WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2326

11,626.

An advantage of eletric typewriter over manual typewriter is that

A.

they are faster and increase output

B.

they are less expensive to buy

C.

the cost of maintenance is lower

D.

they can be easily moved from place to place

Correct answer is A

Electronic typewriter saves energy and it is faster than manual typerwriter. It also has memory,soft bottons and it is portable

11,627.

The part of a report giving a detailed explanation of how a committe carried out its assignment is the

A.

introduction

B.

terms of reference

C.

body

D.

recommendation

Correct answer is B

References is the part of a report giving a detailed explanation of how a committe carried out its assignment

11,628.

A system whereby all files and records of an organization are kept and controlled in one room is

A.

decentralized filing

B.

vertical filing

C.

centralized filing

D.

horizontal filing

Correct answer is C

Centralized filing is a system in which the records for several people or units are located in one, central location

11,629.

Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?

A.

encoding

B.

decoding

C.

channel

D.

noise

Correct answer is C

Noise is one of the most common barriers in communication.It is any persistent or random disturbance which reduces, obscures or confuses the clartity of a message

11,630.

A record of the proceedings of a meeting that is circulated to members is the

A.

quorum

B.

agenda

C.

minutes

D.

motion

Correct answer is B

A meeting agenda is a list of activities that participants are hoping to accomplish during their meeting