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Majority of the candidates that attempted the question did well in 5a and 5b. In 5c, candidates were not able to answer the question correctly due to poor knowledge of the subject. The expected answers to question (5c) include:
5(c) Functions of a Store Keeper are:
(i) Receiving goods and materials:- The storekeeper is to receive all goods and materials, tools etc in good condition into the store.
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(ii) Keeping of stocks in such a way that they can be easily located when required:- He devises a system for locating items when required using any location system.
(iii) Making issues from store as and when required: He issues stores items based on approved requisitions
(iv) Keeping stock records of receipts and issues: - He maintains a record of all receipts and issues through the use of bin cards and other store records.
(v) Assist in stock taking at regular intervals:- Since he knows the nature and location of the store items, he assists at every instance of stock taking.
(vi) Make request for re-order when stocks are below the minimum level: Once an item reaches the re-order level he alerts the authority or initiates the process of replenishment.
(vii) Supervise other store staff - He Supervises other store staff who are under him in the course of their duties.
(viii) Checking and inspecting receipts - He checks and inspects or assists in inspecting all goods coming in before they are received into the store.
(ix) Identification, sorting and coding of coded using alphabets or numbers or a combination of them to facilitate easy retrieval of goods when needed. |
