Question 1

Denotative words may be more easily misinterpretedthan connotative words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Graphs in a document:

Accepted Answer

A) organize large amounts of specific numeric data and facilitate analysis. 
B) direct a receiver from one section of the document to another. 
C) visually depict relationships within the data. 
D) provide specific information rather than quick estimates. 
A) organize large amounts of specific numeric data and facilitate analysis. 
B) direct a receiver from one section of the document to another. 
C) visually depict relationships within the data. 
D) provide specific information rather than quick estimates. C

Question 3

Routinely used clichéscapture a receiver's attention because they are original,fresh, and interesting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Writing rapidly with intent to rewrite certain portionscan be frustrating and canreduce the quality of the finished work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"The training session was worthwhile; it was worthwhile because employees learned to do the task correctly" is an example of the emphasis technique _____.

Accepted Answer

A) position 
B) repetition 
C) words that label 
D) coherence 
A) position 
B) repetition 
C) words that label 
D) coherence

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between connotativewords and denotativewords?

Accepted Answer

A) Connotative words may be more easily misinterpreted than denotative words. 
B) Denotative words involve messages that are implied, whereas connotative words involve messages that are explicit. 
C) Denotative words are interpreted based on the context, whereas connotative words are not. 
D) Connotative words distract the receiver from paying attention to the statements that precede, whereas denotative words distract the receiver from paying attention to the statements that follow. 
A) Connotative words may be more easily misinterpreted than denotative words. 
B) Denotative words involve messages that are implied, whereas connotative words involve messages that are explicit. 
C) Denotative words are interpreted based on the context, whereas connotative words are not. 
D) Connotative words distract the receiver from paying attention to the statements that precede, whereas denotative words distract the receiver from paying attention to the statements that follow.

Question 7

Discuss in detail the techniques employed by writers to link ideas together.

Accepted Answer

Careful writers use coherence techniques

Question 8

Business communicators normally use passive voice moreheavily than active voice because passive voice conveysideas more vividly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Email Request to Employees​Revise the following paragraph from an email message to employees. Focus on use of voice, appropriate sentence length, and word selection to make the passage effective.​With the approach of the end of this fiscal year, it has been recommended by our accountant that the monies allocated in the budget to capital equipment be used as soon as is expedient. Therefore, as has been our practice in the past, we are requesting that each of you compile a comprehensive detailed list outlining your requests for new equipment that you may have put on the back burner, so to speak. It would be appreciated if you could provide this information to me by the first of next month so that I can begin to process all orders prior to the expiration of the fiscal year. It is anticipated that a multitude of requests will be simultaneously submitted by departmental heads; it is highly probable that requests for equipment will be processed in the order received and delayed requests may not be funded. I sincerely appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to upgrade some of our capital equipment.

Accepted Answer

The solution should reflect active voice

Question 10

Discuss the techniques to be followed to communicate concisely in a document.

Accepted Answer

The following techniques will help one p

Question 11

The Fog Indexand the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level calculator consider the length of sentences and the difficultyof words to produce the approximate grade levelat which a person must read in order to understand thematerial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the value of using the reading level feature when processing a word document.

Accepted Answer

The reading level uses the sentence leng

Question 13

A best practice to communicate concisely is to:

Accepted Answer

A) incorporate redundancies. 
B) restate ideas that are sufficiently implied. 
C) include clichés that are wordy. 
D) use compound adjectives. 
A) incorporate redundancies. 
B) restate ideas that are sufficiently implied. 
C) include clichés that are wordy. 
D) use compound adjectives.

Question 14

Writing a message with a readability index appropriate for the audience guarantees the message will be understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To reduce the sting of an unpleasant thought:

Accepted Answer

A) employ active voice to convey negative ideas. 
B) use second person when stating negative ideas. 
C) state ideas using positive language. 
D) use passive voice to promote positive ideas. 
A) employ active voice to convey negative ideas. 
B) use second person when stating negative ideas. 
C) state ideas using positive language. 
D) use passive voice to promote positive ideas.

Question 16

Why is it necessary to avoid discriminatory language
List the guidelines that will help a writer avoid bias in a document.

Accepted Answer

Being responsive to individual
differenc

Question 17

Which of the following is true of topic sentences?

Accepted Answer

A) They are facts that support the central idea. 
B) They are clearly linked with details that precede or follow. 
C) They are neither inductive nor deductive. 
D) They are avoided when listing steps of a process. 
A) They are facts that support the central idea. 
B) They are clearly linked with details that precede or follow. 
C) They are neither inductive nor deductive. 
D) They are avoided when listing steps of a process.

Question 18

_____ refers to euphemisms that deliberately mislead, hide, or evade the truth.

Accepted Answer

A) Enumeration 
B) Doublespeak 
C) Profanity 
D) Jargon 
A) Enumeration 
B) Doublespeak 
C) Profanity 
D) Jargon

Question 19

Business communicators normally use active voice more heavily than passive voice because active voice:

Accepted Answer

A) places more emphasis on what was done and who or what it was done to than on who did it. 
B) dilutes the concerns of a speaker. 
C) conveys ideas more vividly. 
D) avoids finger-pointing. 
A) places more emphasis on what was done and who or what it was done to than on who did it. 
B) dilutes the concerns of a speaker. 
C) conveys ideas more vividly. 
D) avoids finger-pointing.

Question 20

To emphasize a word or an idea, position it first or lastin a sentence, clause, paragraph, or presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Denotative words may be more easily misinterpretedthan connotative words.

Graphs in a document:

Routinely used clichéscapture a receiver's attention because they are original,fresh, and interesting.

Writing rapidly with intent to rewrite certain portionscan be frustrating and canreduce the quality of the finished work.

"The training session was worthwhile; it was worthwhile because employees learned to do the task correctly" is an example of the emphasis technique _____.

Which of the following is a difference between connotativewords and denotativewords?

Discuss in detail the techniques employed by writers to link ideas together.

Business communicators normally use passive voice moreheavily than active voice because passive voice conveysideas more vividly.

Discuss the techniques to be followed to communicate concisely in a document.

The Fog Indexand the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level calculator consider the length of sentences and the difficultyof words to produce the approximate grade levelat which a person must read in order to understand thematerial.

Explain the value of using the reading level feature when processing a word document.

A best practice to communicate concisely is to:

Writing a message with a readability index appropriate for the audience guarantees the message will be understood.

To reduce the sting of an unpleasant thought:

Why is it necessary to avoid discriminatory language List the guidelines that will help a writer avoid bias in a document.

Which of the following is true of topic sentences?

_____ refers to euphemisms that deliberately mislead, hide, or evade the truth.

Business communicators normally use active voice more heavily than passive voice because active voice:

To emphasize a word or an idea, position it first or lastin a sentence, clause, paragraph, or presentation.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 4: Preparing Written Messsages

Denotative words may be more easily misinterpretedthan connotative words.

Graphs in a document:

Routinely used clichéscapture a receiver's attention because they are original,fresh, and interesting.

Writing rapidly with intent to rewrite certain portionscan be frustrating and canreduce the quality of the finished work.

"The training session was worthwhile; it was worthwhile because employees learned to do the task correctly" is an example of the emphasis technique _____.

Which of the following is a difference between connotativewords and denotativewords?

Discuss in detail the techniques employed by writers to link ideas together.

Business communicators normally use passive voice moreheavily than active voice because passive voice conveysideas more vividly.

Discuss the techniques to be followed to communicate concisely in a document.

The Fog Indexand the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level calculator consider the length of sentences and the difficultyof words to produce the approximate grade levelat which a person must read in order to understand thematerial.

Explain the value of using the reading level feature when processing a word document.

A best practice to communicate concisely is to:

Writing a message with a readability index appropriate for the audience guarantees the message will be understood.

To reduce the sting of an unpleasant thought:

Why is it necessary to avoid discriminatory language List the guidelines that will help a writer avoid bias in a document.

Which of the following is true of topic sentences?

_____ refers to euphemisms that deliberately mislead, hide, or evade the truth.

Business communicators normally use active voice more heavily than passive voice because active voice:

To emphasize a word or an idea, position it first or lastin a sentence, clause, paragraph, or presentation.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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