Professional communication
Read the sentences below, then choose the sentence that DOES NOT best conforms to the rules of revising and editing.
After receiving a progress report, I realized that its possible I will not pass English.
An example of an app that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments⏤
Amazon Web Services
An example of an app that brings secure content management and collaboration services together is⏤
Box
An example of an app that provides unified management of mobile devices, Macs, PCs, and the entire network from a centralized dashboard⏤
Cisco Meraki
If your goal is to contrast two or more sets of data, you would likely choose a⏤
Comparison Chart
If your goal is to display change over time, you would likely choose a⏤
Composition Chart
If your goal is to show how variables are dispersed over time, you would likely choose a⏤
Distribution Chart
Read the sentences below, then choose the sentence that DOES NOT best conforms to the rules of revising and editing.
If a gardener wants his plants to grow, then, they needs to work diligently.
Read the sentences below, then choose the sentence that best conforms to the rules of revising and editing.
If you want a new prom dress, you will need to ask your dad and me.
Read the sentences below, then choose the sentence that best conforms to the rules of revising and editing.
If you want to travel with us, you will have to get permission from your parents and me first.
Read the sentences below, then choose the sentence that best conforms to the rules of revising and editing.
In order to understand my aunt's quirks, you have to understand her home environment.
An example of an app that tracks issues and bugs related to your software and Mobile apps is⏤
Jira
If your goal is to show connection between two or more variables, you would likely choose a⏤
Relational Chart
An example of an app that connects all your expense, travel and invoice spending in one system is⏤
SAP Concur
An example of a customer management system is⏤
Salesforce
An example of a chat room for your office is⏤
Slack
Read the sentences below, then choose the sentence that best conforms to the rules of revising and editing.
We agreed to keep the plans secret between you and me.
Choosing shading over gridlines in a table makes for easier viewing.
Yes
Does a line graph requires x and y axes that are clearly labeled.
Yes
Pie slices that are similar in size make an interesting display.
Yes
Starting a bar graph with the y-axis at zero tells a clearer narrative.
Yes
An example of a web-based video conferencing tool that allows users to meet online, with or without video is⏤
Zoom
Slack
a chat room for the office
Salesforce
a customer management system
When using a bar graph, it is best to start with the y-axis at zero because using a mid-number may cause⏤
a skewed narrative
A file management system is⏤
a type of software that manages your data files in a computer system
Zoom
a web-based video conferencing tool that allows users to meet online, with or without video
When only the last line of the paragraph appears at the top of the second page separated from the rest of the paragraph, it is referred to as ⏤
a widow
Essential to creating a line graph is (are)⏤
an X and Y axes
technical documentation
any type of document that describes the handling, functions, and construction of a technical product
contrast
arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama
If you use a pie graph and find that the slices are about the same size, consider changing to a⏤
bar graph
What is a wrong thing to do with a bar graph
bars are blurry and some of the labeling is missing
Box
brings secure content management and collaboration services together
Microsoft Office 365
collection of office-related applications
SAP Concur
connects all your expense, travel and invoice spending in one system
Comparison
contrasts/compares two or more data sets
Which of the following is not a consideration when trying to vary font sizes and styles?
creating undue attention to unimportant text
leading
describes the distance between each line of text
Composition
displays parts of a whole or change over time
Contrast may be achieved through⏤
font shifts from bold to italics
When constructing a table, most experts advise using shading rather than⏤
gridlines
A consideration when creating and posting technical documentation is ⏤
keeping the corporate branding consistent
The process of adjusting the spacing between characters in a proportional font, usually to achieve a visually pleasing result is called⏤
kerning
In typography, which term refers to the space between lines?
leading
The process of taking another person's work, ideas, or words, and using them as if they were your own is called⏤
plagiarism
Amazon Web Services
provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments
Cisco Meraki
provides unified management of mobile devices, Macs, PCs, and the entire network from a centralized dashboard
Relationship
shows connection between two or more variables
Distribution
shows how variables are distributed over time
kerning
the adjustment of specific pairs of letters to improve spacing and fit
plagiarism
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
One benefit of using Microsoft Office 365 over Microsoft Office package is⏤
the subscription ensures your system is always up to date
text wrap
the words wrap around a graphic
What is a wrong thing to do with a pie graph
there is no title and the labeling is missing
What is a problem that can occur when correcting orphans and widows?
too much blank space at the bottom of the page
Jira
tracks issues and bugs related to your software and Mobile apps
widows
word or sentence left hanging at the top of the next page
orphans
word or sentence of a paragraph left on the first page
