRECT ANSWER-Unity of command
Checking a financial account balance against another item for accuracy is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-reconciliation
Choosing a page layout for your document is called selecting a style - CORRECT ANSWER-boiler
, COLD is an acronym in records management for - CORRECT ANSWER-Computer output to laser disc
Communication, coordination, and collusion are three classes of behavior in an - CORRECT ANSWER-Oligopoly
Completing a bank reconciliation is the same as - CORRECT ANSWER-balancing your check book
Considered a product cost - CORRECT ANSWER-paper used by a book manufacturer
Considered conversion costs in a manufacturing firm - CORRECT ANSWER-direct labor and manufacturing overhead
Corporate training program goals are referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-instructional objectives
Data component that will allow you to set up rows of information about your clients - CORRECT ANSWER-record
Data kept for future reference is called a - CORRECT ANSWER-record
Department that would provide safety information regarding travel to foreign countries - CORRECT ANSWER-US Department of State
Development of a half-size or a full-size version within the design process is called a - CORRECT ANSWER-rough
Disadvantage of working in groups or teams - CORRECT ANSWER-Groupthink
Discrimination occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER-Unequals are treated equally
Drivers allow an operating system to activate an use - CORRECT ANSWER-hardware
During a presentation, a speaker's persuasive skills should include - CORRECT ANSWER-High eye contact
Electronic storage that includes hard disks, floppy disks, and flash drives - CORRECT ANSWER-magnetic media
Expenses incurred when cash is paid before any benefit is received are - CORRECT ANSWER-deferred
Feedback, documentation, and development are purposes of - CORRECT ANSWER-Performance evaluations
File type that a user could open in software like Microsoft Outlook - CORRECT ANSWER-PST
File type that a user could open in software like Microsoft Word - CORRECT ANSWER-TXT
Fixed-and-variable ratio schedules are reinforcement techniques that are - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermittent
Focus in the task level of operations is an aspect of - CORRECT ANSWER-Scientific management
Full employment is best described as - CORRECT ANSWER-Suitable jobs being available for all who are willing to work
Grouping, job requirements, and reporting relationships are part of - CORRECT ANSWER-staffing functions
Growth and psychological development on the job fulfill an individual's need for - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-actualization
Higher management most frequently uses the formal communication channel called - CORRECT ANSWER-Downward
If you are designing a large office building at your workstation, which type of computer user are you? - CORRECT ANSWER-power
If you need to store large amounts of data, information, and instructions, which would you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hard disks
In a job interview, if you are asked, "What are your most serious weaknesses?" you should - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify items such as working
too hard or being too attentive to details
In a simplified letter, - CORRECT ANSWER-The subject line is in all caps
In a written report, second-level subheadings - CORRECT ANSWER-Started flush with the left margin
In an explanatory sentence, an appositive is set off by - CORRECT ANSWER-commas
In large businesses, primary backup computer file storage on - CORRECT ANSWER-Shared storage drives
In records management, financial and tax records are considered to be - CORRECT ANSWER-important
In the preparation of a bank reconciliation, the amount of deposits in transit would be - CORRECT ANSWER-added to the cash balance
according to the bank statement
In value chain management, the power is held by the - CORRECT ANSWER-Customers
In written communications, business jargon and redundancies may be corrected by - CORRECT ANSWER-Editing
Individual's incentive plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Piecework plan
Information and procedure messages distribute - CORRECT ANSWER-Routine information and describe procedures and instructions
Letting employees anonymously rate their supervisors is called - CORRECT ANSWER-upward feedback
Managers spend the majority of their time in which activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Communicating
Measured in points, the amount of space between lines of type is called - CORRECT ANSWER-line spacing
Method of determining how effectively you are using your time - CORRECT ANSWER-time analysis
