Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List-I (Tool of communication) | List-II (Purpose) | |
|---|---|---|
| A. | Memorandum | |
| B. | Flyer | |
| C. | Bcc | |
| D. | Minutes | |
| 1. | To record decisions | |
| 2. | To inform confidentially | |
| 3. | To intimate a directive | |
| 4. | To disseminate non-targeted information |
| List-I (Tool of communication) | List-II (Purpose) |
|---|---|
| A. Memorandum | 1. To record decisions |
| B. Flyer | 2. To inform confidentially |
| C. Bcc | 3. To intimate a directive |
| D. Minutes | 4. To disseminate non-targeted information |
Code:
Answer & explanation
Answer: (c) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A memorandum conveys a directive within an organisation; a flyer spreads general information to anyone; Bcc hides recipients, so it informs confidentially; minutes record the decisions of a meeting.
- Memorandum → to intimate a directive (3).
- Flyer → to disseminate non-targeted information (4).
- Bcc (blind carbon copy) → other recipients cannot see it, so to inform confidentially (2).
- Minutes → to record decisions (1).
- Code: A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.
Remember · Office tools by purpose: memo = instruct, minutes = record, Bcc = confidential copy, flyer = mass publicity.
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