This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's interest in and potential to successfully pass a clerical business machine course (typing) in a comprehensive or vocational school. Section 1 describes the assessment, correlates the work performed and worker traits required for completing the work sample, and lists related occupations and DOT codes. Instructions to the evaluator are provided in the next section. The conditions and administration equipment are detailed, and the set-up and breakdown procedures are illustrated. Section 3, on administration, provides a student orientation including student material with an explanation and illustration of equipment and/or procedures. This section also contains instructions for task procedures actions to be taken, as well as post sample interview topics. Section 4 explains the method of scoring and provides forms. Section 5 lists technical data (norms, reliability, validity) to be included in a supplement to this manual. Contents of the section on maintenance and construction include information on tool and equipment maintenance and a materials list (equipment, source, price). Section 7 cites references. An appendix defines terms. (YLB)