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Data Entrant Position Aptitude Test

Instructions

  1. Time allowed: 1 hour.

  2. Candidates must attempt all questions in each of the two sections.  

  3. Each of the questions is followed by FOUR suggested answers. Select the correct answer in each case.

  4. The examination carries a total of 30 marks.  

1. A data entrant receives a list of 500 job titles. 10% are duplicates. How many unique job titles should remain after cleaning the data?
A. 450
B. 490
C. 500
D. 475
2. If it takes 5 volunteers 12 hours to upload 600 jobs, how long will it take 3 volunteers working at the same rate?
A. 18 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 10 hours
4. “Every AfriCareers volunteer must submit their report every Monday. Peter is a volunteer.” Which statement logically follows?
A. Peter may skip submitting his report.
B. Peter must submit his report every Monday.
C. Peter submits twice a week.
D. Peter’s report is optional.
4. Which of the following correctly completes the pattern: 2, 6, 12, 20, ___
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 36
5. You’re entering job listings. If one field requires 15 characters minimum, and you enter “Finance”, what should happen?
A. It saves successfully.
B. System rejects the input.
C. The page reloads automatically.
D. It adds random characters.
6. In a dataset, 1/3 of the entries lack email addresses. If there are 900 records, how many lack emails?
A. 270
B. 300
C. 450
D. 600
7. Which of the following is most important when entering data from various job portals?
A. Formatting consistency
B. Copying as fast as possible
C. Ignoring missing details
D. Using random symbols
8. You observe that employer contact data appears thrice in your spreadsheet. What is the best step?
A. Leave duplicates
B. Delete all records
C. Identify and remove duplicates
D. Rename the file
9. A volunteer entered “Juba” instead of “Kampala” in 15 records. What should you do first?
A. Delete the records
B. Notify the supervisor before editing
C. Ignore the issue
D. Re-enter the whole dataset
10. If 40% of tasks are completed and 60 remain, how many total tasks existed?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 150
D. 90
11. Which file format is most appropriate for storing tabular data in Excel or Google Sheets?
A. .txt
B. .csv
C. .pdf
D. .jpg
12. The term CMS stands for:
A. Content Management System
B. Computer Memory System
C. Client Messaging Service
D. Central Mail Server
13. In a spreadsheet, the formula =LEN(A1) returns:
A. The number of cells in column A
B. The total characters in cell A1
C. The sum of A1
D. The average of A1:A10
14. Which shortcut quickly copies selected text or data?
A. Ctrl + C
B. Ctrl + X
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + Z
15. When uploading a job listing to AfriCareers CMS, the “Employer Website” field is blank. The best action is to:
A. Leave it blank and continue
B. Write “N/A”
C. Search online to verify employer details
D. Delete the record
16. Which of the following is a cloud-based file sharing service commonly used in remote teams?
A. Adobe Reader
B. Google Drive
C. Notepad
D. VLC Media Player
17. What is the primary purpose of data validation in spreadsheets?
A. To speed up internet
B. To restrict incorrect entries
C. To decorate cells
D. To compress files
18. A data entrant uses Google Sheets instead of Excel. Which feature ensures all team members see real-time updates?
A. Offline mode
B. Version history
C. Autosave collaboration
D. Manual upload
19. A record shows “Africareers.net” in some rows and “AfriCareers.net” in others. What is the issue?
A. Spelling inconsistency (case sensitivity)
B. Typographical error irrelevant
C. Valid difference in format
D. Style preference
20. Which of the following job titles is incorrectly capitalized?
A. Accountant
B. Marketing Manager
C. data entrant
D. Human Resource Officer
21. If a volunteer types “October 32, 2025,” what type of error is it?
A. Logical error
B. Typographical error
C. Formatting error
D. Date validation error
22. Before uploading 100 job ads, which step ensures you don’t duplicate entries?
A. Checking “Employer Name” and “Job Title” combinations
B. Sorting by date only
C. Uploading blindly
D. Filtering by closing date
23. Which field is least likely to require data entry validation?
A. Employer Name
B. Job Title
C. Random Comment Box
D. Deadline
24. You find “20025” instead of “2025” in 10 records. Which Excel function could help identify such errors?
A. FIND
B. VLOOKUP
C. FILTER
D. IFERROR
25. During a virtual meeting, your microphone fails. What should you do first?
A. Leave silently
B. Use the chat to inform the team
C. Wait for someone to notice
D. Ignore the meeting
26. Confidential job data is accidentally shared publicly. What is the most ethical step?
A. Delete and stay silent
B. Notify the supervisor immediately
C. Pretend it didn’t happen
D. Share with others to confirm
27. When working remotely, time management mainly depends on:
A. Working without breaks
B. Having clear daily schedules
C. Doing tasks at random hours
D. Multitasking on social media
28. If you finish your assigned work early, what should you do next?
A. Log off immediately
B. Request new tasks or assist teammates
C. Close the browser and rest
D. Start unrelated personal work
29. Which of the following reflects professional online communication?
A. “Hey boss, done LOL 😂”
B. “Task completed and uploaded to CMS. Kindly confirm receipt.”
C. “I’m bored, what next?”
D. “Finished, bye.”
30. The AfriCareers value that best supports accuracy and ethical data entry is:
A. Integrity
B. Competition
C. Popularity
D. Speed
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