EPME Exam Questions and Correct Answers
What is placed centered two lines below the last paragraph to indicate the end of the
memorandum?
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When are "Thru" lines used on a memo?
Thru Lines External to Command/Unit.
Use a "Thru" line when one or more offices or units outside your own must see a memo before it
reaches the addressee.
Thru Lines Internal to Command/Unit. "Thru" line may be used when writing an internal
command memo requiring chain of command visibility.
What is used to comment on a memorandum in routing?
An endorsement
Every memorandum must include _____________.
Every memorandum must include a date.
Where does the signing official place his/her signature on a memorandum?
The signing official will sign on the "From" line
Where is the SSIC placed on a memorandum?
Above the date. Place an SSIC (known as a file number) on each page of a memorandum or
letter.
,What is the primary means of formalized correspondence to communicate both within the
Coast Guard and within the framework of the Federal Government?
The Coast Guard Memorandum
When writing a memorandum, the most appropriate SSIC code should be used. Where can
you look to find this SSIC code?
Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series)
When writing an internal command memo requiring command visibility a _______ may be
used.
"Thru" line may be used when writing an internal command memo requiring chain of command
visibility.
Where can the precise title and staff symbol to include on a memorandum be found?
The precise title and symbol can be found in the Standard Distribution List, COMDTNOTE 5605
Standard Distribution List (SDL).
Where is information on routing a memorandum found?
Routing Slip Form CGHQ-6046?
What is a parking lot within the context of meeting facilitation?
A parking lot is a place where issues that are important but not relevant to the topic at hand can
be parked out of the congestion of discussion
What is another form of parking lot or board?
Issues, Decisions, and Actions (IDA) record
, What is a common team member role assigned during a meeting?
Timekeeper
Scribe
Recorder
Co-Facilitator
Participant
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Which step in meeting facilitation involves describing how the meeting will be run, and
how decisions will be made?
ESTABLISH Ground Rules
What is a responsibility of a participant in a meeting?
Gives input, ideas, opinions
Listens to others
Clarifies
Uses good team process skills
What is a responsibility of a timekeeper in a meeting?
Keeps track of time
Notifies group when allocated times are up
During a meeting, who has responsibility to capture information as accurately as possible
so that non-attendees can follow the group's train of thought?
Recorder
What is placed centered two lines below the last paragraph to indicate the end of the
memorandum?
#
When are "Thru" lines used on a memo?
Thru Lines External to Command/Unit.
Use a "Thru" line when one or more offices or units outside your own must see a memo before it
reaches the addressee.
Thru Lines Internal to Command/Unit. "Thru" line may be used when writing an internal
command memo requiring chain of command visibility.
What is used to comment on a memorandum in routing?
An endorsement
Every memorandum must include _____________.
Every memorandum must include a date.
Where does the signing official place his/her signature on a memorandum?
The signing official will sign on the "From" line
Where is the SSIC placed on a memorandum?
Above the date. Place an SSIC (known as a file number) on each page of a memorandum or
letter.
,What is the primary means of formalized correspondence to communicate both within the
Coast Guard and within the framework of the Federal Government?
The Coast Guard Memorandum
When writing a memorandum, the most appropriate SSIC code should be used. Where can
you look to find this SSIC code?
Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series)
When writing an internal command memo requiring command visibility a _______ may be
used.
"Thru" line may be used when writing an internal command memo requiring chain of command
visibility.
Where can the precise title and staff symbol to include on a memorandum be found?
The precise title and symbol can be found in the Standard Distribution List, COMDTNOTE 5605
Standard Distribution List (SDL).
Where is information on routing a memorandum found?
Routing Slip Form CGHQ-6046?
What is a parking lot within the context of meeting facilitation?
A parking lot is a place where issues that are important but not relevant to the topic at hand can
be parked out of the congestion of discussion
What is another form of parking lot or board?
Issues, Decisions, and Actions (IDA) record
, What is a common team member role assigned during a meeting?
Timekeeper
Scribe
Recorder
Co-Facilitator
Participant
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Which step in meeting facilitation involves describing how the meeting will be run, and
how decisions will be made?
ESTABLISH Ground Rules
What is a responsibility of a participant in a meeting?
Gives input, ideas, opinions
Listens to others
Clarifies
Uses good team process skills
What is a responsibility of a timekeeper in a meeting?
Keeps track of time
Notifies group when allocated times are up
During a meeting, who has responsibility to capture information as accurately as possible
so that non-attendees can follow the group's train of thought?
Recorder
