Question 1

Proposals should be based on what you can do for the reader,and should not be compared to what the competition can do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following would best present detailed textual information?

Accepted Answer

A) Charts 
B) Graphs 
C) Tables 
D) Pictures 
E) Flowcharts 
A) Charts 
B) Graphs 
C) Tables 
D) Pictures 
E) Flowcharts

Question 3

Visual aids do not generally need to be supported by documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When considering the ethics of a visual aid,which of the following will help ensure there is no ethical lapse?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide only relevant background information on the visual aid. 
B) Minimize irrelevant data. 
C) Include enough information to allow readers to understand your point. 
D) Design visuals in such a way that they can be reshaped and manipulated to support a logical argument. 
E) Include visuals aids that are not open to individual interpretation. 
A) Provide only relevant background information on the visual aid. 
B) Minimize irrelevant data. 
C) Include enough information to allow readers to understand your point. 
D) Design visuals in such a way that they can be reshaped and manipulated to support a logical argument. 
E) Include visuals aids that are not open to individual interpretation.

Question 5

Discuss how to adapt writing for a website.

Accepted Answer

Major sections on websites,particularly

Question 6

Which of the following will improve the style and tone of the writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Varying sentence length 
B) Using short paragraphs 
C) Making sure content is logical 
D) Using lists and bullets 
E) Adding headings and subheadings 
A) Varying sentence length 
B) Using short paragraphs 
C) Making sure content is logical 
D) Using lists and bullets 
E) Adding headings and subheadings

Question 7

Which of the following is represented by the most visually dominant design element?

Accepted Answer

A) The most controversial information 
B) The most complex information 
C) The most positive information 
D) The most colorful information 
E) The most important information 
A) The most controversial information 
B) The most complex information 
C) The most positive information 
D) The most colorful information 
E) The most important information

Question 8

Compare the necessary elements in the introduction of a report to those of a proposal.

Accepted Answer

In a report,the introduction establishes

Question 9

When digitally distributing a proposal,the file should be a Word file,unless otherwise requested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not true when using a design template for designing visuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Design templates promote consistency across the organization. 
B) Design templates save time by eliminating repetitive decision making. 
C) Design templates ensure better designs. 
D) Design templates ensure consistency in color palettes, typeface and layouts. 
E) Design templates are appropriate for all types of messages, from informal internal messages to those written to influential outsiders. 
A) Design templates promote consistency across the organization. 
B) Design templates save time by eliminating repetitive decision making. 
C) Design templates ensure better designs. 
D) Design templates ensure consistency in color palettes, typeface and layouts. 
E) Design templates are appropriate for all types of messages, from informal internal messages to those written to influential outsiders.

Question 11

Discuss the use of introductory elements that allow readers to get a feel for a document without reading the entire work.

Accepted Answer

One of the most important elements to co

Question 12

To improve readability in a website,which of the following would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Vague headings 
B) Lists 
C) Pictures 
D) Links to other content 
E) Large fonts and type size 
A) Vague headings 
B) Lists 
C) Pictures 
D) Links to other content 
E) Large fonts and type size

Question 13

When writing an abstract or synopsis for a report that follows the direct approach,what type of phrasing should be used?

Accepted Answer

A) Persuasive 
B) Abstract 
C) Objective 
D) Descriptive 
E) Informative 
A) Persuasive 
B) Abstract 
C) Objective 
D) Descriptive 
E) Informative

Question 14

Before sending out a digital copy of a report,you should verify the on-screen display of the report,including all graphics,links and other elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When communicating with multilingual audiences,what effect do visual aids create in a document?

Accepted Answer

A) Visual aids can replace text and aid in communication. 
B) Visual aids can add color and lighten the look of the communication. 
C) Visual aids can be a distraction when the audience is focused on translation of text. 
D) Visual aids can lead to misunderstanding in the interpretation of the content. 
E) Visual aids can distract from the formatting of the document. 
A) Visual aids can replace text and aid in communication. 
B) Visual aids can add color and lighten the look of the communication. 
C) Visual aids can be a distraction when the audience is focused on translation of text. 
D) Visual aids can lead to misunderstanding in the interpretation of the content. 
E) Visual aids can distract from the formatting of the document.

Question 16

A bar chart is best used to show what?

Accepted Answer

A) How the parts of a whole are distributed 
B) A sequence of events from start to finish 
C) The change in the composition of something over time 
D) Trends 
E) How quantities compare over time 
A) How the parts of a whole are distributed 
B) A sequence of events from start to finish 
C) The change in the composition of something over time 
D) Trends 
E) How quantities compare over time

Question 17

Wikis can be used effectively in an organization with appropriate guidelines,editorial oversight and strong security policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Focusing on the content of your longer business documents helps ensure complete,correct information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following shows the location and hierarchy of the information in the report?

Accepted Answer

A) Appendixes 
B) Executive summary 
C) Table of contents 
D) Letter of transmittal 
E) Index 
A) Appendixes 
B) Executive summary 
C) Table of contents 
D) Letter of transmittal 
E) Index

Question 20

Which of the following would you find in the introduction section of a report,but not in the introduction section of a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Background or statement of the problem 
B) Solution 
C) Scope 
D) Purpose 
E) Report organization 
A) Background or statement of the problem 
B) Solution 
C) Scope 
D) Purpose 
E) Report organization

Proposals should be based on what you can do for the reader,and should not be compared to what the competition can do.

Which of the following would best present detailed textual information?

Visual aids do not generally need to be supported by documentation.

When considering the ethics of a visual aid,which of the following will help ensure there is no ethical lapse?

Discuss how to adapt writing for a website.

Which of the following will improve the style and tone of the writing?

Which of the following is represented by the most visually dominant design element?

Compare the necessary elements in the introduction of a report to those of a proposal.

When digitally distributing a proposal,the file should be a Word file,unless otherwise requested.

Which of the following is not true when using a design template for designing visuals?

Discuss the use of introductory elements that allow readers to get a feel for a document without reading the entire work.

To improve readability in a website,which of the following would be most effective?

When writing an abstract or synopsis for a report that follows the direct approach,what type of phrasing should be used?

Before sending out a digital copy of a report,you should verify the on-screen display of the report,including all graphics,links and other elements.

When communicating with multilingual audiences,what effect do visual aids create in a document?

A bar chart is best used to show what?

Wikis can be used effectively in an organization with appropriate guidelines,editorial oversight and strong security policies.

Focusing on the content of your longer business documents helps ensure complete,correct information.

Which of the following shows the location and hierarchy of the information in the report?

Which of the following would you find in the introduction section of a report,but not in the introduction section of a proposal?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning 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 11: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Proposals should be based on what you can do for the reader,and should not be compared to what the competition can do.

Which of the following would best present detailed textual information?

Visual aids do not generally need to be supported by documentation.

When considering the ethics of a visual aid,which of the following will help ensure there is no ethical lapse?

Discuss how to adapt writing for a website.

Which of the following will improve the style and tone of the writing?

Which of the following is represented by the most visually dominant design element?

Compare the necessary elements in the introduction of a report to those of a proposal.

When digitally distributing a proposal,the file should be a Word file,unless otherwise requested.

Which of the following is not true when using a design template for designing visuals?

Discuss the use of introductory elements that allow readers to get a feel for a document without reading the entire work.

To improve readability in a website,which of the following would be most effective?

When writing an abstract or synopsis for a report that follows the direct approach,what type of phrasing should be used?

Before sending out a digital copy of a report,you should verify the on-screen display of the report,including all graphics,links and other elements.

When communicating with multilingual audiences,what effect do visual aids create in a document?

A bar chart is best used to show what?

Wikis can be used effectively in an organization with appropriate guidelines,editorial oversight and strong security policies.

Focusing on the content of your longer business documents helps ensure complete,correct information.

Which of the following shows the location and hierarchy of the information in the report?

Which of the following would you find in the introduction section of a report,but not in the introduction section of a proposal?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning 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