1) Which of these is not a skill of a minute writer? a) organising b) good use of language c) note-taking d) justifying 2) Which style/format is longer/more detailed, uses brief paragraphs, may include some bullet points, is often used with a wider range of audiences?s a) narrative b) decision and action c) verbatim 3) 'Develop a personal system for abbreviating, symbolising or coding information and attendees to help capture information quickly' is an example of which tip for effective note-taking? a) create a template b) set up the environment c) keep it short d) speak up e) avoid error stress f) listen for cues 4) 'Where possible look for opportunities to summarise key points' is an example of which tip for effective note-taking? a) create a template b) set up the environment c) keep it short d) speak up e) avoid error stress f) listen for cues 5) Which is not a note-taking method? a) Outline method b) Cornetto method c) Mind-Mapping method d) Table planning method e) Chart method f) Recording method 6) Which method is good for brainstorming meetings? a) Outline method b) Cornell method c) Mind-Mapping method d) Table planning method e) Chart method f) Recording method 7) Which method has a column on the left hand side for questions to clarify points, additional comments or key terms as they come up in the meeting? a) Outline method b) Cornell method c) Mind-Mapping method d) Table planning method e) Chart method f) Recording method 8) Discussions centred on the following main areas... is a phrase you use for a) sequencing/linking b) comparing/contrasting c) summarising/concluding 9) Is this active or passive? The panel dismissed the proposal on the grounds that...  a) active b) passive 10) Neutral or Emotive? There has been a surge in the number of survey respondents this week. a) neutral b) emotive 11) To identify a decision/ action in a meeting when would you say to clarify, Okay, Tom will be responsible for drawing up the shortlist  a) pre-meeting b) in the meeting c) post-meeting 12) What is missing from the action point? Cho to organise someone to shortlist candidates so that Bella can hold the interviews on June 12th.. a) what needs to be done b) who will do it c) when is the deadline d) why it is necessary 13) Sensitive issues in minutes: Reporting the details of what what was said rather than how it was said is an example of a) setting the right tone b) focusing on the facts c) providing context d) remaining impartial e) checking before naming 14) Sensitive issues in minutes: Providing background details and/or rationale to explain a sensitive situation is an example of a) setting the right tone b) focusing on the facts c) providing context d) remaining impartial e) checking before naming 15) The department failed in obtaining a budget for renovations vs The department was not successful in obtaining a budget for renovations. Is an example of: a) using the passive voice to avoid blame b) using neutral vs emotive verbs c) framing language positively to avoid negative connotations.

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