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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

Using standard alphabetical filing rules, which name is filed first: Teresa Mc Bride, Teresa Macaraig, Teresa Mabanta, Teresa Maceda?

Correct answer: C. Teresa Mabanta

Indexed surname first, the filing order is MABANTA, Teresa → MACARAIG, Teresa → MACEDA, Teresa → MC BRIDE, Teresa. The name filed first is Teresa Mabanta. Mac and Mc are filed exactly as spelled, so "Mc Bride" becomes "mcbride", which comes after every "ma-" name. Among the rest, "mab" comes before "mac".

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The correct answer is C. Teresa Mabanta

Indexed surname first, the filing order is MABANTA, Teresa → MACARAIG, Teresa → MACEDA, Teresa → MC BRIDE, Teresa. The name filed first is Teresa Mabanta. Mac and Mc are filed exactly as spelled, so "Mc Bride" becomes "mcbride", which comes after every "ma-" name. Among the rest, "mab" comes before "mac".

Topic: Alphabetical Filing Drills MCQs · Subject: Clerical Ability