CHAPTER 6 Alphabetic Records Management, Equipment, and Procedures Why is the straight-line arrangement of tabs on folders and guides easier to use than the staggered arrange- ment? (Obj. 2) 5. What five criteria should be considered when choosing storage equipment and supplies? (Obj. 3) 6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the alphabetic storage method. (Obj. 4) 7. What types of information should be gathered before selecting and designing an alphabetic storage system? (Obj. 5) 8. Explain how color can be used in physical records storage. (Obj. 6) 9. List and briefly describe (in order) the six steps required to store a record properly. (Obj. 7) 10. What kinds of release marks might you find on records ready to be stored? (Obj. 7) 11. List at least five procedures to try to locate a "lost" or a "misfiled" record. (Obj. 7) 12. What is a tickler file, and how is one arranged? (Obj. 7)