DECA: Communications

Which of the following is an effective strategy for identifying important information while reading:

• Paying special attention to headings, titles, and graphics
• Skimming the text instead of reading it all word for word
• Skipping the preface and introduction to spend more time on the main content
• Reading only the first and last paragraphs of the text

It is effective to follow a step-by-step order when applying written directions to

• achieve tasks.
• give commands.
• read materials.
• take notes.

Which of the following is an example of personal financial information:

• Pay stub
• Sales invoice
• Expense report
• Accounts payable record

It is appropriate for a participant to ask questions during a staff meeting when

• s/he needs a point clarified.
• s/he does not agree with the speaker.
• another participant is speaking.
• the agenda is being distributed.

When posting to social media, business employees should understand that

• social media posts do not have the same legal protection as private conversations.
• there is no need to keep their personal and business lives separate.
• their personal messages have no effect on their employer.
• employers using social media to make employment decisions are protected by law.

Which of the following is an example of an informational message geared toward an external audience:

• A print advertisement
• An employee handbook
• An inventory report
• An office calendar

The Putnam Company requires its employees to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) stylebook when writing business documents because it provides

• consistency.
• accuracy.
• creativity.
• flexibility.

It is best to organize a report in chronological order when the subject matter is

• time-oriented.
• appeal based.
• based on opinion.
• problem-oriented.

Which of the following should you be sure to do when taking notes:

• Write as legibly as possible.
• Use correct spelling and grammar.
• Write in complete sentences.
• Try to write down everything the teacher says.

One way to effectively contribute to a group discussion when you don't know much about the topic being discussed is to

• ask questions to clarify what someone else is saying.
• bring up a different topic that you know more about.
• let the more informed group members handle the conversation.
• quickly form an opinion to share with the group.