Question 1

Which of the following is least likely to strengthen a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Research the competition 
B) Relate the product or service to the reader's unique needs 
C) Demonstrate that the proposal is appropriate and feasible for the audience 
D) Identify key components of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 
E) Body 
A) Research the competition 
B) Relate the product or service to the reader's unique needs 
C) Demonstrate that the proposal is appropriate and feasible for the audience 
D) Identify key components of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 
E) Body

Question 2

The most important factor in planning a proposal is what?

Accepted Answer

A) The tone 
B) The approach 
C) Whether the proposal was solicited 
D) The organization 
E) The content 
A) The tone 
B) The approach 
C) Whether the proposal was solicited 
D) The organization 
E) The content

Question 3

When placing a visual aid in a text,where should the visual be placed?

Accepted Answer

A) Before the text that describes the visual aid 
B) At the end of the document 
C) In the List of Illustrations 
D) After the text that describes the visual aid 
E) As close to the text that describes the visual aid as possible 
A) Before the text that describes the visual aid 
B) At the end of the document 
C) In the List of Illustrations 
D) After the text that describes the visual aid 
E) As close to the text that describes the visual aid as possible

Question 4

Discuss the importance of adapting your writing to your audience and explain how to make a report more,or less,formal.

Accepted Answer

Reports and proposals can put heavy dema

Question 5

Using visual parallelism through the use of color,shape,size,position or typeface is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A) Balance 
B) Simplicity 
C) Consistency 
D) Emphasis 
E) Convention 
A) Balance 
B) Simplicity 
C) Consistency 
D) Emphasis 
E) Convention

Question 6

Which of the following presents,and interprets the information gathered during the investigation and supports the recommendations or conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A) The introduction 
B) The body 
C) The tone 
D) The close 
E) The work plan 
A) The introduction 
B) The body 
C) The tone 
D) The close 
E) The work plan

Question 7

When drafting content for a website,which of the following will help improve the message?

Accepted Answer

A) Write a message for the internal, local audience. 
B) Start with general information and use embedded links to add depth and detail. 
C) Develop a concise, skimmable format. 
D) Use catchy headings and thought provoking summaries that lure readers further into the website. 
E) Use links that force readers to click through the web to find relevant data. 
A) Write a message for the internal, local audience. 
B) Start with general information and use embedded links to add depth and detail. 
C) Develop a concise, skimmable format. 
D) Use catchy headings and thought provoking summaries that lure readers further into the website. 
E) Use links that force readers to click through the web to find relevant data.

Question 8

After assembling the final draft of an online report or proposal,what should be done during the next phase of proofreading?

Accepted Answer

A) Look for inconsistencies in data and other information. 
B) Look for errors. 
C) Look for missing components. 
D) Make sure visual aids are positioned correctly. 
E) Make sure all links work and files are active. 
A) Look for inconsistencies in data and other information. 
B) Look for errors. 
C) Look for missing components. 
D) Make sure visual aids are positioned correctly. 
E) Make sure all links work and files are active.

Question 9

When reviewing online content,what should be done to increase audience satisfaction with the website?

Accepted Answer

A) Bright, colorful graphics should be incorporated. 
B) Detailed information should be included via embedded links. 
C) Spell check should be used to be sure there are no spelling errors. 
D) All visuals should be under one major link. 
E) Condense information as much as possible. 
A) Bright, colorful graphics should be incorporated. 
B) Detailed information should be included via embedded links. 
C) Spell check should be used to be sure there are no spelling errors. 
D) All visuals should be under one major link. 
E) Condense information as much as possible.

Question 10

Which of the following presents relevant information and support for your recommendations or conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) Introduction 
B) Report organization 
C) Close 
D) Body 
E) Sources and methods 
A) Introduction 
B) Report organization 
C) Close 
D) Body 
E) Sources and methods

Question 11

One of the most important elements to consider when writing a report is an introductory feature that helps time-pressed readers either gets a sense of what's in the document or even get all the key points without reading the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of visual aid that conveys both data and concepts?

Accepted Answer

A) Maps 
B) Geographic information systems 
C) Photographs 
D) Infographics 
E) Diagrams 
A) Maps 
B) Geographic information systems 
C) Photographs 
D) Infographics 
E) Diagrams

Question 13

Which of the following is best accomplished by using an organizational chart?

Accepted Answer

A) Showing geographic distribution of data 
B) Structured narrative 
C) Showing how functions interrelate 
D) Identifying tag cloud groupings 
E) Organizing "big data" 
A) Showing geographic distribution of data 
B) Structured narrative 
C) Showing how functions interrelate 
D) Identifying tag cloud groupings 
E) Organizing "big data"

Question 14

When wanting to show trends over time,what type of visual aid would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Pie chart 
B) Table 
C) Bar chart 
D) Line chart 
E) Surface chart 
A) Pie chart 
B) Table 
C) Bar chart 
D) Line chart 
E) Surface chart

Question 15

Identifying which colors have appropriate meaning based on culture is a matter of what?

Accepted Answer

A) Convention 
B) Emphasis 
C) Simplicity 
D) Consistency 
E) Balance 
A) Convention 
B) Emphasis 
C) Simplicity 
D) Consistency 
E) Balance

Question 16

When editing a wiki,which of the following is least likely to ensure a well edited work?

Accepted Answer

A) Letting go of traditional authorship, recognition and control 
B) Encouraging all team member's to improve each other's work 
C) Using templates and other formatting options to make sure content matches other contributors 
D) Using the sandbox to practice editing and writing 
E) Using the inverted pyramid to outline content and thoughts 
A) Letting go of traditional authorship, recognition and control 
B) Encouraging all team member's to improve each other's work 
C) Using templates and other formatting options to make sure content matches other contributors 
D) Using the sandbox to practice editing and writing 
E) Using the inverted pyramid to outline content and thoughts

Question 17

Because readers can be skeptical of online content,which of the following will help increase the trust level?

Accepted Answer

A) Content that is updated on a regular basis 
B) Content that uses bold headings and colorful links to improve readability 
C) Content that has been adapted to a global audience 
D) Content that is accurate, current, complete and authoritative 
E) Content that has an extensive history that can be viewed 
A) Content that is updated on a regular basis 
B) Content that uses bold headings and colorful links to improve readability 
C) Content that has been adapted to a global audience 
D) Content that is accurate, current, complete and authoritative 
E) Content that has an extensive history that can be viewed

Question 18

The preview section of a report is used to summarize key points made in the body of the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A one page overview that describes a report's most important points is called what?

Accepted Answer

A) Executive summary 
B) Table of contents 
C) Index 
D) Synopsis 
E) Appendix 
A) Executive summary 
B) Table of contents 
C) Index 
D) Synopsis 
E) Appendix

Question 20

Which of the following will make your writing more formal?

Accepted Answer

A) Using pronouns 
B) Using objective writing 
C) Using humor 
D) Colorful adjectives 
E) Including personal opinions 
A) Using pronouns 
B) Using objective writing 
C) Using humor 
D) Colorful adjectives 
E) Including personal opinions

Which of the following is least likely to strengthen a proposal?

The most important factor in planning a proposal is what?

When placing a visual aid in a text,where should the visual be placed?

Discuss the importance of adapting your writing to your audience and explain how to make a report more,or less,formal.

Using visual parallelism through the use of color,shape,size,position or typeface is an example of what?

Which of the following presents,and interprets the information gathered during the investigation and supports the recommendations or conclusions?

When drafting content for a website,which of the following will help improve the message?

After assembling the final draft of an online report or proposal,what should be done during the next phase of proofreading?

When reviewing online content,what should be done to increase audience satisfaction with the website?

Which of the following presents relevant information and support for your recommendations or conclusion?

One of the most important elements to consider when writing a report is an introductory feature that helps time-pressed readers either gets a sense of what's in the document or even get all the key points without reading the document.

Which of the following is a type of visual aid that conveys both data and concepts?

Which of the following is best accomplished by using an organizational chart?

When wanting to show trends over time,what type of visual aid would be most effective?

Identifying which colors have appropriate meaning based on culture is a matter of what?

When editing a wiki,which of the following is least likely to ensure a well edited work?

Because readers can be skeptical of online content,which of the following will help increase the trust level?

The preview section of a report is used to summarize key points made in the body of the material.

A one page overview that describes a report's most important points is called what?

Which of the following will make your writing more formal?

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

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Exam 11: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Which of the following is least likely to strengthen a proposal?

The most important factor in planning a proposal is what?

When placing a visual aid in a text,where should the visual be placed?

Discuss the importance of adapting your writing to your audience and explain how to make a report more,or less,formal.

Using visual parallelism through the use of color,shape,size,position or typeface is an example of what?

Which of the following presents,and interprets the information gathered during the investigation and supports the recommendations or conclusions?

When drafting content for a website,which of the following will help improve the message?

After assembling the final draft of an online report or proposal,what should be done during the next phase of proofreading?

When reviewing online content,what should be done to increase audience satisfaction with the website?

Which of the following presents relevant information and support for your recommendations or conclusion?

One of the most important elements to consider when writing a report is an introductory feature that helps time-pressed readers either gets a sense of what's in the document or even get all the key points without reading the document.

Which of the following is a type of visual aid that conveys both data and concepts?

Which of the following is best accomplished by using an organizational chart?

When wanting to show trends over time,what type of visual aid would be most effective?

Identifying which colors have appropriate meaning based on culture is a matter of what?

When editing a wiki,which of the following is least likely to ensure a well edited work?

Because readers can be skeptical of online content,which of the following will help increase the trust level?

The preview section of a report is used to summarize key points made in the body of the material.

A one page overview that describes a report's most important points is called what?

Which of the following will make your writing more formal?

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