Question 1

How do overly long sentences affect the quality of the writing?

Accepted Answer

A) They over-qualify a sentence,making the writing more meaningful 
B) They cause dissimilar construction for similar ideas and add interest 
C) They cause nouns and verbs to have the wrong modifiers 
D) They make the writing less effective by overdoing the idea of complex sentences 
E) They can change verbs to nouns,making the writing less effective 
A) They over-qualify a sentence,making the writing more meaningful 
B) They cause dissimilar construction for similar ideas and add interest 
C) They cause nouns and verbs to have the wrong modifiers 
D) They make the writing less effective by overdoing the idea of complex sentences 
E) They can change verbs to nouns,making the writing less effective

Question 2

What are the two categories of problems to look for during the proofreading stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Errors in audience analysis and undetected mistakes from the writing,design,and layout stages 
B) Undetected mistakes from the writing,design,and layout stages and confusion over project goals 
C) Undetected mistakes from the writing,design,and layout stages and mistakes that crept in during production 
D) Mistakes that crept in during production and poor choices regarding distribution 
E) Network and app incompatibility 
A) Errors in audience analysis and undetected mistakes from the writing,design,and layout stages 
B) Undetected mistakes from the writing,design,and layout stages and confusion over project goals 
C) Undetected mistakes from the writing,design,and layout stages and mistakes that crept in during production 
D) Mistakes that crept in during production and poor choices regarding distribution 
E) Network and app incompatibility

Question 3

After ensuring a document accomplishes its goals,what should be looked at in the next review of the document?

Accepted Answer

A) Readability,clarity,and conciseness 
B) Proper channel 
C) Audience analysis 
D) Mechanics 
E) Format 
A) Readability,clarity,and conciseness 
B) Proper channel 
C) Audience analysis 
D) Mechanics 
E) Format

Question 4

Which of the following can be used to show that ideas are related and of similar importance?

Accepted Answer

A) A variety of grammar tools 
B) Multiple nouns to replace a single noun 
C) Clarification of awkward references 
D) Keeping the subject and predicate as close as possible 
E) Parallel grammatical construction 
A) A variety of grammar tools 
B) Multiple nouns to replace a single noun 
C) Clarification of awkward references 
D) Keeping the subject and predicate as close as possible 
E) Parallel grammatical construction

Question 5

Do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you're editing a document for conciseness.

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate redundancies 
B) shorten long words and phrases 
C) delete unnecessary words and phrases 
D) convert sentences to "it is" or "there are" structures 
A) eliminate redundancies 
B) shorten long words and phrases 
C) delete unnecessary words and phrases 
D) convert sentences to "it is" or "there are" structures

Question 6

What three functions do effective headings serve in business documents? Explain each one.

Accepted Answer

Headings contribute to the document's or

Question 7

How can you provide meaningful feedback to other writers when reviewing their work?

Accepted Answer

Before you dive into someone else's work

Question 8

Business writers use bulleted and numbered lists to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) simplifying complex subjects. 
B) helping readers locate key points. 
C) enhancing the visual impact of their ideas. 
D) adding decorative elements to their messages. 
A) simplifying complex subjects. 
B) helping readers locate key points. 
C) enhancing the visual impact of their ideas. 
D) adding decorative elements to their messages.

Question 9

Doing all of the following EXCEPT ________ will improve the message's readability.

Accepted Answer

A) using a mix of short,medium,and long sentences 
B) using bulleted and numbered lists to emphasize key points 
C) using headings and subheadings to make the document easy to skim 
D) making sure that the information is accurate,relevant,and sufficient 
A) using a mix of short,medium,and long sentences 
B) using bulleted and numbered lists to emphasize key points 
C) using headings and subheadings to make the document easy to skim 
D) making sure that the information is accurate,relevant,and sufficient

Question 10

Which of the following will an audience judge based on the quality of your writing?

Accepted Answer

A) The depth of the research 
B) The focus of the topic sentences 
C) The amount of time spent proofreading 
D) The quality of your thinking 
E) The readability index 
A) The depth of the research 
B) The focus of the topic sentences 
C) The amount of time spent proofreading 
D) The quality of your thinking 
E) The readability index

Question 11

Describe steps that will help when editing for clarity.

Accepted Answer

Make sure every sentence conveys the mes

Question 12

When you're writing a business message,use headings and subheadings to

Accepted Answer

A) reveal how your document is organized. 
B) capture the attention of your readers. 
C) indicate shifts from one idea to the next. 
D) all of the above. 
A) reveal how your document is organized. 
B) capture the attention of your readers. 
C) indicate shifts from one idea to the next. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

Accepted Answer

The first issue is cost.Although it won'

Question 14

To draw attention to important points or terms italic type is more effective than boldface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When is your message ready to be distributed?

Accepted Answer

A) As soon as it is written 
B) After one round of proofreading 
C) After the production process is complete 
D) When the distribution method is chosen 
E) After it has been redesigned for mobile devices 
A) As soon as it is written 
B) After one round of proofreading 
C) After the production process is complete 
D) When the distribution method is chosen 
E) After it has been redesigned for mobile devices

Question 16

Identify four perceptual tricks that will help a writer in the proofreading process.

Accepted Answer

Your brain has developed a wonderful ski

Question 17

Briefly describe at least three advantages of using lists in business documents.

Accepted Answer

Lists can show the sequence of your idea

Question 18

You can proofread by casually scanning up and down the screen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following helps clarify sentence structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Keeping the subject and predicate as close together as possible 
B) Incorporating references 
C) Using camouflaged verbs to replace adjectives 
D) Using long words and phrases 
E) Adding redundancy 
A) Keeping the subject and predicate as close together as possible 
B) Incorporating references 
C) Using camouflaged verbs to replace adjectives 
D) Using long words and phrases 
E) Adding redundancy

Question 20

Which of the following should you look for when reviewing design,format,and programming issues?

Accepted Answer

A) Data errors in tables 
B) Online image use 
C) References 
D) Copyright notices 
E) Missing files 
A) Data errors in tables 
B) Online image use 
C) References 
D) Copyright notices 
E) Missing files

How do overly long sentences affect the quality of the writing?

What are the two categories of problems to look for during the proofreading stage?

After ensuring a document accomplishes its goals,what should be looked at in the next review of the document?

Which of the following can be used to show that ideas are related and of similar importance?

Do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you're editing a document for conciseness.

What three functions do effective headings serve in business documents? Explain each one.

How can you provide meaningful feedback to other writers when reviewing their work?

Business writers use bulleted and numbered lists to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

Doing all of the following EXCEPT ________ will improve the message's readability.

Which of the following will an audience judge based on the quality of your writing?

Describe steps that will help when editing for clarity.

When you're writing a business message,use headings and subheadings to

Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

To draw attention to important points or terms italic type is more effective than boldface.

When is your message ready to be distributed?

Identify four perceptual tricks that will help a writer in the proofreading process.

Briefly describe at least three advantages of using lists in business documents.

You can proofread by casually scanning up and down the screen.

Which of the following helps clarify sentence structure?

Which of the following should you look for when reviewing design,format,and programming issues?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 6: Completing Business Messages

How do overly long sentences affect the quality of the writing?

What are the two categories of problems to look for during the proofreading stage?

After ensuring a document accomplishes its goals,what should be looked at in the next review of the document?

Which of the following can be used to show that ideas are related and of similar importance?

Do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you're editing a document for conciseness.

What three functions do effective headings serve in business documents? Explain each one.

How can you provide meaningful feedback to other writers when reviewing their work?

Business writers use bulleted and numbered lists to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

Doing all of the following EXCEPT ________ will improve the message's readability.

Which of the following will an audience judge based on the quality of your writing?

Describe steps that will help when editing for clarity.

When you're writing a business message,use headings and subheadings to

Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

To draw attention to important points or terms italic type is more effective than boldface.

When is your message ready to be distributed?

Identify four perceptual tricks that will help a writer in the proofreading process.

Briefly describe at least three advantages of using lists in business documents.

You can proofread by casually scanning up and down the screen.

Which of the following helps clarify sentence structure?

Which of the following should you look for when reviewing design,format,and programming issues?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters