Business Comm ONLINE / Ch. 4 Quiz MINDTAP

White space refers to

empty space on the page.

All of the following are tips you should follow when microblogging except

ignore spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

"Tightening" your message refers to

looking for shorter ways to say what you mean.

A good standard to apply to your writing is to remember that it

takes the place of a personal appearance

A good standard to apply to your writing is to remember that it

takes the place of a personal appearance.

To improve readability and comprehension,

use approximately 20 or fewer words per sentence.

One way to improve the clarity of your writing is to apply the KISS formula. KISS stands for

. Keep It Short and Simple.

Long sentence lead-ins

. are unnecessary introductory words.

What is the best advice for proofreading a complex document?

Be prepared to find errors.

Proofreading includes which of the following tasks?

Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format

Dylan is designing his document to enhance readability and comprehension. What is the best advice you can give Dylan?

Create white space by using headings, bulleted or numbered lists, short paragraphs, and effective margins.

Which of the following statements about revising business messages is most accurate?

Effective revision saves time, avoids confusion, and optimizes your credibility

Which of the following sentences avoids clichés?

Please encourage your department members to join the health club.

Which of the following is the best advice to follow when you proofread a routine document?

Proofread the document using a printed copy.

Which of the following statements about revising business messages is most accurate?

Revising and proofreading involve the same steps.

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Three candidates are running for the board

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers ex

Three candidates are running for the board.

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

Your account is now up-to-date.

Think outside of the box is an example of

a cliche

Concise writing a. All of these are true. b. is easier to read and comprehend. c. saves time and money. d. is necessary for both formal and informal messages.

a. All of these are true.

Expressions that are intended to impress rather than express are known as

buzzwords.

Converting verbs into noun expressions

reduces verb strength.

There is and It is are examples of

sentence fillers.

Getting burned is an example of a(n) ____________ expression.

slang

Listed items should reflect parallel structure, which means that

they should be expressed using the same grammatical structure.

Document design techniques to improve readability include a. use of white space. b. headings for visual impact. c. typefaces and fonts. d. all of these choices.

. all of these choices.

Taylor is enrolled in a business communications course at her local community college. She just received a paper back from her professor who noted that Taylor should review the principles for comma usage. How should Taylor handle this criticism?

. Accept the feedback and use it constructively to improve her future writing assignments.

Which of the following best avoids flabby expressions?

. Although many employees have requested training, we can't afford the extra expense.

Which statement regarding type sizes and fonts is most accurate?

. Fonts include caps, boldfacing, italics, underlining, outlining, and shadowing.

Branch managers of First Federated Savings and Loan received this e-mail message: Please inform all personal that management retains the right to check personal belongings of employees before employees leave the bank. What error did the writer make?

A proofreading error

The dangers of using slang in business writing include

All answer choices are correct.

Which of the following sentences avoids buzzwords and slang?

All companies must follow the guidelines outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Concise writing a. All of these are true. b. is easier to read and comprehend. c. saves time and money.

All of these are true

Due to the fact that is a flabby expression that could be shortened to the word(s)

Because

Which of the following about writing and revising business documents is most accurate?

Evaluating your message involves analyzing whether your message achieves its purpose

Which of the following about writing and revising business documents is most accurate?

Evaluating your message involves analyzing whether your message achieves its purpose.

Monica's supervisor has expressed concern about the readability of her messages, claiming that paragraphs are often too long. What aspect of her writing should Monica focus on to address this issue?

Formatting

Which statement about proofreading is most accurate?

Good business writers wait at least 24 hours or longer to proofread a document.

Which statement regarding headings is most accurate?

Headings highlight information and improve readability.

One way to improve the clarity of your writing is to apply the KISS formula. KISS stands for

Keep It Short and Simple

Which sentence avoids redundant expressions?

Let's not repeat our competitor's mistakes.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates clear writing?

Lindsey Goulet asked production employees to work on Saturday.

Which of the following statements regarding bulleted or numbered lists is most accurate?

Lists allow readers to review main ideas quickly

Which statement about margins and text alignment is true?

Margins define the reading area and provide important visual relief

Which statement about margins and text alignment is true?

Margins define the reading area and provide important visual relief.

How many typefaces should you use in a business document?

No more than two

What is the best way to judge the success of your writing?

Receiving feedback from your receiver

Which of the following sentences uses the most precise language?

The board approved a 34 percent budget increase.

Which of the following sentences contains the best use of vivid adjectives without overkill?

The resort offered luxurious suites with Jacuzzi tubs and saunas.

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

The scholarship committee approved the plan.

What is the most common serif typeface?

Times New Roman

Tyler used a bulleted list on his résumé to describe his previous job duties. Which of the following items from his list does not demonstrate parallel structure?

Troubleshooting of plant's chemical equipment

Which of the following best avoids a long lead-in?

Yes, we will send the information you requested.

Katelyn is writing a letter to thank a potential employer for her job interview. Which of these sentences contains modern expressions Katelyn should use?

You will note that my coursework has thoroughly prepared me for your medical technician position.

Think outside of the box is an example of

a cliche.

There is a new software company that will be hiring employees is an example of a sentence with

a filler.

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

adverbs that should be used only sparingly in business writing.

Microblogging

consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks.

Document design techniques to improve readability include a. use of white space. b. headings for visual impact. c. typefaces and fonts. d. all of the above

d. all of the above