Senior Typist Exam Business Communication and Correspondence

Question 1

In a standard business letter, which part contains the writer's address and the date?

Accepted Answer

Heading or return address block

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Salutation

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Body paragraph

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Enclosure notation

Question 2

Which letter format aligns all parts of the letter — including date, body, and closing — flush with the left margin?

Accepted Answer

Full block format

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Modified block format

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Semi-block format

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Indented format

Question 3

What is the correct punctuation style when using 'Dear Mr. Johnson:' as a salutation in a formal business letter?

Accepted Answer

A colon after the salutation

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A comma after the salutation

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A semicolon after the salutation

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No punctuation after the salutation

Question 4

The 'cc:' notation at the bottom of a business letter indicates:

Accepted Answer

Carbon copy — others who received a copy of the letter

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Certified correspondence

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Confidential content

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Computer-generated copy

Question 5

In which part of a business memo is the primary message or information conveyed?

Accepted Answer

The body

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The header (TO/FROM/DATE/SUBJECT)

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The distribution list

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The reference line

Question 6

When typing a government business letter, the recommended line spacing for the body paragraphs is:

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Single spaced with a blank line between paragraphs

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Triple spaced

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Double spaced

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No spacing between paragraphs