Question 1

Discuss the factors that should be considered when choosing the best way to distribute a message.

Accepted Answer

Cost isn't a concern for most messages,b

Question 2

Which of the following can be used to help the reader transition from one key idea to the next?

Accepted Answer

A) Long sentences that explain structure 
B) Bullets 
C) A series of short sentences 
D) Headings and subheadings 
E) Short paragraphs 
A) Long sentences that explain structure 
B) Bullets 
C) A series of short sentences 
D) Headings and subheadings 
E) Short paragraphs

Question 3

Which of the following should you look for when proofreading a document for writing errors?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor research 
B) Missing exhibits 
C) Technical problems,such as missing fonts 
D) Punctuation mistakes 
E) Page numbering errors 
A) Poor research 
B) Missing exhibits 
C) Technical problems,such as missing fonts 
D) Punctuation mistakes 
E) Page numbering errors

Question 4

Which of the following perceptual tricks can be used when proofreading to make sure you are not missing an obvious error?

Accepted Answer

A) Make multiple passes 
B) Take your time 
C) Stay focused 
D) Avoid reading a large document in one sitting 
E) Read the document out loud 
A) Make multiple passes 
B) Take your time 
C) Stay focused 
D) Avoid reading a large document in one sitting 
E) Read the document out loud

Question 5

During which part of the review process should you check to see if a better arrangement of information would be more effective?

Accepted Answer

A) When evaluating for content 
B) When evaluating for organization 
C) When evaluating for style 
D) When evaluating for tone 
E) When evaluating for accuracy 
A) When evaluating for content 
B) When evaluating for organization 
C) When evaluating for style 
D) When evaluating for tone 
E) When evaluating for accuracy

Question 6

Which of these is a potential benefit of making sure all your messages are well crafted efforts that respect the audience's time?

Accepted Answer

A) You will no longer be tasked with writing routine messages 
B) You'll be more popular with audience members 
C) You will be able to proofread the work of others,gaining insight into organizational activities. 
D) If you earn a strong reputation as a writer,you will no longer need to provide supporting evidence 
E) People will pay more attention to your work in the future 
A) You will no longer be tasked with writing routine messages 
B) You'll be more popular with audience members 
C) You will be able to proofread the work of others,gaining insight into organizational activities. 
D) If you earn a strong reputation as a writer,you will no longer need to provide supporting evidence 
E) People will pay more attention to your work in the future

Question 7

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sentence structures.

Accepted Answer

By choosing words and sentence structure

Question 8

Businesspeople who compose messages for mobile devices should

Accepted Answer

A) keep formats simple. 
B) write complex paragraphs. 
C) fill in all on-screen white space. 
D) assume device compatibility. 
A) keep formats simple. 
B) write complex paragraphs. 
C) fill in all on-screen white space. 
D) assume device compatibility.

Question 9

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Accepted Answer

The opening of any document should be re

Question 10

Explain why editing for conciseness is important,then list the four steps it involves.

Accepted Answer

Editing business documents for concisene

Question 11

Which of these audience needs should you consider when distributing a large digital file?

Accepted Answer

A) Hardware costs 
B) Technology predictions 
C) Audience convenience 
D) The nonverbal message 
E) Availability of graphical elements 
A) Hardware costs 
B) Technology predictions 
C) Audience convenience 
D) The nonverbal message 
E) Availability of graphical elements

Question 12

When attaching a digital document to an email message,which of these is often the best file format to use if recipients are worried about viruses?

Accepted Answer

A) PDF 
B) XML 
C) MS Word 
D) PDQ 
E) DVD 
A) PDF 
B) XML 
C) MS Word 
D) PDQ 
E) DVD

Question 13

When designing a communication for a mobile device,white space should be increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When reviewing the conclusion,you must make sure the recommendations are complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How is parallel construction used in writing?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the format you choose,the

Question 16

Why is it important to revise messages carefully?

Accepted Answer

A) To verify the research 
B) To ensure the message gets results 
C) To compose it based on writer's needs 
D) To keep the message flexible and unfocused 
E) To allow the message to be viewed on a mobile device 
A) To verify the research 
B) To ensure the message gets results 
C) To compose it based on writer's needs 
D) To keep the message flexible and unfocused 
E) To allow the message to be viewed on a mobile device

Question 17

Which of the following is an advantage of making multiple passes in the proofreading process?

Accepted Answer

A) You will not need to use perceptual tricks 
B) You will need to be less vigilant 
C) You can review digital documents without printing 
D) You can focus on a different aspect of document quality each time 
E) You can read large amounts of information at once 
A) You will not need to use perceptual tricks 
B) You will need to be less vigilant 
C) You can review digital documents without printing 
D) You can focus on a different aspect of document quality each time 
E) You can read large amounts of information at once

Question 18

Should you mark every print or digital message you send as "urgent" to make sure people pay attention?

Accepted Answer

A) No,because most networking systems ignore the urgent tag these days 
B) Yes,because people are so overloaded anymore they review only the most-urgent messages 
C) Yes,because most corporate email systems are configured to treat non-urgent messages as spam 
D) No,because you'll annoy readers and damage your reputation 
E) Yes,because to get anywhere in business you need to be seen as "high energy" 
A) No,because most networking systems ignore the urgent tag these days 
B) Yes,because people are so overloaded anymore they review only the most-urgent messages 
C) Yes,because most corporate email systems are configured to treat non-urgent messages as spam 
D) No,because you'll annoy readers and damage your reputation 
E) Yes,because to get anywhere in business you need to be seen as "high energy"

Question 19

Readers can get a more out of a document just by reading its descriptive headings than by reading its informative headings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When would medium-length sentences be most effective in a document?

Accepted Answer

A) When the writer wants to alert the reader as to what will follow 
B) When summing up information for non-native English speakers 
C) When information needs to be processed quickly 
D) When a specific point needs to be made 
E) When the writer wants to show relationships among ideas 
A) When the writer wants to alert the reader as to what will follow 
B) When summing up information for non-native English speakers 
C) When information needs to be processed quickly 
D) When a specific point needs to be made 
E) When the writer wants to show relationships among ideas

Discuss the factors that should be considered when choosing the best way to distribute a message.

Which of the following can be used to help the reader transition from one key idea to the next?

Which of the following should you look for when proofreading a document for writing errors?

Which of the following perceptual tricks can be used when proofreading to make sure you are not missing an obvious error?

During which part of the review process should you check to see if a better arrangement of information would be more effective?

Which of these is a potential benefit of making sure all your messages are well crafted efforts that respect the audience's time?

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sentence structures.

Businesspeople who compose messages for mobile devices should

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Explain why editing for conciseness is important,then list the four steps it involves.

Which of these audience needs should you consider when distributing a large digital file?

When attaching a digital document to an email message,which of these is often the best file format to use if recipients are worried about viruses?

When designing a communication for a mobile device,white space should be increased.

When reviewing the conclusion,you must make sure the recommendations are complete.

How is parallel construction used in writing?

Why is it important to revise messages carefully?

Which of the following is an advantage of making multiple passes in the proofreading process?

Should you mark every print or digital message you send as "urgent" to make sure people pay attention?

Readers can get a more out of a document just by reading its descriptive headings than by reading its informative headings.

When would medium-length sentences be most effective in a document?

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

Discuss the factors that should be considered when choosing the best way to distribute a message.

Which of the following can be used to help the reader transition from one key idea to the next?

Which of the following should you look for when proofreading a document for writing errors?

Which of the following perceptual tricks can be used when proofreading to make sure you are not missing an obvious error?

During which part of the review process should you check to see if a better arrangement of information would be more effective?

Which of these is a potential benefit of making sure all your messages are well crafted efforts that respect the audience's time?

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sentence structures.

Businesspeople who compose messages for mobile devices should

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Explain why editing for conciseness is important,then list the four steps it involves.

Which of these audience needs should you consider when distributing a large digital file?

When attaching a digital document to an email message,which of these is often the best file format to use if recipients are worried about viruses?

When designing a communication for a mobile device,white space should be increased.

When reviewing the conclusion,you must make sure the recommendations are complete.

How is parallel construction used in writing?

Why is it important to revise messages carefully?

Which of the following is an advantage of making multiple passes in the proofreading process?

Should you mark every print or digital message you send as "urgent" to make sure people pay attention?

Readers can get a more out of a document just by reading its descriptive headings than by reading its informative headings.

When would medium-length sentences be most effective in a document?

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