Question 1

Editing is the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  correcting the grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics of your message
B)  finding and correcting errors in documents seeking to persuade 
C)  improving the content and sentence structure of your message
D)  improving text messages and tweets

Question 2

When it arrived,I cashed your check immediatelyis an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  effective business writing
B)  reader orientation
C)  a long lead-in
D)  saying the obvious

Question 3

Allan is writing instructions for filing an employee grievance.He should use a numbered list because the order of steps in the process is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Some experts recommend spending about half of the total writing time on the editing,proofreading,and evaluating phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates clarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every effort should be made to notify each and every employee without delay of next week's gathering.
B)  First and foremost,it is imperative that all employees be notified of next week's assembly.
C)  It is the duty of all supervisors to inform their subordinates of next week's congregation.
D)  Please let your employees know about next Friday's meeting. D

Question 6

The final phase of the 3-x-3 writing process focuses on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  revising
B)  proofreading
C)  evaluating
D)  all of these tasks D

Question 7

________ such as exception to the rule and pass with flying colors are expressions that have become exhausted by overuse and can be difficult to explain,especially to those who are new to our culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ such as exception to the rule...

Question 8

________ is the process of analyzing whether your message achieves its purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the process of analyzing whether...

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of business writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would be advantageous for you to enlighten your employees regarding the company's new social media policy.
B)  Please tell your employees about the company's new social media policy.
C)  You are hereby advised to inform your employees about the new social media policy that has been adopted by the company.
D)  The individual referenced above must inform his or her subordinates in regard to the company's new social media policy.

Question 10

Tovs.tooandthenvs.thanare examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formatting errors
B)  easily confused words
C)  typos
D)  tone issues

Question 11

________ expressions such as at this point in time and due to the fact that are wordy phrases that may be better expressed in single words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ expressions such as at this point...

Question 12

If you send tweets,you are a microblogger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best way to evaluate the success of your communication is through ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best way to evaluate the success...

Question 14

________ headings are used with bullets to summarize the content of an item in a list.

Accepted Answer

A)  Top-line
B)  Period
C)  Category
D)  ​Main

Question 15

Serif typefaces ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​include Times New Roman and Century
B)  have small features at the ends of strokes
C)  suggest tradition,maturity,and formality
D)  all of these choices

Question 16

The following sentence is effectively phrased to express the importance of the message:It is absolutely essential that you turn your expense claim in by Friday.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In view of the fact thatis considered a flabby expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following sentences avoidsslang or buzzwords?

Accepted Answer

A)  I can't believe that I totally bombed my presentation.
B)  We need to work hard to meet the deadline.
C)  We hope to incentivize our employees to work hard to meet the project deadline.
D)  I hope we don't get burned,but we really need this paradigm shift.

Question 19

It is safer to proofread on your computer screen than to proofread from a printed copy because you will catch more errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At this point in time,due to the fact that,feel free to,and in the near future are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  redundancies
B)  flabby expressions
C)  long lead-ins
D)  opening fillers

Exam 6: Revising Business Messages

Editing is the process of ________.

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When it arrived,I cashed your check immediatelyis an example of ________.

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Allan is writing instructions for filing an employee grievance.He should use a numbered list because the order of steps in the process is important.

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Some experts recommend spending about half of the total writing time on the editing,proofreading,and evaluating phase.

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Which of the following sentences best demonstrates clarity?

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The final phase of the 3-x-3 writing process focuses on ________.

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________ such as exception to the rule and pass with flying colors are expressions that have become exhausted by overuse and can be difficult to explain,especially to those who are new to our culture.

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________ is the process of analyzing whether your message achieves its purpose.

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Which of the following is the best example of business writing?

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Tovs.tooandthenvs.thanare examples of ________.

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________ expressions such as at this point in time and due to the fact that are wordy phrases that may be better expressed in single words.

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If you send tweets,you are a microblogger.

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The best way to evaluate the success of your communication is through ________.

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________ headings are used with bullets to summarize the content of an item in a list.

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Serif typefaces ________.

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The following sentence is effectively phrased to express the importance of the message:It is absolutely essential that you turn your expense claim in by Friday.

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In view of the fact thatis considered a flabby expression.

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Which of the following sentences avoidsslang or buzzwords?

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It is safer to proofread on your computer screen than to proofread from a printed copy because you will catch more errors.

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At this point in time,due to the fact that,feel free to,and in the near future are examples of ________.

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