Question 1

Synchronous tools are used for same-time/anyplace collaboration in group writing tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Programs such as SPSS and SAS are primarily used by people to:

Accepted Answer

A)  organize raw numbers into meaningful pictures of their data. 
B)  integrate video, music, and narration into one presentation. 
C)  create documents for online publication. 
D)  recognize their voice and speech patterns and convert it to text. 
E)  determine how their documents are shared by specifying who can read it. 
A)  organize raw numbers into meaningful pictures of their data. 
B)  integrate video, music, and narration into one presentation. 
C)  create documents for online publication. 
D)  recognize their voice and speech patterns and convert it to text. 
E)  determine how their documents are shared by specifying who can read it.

Question 3

The built-in styles tool in Word 2010:

Accepted Answer

A)  only enables text to be moved by cutting and pasting. 
B)  automatically generates a table of contents. 
C)  requires that users are connected to an online platform when working on documents. 
D)  is very user-unfriendly. 
E)  cannot be used by beginners. 
A)  only enables text to be moved by cutting and pasting. 
B)  automatically generates a table of contents. 
C)  requires that users are connected to an online platform when working on documents. 
D)  is very user-unfriendly. 
E)  cannot be used by beginners.

Question 4

_____ tools help store information in an organized fashion so users can retrieve them readily when needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical 
B)  Word-processing 
C)  Thesaurus 
D)  Database 
E)  IRM 
A)  Statistical 
B)  Word-processing 
C)  Thesaurus 
D)  Database 
E)  IRM

Question 5

Which of the following is true about spelling checkers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps identify all grammatical errors. 
B)  It offers suggestions for better word use. 
C)  It is effective at identifying words that are not in its dictionary. 
D)  It identifies misspelled words that have been added to its dictionary. 
E)  It helps identify punctuation errors as well. 
A)  It helps identify all grammatical errors. 
B)  It offers suggestions for better word use. 
C)  It is effective at identifying words that are not in its dictionary. 
D)  It identifies misspelled words that have been added to its dictionary. 
E)  It helps identify punctuation errors as well.

Question 6

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an IRM tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives writers little control of their documents once it's transmitted. 
B)  It allows the user to run a spell check. 
C)  It gives writers the ability to specify who can read or change their documents. 
D)  It allows writers to simply password-protect their documents. 
E)  It allows writers to simply encrypt their documents for protection. 
A)  It gives writers little control of their documents once it's transmitted. 
B)  It allows the user to run a spell check. 
C)  It gives writers the ability to specify who can read or change their documents. 
D)  It allows writers to simply password-protect their documents. 
E)  It allows writers to simply encrypt their documents for protection.

Question 7

Using Ctrl+F on Word allows users to make multiple changes simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Felix was specifically instructed to avoid using semicolons in a document he was drafting. He was asked to split the sentence and rewrite them as two sentences. Once he is done writing the document, which of the following will help him to easily check that the document has no semicolons?

Accepted Answer

A)  SHIFT+CTRL+E feature 
B)  Grammar checker 
C)  Spelling checker 
D)  Track changes feature 
E)  Ctrl+F feature 
A)  SHIFT+CTRL+E feature 
B)  Grammar checker 
C)  Spelling checker 
D)  Track changes feature 
E)  Ctrl+F feature

Question 9

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing tools?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asynchronous tools are typically used for same-place collaboration. 
B)  Synchronous tools are typically used for anyplace collaboration. 
C)  Collaborative writing tasks occur very rarely in businesses. 
D)  Most businesses have very similar collaborative writing tasks. 
E)  They are not free of cost. 
A)  Asynchronous tools are typically used for same-place collaboration. 
B)  Synchronous tools are typically used for anyplace collaboration. 
C)  Collaborative writing tasks occur very rarely in businesses. 
D)  Most businesses have very similar collaborative writing tasks. 
E)  They are not free of cost.

Question 10

How are discussion boards different from blogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike blogs, which list posts periodically, discussion boards generally list postings erratically. 
B)  Unlike blogs, which list posts on social networking sites, discussion boards generally list postings only on exclusive websites. 
C)  Unlike blogs, which list posts chronologically, discussion boards generally list postings by threaded topics. 
D)  Unlike blogs, which list posts bimonthly, discussion boards generally list postings monthly. 
E)  Unlike blogs, which list posts only for members, discussion boards generally list postings for the public. 
A)  Unlike blogs, which list posts periodically, discussion boards generally list postings erratically. 
B)  Unlike blogs, which list posts on social networking sites, discussion boards generally list postings only on exclusive websites. 
C)  Unlike blogs, which list posts chronologically, discussion boards generally list postings by threaded topics. 
D)  Unlike blogs, which list posts bimonthly, discussion boards generally list postings monthly. 
E)  Unlike blogs, which list posts only for members, discussion boards generally list postings for the public.

Question 11

IRM tools leads to increase of in-box clutter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Concept mapping programs help organize ideas for a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Programs such as Dreamweaver and Weebly are primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  create documents for online publication. 
B)  organize raw numbers into meaningful pictures of their data. 
C)  plan time for completing writing projects. 
D)  compute a broad range of statistics. 
E)  correct grammatical mistakes. 
A)  create documents for online publication. 
B)  organize raw numbers into meaningful pictures of their data. 
C)  plan time for completing writing projects. 
D)  compute a broad range of statistics. 
E)  correct grammatical mistakes.

Question 14

Jonathan is creating several documents discussing his company's plan of action for the next financial year. The company's confidentiality policy is repeated several times across different documents. Which of the following Word 2010 feature will help him to record this repeated information so that he does not have to retype the information every time he creates a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equation builder 
B)  Quick Parts 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Digital signature 
E)  Smart Art 
A)  Equation builder 
B)  Quick Parts 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Digital signature 
E)  Smart Art

Question 15

Which of the following best describes specialty tools such as EndNote, ProCite, and RefWorks?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are specialized statistical tools that perform advanced computing. 
B)  They are specialized database tools that transfer bibliographic information automatically from a wide variety of online databases. 
C)  They are specialized concept mapping programs that help rearrange items into a meaningful order keeping the reader in mind. 
D)  They are specialized tools used for checking grammar and styles in documents. 
E)  They are specialized tools that help writers determine how their documents are shared by specifying who can read, change, or have full control over them. 
A)  They are specialized statistical tools that perform advanced computing. 
B)  They are specialized database tools that transfer bibliographic information automatically from a wide variety of online databases. 
C)  They are specialized concept mapping programs that help rearrange items into a meaningful order keeping the reader in mind. 
D)  They are specialized tools used for checking grammar and styles in documents. 
E)  They are specialized tools that help writers determine how their documents are shared by specifying who can read, change, or have full control over them.

Question 16

Word Count does not report statistics for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of pages 
B)  Number of lines 
C)  Number of characters 
D)  Number of punctuations 
E)  Number of paragraphs 
A)  Number of pages 
B)  Number of lines 
C)  Number of characters 
D)  Number of punctuations 
E)  Number of paragraphs

Question 17

SPSS and SAS are programs that help develop multimedia presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An RSS feed is an online portal that users can access to get relevant information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Microsoft Word provides more flexibility when compared to programs like Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When users go to a news site, blog, or other webpage and subscribe to its _____, that site will push content through its RSS feed to a reader such as Google Reader, My Yahoo, or Outlook.

Accepted Answer

A)  Listservs 
B)  Project manager 
C)  Electronic calendar 
D)  Really Simple Syndication feed 
E)  Databases 
A)  Listservs 
B)  Project manager 
C)  Electronic calendar 
D)  Really Simple Syndication feed 
E)  Databases

Synchronous tools are used for same-time/anyplace collaboration in group writing tasks.

Programs such as SPSS and SAS are primarily used by people to:

The built-in styles tool in Word 2010:

_____ tools help store information in an organized fashion so users can retrieve them readily when needed.

Which of the following is true about spelling checkers?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an IRM tool?

Using Ctrl+F on Word allows users to make multiple changes simultaneously.

Felix was specifically instructed to avoid using semicolons in a document he was drafting. He was asked to split the sentence and rewrite them as two sentences. Once he is done writing the document, which of the following will help him to easily check that the document has no semicolons?

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing tools?

How are discussion boards different from blogs?

IRM tools leads to increase of in-box clutter.

Concept mapping programs help organize ideas for a message.

Programs such as Dreamweaver and Weebly are primarily used to:

Which of the following best describes specialty tools such as EndNote, ProCite, and RefWorks?

Word Count does not report statistics for:

SPSS and SAS are programs that help develop multimedia presentations.

An RSS feed is an online portal that users can access to get relevant information.

Microsoft Word provides more flexibility when compared to programs like Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign.

When users go to a news site, blog, or other webpage and subscribe to its _____, that site will push content through its RSS feed to a reader such as Google Reader, My Yahoo, or Outlook.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 17: Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Synchronous tools are used for same-time/anyplace collaboration in group writing tasks.

Programs such as SPSS and SAS are primarily used by people to:

The built-in styles tool in Word 2010:

_____ tools help store information in an organized fashion so users can retrieve them readily when needed.

Which of the following is true about spelling checkers?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an IRM tool?

Using Ctrl+F on Word allows users to make multiple changes simultaneously.

Felix was specifically instructed to avoid using semicolons in a document he was drafting. He was asked to split the sentence and rewrite them as two sentences. Once he is done writing the document, which of the following will help him to easily check that the document has no semicolons?

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing tools?

How are discussion boards different from blogs?

IRM tools leads to increase of in-box clutter.

Concept mapping programs help organize ideas for a message.

Programs such as Dreamweaver and Weebly are primarily used to:

Which of the following best describes specialty tools such as EndNote, ProCite, and RefWorks?

Word Count does not report statistics for:

SPSS and SAS are programs that help develop multimedia presentations.

An RSS feed is an online portal that users can access to get relevant information.

Microsoft Word provides more flexibility when compared to programs like Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign.

When users go to a news site, blog, or other webpage and subscribe to its _____, that site will push content through its RSS feed to a reader such as Google Reader, My Yahoo, or Outlook.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

Filters