Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an effective attitude when revising and proofreading documents?

Accepted Answer

A) The perspective of the audience is not as important as the writer's viewpoint. 
B) Proofreading and revising documents is essential to good writing. 
C) Other people can often make suggestions for improving one's writing. 
D) Spell check cannot catch all errors. 
A) The perspective of the audience is not as important as the writer's viewpoint. 
B) Proofreading and revising documents is essential to good writing. 
C) Other people can often make suggestions for improving one's writing. 
D) Spell check cannot catch all errors.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT appropriate advice for effective revising and proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Attempt to see things from your reader's perspective rather than from your own. 
B) Revise your documents until you cannot see any additional ways to improve them. 
C) Remember that allowing others to proof your work is not helpful because you are the best judge of the accuracy of your writing. 
D) All of the above are appropriate advice. 
A) Attempt to see things from your reader's perspective rather than from your own. 
B) Revise your documents until you cannot see any additional ways to improve them. 
C) Remember that allowing others to proof your work is not helpful because you are the best judge of the accuracy of your writing. 
D) All of the above are appropriate advice.

Question 3

Automated speech recognition software currently involves training the product to recognize the speaker's voice and has poor accuracy rates when creating entire documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The readability level of a passage is affected by the length of the sentences and difficulty of the words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Active voice is used in the following sentence: "The report on current fundraising efforts was made available to the committee."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Slow,deliberative writing is recommended when drafting a business message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When proofreading,reading a document from right to left is recommended because it helps the writer focus on individual words and spacing elements within the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Enumerated or bulleted lists

Accepted Answer

A) should be placed only in an appendix section of a business document. 
B) detract from the flow of the written message. 
C) can be used to add visual impact to items in a series. 
D) result in too much wasted white space in a business document. 
A) should be placed only in an appendix section of a business document. 
B) detract from the flow of the written message. 
C) can be used to add visual impact to items in a series. 
D) result in too much wasted white space in a business document.

Question 9

What proofreading procedure should Anthony use when proofreading a technical support manual?

Accepted Answer

A) Proofread only once, thoroughly checking for errors of various types. 
B) Proofread twice, concentrating in the first pass on content errors and in the second pass on format errors. 
C) Proofread three times, concentrating on content, organization, and style in the first pass, on mechanical errors in the second pass, and reading from right to left on the third pass. 
D) Allow the computer to do the proofreading, as it is more thorough and accurate. 
A) Proofread only once, thoroughly checking for errors of various types. 
B) Proofread twice, concentrating in the first pass on content errors and in the second pass on format errors. 
C) Proofread three times, concentrating on content, organization, and style in the first pass, on mechanical errors in the second pass, and reading from right to left on the third pass. 
D) Allow the computer to do the proofreading, as it is more thorough and accurate.

Question 10

"When you complete the assignment" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) an independent clause. 
B) a dependent clause. 
C) passive voice. 
D) deductive statement. 
A) an independent clause. 
B) a dependent clause. 
C) passive voice. 
D) deductive statement.

Question 11

Hong's memo that describes new steps for merchandise returns should include which of the following techniques for emphasis?

Accepted Answer

A) Bulleted list 
B) Talking heads 
C) Numbered list 
D) Boxed text 
A) Bulleted list 
B) Talking heads 
C) Numbered list 
D) Boxed text

Question 12

Grammar and style checkers in word processing programs replace the need for a human editor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Generally,when writing a first draft,you should

Accepted Answer

A) write slowly and deliberately, trying not to make mistakes. 
B) write intermittently as you think of new ideas. 
C) write rapidly with the intent to fix mistakes during the editing process. 
D) write over a period of days to maximize creativity. 
A) write slowly and deliberately, trying not to make mistakes. 
B) write intermittently as you think of new ideas. 
C) write rapidly with the intent to fix mistakes during the editing process. 
D) write over a period of days to maximize creativity.

Question 14

The imagery in a passive voice sentence is less distinct than it would be if the sentence was in active voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT an effective attitude when revising and proofreading documents?

Which of the following is NOT appropriate advice for effective revising and proofreading?

Automated speech recognition software currently involves training the product to recognize the speaker's voice and has poor accuracy rates when creating entire documents.

The readability level of a passage is affected by the length of the sentences and difficulty of the words.

Active voice is used in the following sentence: "The report on current fundraising efforts was made available to the committee."

Slow,deliberative writing is recommended when drafting a business message.

When proofreading,reading a document from right to left is recommended because it helps the writer focus on individual words and spacing elements within the text.

Enumerated or bulleted lists

What proofreading procedure should Anthony use when proofreading a technical support manual?

"When you complete the assignment" is an example of

Hong's memo that describes new steps for merchandise returns should include which of the following techniques for emphasis?

Grammar and style checkers in word processing programs replace the need for a human editor.

Generally,when writing a first draft,you should

The imagery in a passive voice sentence is less distinct than it would be if the sentence was in active voice.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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Exam 4: Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Which of the following is NOT an effective attitude when revising and proofreading documents?

Which of the following is NOT appropriate advice for effective revising and proofreading?

Automated speech recognition software currently involves training the product to recognize the speaker's voice and has poor accuracy rates when creating entire documents.

The readability level of a passage is affected by the length of the sentences and difficulty of the words.

Active voice is used in the following sentence: "The report on current fundraising efforts was made available to the committee."

Slow,deliberative writing is recommended when drafting a business message.

When proofreading,reading a document from right to left is recommended because it helps the writer focus on individual words and spacing elements within the text.

Enumerated or bulleted lists

What proofreading procedure should Anthony use when proofreading a technical support manual?

"When you complete the assignment" is an example of

Hong's memo that describes new steps for merchandise returns should include which of the following techniques for emphasis?

Grammar and style checkers in word processing programs replace the need for a human editor.

Generally,when writing a first draft,you should

The imagery in a passive voice sentence is less distinct than it would be if the sentence was in active voice.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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