Administrative Officer Mock Test

SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University

Practice for the Administrative Officer mock test based on the exam conducted by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University. This free mock test follows the official syllabus and prepares you with realistic, exam-style multiple-choice questions written in simple Pakistani exam English. Use it to build speed, check your weak areas, and improve your score before the real test.

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Test Pattern

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 100
  • Subjects: 6

Official Syllabus & Weightage

The Administrative Officer test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Office Management, General Administration, HR.

SubjectWeightageApprox. Questions
English20%20
Reasoning / Aptitude10%10
Computer / MS Office10%10
Office Management10%10
General Administration30%30
HR20%20

Administrative Officer Past Papers Pattern

Past papers of the Administrative Officer test follow the official syllabus above. The practice questions on this page are built subject-by-subject on that same pattern, so the balance of English, computer, mathematics, general knowledge and reasoning items matches what candidates report seeing in previous papers.

  • English — about 20 of 100 questions (20%)
  • Reasoning / Aptitude — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Computer / MS Office — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Office Management — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • General Administration — about 30 of 100 questions (30%)
  • HR — about 20 of 100 questions (20%)

Questions Preview

Real, exam-style multiple-choice questions already prepared for this mock test. Correct answers and detailed explanations are unlocked inside the test.

Q1. What factors primarily guide policy enforcement within a Pakistani educational institution?

  1. A. Personal preferences of the head of institution
  2. B. Legal frameworks, government directives, and institutional objectives
  3. C. Popular public opinion polls
  4. D. Recommendations from international NGOs only

Subject: General Administration

Q2. Who is primarily responsible for the overall budget allocation for federal educational institutions in Pakistan?

  1. A. The Finance Division of the Government of Pakistan.
  2. B. The provincial education departments.
  3. C. The local school principal.
  4. D. The parent-teacher association.

Subject: General Administration

Q3. What is the primary benefit of clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a provincial revenue board office?

  1. A. To create a sense of confusion among staff.
  2. B. To ensure consistency, reduce errors, and improve service delivery.
  3. C. To increase the administrative burden.
  4. D. To discourage innovation in daily tasks.

Subject: General Administration

Q4. A sole proprietor invests PKR 500,000 cash into their business. What is the correct journal entry?

  1. A. Debit to Capital, Credit to Bank
  2. B. Debit to Bank, Credit to Capital
  3. C. Debit to Drawings, Credit to Bank
  4. D. Debit to Bank, Credit to Loans Payable

Subject: Accounting

Q5. Which of the following is a key aspect of school operations in Pakistan?

  1. A. Ensuring timely submission of progress reports to the Education Department, Government of Sindh.
  2. B. Decorating the principal's office for annual functions.
  3. C. Organizing student field trips to international locations.
  4. D. Procuring luxury vehicles for administrative staff.
  5. E. Recruiting foreign teachers for local schools.

Subject: General Administration

Q6. What are the main categories presented in a Balance Sheet?

  1. A. Current Assets, Non-Current Assets, Equity, Current Liabilities, Non-Current Liabilities
  2. B. Revenue, Expenses, Assets, Liabilities, Equity
  3. C. Operating Activities, Investing Activities, Financing Activities
  4. D. Cash, Bank, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory

Subject: Accounting

Q7. How should resource allocation ideally be managed in a Pakistani government department?

  1. A. By allowing all employees to allocate funds as they see fit
  2. B. Through a centralized, transparent budgeting and allocation process
  3. C. By prioritizing personal staff preferences over institutional needs
  4. D. Through ad-hoc decisions made by junior staff members

Subject: General Administration

Q8. What is the next number in the series: 7, 14, 21, 28, ...?

  1. A. 30
  2. B. 35
  3. C. 42
  4. D. 49

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q9. Choose the sentence with no errors in preposition usage.

  1. A. The committee inquired into the matter of financial irregularities.
  2. B. The committee inquired about the matter of financial irregularities.
  3. C. The committee inquired on the matter of financial irregularities.
  4. D. The committee inquired for the matter of financial irregularities.

Subject: English

Q10. All ASF personnel are security guards. No security guard is dishonest. Therefore, no ASF personnel is dishonest.

  1. A. The conclusion is definitely true.
  2. B. The conclusion is definitely false.
  3. C. The conclusion is possibly true.
  4. D. The conclusion cannot be determined.

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q11. What is the purpose of 'Pin to Taskbar' in Windows?

  1. A. To open the application immediately
  2. B. To create a desktop shortcut for the application
  3. C. To keep an application's shortcut visible and quickly accessible on the taskbar
  4. D. To uninstall the application from the system

Subject: Computer / MS Office

Q12. Identify the type of word 'justice' in the following sentence: 'Justice delayed is justice denied.'

  1. A. Verb
  2. B. Adjective
  3. C. Noun
  4. D. Adverb

Subject: English

Q13. Which action reflects good office procedure for document management in a Pakistani government organization?

  1. A. Ensuring all official documents are properly filed and retrievable.
  2. B. Allowing staff to use personal email for official correspondence.
  3. C. Disposing of records without proper authorization.
  4. D. Storing all records on unsecured cloud servers.

Subject: General Administration

Q14. Which type of assessment is most effective for providing ongoing feedback during the learning process?

  1. A. Summative assessment
  2. B. Formative assessment
  3. C. Diagnostic assessment
  4. D. Placement assessment

Subject: Academic Management

Q15. Which item would typically appear as a deduction in the bank section of a Bank Reconciliation Statement?

  1. A. Depreciation expense
  2. B. Outstanding cheques
  3. C. Bank service charges
  4. D. Direct deposit by customer

Subject: Accounting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in the Administrative Officer test?

The official syllabus for the Administrative Officer test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers: English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Office Management, General Administration, HR.

How long is the Administrative Officer mock test?

This mock test is set to 90 minutes with 100 multiple-choice questions, matching the official pattern.

Is the Administrative Officer mock test free?

Yes. You can practice the Administrative Officer mock test for free on MCQsAI. Questions are generated in simple Pakistani exam English from the official syllabus.

Can I customise the syllabus for the Administrative Officer test?

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