Question 1

What is one of the primary purposes of a diary system?

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scheduling

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recording finances

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creating reports

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conducting interviews

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a manual diary system?

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appointments book

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electronic appointments system

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PDA

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calendar app

Question 3

What type of information is NOT typically required for diary entries?

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financial budget

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dates/times

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contact details

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address/location

Question 4

When using a manual diary system, what should you do when an entry is confirmed?

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make entries in pen

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erase the entry

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highlight the entry

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delete the entry

Question 5

Which guideline is important when using an electronic diary system?

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double-check the date

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make notes for later

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write in pencil

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use a manual backup

Question 6

What is a common diary problem related to resources?

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unavailability of rooms

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lack of staff

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overlapping meetings

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insufficient data

Question 7

What should be done if an event is cancelled in a manual diary?

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cross it through and write 'Cancelled'

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highlight it in red

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leave it as is

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erase it completely

Question 8

When rescheduling an entry in an electronic diary, what is essential to check?

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that the new date is available

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whether to delete the old entry

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the time of the original appointment

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that the old entry is still valid

Question 9

Which factor should NOT be considered when making changes to diary entries?

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personal schedule of the secretary

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urgency of the event

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status of those involved

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importance of the event

Question 10

What is one advantage of using electronic diary systems?

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setting alarms/reminders

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requires no learning

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easier to lose

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harder to share

Question 11

What is one purpose of a diary system?

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scheduling

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filing documents

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recording financial transactions

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tracking inventory

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a manual diary system?

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appointments book

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electronic appointments system

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diary program

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PDA

Question 13

What should you do if you need to cancel an entry in a manual diary?

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cross it through and write 'Cancelled' or rub it out

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rewrite the entry for the next week

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leave it as is

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ignore it

Question 14

When is it recommended to enter appointments in a manual diary?

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immediately into the diary

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the day before the event

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at the end of the week

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once a month

Question 15

What is essential to check when rescheduling an entry in an electronic diary?

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that the new date is available

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that the event is still needed

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that the old date is still valid

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that no alarms are set

Question 16

What does 'amending' an entry in a diary involve?

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making changes to an existing entry

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crossing out the entry

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creating a new entry

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deleting the entry

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using a manual diary system?

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use a different language for entries

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tick off events once they have taken place

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make entries in pencil initially

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ensure handwriting is clear

Question 18

What does 'urgency of the event' refer to when making changes to diary entries?

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the immediate need for the event to take place

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the duration of the event

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the location of the event

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the cost of the event

Question 19

What should you ensure when using an electronic diary system?

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you know how to carry out the basic operations

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everyone has access to your diary

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you don't need any training

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you have the latest technology

Question 20

Which problem might arise when managing a diary?

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unavailability of key people

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excessive free time

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too many appointments

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too few resources

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