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Written Communication Review

Choose the description that matches each type of written communication.

  1. Video blog
    1. This is a type of blog composed mainly of video
    2. Mostly photos, with or without descriptions
    3. Consists of short posts. Status updates are a form of microblogging
    4. None are correct

    Answer: a. This is a type of blog composed mainly of video

  2. Photo blog
    1. Consists of short posts. Status updates are a form of microblogging
    2. This is a type of blog composed of mainly video
    3. Mostly photos, with or without descriptions
    4. None are correct

    Answer: c. Mostly photos, with or without descriptions

  3. Micro Blog
    1. Mostly photos, with or without descriptions
    2. Consists of very short posts. Status updates are a form of this
    3. This is a type of blog composed of mainly video
    4. None are correct

    Answer: b. Consists of very short posts. Status updates are a form of this

  4. Memo
    1. Type of blog
    2. Brief and used for routine, day-to-day messages within organizations
    3. An electronic form of communication
    4. None are correct

    Answer: b. Brief and used for routine, day-to-day messages within organizations

  5. Email
    1. Most electronic communications in business are handled this way
    2. A type of blog
    3. Consists of mostly photos, with or without descriptions
    4. None are correct

    Answer: a. Most electronic communications in business are handled this way

There are many ways to communicate in writing. Choosing the right one will depend on your situation.