Question 1

What is wrong with the following sentence? "To waste time and missing deadlines are bad habits."

Accepted Answer

A)  Similar ideas are not parallel. 
B)  It contains a dangling modifier. 
C)  It contains a split infinitive. 
D)  It contains a camouflaged verb. 
E)  Nothing-it is grammatically correct as written. 
A)  Similar ideas are not parallel. 
B)  It contains a dangling modifier. 
C)  It contains a split infinitive. 
D)  It contains a camouflaged verb. 
E)  Nothing-it is grammatically correct as written. A

Question 2

When revising a document,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  first read through it to evaluate its overall effectiveness. 
B)  first look carefully for grammatical errors. 
C)  try to accomplish all revision tasks in one pass, in order to finish quickly. 
D)  pay closest attention to the document's spelling. 
E)  keep in mind that a few errors here and there are no big deal. 
A)  first read through it to evaluate its overall effectiveness. 
B)  first look carefully for grammatical errors. 
C)  try to accomplish all revision tasks in one pass, in order to finish quickly. 
D)  pay closest attention to the document's spelling. 
E)  keep in mind that a few errors here and there are no big deal. A

Question 3

Headings have only one function,which is to break up long blocks of type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

One challenge of creating multimedia documents is

Accepted Answer

A)  exorbitant costs. 
B)  the need for professional designers, even when the requirements are simple. 
C)  the difficulty of distribution. 
D)  the freedom readers have to take multiple, individualized paths through your material. 
E)  the lack of user-friendly web editors. 
A)  exorbitant costs. 
B)  the need for professional designers, even when the requirements are simple. 
C)  the difficulty of distribution. 
D)  the freedom readers have to take multiple, individualized paths through your material. 
E)  the lack of user-friendly web editors.

Question 5

"If the figures are in by the end of the month we will hopefully be able to begin planning for the upcoming year's budget,but if they are not then the planning process will most definitely have to wait until later" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a comma splice. 
B)  an overly long sentence. 
C)  an indefinite pronoun starter. 
D)  an awkward pointer. 
E)  parallelism. 
A)  a comma splice. 
B)  an overly long sentence. 
C)  an indefinite pronoun starter. 
D)  an awkward pointer. 
E)  parallelism.

Question 6

Multimedia documents

Accepted Answer

A)  are generally too expensive to produce to be useful in business. 
B)  require highly technical training in order to create. 
C)  convey information more slowly than traditional documents. 
D)  can allow recipients to personalize the communication process to their own needs. 
E)  are fine for use in technical fields, but not otherwise. 
A)  are generally too expensive to produce to be useful in business. 
B)  require highly technical training in order to create. 
C)  convey information more slowly than traditional documents. 
D)  can allow recipients to personalize the communication process to their own needs. 
E)  are fine for use in technical fields, but not otherwise.

Question 7

Using a spell checker guarantees that your documents will be free of spelling errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Boldface,italic,underlining,and color are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  typefaces. 
B)  fonts. 
C)  justification. 
D)  type styles. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  typefaces. 
B)  fonts. 
C)  justification. 
D)  type styles. 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded?

Accepted Answer

A)  The project manager is in charge of furnishing specifications until such time as the project gets underway. 
B)  All specifications should be provided by the project manager prior to the start of a project. 
C)  Project managers have the capability of changing specifications before the official start date. 
D)  Before the project begins, the engineers need the revised specifications from the project manager. 
E)  When it comes to specifications, the project manager must certainly be the only one to change them. 
A)  The project manager is in charge of furnishing specifications until such time as the project gets underway. 
B)  All specifications should be provided by the project manager prior to the start of a project. 
C)  Project managers have the capability of changing specifications before the official start date. 
D)  Before the project begins, the engineers need the revised specifications from the project manager. 
E)  When it comes to specifications, the project manager must certainly be the only one to change them.

Question 10

A dangling modifier is one that has no connection to the subject of the sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

With practice,most writers can create first drafts that do not need to be revised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When using graphics,photos,video clips and other online content in multimedia documents,

Accepted Answer

A)  it is vital to make sure you can legally use them. 
B)  copyright is not a concern as long as the items were obtained from the Internet. 
C)  citation is unnecessary unless your audience asks where you found something. 
D)  you do not need permission unless you want to use a celebrity photo. 
E)  you can protect yourself against all potential copyright violations by simply including a sentence that reads, "All outside content is the property of the respective owners." 
A)  it is vital to make sure you can legally use them. 
B)  copyright is not a concern as long as the items were obtained from the Internet. 
C)  citation is unnecessary unless your audience asks where you found something. 
D)  you do not need permission unless you want to use a celebrity photo. 
E)  you can protect yourself against all potential copyright violations by simply including a sentence that reads, "All outside content is the property of the respective owners."

Question 13

To avoid legal problems in your business messages,you should use as many hedging words (such as may or seems)as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following sentences contains a camouflaged verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some do; others don't. 
B)  She is a marketing manager but also serves as ad manager. 
C)  The recommendation of the committee is to proceed as planned. 
D)  He slowly, deliberately added the numbers. 
E)  We tried, and then tried again. 
A)  Some do; others don't. 
B)  She is a marketing manager but also serves as ad manager. 
C)  The recommendation of the committee is to proceed as planned. 
D)  He slowly, deliberately added the numbers. 
E)  We tried, and then tried again.

Question 15

Explain the importance and process of proofreading.Why does it matter and what should you look for?

Accepted Answer

Proofreading is important because it is

Question 16

To draw attention to important points or terms italic type is more effective than boldface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not a technique for helping readers who skim your document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using lists and bullets instead of narrative 
B)  Keeping all sentences the same length 
C)  Including headings and subheadings 
D)  Using shorter paragraphs 
E)  All of the above are helpful techniques. 
A)  Using lists and bullets instead of narrative 
B)  Keeping all sentences the same length 
C)  Including headings and subheadings 
D)  Using shorter paragraphs 
E)  All of the above are helpful techniques.

Question 18

Starting a sentence with "It is" or "There are" is

Accepted Answer

A)  usually a sign that the sentence could be shorter and more active. 
B)  perfectly acceptable, and you need not try to rewrite the sentence. 
C)  a sign that you are using active voice. 
D)  a sign that you are using passive voice. 
E)  a good way to emphasize your point. 
A)  usually a sign that the sentence could be shorter and more active. 
B)  perfectly acceptable, and you need not try to rewrite the sentence. 
C)  a sign that you are using active voice. 
D)  a sign that you are using passive voice. 
E)  a good way to emphasize your point.

Question 19

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Accepted Answer

The opening of any document should be re

Question 20

Rewrite the following sentence to avoid camouflaged verbs: "The customer will ultimately make a determination about whether or not a purchase will occur."

Accepted Answer

The customer will ultimately decide whet

What is wrong with the following sentence? "To waste time and missing deadlines are bad habits."

When revising a document,you should

Headings have only one function,which is to break up long blocks of type.

One challenge of creating multimedia documents is

"If the figures are in by the end of the month we will hopefully be able to begin planning for the upcoming year's budget,but if they are not then the planning process will most definitely have to wait until later" is an example of

Multimedia documents

Using a spell checker guarantees that your documents will be free of spelling errors.

Boldface,italic,underlining,and color are all examples of

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded?

A dangling modifier is one that has no connection to the subject of the sentence.

With practice,most writers can create first drafts that do not need to be revised.

When using graphics,photos,video clips and other online content in multimedia documents,

To avoid legal problems in your business messages,you should use as many hedging words (such as may or seems)as possible.

Which of the following sentences contains a camouflaged verb?

Explain the importance and process of proofreading.Why does it matter and what should you look for?

To draw attention to important points or terms italic type is more effective than boldface.

Which of the following is not a technique for helping readers who skim your document?

Starting a sentence with "It is" or "There are" is

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Rewrite the following sentence to avoid camouflaged verbs: "The customer will ultimately make a determination about whether or not a purchase will occur."

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 6: Completing Business Messages

What is wrong with the following sentence? "To waste time and missing deadlines are bad habits."

When revising a document,you should

Headings have only one function,which is to break up long blocks of type.

One challenge of creating multimedia documents is

"If the figures are in by the end of the month we will hopefully be able to begin planning for the upcoming year's budget,but if they are not then the planning process will most definitely have to wait until later" is an example of

Multimedia documents

Using a spell checker guarantees that your documents will be free of spelling errors.

Boldface,italic,underlining,and color are all examples of

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded?

A dangling modifier is one that has no connection to the subject of the sentence.

With practice,most writers can create first drafts that do not need to be revised.

When using graphics,photos,video clips and other online content in multimedia documents,

To avoid legal problems in your business messages,you should use as many hedging words (such as may or seems)as possible.

Which of the following sentences contains a camouflaged verb?

Explain the importance and process of proofreading.Why does it matter and what should you look for?

To draw attention to important points or terms italic type is more effective than boldface.

Which of the following is not a technique for helping readers who skim your document?

Starting a sentence with "It is" or "There are" is

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Rewrite the following sentence to avoid camouflaged verbs: "The customer will ultimately make a determination about whether or not a purchase will occur."

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

Filters