Question 1

For a business document, you ideally want your margins to be

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A)  at least 1 1/2 inches wide. 
B)  as small as possible. 
C)  larger on the top and bottom and smaller on the left and right. 
D)  equal in size. 
E)  twice as wide on the sides as on the top and bottom. 
A)  at least 1 1/2 inches wide. 
B)  as small as possible. 
C)  larger on the top and bottom and smaller on the left and right. 
D)  equal in size. 
E)  twice as wide on the sides as on the top and bottom.

Question 2

The term proximity is used to refer to the idea that elements that share similarities are placed together, while space or other means are used to separate text and other visual elements that are not similar.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Miranda is working on a financial summary for company investors. In the document, she makes sure that the body of her text is positioned along the left side of the page, that her headings are centered, and that images are all placed along the right margin. Together, these choices are best described as examples of which design principle?

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A)  contrast 
B)  proximity 
C)  illustration 
D)  repetition 
E)  alignment 
A)  contrast 
B)  proximity 
C)  illustration 
D)  repetition 
E)  alignment

Question 4

To help make images accessible to everyone, online content creators should add alt-tags, which

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A)  are keywords that will increase in size when the cursor is placed over them. 
B)  describe the image and can be read by a screen reader. 
C)  are a form of searchable HTML code. 
D)  appear in bright, easy-to-see colors. 
E)  ensure that the image will appear at the top of search results. 
A)  are keywords that will increase in size when the cursor is placed over them. 
B)  describe the image and can be read by a screen reader. 
C)  are a form of searchable HTML code. 
D)  appear in bright, easy-to-see colors. 
E)  ensure that the image will appear at the top of search results.

Question 5

Which of the following measures determines a font's point size?

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A)  the size of the font's serifs 
B)  the average height of all letters in the font 
C)  the height of the letter "x" in the font 
D)  the width of the letter "m" in the font 
E)  the height of a capital letter "A" in the font 
A)  the size of the font's serifs 
B)  the average height of all letters in the font 
C)  the height of the letter "x" in the font 
D)  the width of the letter "m" in the font 
E)  the height of a capital letter "A" in the font

Question 6

When using color to signify meaning, you should always choose colors according to your own preference.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about brochures is true?

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A)  Brochures are an out-of-date method of advertising. 
B)  Customers purchasing high-value or high-risk items are likely to want brochures. 
C)  You should try to fit as much information as possible into your brochures. 
D)  You should write your message directly on your brochure to see how it relates to other visual elements. 
E)  Brochures should focus on information and avoid persuasion. 
A)  Brochures are an out-of-date method of advertising. 
B)  Customers purchasing high-value or high-risk items are likely to want brochures. 
C)  You should try to fit as much information as possible into your brochures. 
D)  You should write your message directly on your brochure to see how it relates to other visual elements. 
E)  Brochures should focus on information and avoid persuasion.

Question 8

Explain the difference between serif and sans serif fonts, and explain how you would use them in a document.

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Serif and sans serif fonts are two main

Question 9

Which of the following statements about page numbers in formal reports is true?

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A)  The title page is not numbered, even though it is the first page. 
B)  Reports traditionally only use Arabic numerals. 
C)  Small Roman numerals are commonly used in the main part of the report. 
D)  Numbers should always be placed on the left side of the page. 
E)  For reports with double-sided printing, page numbers should be placed at the bottom of the page. 
A)  The title page is not numbered, even though it is the first page. 
B)  Reports traditionally only use Arabic numerals. 
C)  Small Roman numerals are commonly used in the main part of the report. 
D)  Numbers should always be placed on the left side of the page. 
E)  For reports with double-sided printing, page numbers should be placed at the bottom of the page.

Question 10

Felipe needs to write a letter to Salma, a manager at another company. However, he thinks it is important that the letter be addressed to the company rather than Salma directly. In this case, where should he first use Salma's name?

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A)  in the attention line 
B)  in the inside address 
C)  in the salutation 
D)  in the subject line 
E)  in the complimentary close 
A)  in the attention line 
B)  in the inside address 
C)  in the salutation 
D)  in the subject line 
E)  in the complimentary close

Question 11

Which of the following statement about letter and memo reports is true?

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A)  Both memo and letter reports should be printed using company letterhead. 
B)  Letter reports need headers beginning on the second page, but memo reports do not. 
C)  Both letter and memo reports use the standard To, From, Date, and Subject lines. 
D)  Unlike traditional letters and memos, memo and letter reports may have charts and tables. 
E)  Memo and letter reports should not include headings. 
A)  Both memo and letter reports should be printed using company letterhead. 
B)  Letter reports need headers beginning on the second page, but memo reports do not. 
C)  Both letter and memo reports use the standard To, From, Date, and Subject lines. 
D)  Unlike traditional letters and memos, memo and letter reports may have charts and tables. 
E)  Memo and letter reports should not include headings.

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why it is a good idea to avoid using underlining in text?

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A)  Underlining represents links in electronic environments. 
B)  Underlining is an archaic method of signifying emphasis. 
C)  Underlining is difficult for readers to see in online documents. 
D)  Underlining obscures the text. 
E)  Underlining should only be used to identify book or movie titles. 
A)  Underlining represents links in electronic environments. 
B)  Underlining is an archaic method of signifying emphasis. 
C)  Underlining is difficult for readers to see in online documents. 
D)  Underlining obscures the text. 
E)  Underlining should only be used to identify book or movie titles.

Question 13

Informal business reports must be written in letter format and include the standard four elements: To, From, Date, and Subject.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What four elements are typically contained on the title page of a formal report?

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A)  the publication date, the report title, the report's conclusion, the report website 
B)  the name of the person for whom the report has been prepared, your company's name, your company's address, the date 
C)  the report title, your name, your company's name, your company's address 
D)  the report title, your name, the name of the person for whom the report has been prepared, the presentation date 
E)  the report title, the presentation date, the number of pages in the report, your name 
A)  the publication date, the report title, the report's conclusion, the report website 
B)  the name of the person for whom the report has been prepared, your company's name, your company's address, the date 
C)  the report title, your name, your company's name, your company's address 
D)  the report title, your name, the name of the person for whom the report has been prepared, the presentation date 
E)  the report title, the presentation date, the number of pages in the report, your name

Question 15

Which of the following statements about headings in formal reports is true?

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A)  All headings of various levels have much the same format. 
B)  A given heading level must be used at least twice within that section of a report. 
C)  It is acceptable for a subheading to directly follow a heading with no text between them. 
D)  Headings should always be placed at the top of the page. 
E)  Headings are most effective if they are centered. 
A)  All headings of various levels have much the same format. 
B)  A given heading level must be used at least twice within that section of a report. 
C)  It is acceptable for a subheading to directly follow a heading with no text between them. 
D)  Headings should always be placed at the top of the page. 
E)  Headings are most effective if they are centered.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the four common letter formats is true?

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A)  Letterhead usually appears at the bottom of a letter. 
B)  Lines within paragraphs should having single-spacing. 
C)  Paragraphs in letters should have first line indents. 
D)  The date should be presented in numbers only. 
E)  Courtesy titles should always be gender neutral. 
A)  Letterhead usually appears at the bottom of a letter. 
B)  Lines within paragraphs should having single-spacing. 
C)  Paragraphs in letters should have first line indents. 
D)  The date should be presented in numbers only. 
E)  Courtesy titles should always be gender neutral.

Question 17

Think of a topic you might create a webpage for, then list 15 keywords you would use as part of your search engine optimization. How could you include these keywords in your webpage to help increase your search ranking?

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The topic I might create a webpage for i

Question 18

Deshauna creates a PowerPoint presentation for a proposal her team is giving to a potential client. She uses dark text on a light background and calls out important points and figures by making them bold. Which design principle do these choices represent?

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A)  alignment 
B)  contrast 
C)  layout 
D)  repetition 
E)  proximity 
A)  alignment 
B)  contrast 
C)  layout 
D)  repetition 
E)  proximity

Question 19

Green, violet, and orange are all examples of ______ colors.

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A)  secondary 
B)  primary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  analogous 
E)  complementary 
A)  secondary 
B)  primary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  analogous 
E)  complementary

Question 20

Janice Redish recommends that you follow which of the following guidelines when presenting content online?

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A)  Always use a serif font in at least 10-point size. 
B)  Keep lines of text short, usually between eight and ten words. 
C)  Use underlining to emphasize important points. 
D)  Use light text on a dark background to appeal to most readers. 
E)  Avoid using italics or bold in the text. 
A)  Always use a serif font in at least 10-point size. 
B)  Keep lines of text short, usually between eight and ten words. 
C)  Use underlining to emphasize important points. 
D)  Use light text on a dark background to appeal to most readers. 
E)  Avoid using italics or bold in the text.

For a business document, you ideally want your margins to be

The term proximity is used to refer to the idea that elements that share similarities are placed together, while space or other means are used to separate text and other visual elements that are not similar.

To help make images accessible to everyone, online content creators should add alt-tags, which

Which of the following measures determines a font's point size?

When using color to signify meaning, you should always choose colors according to your own preference.

Which of the following statements about brochures is true?

Explain the difference between serif and sans serif fonts, and explain how you would use them in a document.

Which of the following statements about page numbers in formal reports is true?

Felipe needs to write a letter to Salma, a manager at another company. However, he thinks it is important that the letter be addressed to the company rather than Salma directly. In this case, where should he first use Salma's name?

Which of the following statement about letter and memo reports is true?

Which of the following best explains why it is a good idea to avoid using underlining in text?

Informal business reports must be written in letter format and include the standard four elements: To, From, Date, and Subject.

What four elements are typically contained on the title page of a formal report?

Which of the following statements about headings in formal reports is true?

Which of the following statements about the four common letter formats is true?

Think of a topic you might create a webpage for, then list 15 keywords you would use as part of your search engine optimization. How could you include these keywords in your webpage to help increase your search ranking?

Deshauna creates a PowerPoint presentation for a proposal her team is giving to a potential client. She uses dark text on a light background and calls out important points and figures by making them bold. Which design principle do these choices represent?

Green, violet, and orange are all examples of ______ colors.

Janice Redish recommends that you follow which of the following guidelines when presenting content online?

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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Exam 3: Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

For a business document, you ideally want your margins to be

The term proximity is used to refer to the idea that elements that share similarities are placed together, while space or other means are used to separate text and other visual elements that are not similar.

To help make images accessible to everyone, online content creators should add alt-tags, which

Which of the following measures determines a font's point size?

When using color to signify meaning, you should always choose colors according to your own preference.

Which of the following statements about brochures is true?

Explain the difference between serif and sans serif fonts, and explain how you would use them in a document.

Which of the following statements about page numbers in formal reports is true?

Felipe needs to write a letter to Salma, a manager at another company. However, he thinks it is important that the letter be addressed to the company rather than Salma directly. In this case, where should he first use Salma's name?

Which of the following statement about letter and memo reports is true?

Which of the following best explains why it is a good idea to avoid using underlining in text?

Informal business reports must be written in letter format and include the standard four elements: To, From, Date, and Subject.

What four elements are typically contained on the title page of a formal report?

Which of the following statements about headings in formal reports is true?

Which of the following statements about the four common letter formats is true?

Think of a topic you might create a webpage for, then list 15 keywords you would use as part of your search engine optimization. How could you include these keywords in your webpage to help increase your search ranking?

Deshauna creates a PowerPoint presentation for a proposal her team is giving to a potential client. She uses dark text on a light background and calls out important points and figures by making them bold. Which design principle do these choices represent?

Green, violet, and orange are all examples of ______ colors.

Janice Redish recommends that you follow which of the following guidelines when presenting content online?

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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