Comprehensive Review
(Modified T/F) A formal memorandum is also known as a SIMPLIFIED MEMORANDUM. - correct
answer ✔✔ standard memorandum
see p.65
(Modified T/F) In a simplified memorandum, the date line is THREE INCHES from the top of the
page. - correct answer ✔✔ 2 inches
see p.63
(Modified T/F) The vertical spacing between the date line and addressee line in a simplified
memorandum is a DOUBLE-SPACE. - correct answer ✔✔ QS - quadruple space
see p.63
(Modified T/F) The body of the memorandum is DOUBLE-SPACED within paragraphs - correct
answer ✔✔ single
see p.63
(Modified T/F) A STANDARD MEMORANDUM uses the company's letterhead. - correct answer
✔✔ true
see p.65
(Modified T/F) The reference initials are typed in LOWERCASE letters? - correct answer ✔✔ true
see p.65
(Modified T/F) The reference initials refer to the WRITER of the document. - correct answer ✔✔
the typist (not the writer)
, see p.63
(Modified T/F) If something is being sent with a memorandum that is mailed in an envelope,
you should add "ATTACHMENT" after the reference initials. - correct answer ✔✔ enclosure
see p.67
(Completion a.k.a. fill-in-the-blank) In which memo is a distribution list arranged vertically in a
column? - correct answer ✔✔ standard
see p.69
(Completion) Open pattern punctuation does not have punctuation after what? - correct answer
✔✔ salutation + complementary close
see p.82
(Completion) Block style arranges all the parts of a letter along which margin? - correct answer
✔✔ left
see p.82
(Completion) What is the top margin in letter that does not use letterhead? - correct answer
✔✔ 2 inches
see p.81
(Multiple Choice = M/C) In a personal business letter, what items are NOT included? - correct
answer ✔✔ reference initials & return address
see 81
(M/C) What is the first item in a personal business? - correct answer ✔✔ return address
see p.82