Question 1

Which of the following is achieved by removing unneeded words and phrases from a document?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarity 
B) Mechanics 
C) Conciseness 
D) Readability 
E) Organization 
A) Clarity 
B) Mechanics 
C) Conciseness 
D) Readability 
E) Organization

Question 2

You should always mark a message as urgent to ensure a quick response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A ________ is a verb that has been changed into a noun or an adjective.

Accepted Answer

A) transitive verb 
B) transformed predicate 
C) predicate nominative 
D) camouflaged verb 
A) transitive verb 
B) transformed predicate 
C) predicate nominative 
D) camouflaged verb

Question 4

Word combinations such as basic fundamentals,anonymous stranger,and future plans are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) predicates. 
B) redundancies. 
C) squinting modifiers. 
D) camouflaged verbs. 
A) predicates. 
B) redundancies. 
C) squinting modifiers. 
D) camouflaged verbs.

Question 5

Which of the following should be the goal when evaluating and revising the work of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Rewriting the message in your style 
B) Adding interest to the message 
C) Making the piece more effective 
D) Changing the emphasis of the message 
E) Helping the writer learn editing skills 
A) Rewriting the message in your style 
B) Adding interest to the message 
C) Making the piece more effective 
D) Changing the emphasis of the message 
E) Helping the writer learn editing skills

Question 6

How should the format of a message change for viewing on a mobile device?

Accepted Answer

Think in small chunks.Remember that mobi

Question 7

Most business letters are printed on letterhead stationery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ headings identify a topic but do little more; ________ headings guide readers to think in certain ways about a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) Topical; interrogative 
B) Universal; relational 
C) Descriptive; informative 
D) First level; second level 
A) Topical; interrogative 
B) Universal; relational 
C) Descriptive; informative 
D) First level; second level

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of an effective design?

Accepted Answer

A) The design helps to eliminate ineffective tone 
B) The design helps guide the reader through the message 
C) The design acts as a barrier to poor communication 
D) The design replaces the nonverbal messages for the reader 
E) The design minimizes the effect of production quality 
A) The design helps to eliminate ineffective tone 
B) The design helps guide the reader through the message 
C) The design acts as a barrier to poor communication 
D) The design replaces the nonverbal messages for the reader 
E) The design minimizes the effect of production quality

Question 10

Specialty typefaces such as Bauhaus,Stencil,or Calligraphic are

Accepted Answer

A) the default typeface for routine business messages. 
B) easy to read in long blocks of text. 
C) rarely used in business communication. 
D) preferred for highly formal business messages. 
A) the default typeface for routine business messages. 
B) easy to read in long blocks of text. 
C) rarely used in business communication. 
D) preferred for highly formal business messages.

Question 11

According to professional proofreaders,________ will help to ensure high-quality results.

Accepted Answer

A) multitasking to get more done 
B) concentrating on what you're doing 
C) reviewing complex digital documents on-screen 
D) reading large amounts of material in one sitting 
A) multitasking to get more done 
B) concentrating on what you're doing 
C) reviewing complex digital documents on-screen 
D) reading large amounts of material in one sitting

Question 12

According to your textbook,lines of text that are justified are

Accepted Answer

A) set flush or aligned vertically on both the right and left. 
B) presented in bold and italics. 
C) set flush left and ragged on the right. 
D) set flush right and ragged on the left. 
A) set flush or aligned vertically on both the right and left. 
B) presented in bold and italics. 
C) set flush left and ragged on the right. 
D) set flush right and ragged on the left.

Question 13

To increase the sophistication of your message,make liberal use of references such as "the latter," "the former," "the aforementioned," and "as mentioned above."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Using white space in a document

Accepted Answer

A) is considered "cheating." 
B) is only an option when you can't use color. 
C) makes your document look unappealing. 
D) provides visual contrast. 
A) is considered "cheating." 
B) is only an option when you can't use color. 
C) makes your document look unappealing. 
D) provides visual contrast.

Question 15

Which of the following is an effective strategy for proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Read the document several times in one session 
B) Use distractions as a way to refocus 
C) Give yourself some time after finishing the first draft 
D) Proofread immediately after finishing the document 
E) Read the document from start to finish twice 
A) Read the document several times in one session 
B) Use distractions as a way to refocus 
C) Give yourself some time after finishing the first draft 
D) Proofread immediately after finishing the document 
E) Read the document from start to finish twice

Which of the following is achieved by removing unneeded words and phrases from a document?

You should always mark a message as urgent to ensure a quick response.

A ________ is a verb that has been changed into a noun or an adjective.

Word combinations such as basic fundamentals,anonymous stranger,and future plans are examples of

Which of the following should be the goal when evaluating and revising the work of others?

How should the format of a message change for viewing on a mobile device?

Most business letters are printed on letterhead stationery.

headings identify a topic but do little more; headings guide readers to think in certain ways about a topic.

Which of the following is an advantage of an effective design?

Specialty typefaces such as Bauhaus,Stencil,or Calligraphic are

According to professional proofreaders,________ will help to ensure high-quality results.

According to your textbook,lines of text that are justified are

To increase the sophistication of your message,make liberal use of references such as "the latter," "the former," "the aforementioned," and "as mentioned above."

Using white space in a document

Which of the following is an effective strategy for proofreading?

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

Which of the following is achieved by removing unneeded words and phrases from a document?

You should always mark a message as urgent to ensure a quick response.

A ________ is a verb that has been changed into a noun or an adjective.

Word combinations such as basic fundamentals,anonymous stranger,and future plans are examples of

Which of the following should be the goal when evaluating and revising the work of others?

How should the format of a message change for viewing on a mobile device?

Most business letters are printed on letterhead stationery.

________ headings identify a topic but do little more; ________ headings guide readers to think in certain ways about a topic.

Which of the following is an advantage of an effective design?

Specialty typefaces such as Bauhaus,Stencil,or Calligraphic are

According to professional proofreaders,________ will help to ensure high-quality results.

According to your textbook,lines of text that are justified are

To increase the sophistication of your message,make liberal use of references such as "the latter," "the former," "the aforementioned," and "as mentioned above."

Using white space in a document

Which of the following is an effective strategy for proofreading?

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

headings identify a topic but do little more; headings guide readers to think in certain ways about a topic.