Question 1

What does it mean to impose parallelism on your writing,and what are the results of doing so?

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Imposing parallelism means using the sam...

Question 2

Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

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Compared to word processing applications...

Question 3

The middle section of a message has the greatest impact on the audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you're sending extremely large files,you should

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A)   use overnight delivery to send a hard copy rather than sending them electronically.
B)   consider using recordable media such as DVDs or a file-hosting site.
C)   always send them as MS Word attachments.
D)   send them through the mail to avoid excessive costs.
E)   send duplicate copies as email attachments to ensure that they reach your audience.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The default margin setting for most word processing software is ________,with the left margin aligned vertically and a ________ margin on the right.

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A)   ragged-left, flush
B)   justified, ragged
C)   ragged-right, flush
D)   flush-right, justified
E)   flush-left, raggedF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

When selecting typefaces for most business documents,you should

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A)   generally avoid using more than two typefaces on a page.
B)   make generous use of such styles as all caps, underlines, and boldface.
C)   choose a popular sans serif face for your main body text.
D)   use a large type size (at least 14 points)  for your basic text if you need to fill up space.
E)   use those that best reflect your individual personality.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Centered type in business documents is

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A)   never appropriate.
B)   rarely used for text but commonly used for headings.
C)   acceptable for long sections of text but not for headings.
D)   always preferred for exceptionally long paragraphs.
E)   best for the text of highly technical reports.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The sentence,"It is imperative that we hire more employees" begins with an indefinite pronoun and should be shortened.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Today's powerful grammar checkers can easily determine whether your document states your message correctly and communicates it clearly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Using many different fonts in the same document will make it more appealing to your audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When creating a list for a business document

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A)   always use bullets, rather than numbers or letters.
B)   keep in mind that the items need not be parallel.
C)   be sure to introduce it clearly.
D)   any text in the list should be typed in all caps.
E)   it should always contain at least 7 items.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Using overnight delivery for a business message

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A)   is always a good idea, since it shows that the message is highly important.
B)   is no longer needed, since electronic delivery options are always preferable.
C)   hurts your image, since it suggests that you are a procrastinator.
D)   is usually a waste of money unless the audience truly needs to receive it right away.
E)   should always be your first choice among distribution methods if you work for a large company.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

What is a multimedia document,and what advantage does this medium offer?

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A multimedia document contains some comb...

Question 14

Skilled business writers keep all their sentences as short as possible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Rewrite the following sentence to eliminate the unnecessary phrases: "In view of the fact that the customer service department is closed,we do not have the capability of offering refunds until such a time as they reopen."

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We can offer refunds as soon as the cust...

Question 16

Rewrite the following sentence to eliminate redundancies: "The engineers collaborated together in order to produce the uniquely original final outcomes of their research."

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The engineers collaborated to produce or...

Question 17

When it comes to paragraph length,you should

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A)   use long paragraphs with detailed information for direct-mail letters.
B)   use long paragraphs if you want your document to look more inviting.
C)   keep all paragraphs to fewer than 60 words.
D)   use one-sentence paragraphs only occasionally, for emphasis.
E)   limit all paragraphs to three sentences.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Messages sent via IM,text messaging,email and blogging

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A)   do not require revision, even when used for business purposes.
B)   should be revised, even if it involves nothing more than a quick review before sending.
C)   do not need to be revised unless a potential sale is involved.
D)   cannot be revised.
E)   don't need to be revised, since software editing features will eliminate any errors.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Typeface refers to

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A)   a set of characters in a specific style.
B)   the lettering commonly used on the title-pages and covers of business documents.
C)   the part of a laser printer that imprints letters on the page.
D)   the physical design of letters, numbers, and other text characters.
E)   the margin settings of a document.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 20

When evaluating the work of others,you should

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A)   make sure you understand the writer's intent before you begin suggesting or making changes.
B)   talk with the writer about his or her intent only after you suggest changes, since this is a good way to test the effectiveness of the document.
C)   avoid talking with the writer about the document, since other readers may not have that opportunity.
D)   compare the other person's writing style with your own, and if yours is better, rewrite the document in your own style.
E)   always point out problems and make suggestions for improvement, even when you do not believe they are truly needed.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 6: Completing Business Messages

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Skilled business writers keep all their sentences as short as possible.

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Centered type in business documents is

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Using overnight delivery for a business message

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The default margin setting for most word processing software is ________,with the left margin aligned vertically and a ________ margin on the right.

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The middle section of a message has the greatest impact on the audience.

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Using many different fonts in the same document will make it more appealing to your audience.

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What is a multimedia document,and what advantage does this medium offer?

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If you're sending extremely large files,you should

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Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

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Today's powerful grammar checkers can easily determine whether your document states your message correctly and communicates it clearly.

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What does it mean to impose parallelism on your writing,and what are the results of doing so?

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Rewrite the following sentence to eliminate redundancies: "The engineers collaborated together in order to produce the uniquely original final outcomes of their research."

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