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Question 1:

To whom is a memorandum usually sent?
a) Readers within an organization
b) Readers external to an organization
c) The human resources department
d) Anyone who wants to read it

Question 2:

Which of the following is true about memos?
a) Memos are more formal than standard letters.
b) Memos are long and complex documents.
c) Memos have a two-part structure comprised of a header and message.
d) Memos follow the same structure as formal letters.

Question 3:

Which of the following is NOT included in the beginning of a memo?
a) To:
b) Date:
c) Importance:
d) Subject:

Question 4:

Which of the following is included in a memo?
a) Inside address
b) Salutation
c) Complimentary close
d) Subject line

Question 5:

How many items does a bulleted list contain?
a) At least one item
b) At least two items
c) At least three items
d) At least four items

Question 6:

Which of the following is true about effective lists?
a) They use parallel phrasing.
b) They have consistent verbs and tenses.
c) They are punctuated consistently.
d) All of the above

Question 7:

Which of the following is a benefit of e-mail messages?
a) User’s ability to flame
b) Their privacy
c) User’s ability to avoid uncomfortable face-to-face communication
d) Their convenience and affordability

Question 8:

Which of the following is NOT a good e-mail practice?
a) Composing action-specific subject lines
b) Writing messages in capital letters
c) Keeping sentences short
d) Wrapping text after 70 characters

Question 9:

An e-mail message to someone you don’t know well does NOT require which of the following?
a) Salutation
b) Complimentary close
c) Attachment
d) Signature

Question 10:

When are e-mail messages most effective?
a) When they are one screen or less in length
b) When they include emoticons to help convey tone
c) When they are used as a communication tool during conflict
d) When they are used to disclose confidential information

Question 11:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an effective informative e-mail?
a) Has a specific, informative subject line
b) Introduces the primary purpose at the end of the message
c) Emphasizes reader benefits
d) Includes lists

Question 12:

Which of the following is true about instant messaging?
a) It is supported by some organizations.
b) It is banned by some organizations.
c) It can confuse readers who are unfamiliar with abbreviations.
d) All of the above

Higher Education

Communicating for Results, Third Edition: Chapter 5