MANUSCRIPT

1. 1. What is a manuscript?
A. A document that is only handwritten.
B. A final draft ready for publication.
C. Any typewritten or handwritten document considered as a draft.
D. Only books and legal documents.
Answer: C
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a manuscript?
A. A legal document.
B. An e-mail draft.
C. A published book.
D. A project report.
Answer: C
3. Manuscripts are considered as drafts because they:
A. Are incomplete and require proofreading.
B. Are always handwritten.
C. Are printed and ready for publication.
D. Are used for legal purposes only.
Answer: A
4. What are the symbols used for making corrections in a manuscript called?
A. Editing Signs.
B. Revision Marks.
C. Proof Correction Signs.
D. Formatting Symbols.
Answer: C
5. What is the purpose of proof correction signs in a manuscript?
A. To finalize the manuscript for publication.
B. To add footnotes to the document.
C. To format the text for printing.
D. To highlight key points in the document.
Answer: A
6. Manuscripts are typically corrected in the:
A. Header section of the document.
B. Footnotes of the pages.
C. Margins of the document.
D. Appendix section.
Answer: C
7. Before being sent to the publisher, manuscripts require:
A. Only one round of proofreading.
B. Several additions, deletions, and modifications.
C. Immediate formatting without review.
D. Translation into multiple languages.
Answer: B
8. Proof correction signs are most commonly used in:
A. Published articles.
B. Rough drafts of manuscripts.
C. Final legal documents.
D. Completed research papers.
Answer: B
9. What is a manuscript according to the text?
A. A final printed document.
B. A rough script that can be handwritten, printed, or partially both.
C. A completed document ready for submission.
D. A hand-drawn illustration for publication.
Answer: B
10. Which of the following is TRUE about manuscripts?
A. They contain no corrections or modifications.
B. They are always typed and printed.
C. They can be half-typed and half-handwritten.
D. They are not used in typewriting examinations.
Answer: C
11. What indicates changes in manuscripts such as corrections, additions, or deletions?
A. Editing Notes.
B. Proof Correction Signs.
C. Revision Symbols.
D. Highlighted Text.
Answer: B
12. Manuscripts are used as part of question papers in which of the following?
A. Drawing exams.
B. Computer science exams.
C. Typewriting exams.
D. Language proficiency exams.
Answer: C
13. To become an efficient Office Assistant or Computer Operator, one must:
A. Memorize all manuscripts.
B. Avoid using Proof Correction Signs.
C. Master the typewriting of manuscripts and Proof Correction Signs.
D. Focus only on digital tools without manual corrections.
Answer: C
14. Standard Proof Correction Signs are primarily used to:
A. Finalize the layout of printed documents.
B. Indicate necessary changes in manuscripts.
C. Add visual elements to the document.
D. Create margins in the document.
Answer: B
15. What skill is emphasized for Office Assistants or Computer Operators regarding
manuscripts?
A. Editing manuscripts in multiple languages.
B. Thorough knowledge of Proof Correction Signs.
C. Handwriting manuscripts neatly.
D. Formatting manuscripts into final drafts.
Answer: B
16. Manuscripts typically involve which of the following processes?
A. Corrections and modifications only.
B. Additions, deletions, alterations, and corrections.
C. Printing and publication only.
D. Handwriting without any typing.
Answer: B
17. What does the "Caps (Capital)" symbol indicate?
a) Delete the matter
b) Change to uppercase letters
c) Insert a full stop
d) Insert double inverted commas
Answer: b) Change to uppercase letters
18. Which symbol indicates the need to insert a space?
a) #
b) Eq#
c) stet
d) SP
Answer: a) #
19. The "l.c./s.c" symbol is used for:
a) Changing lowercase letters to uppercase
b) Changing uppercase letters to lowercase
c) Deleting unnecessary matter
d) Centralizing text
Answer: b) Changing uppercase letters to lowercase
20. The "//" symbol is used to:
a) Insert a new paragraph
b) Run text together
c) Indicate a spelling error
d) Insert a dash
Answer: a) Insert a new paragraph
21. What does the "stet" symbol mean?
a) Let the text remain as it is
b) Transpose words
c) Insert punctuation
d) Delete unnecessary matter
Answer: a) Let the text remain as it is
22. Which symbol is used to indicate a spelling correction?
a) SP
b) stet
c) Ctr.
d) //
Answer: a) SP
23. The "Trans" symbol is used to:
a) Indicate spacing issues
b) Transpose letters or words
c) Insert a full stop
d) Justify text
Answer: b) Transpose letters or words
24. What action is required when the symbol (Close Up) is used?
a) Delete a word
b) Run words together without spaces
c) Create a new paragraph
d) Change text alignment
Answer: b) Run words together without spaces
25. What does the "^" symbol indicate?
a) Insert the text in the margin
b) Insert punctuation
c) Delete the matter
d) Move text to the right
Answer: a) Insert the text in the margin
26. What is the meaning of the "Insert Colon" symbol?
a) Add a colon (:)
b) Add a semicolon (;)
c) Insert a dash (–)
d) Add an apostrophe (')
Answer: a) Add a colon (:)
27. What should the Office Assistant/Computer Operator do before starting to typewrite
a document?
a) Highlight important words
b) Read the document once or twice
c) Start typing immediately
d) Write their own draft
Answer: b) Read the document once or twice
28. How should the Office Assistant handle a word that is unclear in the manuscript?
a) Skip the word and type the next sentence
b) Guess the word and type it as it appears
c) Encircle the word and continue reading
d) Delete the word from the document
Answer: c) Encircle the word and continue reading
29. What tool should be used to check spelling and grammar after typing the document?
a) Manual dictionary
b) Computer dictionary and spell check tool
c) Internet search engine
d) Thesaurus
Answer: b) Computer dictionary and spell check tool
30. What is recommended if a sentence in the manuscript is unclear even after multiple
readings?
a) Omit the sentence
b) Read it repeatedly to understand its meaning
c) Replace the sentence with a new one
d) Seek external help immediately
Answer: b) Read it repeatedly to understand its meaning
31. What should be avoided while typewriting from manuscripts?
a) Using abbreviations like "Dr."
b) Typing based on guesswork
c) Checking spelling with a dictionary
d) Running grammar checks
Answer: b) Typing based on guesswork
32. Which of the following abbreviations should not be expanded while typing?
a) Dr. as Doctor
b) Mr. as Mister
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
33. When should the whole document be compared with the manuscript?
a) While typing each paragraph
b) After giving the print command
c) Before giving the print command
d) Only when errors are suspected
Answer: c) Before giving the print command
34. Why should a document be read paragraph-wise if it is lengthy?
a) To reduce errors while typing
b) To skip unnecessary parts
c) To increase typing speed
d) To memorize the content
Answer: a) To reduce errors while typing
35. What should the operator do to avoid glaring errors while typewriting?
a) Use common sense
b) Leave unclear sentences as is
c) Focus only on typing speed
d) Skip difficult paragraphs
Answer: a) Use common sense
36. What is a key step before finalizing the document for printing?
a) Typing abbreviations in full
b) Printing a draft for review
c) Comparing the typed document with the manuscript
d) Editing only the introduction
Answer: c) Comparing the typed document with the manuscript