Question 1

This test uses a serif typeface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you proofread a document, you should check ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the spelling 
B)  the grammar 
C)  the margin 
D)  both A and B 
A)  the spelling 
B)  the grammar 
C)  the margin 
D)  both A and B

Question 3

Always try to proofread the entire document in one setting, even if it is lengthy. This will prevent interference from other work and writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Long sentences are sometimes needed to convey complex ideas, to list a number of related points, or to summarize or preview information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List the three main tasks involved in completing a business message.

Accepted Answer

Revising your message is the first step.

Question 6

Clare has been asked to edit and revise a document written by her colleague Megan. Which of the following should Clare do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should rewrite the document according to her own impression of Megan's intent. 
B)  She should concentrate more on the style of writing than on the readability of the message. 
C)  She should rewrite the document to suit her own style of writing in order to make the piece more effective. 
D)  She should stick to Megan's style of writing unless absolutely necessary and ask Megan about the intention of the message. 
A)  She should rewrite the document according to her own impression of Megan's intent. 
B)  She should concentrate more on the style of writing than on the readability of the message. 
C)  She should rewrite the document to suit her own style of writing in order to make the piece more effective. 
D)  She should stick to Megan's style of writing unless absolutely necessary and ask Megan about the intention of the message.

Question 7

What should you do when reviewing complex documents online in the proofreading stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review them on paper. 
B)  Revise for conciseness. 
C)  Revise for clarity 
D)  Eliminate complex graphics. 
A)  Review them on paper. 
B)  Revise for conciseness. 
C)  Revise for clarity 
D)  Eliminate complex graphics.

Question 8

The distribution medium you use for your message makes no difference so long as your document is effectively designed and well written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the length of a short sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Up to 15 words 
B)  15 to 25 words 
C)  25 to 35 words 
D)  35 to 45 words 
A)  Up to 15 words 
B)  15 to 25 words 
C)  25 to 35 words 
D)  35 to 45 words

Question 10

One proofreading method is to read the page backwards to help you focus on every single word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

White space is important in a document because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows writers to get more text on one page 
B)  provides visual contrast for readers 
C)  gives readers' eyes a resting point 
D)  does both B and C 
A)  allows writers to get more text on one page 
B)  provides visual contrast for readers 
C)  gives readers' eyes a resting point 
D)  does both B and C

Question 12

When you revise for ________, you should do things like break up long sentences, rewrite hedging sentences, impose parallelism, correct dangling modifiers, and replace camouflaged verbs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you revise for ________, you should...

Question 13

Discuss the rules-the seven tips-of proofreading. What is an effective process?

Accepted Answer

This essay should address the following

Question 14

A kind of sans serif typeface is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Times Roman 
B)  Wingdings 
C)  Helvetica 
D)  Courier 
A)  Times Roman 
B)  Wingdings 
C)  Helvetica 
D)  Courier

Question 15

Which of the following is critical on the small screens of mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small chunks of information 
B)  White space 
C)  Vertical layouts 
D)  Spell check 
A)  Small chunks of information 
B)  White space 
C)  Vertical layouts 
D)  Spell check

Question 16

When revising a document, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  first read through it quickly to evaluate overall effectiveness 
B)  pay closest attention to the document's spelling 
C)  read just one time to finish quickly 
D)  first look carefully for grammatical errors 
A)  first read through it quickly to evaluate overall effectiveness 
B)  pay closest attention to the document's spelling 
C)  read just one time to finish quickly 
D)  first look carefully for grammatical errors

Question 17

Whenever possible, use word combinations, i.e., "reduce down," to add emphasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Two kinds of type style include ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

Choices include: und

This test uses a serif typeface.

When you proofread a document, you should check ________.

Always try to proofread the entire document in one setting, even if it is lengthy. This will prevent interference from other work and writing.

Long sentences are sometimes needed to convey complex ideas, to list a number of related points, or to summarize or preview information.

List the three main tasks involved in completing a business message.

Clare has been asked to edit and revise a document written by her colleague Megan. Which of the following should Clare do?

What should you do when reviewing complex documents online in the proofreading stage?

The distribution medium you use for your message makes no difference so long as your document is effectively designed and well written.

What is the length of a short sentence?

One proofreading method is to read the page backwards to help you focus on every single word.

White space is important in a document because it ________.

When you revise for ________, you should do things like break up long sentences, rewrite hedging sentences, impose parallelism, correct dangling modifiers, and replace camouflaged verbs.

Discuss the rules-the seven tips-of proofreading. What is an effective process?

A kind of sans serif typeface is ________.

Which of the following is critical on the small screens of mobile devices?

When revising a document, ________.

Whenever possible, use word combinations, i.e., "reduce down," to add emphasis.

Two kinds of type style include and .

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

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

Filters

Exam 5: Completing Business Messages

This test uses a serif typeface.

When you proofread a document, you should check ________.

Always try to proofread the entire document in one setting, even if it is lengthy. This will prevent interference from other work and writing.

Long sentences are sometimes needed to convey complex ideas, to list a number of related points, or to summarize or preview information.

List the three main tasks involved in completing a business message.

Clare has been asked to edit and revise a document written by her colleague Megan. Which of the following should Clare do?

What should you do when reviewing complex documents online in the proofreading stage?

The distribution medium you use for your message makes no difference so long as your document is effectively designed and well written.

What is the length of a short sentence?

One proofreading method is to read the page backwards to help you focus on every single word.

White space is important in a document because it ________.

When you revise for ________, you should do things like break up long sentences, rewrite hedging sentences, impose parallelism, correct dangling modifiers, and replace camouflaged verbs.

Discuss the rules-the seven tips-of proofreading. What is an effective process?

A kind of sans serif typeface is ________.

Which of the following is critical on the small screens of mobile devices?

When revising a document, ________.

Whenever possible, use word combinations, i.e., "reduce down," to add emphasis.

Two kinds of type style include ________ and ________.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

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

Filters

Two kinds of type style include and .