What is the correct filing order for the following four names?
(1)Columbia State College
(2)Columbia Community College
(3)Columbia College
(4)College of the Columbia
A)4, 3, 2, 1
B)4, 1, 2, 3
C)4, 2, 3, 1
D)1, 4, 2, 3

Question

What is the correct filing order for the following four names?
(1)Columbia State College
(2)Columbia Community College
(3)Columbia College
(4)College of the Columbia ​
A)4, 3, 2, 1
B)4, 1, 2, 3
C)4, 2, 3, 1
D)1, 4, 2, 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct filing order is determined by alphabetical order, starting with the first word in each name. However, when names begin with articles or prepositions (like "of" in "College of the Columbia"), those are typically ignored in filing systems. Thus, "College of the Columbia" is filed as if it began with "Columbia," placing it first. Following this, the names are organized alphabetically by the next word in their titles: "Columbia College," "Columbia Community College," and "Columbia State College," resulting in the order 4, 3, 2, 1.

What Is the Correct Filing Order for the Following Four