Memo Writing Quiz

Memos are a much more formal means of communication than business letters.
1. True
2. False
What purpose does the first sentence of the body of a memo serve?
1. Introduces the writer of the memo
2. Serves as a formal greeting
3. Tells the audience who to contact if they have questions
4. States the purpose of the memo and/or what action the reader needs to take
Which of the following statements is true in regards to the spacing of a memo?
1. The entire document is double spaced
2. The entire document is single spaced
3. Everything is double spaced except for the body paragraphs
4. Only the body paragraphs are double spaced
Memos are usually _____ page(s) long.
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Memos sometimes contain subheadings to signal a shift in topics.
1. True
2. False
If a memo is more than one page, the top of the second page should contain:
1. The page number
2. The date
3. The name of the recipient of the memo
4. All of the above
Which two adjectives best describe a memo?
1. Lengthy and in-depth
2. Short and concise
3. Detailed and formal
4. Verbose and succinct