WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2259

11,291.

Ojo was aksed by his superior in the office to check up the continent where Australia is located. He would get his information from

A.

a city directory

B.

a world's who is who

C.

an encyclopedia

D.

an atlas

Correct answer is D

An atlas is a collection of maps that are usually bound together and have a connecting theme, such as natural resources in an area or geography

11,292.

Miss Rosey, the clerical assistant at XYZ Ltd, keeps documents in the file according to dates received. This system of filing is

A.

geographical filing

B.

chronological filing

C.

alphabetical filing

D.

subject filing

Correct answer is B

chronological filing is organizing and ordering document and records in a dated sequence. This sequence can be according to their date of receipt, or date and time of their creation

11,293.

A member who raises a motion at a meeting is a

A.

proposer

B.

scrutinizer

C.

convener

D.

proxy

Correct answer is A

A person who suggests someone's name for a position or as a member of an organization

11,294.

A few copies of a written message to all members of staff in a large organization could be posted on

A.

billboards

B.

notice boards

C.

magic boards

D.

signboards

Correct answer is B

A notice board is a board which is usually attached to a wall in order to display notices giving information about something. It is used to display graphs, data, facts and other relevant information on business trends for employees

11,295.

The secreatary at ABC Company needs to produce a document in large quantity. Which of these office equipment would be used?

A.

typewriter

B.

duplicator

C.

tele-printer

D.

risograph

Correct answer is B

Duplicating machine is a device for making duplicate copies from a master copy of printed, typed, drawn, or other material and utilizing various reproduction techniques to this end