Question 1
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
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.
Question 2
Which communication skill is most important for administrative assistants?
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,A
Speaking.
B
Listening.
C
Writing.
D
Reading.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Listening
This may be the most important communication skill of all and the one that is least
supported by training.
Question 3
Which of the following is not a popular administrative assistant specialty?
A
Temporary Administrative Assistant.
B
Legal Administrative Assistant.
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,C
Medical Administrative Assistant.
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
Compared to the other three choices, this specialty is in the minority.
Question 4
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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, Accuracy improves.
Today's office equipment help employees reduce errorst.
Question 5
How far away should a computer monitor be located from a person's face to prevent
eyestrain?
A
8 to 12 inches.
B
20 - 40 inches.
C
Half an arm's length.
D
30 to 50 inches.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
20 - 40 inches.
The distance you use depends on the size of your monitor.
Question 6
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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.
CORRECT ANSWER
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.
Question 2
Which communication skill is most important for administrative assistants?
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,A
Speaking.
B
Listening.
C
Writing.
D
Reading.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Listening
This may be the most important communication skill of all and the one that is least
supported by training.
Question 3
Which of the following is not a popular administrative assistant specialty?
A
Temporary Administrative Assistant.
B
Legal Administrative Assistant.
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,C
Medical Administrative Assistant.
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Agricultural Administrative Assistant.
Compared to the other three choices, this specialty is in the minority.
Question 4
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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, Accuracy improves.
Today's office equipment help employees reduce errorst.
Question 5
How far away should a computer monitor be located from a person's face to prevent
eyestrain?
A
8 to 12 inches.
B
20 - 40 inches.
C
Half an arm's length.
D
30 to 50 inches.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
20 - 40 inches.
The distance you use depends on the size of your monitor.
Question 6
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