WAEC Office Practice past questions and answers

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WAEC Office Practice: 144 objective past questions from 3 papers between 2019 and 2021, each with the answer and an explanation. Here are ten.

1. 1.The principles of organization which states that a worker should not take orders from more than one superior officer is
   1. A
      Scalar chain
   2. B
      Unity of command
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   3. C
      Unity of direction
   4. D
      Span of control
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   Answer: B

   Unity of command states that each worker should receive instructions from only one superior to avoid confusion.
2. 2.Formal meeting held by the directors of an organization to consider policy issues is
   1. A
      Staff meeting
   2. B
      Annual general meeting
   3. C
      Board meeting
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   4. D
      Public meeting
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   Answer: C

   A board meeting is the formal gathering of directors to deliberate on policy and major decisions of the organization.
3. 3.One of the functions of an office is to safeguard
   1. A
      The salaries of shareholders
   2. B
      The profits of competing companies
   3. C
      The personal belongings of visitors
   4. D
      The assets, information and records of the organization
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   Answer: D

   One key function of an office is to safeguard the organization's assets, records and confidential information.
4. 4.The type of incoming mail that should be delivered to their addresses unopened is
   1. A
      Bulk mail
   2. B
      Printed matter
   3. C
      Ordinary mail
   4. D
      Confidential mail
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   Answer: D

   Confidential mail must be delivered unopened directly to the named addressee to preserve its privacy.
5. 5.The section of an office in Rammy Ltd where mails are handled is
   1. A
      Registry or mailroom
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   2. B
      Board room
   3. C
      Accounts department
   4. D
      Reception
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   Answer: A

   The registry (mailroom) is the section of an office dedicated to receiving, sorting and dispatching mail.
6. 6.The information written on a paper would be regarded as the
   1. A
      Backup file
   2. B
      Database
   3. C
      Soft copy
   4. D
      Hard copy
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   Answer: D

   Information written or printed on paper is called a hard copy, as distinct from an electronic soft copy.
7. 7.Ojo was asked by his superior in the office to check up the continent where Australia is located. He would get his information from
   1. A
      Dictionary
   2. B
      Atlas
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   3. C
      Hansard
   4. D
      Trade directory
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   Answer: B

   An atlas is a reference book of maps used to locate countries and continents.
8. 8.Which of these factors would a purchasing officer consider in selecting an office equipment?
   1. A
      Number of competitors selling it
   2. B
      Color preference of the staff
   3. C
      Popularity of the brand name
   4. D
      Cost and durability of the equipment
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   Answer: D

   A purchasing officer primarily weighs the cost and durability of equipment to ensure value for money and long service life.
9. 9.A record of the proceedings of a meeting that is circulated to members is the
   1. A
      Notice of meeting
   2. B
      Minutes
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   3. C
      Agenda
   4. D
      Memorandum
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   Answer: B

   Minutes are the written record of what was discussed and decided at a meeting, circulated afterward to members.
10. 10.Business documents are used for passing information on business transactions among
    1. A
       Tourists and hosts
    2. B
       Students and teachers
    3. C
       Friends and relatives
    4. D
       Buyers and sellers
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    Answer: D

    Business documents such as invoices and receipts are used to pass information on trade transactions between buyers and sellers.

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