Clericla Ability – Data Checking
In a data checking test, you are tasked with identifying errors in texts, invoices, or ledgers. This type of test is sometimes known as error checking, and the nature of the questions is generally similar. During data checking/error checking exercises, you will be presented with two sets of texts/records and required to determine if they are exactly identical. Discrepancies might include a missing zero, a misspelled word, or an absent comma. Unless specifically instructed, you should not verify the accuracy of calculations, as this could lead to unnecessary time consumption.
You will be working within a time limit and must balance speed with precision.
Data Checking example question:
Try to compare the two simplified invoices below, are they 100% identical?
West Auto Inc.
3609 Roosevelt Street
Larkspur, California
Invoice date: 15th Oct. 2017
Invoice #: 2455901
11
24
3
7
Cruze
Malibu
Suburban
Camero
11,750
13,280
31,200
15,275
129,250
318,720
93,600
106,925
West Auto Inc.
3609 Roosevelt Street
Larkspur, California
Invoice date: 15th Oct. 2017
Invoice #: 2455901
11
24
3
7
Cruze
Malibu
Suburban
Camaro
11,750
13,280
31,200
15,275
129,250
318,720
93,600
106,925
Explanation: Select your answer to display explanation.
No, they are not 100% identical.
In the first invoice the last car name on the list is spelled “Camero”, in the last it is spelled “Camaro”. A subtle difference, but a difference nonetheless.
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