Question 1

It is best to spend at least 75% of one's time writing a document in order to get the best results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Michelle Hill needs to write a report on "Strategies to Market Chic's New Summer Line of Clothing." In order to get ideas for the report,she starts jotting down all the points she can think of in a few minutes and then stops and picks up points that may work.She continues the process two more times at the end of which she manages to collect five good ideas to market the product.Which of the following techniques did Hill use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clustering 
B)  Freewriting 
C)  Automatic writing 
D)  Psychography 
E)  Asemic writing 
A)  Clustering 
B)  Freewriting 
C)  Automatic writing 
D)  Psychography 
E)  Asemic writing B

Question 3

What are the two main kinds of jargon? Should their use in business writing be moderated? Explain.

Accepted Answer

There are two kinds of jargon.The first is the specialized terminology of a technical field.This kind of jargon should be used in rare occasions such as writing a job application letter because using the technical terminology of the reader's field helps suggest that one is a peer who is competent in that particular field.In other kinds of messages,it is best to use technical jargon only when the term is essential and known to the reader.One should replace a technical term by a simpler word wherever possible.The second kind of jargon is the kind that some writers still use such as "as per your request","enclosed please find","and please do not hesitate".None of these words in this second category of jargon are necessary.Some writers call these terms deadwood,since they are no longer used.It is best to replace such words with modern language.

Question 4

Which of the following should be undertaken to make a piece of writing easier to read?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a constant sentence structure and length 
B)  Using wordiness to add substance to a document 
C)  Using verbs to carry the weight of a sentence 
D)  Ensuring that a document only uses a passive voice 
E)  Using unfamiliar words to draw the attention of readers 
A)  Using a constant sentence structure and length 
B)  Using wordiness to add substance to a document 
C)  Using verbs to carry the weight of a sentence 
D)  Ensuring that a document only uses a passive voice 
E)  Using unfamiliar words to draw the attention of readers

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of good business style writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more formal than a conversation. 
B)  It avoids use of first-person pronouns. 
C)  It uses technical and scholarly terms. 
D)  It is impersonal in nature. 
E)  It uses short sentences and paragraphs. 
A)  It is more formal than a conversation. 
B)  It avoids use of first-person pronouns. 
C)  It uses technical and scholarly terms. 
D)  It is impersonal in nature. 
E)  It uses short sentences and paragraphs.

Question 6

While writing to a new audience or solving a particularly difficult problem,it is best to do a light revision of the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using the word "but" tells the reader that one is shifting points and that the point which follows not only contrasts with but also is more important than the preceding ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

While using big words,one should ensure that they are used correctly because they otherwise may just distance one from the audience and increase the risk of miscommunication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The marketing team of Amor,a fashion house,needs to prepare a report on the marketing strategies for their new line of winter clothing.The team has now started working on ensuring that the objectives of the marketing campaign meet the high-end needs of their audience.In addition,they are working on receiving opinions on the report from members outside the team who can look at it from a fresh perspective.Which of the following is Amor's marketing team working on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Revising 
B)  Proofreading 
C)  Brainstorming 
D)  Writing 
E)  Planning 
A)  Revising 
B)  Proofreading 
C)  Brainstorming 
D)  Writing 
E)  Planning

Question 10

In order to change from passive voice to active voice,one needs to make the agent the new subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is recommended to use second-person pronouns such as "you" rather than third-person pronouns in order to give a piece of writing more impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following represents a connotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional associations that convey an attitude 
B)  A word's literal or dictionary meaning 
C)  Two or more meanings of similar sounding words 
D)  Repetition of sound in the first syllable of a word 
E)  Repetition of a consonant two times in short succession 
A)  Emotional associations that convey an attitude 
B)  A word's literal or dictionary meaning 
C)  Two or more meanings of similar sounding words 
D)  Repetition of sound in the first syllable of a word 
E)  Repetition of a consonant two times in short succession

Question 13

The process of drafting,getting feedback,revising,and getting more feedback is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  framing 
B)  cycling 
C)  kerning 
D)  typesetting 
E)  typefacing 
A)  framing 
B)  cycling 
C)  kerning 
D)  typesetting 
E)  typefacing

Question 14

What is a topic sentence? How does it strengthen a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea an

Question 15

Spell-checkers eliminate the hassle of proofreading a document manually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Abbreviations are inappropriate in e-mail messages even if they are part of the group's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Writing is considered wordy if it lacks sufficient words to express a particular point or issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bypassing occurs when two people use the same word or phrase to mean,or denote,different things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dennis Mitchell needs to write a report on "Causes of Land Degradation in Ireland." He is currently working on a stage where he is scrutinizing the issue of degradation,choosing instances to portray highly degraded farmland areas,and analyzing governmental regulations on farming laws.Which of the following is Mitchell most likely to be doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proofreading 
B)  Writing 
C)  Revising 
D)  Planning 
E)  Editing 
A)  Proofreading 
B)  Writing 
C)  Revising 
D)  Planning 
E)  Editing

Question 20

The _____ technique involves thinking of ideas without judging them and consciously generating several ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)  brainstorming 
B)  automatic writing 
C)  psychography 
D)  mirror writing 
E)  asemic writing 
A)  brainstorming 
B)  automatic writing 
C)  psychography 
D)  mirror writing 
E)  asemic writing

It is best to spend at least 75% of one's time writing a document in order to get the best results.

What are the two main kinds of jargon? Should their use in business writing be moderated? Explain.

Which of the following should be undertaken to make a piece of writing easier to read?

Which of the following is a characteristic of good business style writing?

While writing to a new audience or solving a particularly difficult problem,it is best to do a light revision of the document.

Using the word "but" tells the reader that one is shifting points and that the point which follows not only contrasts with but also is more important than the preceding ideas.

While using big words,one should ensure that they are used correctly because they otherwise may just distance one from the audience and increase the risk of miscommunication.

In order to change from passive voice to active voice,one needs to make the agent the new subject.

It is recommended to use second-person pronouns such as "you" rather than third-person pronouns in order to give a piece of writing more impact.

Which of the following represents a connotation?

The process of drafting,getting feedback,revising,and getting more feedback is known as _____.

What is a topic sentence? How does it strengthen a piece of writing?

Spell-checkers eliminate the hassle of proofreading a document manually.

Abbreviations are inappropriate in e-mail messages even if they are part of the group's culture.

Writing is considered wordy if it lacks sufficient words to express a particular point or issue.

Bypassing occurs when two people use the same word or phrase to mean,or denote,different things.

The _____ technique involves thinking of ideas without judging them and consciously generating several ideas.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 5: Planning, Composing, and Revising

It is best to spend at least 75% of one's time writing a document in order to get the best results.

What are the two main kinds of jargon? Should their use in business writing be moderated? Explain.

Which of the following should be undertaken to make a piece of writing easier to read?

Which of the following is a characteristic of good business style writing?

While writing to a new audience or solving a particularly difficult problem,it is best to do a light revision of the document.

Using the word "but" tells the reader that one is shifting points and that the point which follows not only contrasts with but also is more important than the preceding ideas.

While using big words,one should ensure that they are used correctly because they otherwise may just distance one from the audience and increase the risk of miscommunication.

In order to change from passive voice to active voice,one needs to make the agent the new subject.

It is recommended to use second-person pronouns such as "you" rather than third-person pronouns in order to give a piece of writing more impact.

Which of the following represents a connotation?

The process of drafting,getting feedback,revising,and getting more feedback is known as _____.

What is a topic sentence? How does it strengthen a piece of writing?

Spell-checkers eliminate the hassle of proofreading a document manually.

Abbreviations are inappropriate in e-mail messages even if they are part of the group's culture.

Writing is considered wordy if it lacks sufficient words to express a particular point or issue.

Bypassing occurs when two people use the same word or phrase to mean,or denote,different things.

The _____ technique involves thinking of ideas without judging them and consciously generating several ideas.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Filters