Question 1

if you think your document will have a number of readers, you should consider writing a variety of documents addressed to different kinds of readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The following passage would be appropriate for a document aimed at a multicultural audience:
Two companies found themselves in the financial equivalent of sudden-death overtime. The first to raise the necessary capital would be the one to survive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

which approach is best when writing for multiple audiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  a linear approach 
B)  an experiential approach 
C)  a modular approach 
D)  an attitudinal approach 
A)  a linear approach 
B)  an experiential approach 
C)  a modular approach 
D)  an attitudinal approach

Question 4

Which phrase best defines the purpose of a workplace document?

Accepted Answer

A)  what you want to accomplish with the document you are producing 
B)  what you propose to do when you receive permission 
C)  what you want to display in words or images 
D)  what you want to document for clarity 
A)  what you want to accomplish with the document you are producing 
B)  what you propose to do when you receive permission 
C)  what you want to display in words or images 
D)  what you want to document for clarity

Question 5

Although many aspects of private life and community life differ from culture to culture, in most developed countries business is conducted in more or less the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these is an example of a workplace document?

Accepted Answer

A)  a podcast about Internet servers 
B)  an oral presentation about selecting appropriate insurance coverage 
C)  a video describing how a piece of equipment works 
D)  All responses are correct. 
A)  a podcast about Internet servers 
B)  an oral presentation about selecting appropriate insurance coverage 
C)  a video describing how a piece of equipment works 
D)  All responses are correct.

Question 7

As you complete assignments, why should you consider not only your instructor's expectations but also the audience and purpose specified in those assignments?

Accepted Answer

You need to consider the audie

Question 8

what should you do once you have analyzed your audience and purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin drafting. 
B)  Conduct research. 
C)  Get management's approval. 
D)  Outline the document. 
E)  Complete an audience profile. 
A)  Begin drafting. 
B)  Conduct research. 
C)  Get management's approval. 
D)  Outline the document. 
E)  Complete an audience profile.

Question 9

Chapter 5 identifies seven categories of cultural variables "on the surface." One category is political. Which of these is NOT a category of surface cultural variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic 
B)  social 
C)  religious 
D)  philosophical 
E)  technological 
A)  economic 
B)  social 
C)  religious 
D)  philosophical 
E)  technological

Question 10

Chapter 5 describes three categories of audience. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Primary, s

Question 11

In considering your audience's education, you should focus primarily on the types of academic degrees readers have earned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Chapter 5 suggests that you consider five other individual characteristics of readers in addition to education. Which two of the following characteristics does the chapter suggest you consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  the reader's professional experience 
B)  the reader's gender 
C)  the reader's temperament 
D)  the reader's job responsibility 
E)  None of the above responses are correct. 
A)  the reader's professional experience 
B)  the reader's gender 
C)  the reader's temperament 
D)  the reader's job responsibility 
E)  None of the above responses are correct.

Question 13

What mistake did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

Accepted Answer

The company printed the Saudi

Question 14

Which of the following mistakes did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bags showed a pair of hands holding a flag in a way that customers in some cultures would interpret as an obscene gesture. 
B)  The bags showed a Saudi flag, which depicts holy scripture from the Koran. The Saudis were offended because these bags would be thrown out. 
C)  The writing on the bags was in English, which offended numerous nonnative speakers. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
A)  The bags showed a pair of hands holding a flag in a way that customers in some cultures would interpret as an obscene gesture. 
B)  The bags showed a Saudi flag, which depicts holy scripture from the Koran. The Saudis were offended because these bags would be thrown out. 
C)  The writing on the bags was in English, which offended numerous nonnative speakers. 
D)  All responses are correct.

Question 15

You are writing a report about new regulations that affect your company. Your primary audience of company executives is very busy and will read your report quickly, but secondary- and tertiary-audience members are likely to read more slowly and carefully. Which of the following options is most appropriate for your situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Include detailed footnotes on each page. 
B)  To save time, omit the executive summary and put more details in the body of your report. 
C)  Follow the patterns of writing that were successful for you in college English and history classes. 
D)  Break your report into modules and put highly detailed information in an appendix. 
A)  Include detailed footnotes on each page. 
B)  To save time, omit the executive summary and put more details in the body of your report. 
C)  Follow the patterns of writing that were successful for you in college English and history classes. 
D)  Break your report into modules and put highly detailed information in an appendix.

Question 16

Chapter 5 discusses certain variables that lead to differences among cultures. Which of these statements about cultural variables is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different organizations within the same culture can vary greatly. 
B)  Cultural variables line up in clear, predictable patterns. 
C)  Each variable represents a small number of attitudes. 
D)  An organization's cultural attitudes tend to be static over time. 
A)  Different organizations within the same culture can vary greatly. 
B)  Cultural variables line up in clear, predictable patterns. 
C)  Each variable represents a small number of attitudes. 
D)  An organization's cultural attitudes tend to be static over time.

Question 17

for what primary purpose do private companies use social-media data?

Accepted Answer

Private companies use social-m

Question 18

Chapter 5 lists three specific reasons a writer should analyze his or her audience during the planning phase. One is so that the document appeals to the audience's interests and needs. What are the other two reasons?

Accepted Answer

A writer should analyze his or her audie

Question 19

Why should you use an audience profile sheet for a writing project?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prompts you to ask questions about your target audience. 
B)  It helps you remember what you've learned about your target audience. 
C)  It helps you realize when you need to learn more about your target audience. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
A)  It prompts you to ask questions about your target audience. 
B)  It helps you remember what you've learned about your target audience. 
C)  It helps you realize when you need to learn more about your target audience. 
D)  All responses are correct.

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a variable "beneath the surface" of daily life in a culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  distance between ranks 
B)  need to spell out details 
C)  prevalence of technology 
D)  distance between business and private life 
A)  distance between ranks 
B)  need to spell out details 
C)  prevalence of technology 
D)  distance between business and private life

if you think your document will have a number of readers, you should consider writing a variety of documents addressed to different kinds of readers.

The following passage would be appropriate for a document aimed at a multicultural audience: Two companies found themselves in the financial equivalent of sudden-death overtime. The first to raise the necessary capital would be the one to survive.

which approach is best when writing for multiple audiences?

Which phrase best defines the purpose of a workplace document?

Although many aspects of private life and community life differ from culture to culture, in most developed countries business is conducted in more or less the same way.

Which of these is an example of a workplace document?

As you complete assignments, why should you consider not only your instructor's expectations but also the audience and purpose specified in those assignments?

what should you do once you have analyzed your audience and purpose?

Chapter 5 identifies seven categories of cultural variables "on the surface." One category is political. Which of these is NOT a category of surface cultural variables?

Chapter 5 describes three categories of audience. What are they?

In considering your audience's education, you should focus primarily on the types of academic degrees readers have earned.

Chapter 5 suggests that you consider five other individual characteristics of readers in addition to education. Which two of the following characteristics does the chapter suggest you consider?

What mistake did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

Which of the following mistakes did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

Chapter 5 discusses certain variables that lead to differences among cultures. Which of these statements about cultural variables is true?

for what primary purpose do private companies use social-media data?

Chapter 5 lists three specific reasons a writer should analyze his or her audience during the planning phase. One is so that the document appeals to the audience's interests and needs. What are the other two reasons?

Why should you use an audience profile sheet for a writing project?

Which of these is NOT a variable "beneath the surface" of daily life in a culture?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

if you think your document will have a number of readers, you should consider writing a variety of documents addressed to different kinds of readers.

The following passage would be appropriate for a document aimed at a multicultural audience: Two companies found themselves in the financial equivalent of sudden-death overtime. The first to raise the necessary capital would be the one to survive.

which approach is best when writing for multiple audiences?

Which phrase best defines the purpose of a workplace document?

Although many aspects of private life and community life differ from culture to culture, in most developed countries business is conducted in more or less the same way.

Which of these is an example of a workplace document?

As you complete assignments, why should you consider not only your instructor's expectations but also the audience and purpose specified in those assignments?

what should you do once you have analyzed your audience and purpose?

Chapter 5 identifies seven categories of cultural variables "on the surface." One category is political. Which of these is NOT a category of surface cultural variables?

Chapter 5 describes three categories of audience. What are they?

In considering your audience's education, you should focus primarily on the types of academic degrees readers have earned.

Chapter 5 suggests that you consider five other individual characteristics of readers in addition to education. Which two of the following characteristics does the chapter suggest you consider?

What mistake did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

Which of the following mistakes did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

Chapter 5 discusses certain variables that lead to differences among cultures. Which of these statements about cultural variables is true?

for what primary purpose do private companies use social-media data?

Chapter 5 lists three specific reasons a writer should analyze his or her audience during the planning phase. One is so that the document appeals to the audience's interests and needs. What are the other two reasons?

Why should you use an audience profile sheet for a writing project?

Which of these is NOT a variable "beneath the surface" of daily life in a culture?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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