Which of the following media would be best for sending a brief ...

[mikaylakyoung]

Which of the following media would be best for sending a brief message (requiring no response from your audience) about an upcoming software update?
 
  A) podcast
  B) email
  C) blog
  D) videoconference
  E) letter

Question 2

Phone calls are
 
  A) incapable of conveying nonverbal signals.
  B) only acceptable for external communication.
  C) capable of offering the give-and-take of in-person conversations.
  D) no longer practical due to IM and texting.
  E) preferable to electronic media when you need a permanent record.

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The major advantages to email are that it is private, unlike the public nature of a blog or podcast, and it allows your audience the option of responding when they are ready. A videoconference, on the other hand, would force your audience to give an answer to your message on the spot, something that people often don't want to do without careful consideration and/or research into the topic.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Live phone conversations offer the give-and-take of in-person conversations, so they can be a good alternative to talking in person.