Exam 3: Alphabetic Indexing Rules 1-4

arrow
  • Select Tags
search iconSearch Question
flashcardsStudy Flashcards
  • Select Tags

In an alphabetic filing system, single letters in business and organization names are indexed as written.

(True/False)
4.7/5
(31)

When indexing names for an alphabetic filing system, a good rule to remember is: "Nothing comes before something."

(True/False)
4.8/5
(33)
Match each term with the correct statement listed next.
Premises:
Used to aid in retrieving a record that is requested by a name other than its originally coded name
Responses:
indexing rules
sorting
filing segment
Correct Answer:
Verified
Premises:
Responses:
Used to aid in retrieving a record that is requested by a name other than its originally coded name
indexing rules
(Matching)
4.9/5
(33)
Match each term with the correct statement listed next.
Premises:
The mental determination of the name by which a specific record is to be stored
Responses:
filing method
sorting
indexing units
Correct Answer:
Verified
Premises:
Responses:
The mental determination of the name by which a specific record is to be stored
filing method
(Matching)
4.8/5
(34)

What is the correct filing order for the following four names? (1)Nancy Bakker (2)Chris Bakken (3)A. Karl Baker (4)Sanjay Bakshi

(Multiple Choice)
4.9/5
(38)

Cross-references for personal names are needed when

(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(49)

In an alphabetic filing system, Wm. A. Robertson is filed before William A. Robertson.

(True/False)
4.7/5
(32)
Match each term with the correct statement listed next.
Premises:
The actual marking of a record to indicate its placement in storage
Responses:
filing method
filing segment
key unit
Correct Answer:
Verified
Premises:
Responses:
The actual marking of a record to indicate its placement in storage
filing method
(Matching)
4.9/5
(41)

Because everyone knows the alphabet, alphabetic rules for filing are unnecessary.

(True/False)
4.8/5
(38)
Match each term with the correct statement listed next.
Premises:
The first unit of the filing segment
Responses:
indexing units
filing segment
filing method
Correct Answer:
Verified
Premises:
Responses:
The first unit of the filing segment
indexing units
(Matching)
4.9/5
(39)

Coding is the act of assigning a file designation to records as they are classified.

(True/False)
4.9/5
(32)

What is the correct filing order for the following four names? (1)Dudley Wood Finishing (2)D A B Computers, Inc. (3)Dudette Contractors (4)Roberta D. Dudley

(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(37)

In an alphabetic filing system, Susan Stoller is filed after Suzanne A. Stoller.

(True/False)
4.9/5
(40)

For which of the following names should a cross-reference be prepared? ​

(Multiple Choice)
4.9/5
(36)

Written rules are required for filing because ​

(Multiple Choice)
4.9/5
(34)

In an alphabetic filing system, #1 Auto Repair is filed before Numbers Solutions, Inc. ​

(True/False)
5.0/5
(23)

If determining the surname is difficult, use the last name written as the surname. ​

(True/False)
4.8/5
(31)

When indexing names for an alphabetic filing system, abbreviations of personal names and nicknames are

(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(34)
Match each term with the correct statement listed next.
Premises:
The written procedures that describe how filing segments are ordered
Responses:
cross-reference
indexing
indexing order
Correct Answer:
Verified
Premises:
Responses:
The written procedures that describe how filing segments are ordered
cross-reference
(Matching)
4.8/5
(38)

All punctuation is disregarded when indexing personal and business names.

(True/False)
4.7/5
(24)
Showing 21 - 40 of 50
close modal

Filters

  • Essay(0)
  • Multiple Choice(0)
  • Short Answer(0)
  • True False(0)
  • Matching(0)