PSC Canada OST-200 Sample MCQs Questions Papers
Office Skills Test (OST-200)
Filing Section:
Arrange the names in alphabetical order, the numbers in ascending order from lowest to highest, and the dates in chronological order from earliest to most recent. Select the correct order from among the five alternatives listed below each set of items.
Example Question
- 24981
- 24736
- 26483
- 24965
- 26473
Answer Choices
- 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
- 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
- 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
- 2, 4, 1, 5, 3
- 2, 5, 3, 4, 1
Arithmetic Section:
Example Question
8 + 12 + 17 + 5 =
Answer Choices
- 30
- 32
- 40
- 42
- 46
Checking Section
The information on the list to be checked is presented in four columns. Each column may or may not contain errors for any individual. For each question, compare the information in the columns with the error-free list, the original list, and count the number of columns that are incorrect. Select your answer from the following alternatives:
- One column is incorrect.
- Two columns are incorrect.
- Three columns are incorrect.
- Four columns are incorrect.
- No column is incorrect.
Example Question
Original List
George Winters
640-582-253
Clarence Creek, Ont.
$42,102
List To Be Checked
Name | Personal Id Number | Address | Annual Salary |
George Witners | 640-587-253 | Clarence Creek, Ont. | $42,120 |
Vocabulary Section
Example Question
Select the word or phrase that best defines the word in bold type.
To attenda meeting.
Answer Choices
- prepare
- schedule
- be present at
- call for
- organize
Following Directions Section
Determine the correct answer by using the calendar and information listed below.
Information List
- Holidays are boxed and shaded.
- Saturdays and Sundays are weekend days.
- All days except holidays and weekends are working days.
Example Question
What is the sixth working day before the third weekend?
Answer Choices
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th