Massachusetts MAP Certification Practice Test

After transferring information from a completed count page to a new count page, what is your next step?

1. Confirm contents with colleagues

2. Update the index

3. Notify the supervisor

4. File the previous count page

The correct answer is: Update the index

The appropriate next step after transferring information from a completed count page to a new count page is to update the index. This action ensures that all changes made during the transfer of information are accurately reflected in the indexing system, which is crucial for maintaining the organization and accessibility of the data. Keeping the index current helps facilitate future reference and retrieval of information, ensuring that all records are synchronized and up to date. The other steps, such as confirming contents with colleagues, notifying the supervisor, or filing the previous count page, may be necessary at different stages of the process but do not directly relate to the immediate action required after the transfer. Updating the index is a systematic procedure that helps maintain the integrity and function of the overall record-keeping system.