Question 1

When designing for printed messages,what design elements should be considered to achieve effective design?

Accepted Answer

A) Consistency, conciseness, restraint and detail 
B) Consistency, balance, restraint and detail 
C) White space, margins, typeface and type style 
D) Consistency, balance, restraint and readability 
E) Balance, restraint, conciseness and use of mobile devices 
A) Consistency, conciseness, restraint and detail 
B) Consistency, balance, restraint and detail 
C) White space, margins, typeface and type style 
D) Consistency, balance, restraint and readability 
E) Balance, restraint, conciseness and use of mobile devices

Question 2

When evaluating the writing of someone else,what must be considered that one does not typically consider when editing their own work?

Accepted Answer

A) Informational needs of the audience 
B) "You" attitude 
C) Readability 
D) Conciseness of the writing 
E) Intent of the writer 
A) Informational needs of the audience 
B) "You" attitude 
C) Readability 
D) Conciseness of the writing 
E) Intent of the writer

Question 3

What is the goal when editing for clarity?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensuring parallelism 
B) Ensuring readers understand the intended meaning after reading a sentence once 
C) There is a variety of sentence lengths 
D) The most important ideas have the most room 
E) Narratives are replaced with lists wherever possible 
A) Ensuring parallelism 
B) Ensuring readers understand the intended meaning after reading a sentence once 
C) There is a variety of sentence lengths 
D) The most important ideas have the most room 
E) Narratives are replaced with lists wherever possible

Question 4

The physical design of letters,numbers and text characters are referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Graphic designs 
B) Typeface 
C) Justified margins 
D) Ragged margins 
E) White space 
A) Graphic designs 
B) Typeface 
C) Justified margins 
D) Ragged margins 
E) White space

Question 5

Reading backwards and reading with your finger under a word help the proofreading process by using what?

Accepted Answer

A) A focus on high priority items 
B) Distance 
C) Additional time 
D) Vigilance 
E) Perception tricks 
A) A focus on high priority items 
B) Distance 
C) Additional time 
D) Vigilance 
E) Perception tricks

Question 6

What is the goal when editing for conciseness?

Accepted Answer

A) To impose parallelism 
B) To make sure the document is as clear and easy to read as possible 
C) To make sure the document is grammatically correct 
D) To shorten the message by removing unnecessary words 
E) To make sure the overall feel of the document is appropriate for a given audience 
A) To impose parallelism 
B) To make sure the document is as clear and easy to read as possible 
C) To make sure the document is grammatically correct 
D) To shorten the message by removing unnecessary words 
E) To make sure the overall feel of the document is appropriate for a given audience

Question 7

When determining delivery of a document,which of the following should take nonverbal communication into consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) Cost 
B) Location 
C) Convenience 
D) Time 
E) Security 
A) Cost 
B) Location 
C) Convenience 
D) Time 
E) Security

Question 8

When editing the work of someone else,which of the following will have the least influence on the document?

Accepted Answer

A) Target audience 
B) Purpose of the document 
C) The editors writing style 
D) Conciseness of the document 
E) Organization of the document 
A) Target audience 
B) Purpose of the document 
C) The editors writing style 
D) Conciseness of the document 
E) Organization of the document

Question 9

Which of the following is not a method for improving readability?

Accepted Answer

A) Using meaningful subject lines 
B) Varying sentence length 
C) Using short paragraphs 
D) Include lists and bullets 
E) Use effective headings and subheadings 
A) Using meaningful subject lines 
B) Varying sentence length 
C) Using short paragraphs 
D) Include lists and bullets 
E) Use effective headings and subheadings

Question 10

When evaluating the content of the message,what should the proofreader consider?

Accepted Answer

A) Who will actually read the message 
B) That the message is accurate, relevant and complete based on audience needs 
C) That the message contains all the major ideas the writer wanted to include 
D) Spelling and grammar are correct 
E) First impression of the document for the audience 
A) Who will actually read the message 
B) That the message is accurate, relevant and complete based on audience needs 
C) That the message contains all the major ideas the writer wanted to include 
D) Spelling and grammar are correct 
E) First impression of the document for the audience

Question 11

Which of the following will allow a reader to stay focused while proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Take enough time to thoroughly read the document. 
B) Read small sections in each sitting. 
C) Proofread immediately after completing the document. 
D) Focus on high priority items first. 
E) Make multiple passes. 
A) Take enough time to thoroughly read the document. 
B) Read small sections in each sitting. 
C) Proofread immediately after completing the document. 
D) Focus on high priority items first. 
E) Make multiple passes.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding short paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

A) Paragraphs should be between 100 and 300 words. 
B) Short paragraphs are easier to read than long ones. 
C) Short paragraphs look unprofessional and choppy. 
D) Short paragraphs do not need transitions 
E) Short paragraphs provide a smooth flow of information. 
A) Paragraphs should be between 100 and 300 words. 
B) Short paragraphs are easier to read than long ones. 
C) Short paragraphs look unprofessional and choppy. 
D) Short paragraphs do not need transitions 
E) Short paragraphs provide a smooth flow of information.

Question 13

Which of the following is least helpful when improving readability?

Accepted Answer

A) Adding effective headings 
B) Varying sentence length 
C) Using shorter paragraphs 
D) Conducting an audience analysis 
E) Replacing narrative with lists 
A) Adding effective headings 
B) Varying sentence length 
C) Using shorter paragraphs 
D) Conducting an audience analysis 
E) Replacing narrative with lists

Question 14

Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of short,medium and long sentences.

Accepted Answer

Varying sentence length is a good way to

Question 15

Which of the following creates a document with a denser,heavier look?

Accepted Answer

A) White space 
B) Typeface variety 
C) Justified margins 
D) Ragged margins 
E) Graphic designs 
A) White space 
B) Typeface variety 
C) Justified margins 
D) Ragged margins 
E) Graphic designs

Question 16

Graphical elements that precede each item in a list are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Headings 
B) Subheadings 
C) Buttons 
D) Bullets 
E) Captions 
A) Headings 
B) Subheadings 
C) Buttons 
D) Bullets 
E) Captions

Question 17

When evaluating a message to ensure the writing is formal enough to meet the audience's expectations,what should be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) Content 
B) Organization 
C) Tone 
D) Clarity 
E) Details 
A) Content 
B) Organization 
C) Tone 
D) Clarity 
E) Details

Question 18

Which of the following gives the reader some context and may point to a conclusion offered in the section?

Accepted Answer

A) Heading 
B) Subheading 
C) Major heading 
D) Descriptive heading 
E) Informative heading 
A) Heading 
B) Subheading 
C) Major heading 
D) Descriptive heading 
E) Informative heading

Question 19

In order to improve readability,what should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) Keeping sentences uniform in length 
B) Using bullets to organize information 
C) Writing short paragraphs 
D) Using lists to clarify points 
E) Adding headings and subheadings 
A) Keeping sentences uniform in length 
B) Using bullets to organize information 
C) Writing short paragraphs 
D) Using lists to clarify points 
E) Adding headings and subheadings

Question 20

If a document has too many design elements,what readability tool is missing?

Accepted Answer

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

When designing for printed messages,what design elements should be considered to achieve effective design?

When evaluating the writing of someone else,what must be considered that one does not typically consider when editing their own work?

What is the goal when editing for clarity?

The physical design of letters,numbers and text characters are referred to as what?

Reading backwards and reading with your finger under a word help the proofreading process by using what?

What is the goal when editing for conciseness?

When determining delivery of a document,which of the following should take nonverbal communication into consideration?

When editing the work of someone else,which of the following will have the least influence on the document?

Which of the following is not a method for improving readability?

When evaluating the content of the message,what should the proofreader consider?

Which of the following will allow a reader to stay focused while proofreading?

Which of the following is true regarding short paragraphs?

Which of the following is least helpful when improving readability?

Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of short,medium and long sentences.

Which of the following creates a document with a denser,heavier look?

Graphical elements that precede each item in a list are known as what?

When evaluating a message to ensure the writing is formal enough to meet the audience's expectations,what should be considered?

Which of the following gives the reader some context and may point to a conclusion offered in the section?

In order to improve readability,what should be avoided?

If a document has too many design elements,what readability tool is missing?

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

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Exam 5: Completing Business Messages

When designing for printed messages,what design elements should be considered to achieve effective design?

When evaluating the writing of someone else,what must be considered that one does not typically consider when editing their own work?

What is the goal when editing for clarity?

The physical design of letters,numbers and text characters are referred to as what?

Reading backwards and reading with your finger under a word help the proofreading process by using what?

What is the goal when editing for conciseness?

When determining delivery of a document,which of the following should take nonverbal communication into consideration?

When editing the work of someone else,which of the following will have the least influence on the document?

Which of the following is not a method for improving readability?

When evaluating the content of the message,what should the proofreader consider?

Which of the following will allow a reader to stay focused while proofreading?

Which of the following is true regarding short paragraphs?

Which of the following is least helpful when improving readability?

Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of short,medium and long sentences.

Which of the following creates a document with a denser,heavier look?

Graphical elements that precede each item in a list are known as what?

When evaluating a message to ensure the writing is formal enough to meet the audience's expectations,what should be considered?

Which of the following gives the reader some context and may point to a conclusion offered in the section?

In order to improve readability,what should be avoided?

If a document has too many design elements,what readability tool is missing?

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