Civil Service Clerical Ability Practice exam

When alphabetizing correctly, which of the following would be fourth?

1. Walsh, Carol C.

2. Walter, Henry Delano

3. Walsh, Joseph C.

4. Walsheim, Joe

The correct answer is: Walter, Henry Delano

To determine which name would come fourth in an alphabetical list, it is essential to focus on the order of the names based on the last name first, and then the first name in situations where the last names are identical. When arranged alphabetically: 1. Walsheim, Joe 2. Walsh, Carol C. 3. Walsh, Joseph C. 4. Walter, Henry Delano In this case, "Walsheim" comes first because it starts with a 'W' and there are no preceding letters to consider. The names "Walsh, Carol C." and "Walsh, Joseph C." share the same last name, so they are further sorted by first name. "Carol" comes before "Joseph," placing Walsh, Carol C. second and Walsh, Joseph C. third. Finally, "Walter" moves last since it comes after both "Walsheim" and "Walsh." Therefore, Walter, Henry Delano is the fourth entry in the correct alphabetical order.