Question 1

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Accepted Answer

A)  There are three important issues to discuss at today's meeting. 
B)  There is only one job opening available. 
C)  It was our office manager who won the raffle. 
D)  Three candidates are running for the board. 
A)  There are three important issues to discuss at today's meeting. 
B)  There is only one job opening available. 
C)  It was our office manager who won the raffle. 
D)  Three candidates are running for the board.

Question 2

Which of the following expressions is most modern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Separately 
B)  Every effort will be made 
C)  In receipt of 
D)  In accordance with your wishes 
A)  Separately 
B)  Every effort will be made 
C)  In receipt of 
D)  In accordance with your wishes

Question 3

The best way to judge the success of your communication is through feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Redundant words or phrases convey a meaning more than once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Long sentence lead-ins

Accepted Answer

A)  are unnecessary introductory words. 
B)  introduce the "meat" of the message. 
C)  avoid reader confusion. 
D)  demonstrate effective language usage. 
A)  are unnecessary introductory words. 
B)  introduce the "meat" of the message. 
C)  avoid reader confusion. 
D)  demonstrate effective language usage.

Question 6

Nearly all text in Western cultures is aligned at the left and reads from left to right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using expressions such as pursuant to your request and thank you in advance adds a level of professionalism to business writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is to inform you that your account is now up-to-date. 
B)  At this point in time, your account is up-to-date. 
C)  Due to the fact that we have just received your check, your account is up-to-date. 
D)  Your account is now up-to-date. 
A)  This is to inform you that your account is now up-to-date. 
B)  At this point in time, your account is up-to-date. 
C)  Due to the fact that we have just received your check, your account is up-to-date. 
D)  Your account is now up-to-date.

Question 9

You should proofread every sentence of a document as soon as you write it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on...

Question 11

Well-designed documents enhance readability and comprehension and

Accepted Answer

A)  make readers think the writer is a well-organized and intelligent person. 
B)  guarantee reader acceptance. 
C)  increase the intelligence level of the reader. 
D)  avoid the use of white space. 
A)  make readers think the writer is a well-organized and intelligent person. 
B)  guarantee reader acceptance. 
C)  increase the intelligence level of the reader. 
D)  avoid the use of white space.

Question 12

Business writers should consider document design during the revision process because well-designed documents improve readability and comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Shoot from the hip is an example of a(n) ____________________, which is an expression that has been exhausted by overuse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shoot from the hip is an example...

Question 14

Which statement about proofreading is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good business writers wait at least 24 hours or longer to proofread a document. 
B)  Only important messages or documents need to be proofread. 
C)  Documents with errors do not affect a person's credibility because readers understand that everyone makes mistakes. 
D)  Proofreading should occur while the document is being written. 
A)  Good business writers wait at least 24 hours or longer to proofread a document. 
B)  Only important messages or documents need to be proofread. 
C)  Documents with errors do not affect a person's credibility because readers understand that everyone makes mistakes. 
D)  Proofreading should occur while the document is being written.

Question 15

Which of the following sentences avoids buzzwords and slang?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our stock prices tanked last quarter. 
B)  All companies must follow the guidelines outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
C)  The architects blew the budget for the design of the new energy center. 
D)  The company decided a new paradigm shift was needed to increase sales. 
A)  Our stock prices tanked last quarter. 
B)  All companies must follow the guidelines outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
C)  The architects blew the budget for the design of the new energy center. 
D)  The company decided a new paradigm shift was needed to increase sales.

Question 16

The following sentence demonstrates effective writing: Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________, which appear most often in reports, are an effective tool for highlighting information and improving readability because they encourage the writer to group similar material together and help readers separate major ideas from details.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________, which appear most often in reports,...

Question 18

Conciseness is critical when microblogging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________ is the process of determining whether your message attracts the reader's attention and achieves its purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the process of determining whether...

Question 20

Which of the following statements about revision is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  You must compose first drafts quickly (sprint writing) and return later for editing. 
B)  Careful writers always revise as they write. 
C)  Revision is required for only long and complex business documents. 
D)  Some business writers prefer to compose first drafts quickly and revise later; others prefer to revise as they go. 
A)  You must compose first drafts quickly (sprint writing) and return later for editing. 
B)  Careful writers always revise as they write. 
C)  Revision is required for only long and complex business documents. 
D)  Some business writers prefer to compose first drafts quickly and revise later; others prefer to revise as they go.

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Which of the following expressions is most modern?

The best way to judge the success of your communication is through feedback.

Redundant words or phrases convey a meaning more than once.

Long sentence lead-ins

Nearly all text in Western cultures is aligned at the left and reads from left to right.

Using expressions such as pursuant to your request and thank you in advance adds a level of professionalism to business writing.

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

You should proofread every sentence of a document as soon as you write it.

____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Well-designed documents enhance readability and comprehension and

Business writers should consider document design during the revision process because well-designed documents improve readability and comprehension.

Shoot from the hip is an example of a(n) ____________________, which is an expression that has been exhausted by overuse.

Which statement about proofreading is most accurate?

Which of the following sentences avoids buzzwords and slang?

The following sentence demonstrates effective writing: Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

____________________, which appear most often in reports, are an effective tool for highlighting information and improving readability because they encourage the writer to group similar material together and help readers separate major ideas from details.

Conciseness is critical when microblogging.

____________ is the process of determining whether your message attracts the reader's attention and achieves its purpose.

Which of the following statements about revision is most accurate?

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

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Which of the following expressions is most modern?

The best way to judge the success of your communication is through feedback.

Redundant words or phrases convey a meaning more than once.

Long sentence lead-ins

Nearly all text in Western cultures is aligned at the left and reads from left to right.

Using expressions such as pursuant to your request and thank you in advance adds a level of professionalism to business writing.

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

You should proofread every sentence of a document as soon as you write it.

____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Well-designed documents enhance readability and comprehension and

Business writers should consider document design during the revision process because well-designed documents improve readability and comprehension.

Shoot from the hip is an example of a(n) ____________________, which is an expression that has been exhausted by overuse.

Which statement about proofreading is most accurate?

Which of the following sentences avoids buzzwords and slang?

The following sentence demonstrates effective writing: Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

____________________, which appear most often in reports, are an effective tool for highlighting information and improving readability because they encourage the writer to group similar material together and help readers separate major ideas from details.

Conciseness is critical when microblogging.

____________ is the process of determining whether your message attracts the reader's attention and achieves its purpose.

Which of the following statements about revision is most accurate?

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