Question 1

The terms editing, proofreading, and evaluating are synonymous in meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When using either a bulleted or numbered list, capitalize the initial word of each line and always follow each idea with end punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Professional writers develop a system of writing and revising that works for them; they may revise at any point in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Monica lost a promotion due to poor writing skills. Which phase of the writing process should she most focus on to demonstrate better writing skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving content and research 
B)  Revising and proofreading 
C)  Formatting and documenting 
D)  Identifying her purpose and her audience 
A)  Improving content and research 
B)  Revising and proofreading 
C)  Formatting and documenting 
D)  Identifying her purpose and her audience

Question 5

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

Accepted Answer

A)  adjectives that add a welcome degree of emotion to your writing. 
B)  adjectives that may be omitted because they are imprecise. 
C)  adverbs that should be used only sparingly in business writing. 
D)  adverbs that should be used as often as possible in business writing to show excitement and enthusiasm. 
A)  adjectives that add a welcome degree of emotion to your writing. 
B)  adjectives that may be omitted because they are imprecise. 
C)  adverbs that should be used only sparingly in business writing. 
D)  adverbs that should be used as often as possible in business writing to show excitement and enthusiasm.

Question 6

One careful proofreading of any document is sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Only main ideas should be included in a microblog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Microblogging consists of short messages exchanged on social media sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Use headings only when writing a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There is a new software company that will be hiring employees is an example of a sentence with

Accepted Answer

A)  concise wording. 
B)  a wordy prepositional phrase. 
C)  a filler. 
D)  faulty parallelism. 
A)  concise wording. 
B)  a wordy prepositional phrase. 
C)  a filler. 
D)  faulty parallelism.

Question 11

How many typefaces should you use in a business document?

Accepted Answer

A)  No more than two 
B)  At least three 
C)  Up to five 
D)  At least ten 
A)  No more than two 
B)  At least three 
C)  Up to five 
D)  At least ten

Question 12

You should follow the same proofreading process for a routine document and a complex document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best avoids a long lead-in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, we will send the information you requested. 
B)  This is to advise you that we will send the information you requested. 
C)  You may be interested to learn that we will send the information you requested. 
D)  I am writing this letter to inform you that we will send the information you requested. 
A)  Yes, we will send the information you requested. 
B)  This is to advise you that we will send the information you requested. 
C)  You may be interested to learn that we will send the information you requested. 
D)  I am writing this letter to inform you that we will send the information you requested.

Question 14

Microblogging

Accepted Answer

A)  is illegal in businesses today. 
B)  involves adding website links to a blog to encourage feedback from others. 
C)  consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks. 
D)  is performed by only corporate officials who write comments about their companies. 
A)  is illegal in businesses today. 
B)  involves adding website links to a blog to encourage feedback from others. 
C)  consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks. 
D)  is performed by only corporate officials who write comments about their companies.

Question 15

Dylan is designing his document to enhance readability and comprehension. What is the best advice you can give Dylan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justify the left and right margins so they are both even. 
B)  Create white space by using headings, bulleted or numbered lists, short paragraphs, and effective margins. 
C)  Use multiple typefaces within the document. 
D)  Use ALL CAPS anywhere in a document to emphasize key points. 
A)  Justify the left and right margins so they are both even. 
B)  Create white space by using headings, bulleted or numbered lists, short paragraphs, and effective margins. 
C)  Use multiple typefaces within the document. 
D)  Use ALL CAPS anywhere in a document to emphasize key points.

Question 16

What is the best advice for proofreading a complex document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be prepared to find errors. 
B)  Increase your reading speed. 
C)  Read the message only once. 
D)  Proofread the message immediately after it has been fully written. 
A)  Be prepared to find errors. 
B)  Increase your reading speed. 
C)  Read the message only once. 
D)  Proofread the message immediately after it has been fully written.

Question 17

Taylor is enrolled in a business communications course at her local community college. She just received a paper back from her professor who noted that Taylor should review the principles for comma usage. How should Taylor handle this criticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report her teacher to the president of the college for abuse. 
B)  Argue with her teacher about comma rules. 
C)  Withdraw from the class. 
D)  Accept the feedback and use it constructively to improve her future writing assignments. 
A)  Report her teacher to the president of the college for abuse. 
B)  Argue with her teacher about comma rules. 
C)  Withdraw from the class. 
D)  Accept the feedback and use it constructively to improve her future writing assignments.

Question 18

In describing sexual harassment in the workplace, Julia explains that Supervisors are getting burned in harassment lawsuits. Julia is using slang in this statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Trina has just completed researching, writing, and proofreading a long, complex business proposal for a customer. What should she do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sit back and relax. 
B)  Evaluate its effectiveness by soliciting feedback from her receiver. 
C)  Tell her boss that she has successfully completed the proposal. 
D)  Reward herself by purchasing a new business suit. 
A)  Sit back and relax. 
B)  Evaluate its effectiveness by soliciting feedback from her receiver. 
C)  Tell her boss that she has successfully completed the proposal. 
D)  Reward herself by purchasing a new business suit.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences uses the most precise language?

Accepted Answer

A)  The board approved a substantial budget increase. 
B)  The board approved a 34 percent budget increase. 
C)  The board approved a large budget increase. 
D)  The board approved a sizeable budget increase. 
A)  The board approved a substantial budget increase. 
B)  The board approved a 34 percent budget increase. 
C)  The board approved a large budget increase. 
D)  The board approved a sizeable budget increase.

The terms editing, proofreading, and evaluating are synonymous in meaning.

When using either a bulleted or numbered list, capitalize the initial word of each line and always follow each idea with end punctuation.

Professional writers develop a system of writing and revising that works for them; they may revise at any point in the process.

Monica lost a promotion due to poor writing skills. Which phase of the writing process should she most focus on to demonstrate better writing skills?

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

One careful proofreading of any document is sufficient.

Only main ideas should be included in a microblog.

Microblogging consists of short messages exchanged on social media sites.

Use headings only when writing a report.

There is a new software company that will be hiring employees is an example of a sentence with

How many typefaces should you use in a business document?

You should follow the same proofreading process for a routine document and a complex document.

Which of the following best avoids a long lead-in?

Microblogging

Dylan is designing his document to enhance readability and comprehension. What is the best advice you can give Dylan?

What is the best advice for proofreading a complex document?

Taylor is enrolled in a business communications course at her local community college. She just received a paper back from her professor who noted that Taylor should review the principles for comma usage. How should Taylor handle this criticism?

In describing sexual harassment in the workplace, Julia explains that Supervisors are getting burned in harassment lawsuits. Julia is using slang in this statement.

Trina has just completed researching, writing, and proofreading a long, complex business proposal for a customer. What should she do next?

Which of the following sentences uses the most precise language?

Communicating in the Digital Age Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work: Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters

Exam 4: Revising Business Messages

The terms editing, proofreading, and evaluating are synonymous in meaning.

When using either a bulleted or numbered list, capitalize the initial word of each line and always follow each idea with end punctuation.

Professional writers develop a system of writing and revising that works for them; they may revise at any point in the process.

Monica lost a promotion due to poor writing skills. Which phase of the writing process should she most focus on to demonstrate better writing skills?

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

One careful proofreading of any document is sufficient.

Only main ideas should be included in a microblog.

Microblogging consists of short messages exchanged on social media sites.

Use headings only when writing a report.

There is a new software company that will be hiring employees is an example of a sentence with

How many typefaces should you use in a business document?

You should follow the same proofreading process for a routine document and a complex document.

Which of the following best avoids a long lead-in?

Microblogging

Dylan is designing his document to enhance readability and comprehension. What is the best advice you can give Dylan?

What is the best advice for proofreading a complex document?

Taylor is enrolled in a business communications course at her local community college. She just received a paper back from her professor who noted that Taylor should review the principles for comma usage. How should Taylor handle this criticism?

In describing sexual harassment in the workplace, Julia explains that Supervisors are getting burned in harassment lawsuits. Julia is using slang in this statement.

Trina has just completed researching, writing, and proofreading a long, complex business proposal for a customer. What should she do next?

Which of the following sentences uses the most precise language?

Communicating in the Digital Age Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work: Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters