How are more than one Thru addressee numbered from top to bottom?

• A. From bottom to top: (1), (2)
• B. From top to bottom: (1), (2)
• C. In alphabetical order
• D. In random order

Answer: (B)

When listing multiple thru addressees, the order reflects the sequence in which the message should be routed and reviewed. Placing the addressee highest in the chain at the top and the next one beneath ensures the message flows through the correct line of authority and is handled in the intended order. This clear top-to-bottom sequence prevents confusion, delays, and misrouting, since each person knows who reviews next and who has already seen the message. Choosing any other order—bottom to top, alphabetical, or random—would obscure who should handle the message next and break the established routing path.