Which term describes the written plan of business to be conducted and shared with participants?

• A. Agenda
• B. Minutes
• C. Protocol
• D. Schedule

Answer: (A)

The written plan of business to be conducted during a meeting and shared with participants is called an agenda. It lays out the topics in the order they will be discussed, often with estimated times and who will lead each item. This helps participants prepare, keeps the discussion focused, and ensures important items are covered within the allotted time. Minutes, by contrast, are the official record of what was discussed and decided, not the plan for the meeting. Protocol refers to the rules or procedures to follow during the meeting, not the topics themselves, and a schedule is a broader timetable that may include events but doesn’t specify the meeting’s discussion items.