Question 1

What is a serif font and why is it useful for body text?

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Question 2

When readers encounter a document they typically ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  read it thoroughly from start to finish 
B)  start in the middle and then work their way out 
C)  scan it for information that is relevant to them 
D)  read just the introduction and conclusion

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct way of formatting the numbers in a numbered list when it is displayed horizontally?

Accepted Answer

A)  1. 
B)  (1) 
C)  1- 
D)  Never place numbered lists in a sentence.

Question 4

Describe the meaning and significance of parallelism as it pertains to sentences, lists, and headings.

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Question 5

It is generally better to create longer sections than create more sections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Use coloured headings only when you have control over the document output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a horizontal list, items should NOT be separated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  numbers 
B)  commas 
C)  semi-colons 
D)  bullet points

Question 8

Repetition and predictability ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can make your writing dull and boring 
B)  can make your writing seem more "technical" 
C)  are a weakness in technical writing 
D)  are a strength in technical writing

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about serif fonts?

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A)  They contain little extra strokes at the ends of letters. 
B)  They are easier to read at small point sizes. 
C)  They are useful for body text. 
D)  They include Arial and Verdana.

Question 10

Which of the following horizontal lists is punctuated correctly?

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A)  Criticisms levelled at wind turbines include a high level of embodied energy, potential bird strikes, poor aesthetics, and relatively high energy-generation cost. 
B)  Criticisms levelled at wind turbines include: a high level of embodied energy, potential bird strikes, poor aesthetics, and relatively high energy-generation cost. 
C)  Criticisms levelled at wind turbines include a high level of embodied energy; potential bird strikes; poor aesthetics; and relatively high energy-generation cost. 
D)  Criticisms levelled at wind turbines include a. a high level of embodied energy, b. potential bird strikes, c. poor aesthetics, d. and relatively high energy-generation cost

Question 11

What are "shopping lists" and how should they be punctuated?

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Question 12

Which of the following is the least effective way to differentiate levels of headings?

Accepted Answer

A)  point size 
B)  indentation 
C)  typeface 
D)  colour

Question 13

What is the difference between logical parallelism and grammatical parallelism? Why are both of these essential when writing lists?

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Exam 4: Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout