Civil Service Clerk Typist Test Preparation

The duties of a clerk typist include maintaining business records, typing correspondences, and other clerical duties. Preparing for a clerical typist exam, also known as the data entry test or the keyboard specialist exam, is highly recommended for anyone that needs to take the test in pursuit of their desired position. These positions include:

• Entry Clerk Typist / Senior Clerk Typist
• Clerk Typist II
• Stenographer
• Data Entry Clerk
• Data Processing Clerk
• Document Recorder
• Transcriptionist/ Transcribing Typist
• Keyboard Specialist
• Office Assistant
• Receptionist
• Library Clerk
• Judiciary Clerk

We have compiled a list of topics that are included in clerk typist tests:

• Typing speed - The ability to type fast, measured in words typed per minute
• Spelling and Grammar - An appropriate use of language
• Alphabetizing - Filling material in alphabetic order
• Record Keeping - Handling data from several sources and maintaining a record system, while using subtotals, averages, etc.
• Operations with Letters and Numbers - Recognizing specific patterns in passages or codes
• Using a Dictionary - Incorporating changes to directories and answering questions about directories over the phone

Passing the clerk typist test is essential for specific positions in government. We at JobTestPrep recommend that you make use of our practice data-entry tests. Want to get started? Come have a look at our civil service clerk typist practice test sample questions.

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