Transfer Request Letter Practice Questions: MCQ Quiz on Transfer Request Letters with Answers

Question 1:  Which of the following is the main purpose of a transfer request letter?

(A) To request time off

(B) To ask for a change of job location

(C) To resign from the job

(D) To request a salary increase

Question 2:  What should be mentioned in the first paragraph of a transfer request letter?

(A) The reason for the request

(B) The department of the new position

(C) The new manager's name

(D) The time of transfer

Question 3:  Which phrase is best to use when explaining the reason for a transfer in the letter?

(A) Due to personal reasons

(B) Because I am bored

(C) To avoid conflict

(D) I don’t like the city

Question 4:  In a transfer request letter, what tone should be used?

(A) Rude

(B) Formal

(C) Casual

(D) Angry

Question 5:  What information should be included in the closing of the transfer request letter?

(A) Your contact information

(B) Your supervisor's phone number

(C) Your preferred job title

(D) Your expected salary

Question 6:  Which of these is an appropriate salutation for a transfer request letter?

(A) Hey boss

(B) Dear Sir/Madam

(C) Yo

(D) Hi there

Question 7:  What should you avoid when writing a transfer request letter?

(A) Giving too much personal information

(B) Being overly detailed about the new job

(C) Being overly formal

(D) All of the above

Question 8:  Which of the following is a good way to end the transfer request letter?

(A) Looking forward to your response

(B) I demand the transfer immediately

(C) I don’t care about the transfer

(D) Please consider my request

Question 9:  In the second paragraph, it is a good idea to mention:

(A) Your previous job experience

(B) The skills that make you suitable for the transfer

(C) Personal life details

(D) Why you don’t like your current job

Question 10:  What is the main benefit of sending a transfer request letter?

(A) To ensure your promotion

(B) To formally request a change of job location

(C) To quit the company

(D) To express dissatisfaction with the workplace

Question 11:  What should be avoided in the reason section of a transfer request letter?

(A) Specific details about family issues

(B) Brief but clear explanation

(C) Mention of career growth opportunities

(D) None of the above

Question 12:  When writing the letter you should:

(A) Use simple clear language

(B) Write lengthy paragraphs

(C) Mention personal reasons only

(D) Use informal language

Question 13:  In a transfer request letter, how should you express gratitude?

(A) Demanding a response

(B) Showing appreciation for the opportunity

(C) Saying nothing

(D) Writing ‘thank you’ only

Question 14:  What should the letter's subject line mention?

(A) Your name

(B) Your current job title

(C) Request for job transfer

(D) Department's current status

Question 15:  If you are requesting a transfer due to health reasons, it is important to:

(A) Keep the reason private

(B) Be honest but professional

(C) Discuss all your health problems

(D) Avoid mentioning the issue

Question 16:  Should you mention your preferred transfer location in the letter?

(A) Yes

(B) No

(C) Only if asked

(D) Only if your boss agrees

Question 17:  When should you send a transfer request letter?

(A) As soon as you feel like it

(B) After talking to your manager

(C) After receiving a transfer offer

(D) On the last day of work

Question 18:  How can you show you are flexible about the transfer?

(A) State the location but offer alternatives

(B) Stick to one location

(C) Demand an exact date

(D) Avoid talking about it

Question 19:  What is the ideal length for a transfer request letter?

(A) One paragraph

(B) Two to three paragraphs

(C) Five to six paragraphs

(D) One page

Question 20:  Should you follow up after sending a transfer request letter?

(A) Yes

(B) No

(C) Only if you are not transferred

(D) Only after a year