Question 1

Messages for readers outside your organization tend to be less formal than those written for readers inside your organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Editing is the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing the topics in a logical order. 
B)  correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 
C)  shortening lengthy sentences and paragraphs. 
D)  ensuring that the purpose is clear. 
E)  adapting the readability level. 
A)  organizing the topics in a logical order. 
B)  correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 
C)  shortening lengthy sentences and paragraphs. 
D)  ensuring that the purpose is clear. 
E)  adapting the readability level.

Question 3

Concise writing,short paragraphs,and formal style are hallmarks of writing for the web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a hallmark of effective writing for the web?

Accepted Answer

A)  a conversational style 
B)  bulleted text 
C)  useful links 
D)  lengthy paragraphs 
E)  concise writing 
A)  a conversational style 
B)  bulleted text 
C)  useful links 
D)  lengthy paragraphs 
E)  concise writing

Question 5

Checking to be sure that your document makes sense is proofreading for

Accepted Answer

A)  content errors. 
B)  typographical errors. 
C)  format errors. 
D)  style errors. 
E)  technical errors. 
A)  content errors. 
B)  typographical errors. 
C)  format errors. 
D)  style errors. 
E)  technical errors.

Question 6

Describe the characteristics of effective writing for company websites.

Accepted Answer

Concise writing,short paragraphs,and a c

Question 7

Which step is not a part of the organization process?

Accepted Answer

A)  grouping related ideas together 
B)  matching the order to anticipated audience response 
C)  differentiating major and minor points 
D)  determining the most effective sequence of ideas 
E)  mind-mapping ideas into step-by-step lists 
A)  grouping related ideas together 
B)  matching the order to anticipated audience response 
C)  differentiating major and minor points 
D)  determining the most effective sequence of ideas 
E)  mind-mapping ideas into step-by-step lists

Question 8

Proofreading for content includes ensuring that the document makes sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When you face writer's block,you should minimize distractions by turning off the audible incoming message alert feature on your email account and by switching your smartphone to vibrate only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following correctly describes the use of brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strive for quantity of ideas, not quality of ideas. 
B)  Evaluate your output before you list your ideas. 
C)  Organize the ideas into categories as soon as possible. 
D)  Refine, delete, and combine ideas at the start. 
E)  Arrange every idea in its proper sequence. 
A)  Strive for quantity of ideas, not quality of ideas. 
B)  Evaluate your output before you list your ideas. 
C)  Organize the ideas into categories as soon as possible. 
D)  Refine, delete, and combine ideas at the start. 
E)  Arrange every idea in its proper sequence.

Question 11

Explain the organization step in the planning process.

Accepted Answer

Organization is the process of determini

Question 12

Which of the following statements about written memos is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may be attached to printed material. 
B)  They have been largely replaced by email. 
C)  They are sometimes used for formal messages longer than one page. 
D)  They are reserved for communication outside the organization. 
E)  They may serve as cover notes. 
A)  They may be attached to printed material. 
B)  They have been largely replaced by email. 
C)  They are sometimes used for formal messages longer than one page. 
D)  They are reserved for communication outside the organization. 
E)  They may serve as cover notes.

Question 13

Explain how your expectations about the reader's reaction influence the organization and style of a message.Provide examples to support your explanation.

Accepted Answer

If you believe that the reader's reactio

Question 14

What is the difference between brainstorming and mind mapping?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is simply listing a

Question 15

If your reader is likely to reject your proposal,provide external evidence and several examples to support your position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Using "BCC" (blind computer copy)is advisable whenever you want to show your manager how you are handling a difficult coworker situation¾to protect yourself against recriminations later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Use attachments for any email messages over 100 words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When writing a first draft

Accepted Answer

A)  begin revising as soon as you have a paragraph completed. 
B)  remember that it's easier to polish words in your head than on the page. 
C)  don't worry about style or correctness. 
D)  move quickly from author to editor. 
E)  have a friend or coworker critique each page. 
A)  begin revising as soon as you have a paragraph completed. 
B)  remember that it's easier to polish words in your head than on the page. 
C)  don't worry about style or correctness. 
D)  move quickly from author to editor. 
E)  have a friend or coworker critique each page.

Question 19

The writing process consists of planning,drafting,revising,formatting,and proofreading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Writer's block is the inability to draft a message and focus on the writing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Messages for readers outside your organization tend to be less formal than those written for readers inside your organization.

Editing is the process of

Concise writing,short paragraphs,and formal style are hallmarks of writing for the web.

Which of the following is not a hallmark of effective writing for the web?

Checking to be sure that your document makes sense is proofreading for

Describe the characteristics of effective writing for company websites.

Which step is not a part of the organization process?

Proofreading for content includes ensuring that the document makes sense.

When you face writer's block,you should minimize distractions by turning off the audible incoming message alert feature on your email account and by switching your smartphone to vibrate only.

Which of the following correctly describes the use of brainstorming?

Explain the organization step in the planning process.

Which of the following statements about written memos is not correct?

Explain how your expectations about the reader's reaction influence the organization and style of a message.Provide examples to support your explanation.

What is the difference between brainstorming and mind mapping?

If your reader is likely to reject your proposal,provide external evidence and several examples to support your position.

Using "BCC" (blind computer copy)is advisable whenever you want to show your manager how you are handling a difficult coworker situation¾to protect yourself against recriminations later.

Use attachments for any email messages over 100 words.

When writing a first draft

The writing process consists of planning,drafting,revising,formatting,and proofreading.

Writer's block is the inability to draft a message and focus on the writing process.

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Revising Your Writing

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Writing the Report

Oral Presentation

Employment Communication

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Exam 4: The Writing Process

Messages for readers outside your organization tend to be less formal than those written for readers inside your organization.

Editing is the process of

Concise writing,short paragraphs,and formal style are hallmarks of writing for the web.

Which of the following is not a hallmark of effective writing for the web?

Checking to be sure that your document makes sense is proofreading for

Describe the characteristics of effective writing for company websites.

Which step is not a part of the organization process?

Proofreading for content includes ensuring that the document makes sense.

When you face writer's block,you should minimize distractions by turning off the audible incoming message alert feature on your email account and by switching your smartphone to vibrate only.

Which of the following correctly describes the use of brainstorming?

Explain the organization step in the planning process.

Which of the following statements about written memos is not correct?

Explain how your expectations about the reader's reaction influence the organization and style of a message.Provide examples to support your explanation.

What is the difference between brainstorming and mind mapping?

If your reader is likely to reject your proposal,provide external evidence and several examples to support your position.

Using "BCC" (blind computer copy)is advisable whenever you want to show your manager how you are handling a difficult coworker situation¾to protect yourself against recriminations later.

Use attachments for any email messages over 100 words.

When writing a first draft

The writing process consists of planning,drafting,revising,formatting,and proofreading.

Writer's block is the inability to draft a message and focus on the writing process.

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Revising Your Writing

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Writing the Report

Oral Presentation

Employment Communication

Filters