Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) Mock Test

Q1. According to the Establishment Division's rules, what is the purpose of 'file movement register'?

1. A. To track the physical location and custodian of an official file at any given time.
2. B. To record the financial expenditures related to file creation.
3. C. To list all employees who have access to confidential files.
4. D. To document the destruction of obsolete files only.

Subject: Office Management

Q2. What is the main purpose of an 'outward diary' in a government office?

1. A. To maintain a record of documents dispatched from the office.
2. B. To keep track of the office stationery inventory.
3. C. To schedule meetings for senior management.
4. D. To manage employee leave applications.

Subject: Office Management

Q3. What is the main purpose of issuing an 'Office Order' in a Pakistani government department?

1. A. To formalize decisions and convey them to relevant parties.
2. B. To announce public holidays.
3. C. To advertise job vacancies.
4. D. To send personal greetings.

Subject: Office Management

Q4. Which number comes next in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

1. A. 35
2. B. 37
3. C. 39
4. D. 41

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q5. In the context of 'marking a file', who is typically the 'markee'?

1. A. Staff to whom the communication is being addressed for action or information
2. B. The individual who drafted the original letter
3. C. The external sender of the document
4. D. The security guard at the office entrance

Subject: Office Management

Q6. He said, 'I visited Mohenjo-Daro last year.' (Change into Indirect Narration)

1. A. He said that he visited Mohenjo-Daro the previous year.
2. B. He said that he had visited Mohenjo-Daro the previous year.
3. C. He said that he would visit Mohenjo-Daro the previous year.
4. D. He said that I had visited Mohenjo-Daro last year.

Subject: English

Q7. What is a key consideration for effective official correspondence drafting?

1. A. Ensuring the letter is clear, concise, and grammatically correct
2. B. Using highly technical jargon to impress the recipient
3. C. Including personal opinions and anecdotes
4. D. Making the letter as long as possible

Subject: Office Management

Q8. Which of the following falls under the purview of administrative support for an office environment?

1. A. Providing IT support and network maintenance.
2. B. Developing marketing campaigns for the department.
3. C. Designing architectural plans for new buildings.
4. D. Managing public relations and media outreach.

Subject: Office Management

Q9. Choose the sentence with the correct tense: 'By next year, I ______ my degree from the University of Punjab.'

1. A. will complete
2. B. will have completed
3. C. have completed
4. D. am completing

Subject: English

Q10. In a formal meeting within a public sector organization, what is the significance of 'Minutes of Meeting'?

1. A. It serves as a legal record of decisions and discussions.
2. B. It lists all employees present.
3. C. It details the financial budget.
4. D. It outlines future marketing strategies.

Subject: Office Management

Q11. Which document primarily guides the procedural aspects of official work in the Federal Secretariat of Pakistan?

1. A. Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)
2. B. Secretariat Instructions
3. C. General Provident Fund Rules
4. D. The Constitution of Pakistan

Subject: Office Management

Q12. According to General Financial Rules (GFR) in Pakistan, what is the usual method for disposal of old official records that are no longer required?

1. A. Selling them to scrap dealers without proper authorization
2. B. Burning them immediately after use
3. C. Shredding or destroying them after obtaining necessary approval from competent authority
4. D. Keeping them indefinitely in the main office storage

Subject: Office Management

Q13. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Ameliorate' in the context of Pakistan's economic challenges.

1. A. Improve
2. B. Worsen
3. C. Enhance
4. D. Mitigate

Subject: English

Q14. Why is proper indexing and secure storage of official files critical in a government office?

1. A. To allow unauthorized access for quick retrieval
2. B. To ensure confidentiality and prevent misplacement or loss of vital documents
3. C. To facilitate easy discarding of old files
4. D. To make files more attractive for visitors

Subject: Office Management

Q15. A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become four times itself?

1. A. 16 years
2. B. 20 years
3. C. 24 years
4. D. 32 years

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

What subjects are included in the Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) test?

The official syllabus for the Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers: English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Office Management.

How long is the Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) mock test?

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

Is the Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) mock test free?

Yes. You can practice the Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) 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 Office Assistant (Admission & Examination) test?

Yes. You can adjust subject weightage or disable subjects. Sign in to save your custom syllabus; otherwise the official syllabus is used.