Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage to using sentences that are 15 to 25 words long?

Accepted Answer

A) Medium length sentences can be processed quickly. 
B) Medium length sentences are useful for showing relationships among ideas. 
C) Medium length sentences are best in showing complex ideas. 
D) Medium length sentences are best when listing a number of related points. 
E) Medium length sentences are useful when summarizing information. 
A) Medium length sentences can be processed quickly. 
B) Medium length sentences are useful for showing relationships among ideas. 
C) Medium length sentences are best in showing complex ideas. 
D) Medium length sentences are best when listing a number of related points. 
E) Medium length sentences are useful when summarizing information.

Question 2

Which of the following will result in less effective proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Reading through the document quickly, several times 
B) Blocking out distractions and read small amounts of material at a time 
C) Allowing time to pass between finishing the writing of the document and proofreading the document 
D) Double checking names, titles, dates, and numbers 
E) Reading aloud 
A) Reading through the document quickly, several times 
B) Blocking out distractions and read small amounts of material at a time 
C) Allowing time to pass between finishing the writing of the document and proofreading the document 
D) Double checking names, titles, dates, and numbers 
E) Reading aloud

Question 3

Which of the following is the most effective way to shorten a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid redundancies 
B) Avoid using commas 
C) Use the passive voice instead of the active 
D) Use camouflaged verbs 
E) Use hedging sentences 
A) Avoid redundancies 
B) Avoid using commas 
C) Use the passive voice instead of the active 
D) Use camouflaged verbs 
E) Use hedging sentences

Question 4

Using similar margins,typeface,spacing,color,lines and position in all of your documents will result in what?

Accepted Answer

A) Restraint 
B) Balance 
C) Consistency 
D) White space 
E) Detail 
A) Restraint 
B) Balance 
C) Consistency 
D) White space 
E) Detail

Question 5

Clarity can be improved by looking closely at paragraph organization,sentence structure,and word choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A document that is online must be printed to use effective proofreading techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When proofreading,which of the following should be accomplished on the first round of proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Spelling and grammar 
B) Overall tone 
C) Ensuring overall goals are accomplished 
D) Clarity 
E) Conciseness 
A) Spelling and grammar 
B) Overall tone 
C) Ensuring overall goals are accomplished 
D) Clarity 
E) Conciseness

Question 8

Describe concerns with distributing messages using digital communications.

Accepted Answer

The convenience offered by digital commu

Question 9

When editing for clarity,what aspects of the writing should be carefully considered?

Accepted Answer

A) The type(s)of headings used 
B) Whether lists use bullets or numbers, and are parallel in nature 
C) The length of paragraphs, and the inclusion of paragraphs with various lengths 
D) The content, organization and tone of the message are as professional as possible 
E) The message is as clear and concise as possible 
A) The type(s)of headings used 
B) Whether lists use bullets or numbers, and are parallel in nature 
C) The length of paragraphs, and the inclusion of paragraphs with various lengths 
D) The content, organization and tone of the message are as professional as possible 
E) The message is as clear and concise as possible

Question 10

When writing as a group,which of the following is true regarding proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads the work of other team members 
B) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads with a different focus 
C) Proofreading becomes more difficult as each team member uses a different set of proofreading rules 
D) Proofreading becomes more difficult as different software packages are not always compatible 
E) Proofreading is generally done by one person who looks for all errors, without consideration for who wrote each section 
A) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads the work of other team members 
B) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads with a different focus 
C) Proofreading becomes more difficult as each team member uses a different set of proofreading rules 
D) Proofreading becomes more difficult as different software packages are not always compatible 
E) Proofreading is generally done by one person who looks for all errors, without consideration for who wrote each section

Question 11

Which of the following will improve the conciseness of the document?

Accepted Answer

A) Replacing long words and phrases 
B) Replacing awkward references 
C) Uses a variety of sentence structures 
D) Changing verbs into nouns 
E) Using a variety of sentence structures for similar ideas 
A) Replacing long words and phrases 
B) Replacing awkward references 
C) Uses a variety of sentence structures 
D) Changing verbs into nouns 
E) Using a variety of sentence structures for similar ideas

Question 12

Which of the following is least effective when creating lists?

Accepted Answer

A) A sequence of ideas 
B) Listing key points 
C) Using the list to simplify complex subjects 
D) Using numbers instead of bullets 
E) Parallelism 
A) A sequence of ideas 
B) Listing key points 
C) Using the list to simplify complex subjects 
D) Using numbers instead of bullets 
E) Parallelism

Question 13

A reputation for efficient writing will encourage readers to read your documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a consideration when proofreading a document?

Accepted Answer

A) Writing errors 
B) Design mistakes 
C) Layout errors 
D) Production issues 
E) Audience analysis 
A) Writing errors 
B) Design mistakes 
C) Layout errors 
D) Production issues 
E) Audience analysis

Question 15

Long paragraphs are generally more effective than lists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss issues to consider when distributing your message.

Accepted Answer

Cost isn't a concern for most messages,b

Question 17

In business writing,what is the highest number of typefaces most documents should contain?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) No more than two 
C) No more than three 
D) No more than four 
E) As many as needed to add creativity and readability to the document 
A) One 
B) No more than two 
C) No more than three 
D) No more than four 
E) As many as needed to add creativity and readability to the document

Question 18

Breaking up long sentences is an example of what type of proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Revising for clarity 
B) Revising for conciseness 
C) Revising for tone 
D) Revising for organization 
E) Revising for readability 
A) Revising for clarity 
B) Revising for conciseness 
C) Revising for tone 
D) Revising for organization 
E) Revising for readability

Question 19

Phrases such as "future plans" "refer back" and "basic fundamentals" are all considered what?

Accepted Answer

A) Unnecessary words and phrases 
B) Long words and phrases 
C) Redundancies 
D) Double modifiers 
E) Correct usage 
A) Unnecessary words and phrases 
B) Long words and phrases 
C) Redundancies 
D) Double modifiers 
E) Correct usage

Question 20

When editing someone else's work,it is important to understand the writer's intent before suggesting changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an advantage to using sentences that are 15 to 25 words long?

Which of the following will result in less effective proofreading?

Which of the following is the most effective way to shorten a sentence?

Using similar margins,typeface,spacing,color,lines and position in all of your documents will result in what?

Clarity can be improved by looking closely at paragraph organization,sentence structure,and word choices.

A document that is online must be printed to use effective proofreading techniques.

When proofreading,which of the following should be accomplished on the first round of proofreading?

Describe concerns with distributing messages using digital communications.

When editing for clarity,what aspects of the writing should be carefully considered?

When writing as a group,which of the following is true regarding proofreading?

Which of the following will improve the conciseness of the document?

Which of the following is least effective when creating lists?

A reputation for efficient writing will encourage readers to read your documents.

Which of the following is not a consideration when proofreading a document?

Long paragraphs are generally more effective than lists.

Discuss issues to consider when distributing your message.

In business writing,what is the highest number of typefaces most documents should contain?

Breaking up long sentences is an example of what type of proofreading?

Phrases such as "future plans" "refer back" and "basic fundamentals" are all considered what?

When editing someone else's work,it is important to understand the writer's intent before suggesting changes.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters

Exam 5: Completing Business Messages

Which of the following is an advantage to using sentences that are 15 to 25 words long?

Which of the following will result in less effective proofreading?

Which of the following is the most effective way to shorten a sentence?

Using similar margins,typeface,spacing,color,lines and position in all of your documents will result in what?

Clarity can be improved by looking closely at paragraph organization,sentence structure,and word choices.

A document that is online must be printed to use effective proofreading techniques.

When proofreading,which of the following should be accomplished on the first round of proofreading?

Describe concerns with distributing messages using digital communications.

When editing for clarity,what aspects of the writing should be carefully considered?

When writing as a group,which of the following is true regarding proofreading?

Which of the following will improve the conciseness of the document?

Which of the following is least effective when creating lists?

A reputation for efficient writing will encourage readers to read your documents.

Which of the following is not a consideration when proofreading a document?

Long paragraphs are generally more effective than lists.

Discuss issues to consider when distributing your message.

In business writing,what is the highest number of typefaces most documents should contain?

Breaking up long sentences is an example of what type of proofreading?

Phrases such as "future plans" "refer back" and "basic fundamentals" are all considered what?

When editing someone else's work,it is important to understand the writer's intent before suggesting changes.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters