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Georgia State University BCOM 3950 Multiple Choice 1)To be successful in the business world, you must be able to create messages and presentations that are a

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Georgia State University

BCOM 3950

Multiple Choice

1)To be successful in the business world, you must be able to create messages and presentations that are

a.            concise.

b.            clear.

c.             vigorous.

d.            All answer choices are correct.

 

               

 

 

2.            Which of the following is true about writing and revising business documents?

a.            Rarely is the first version satisfactory, but usually the second version is excellent.

b.            Experts say only amateurs expect writing perfection on the first try.

c.             Revision is not necessary for informal documents such as internal memos or e-mail messages.

d.            The real work of revision should happen in the writing stage as you select words and form sentences.

 

               

 

 

3.            Monica lost a promotion due to poor writing skills. Which phase of the writing process should she most focus on to demonstrate better writing skills?

 

a.            Improving content and research

b.            Revising and proofreading

c.             Formatting and documenting

d.            Identifying her purpose and her audience

 

               

 

 

 

4.            Which of the following statements about revision is most accurate?

a.            You must compose first drafts quickly (sprint writing) and return later for editing.

b.            Careful writers always revise as they write.

c.             Revision is required only for long and complex business documents.

d.            Some business writers prefer to compose first drafts quickly and revise later; others prefer to revise as they go.

 

               

 

 

5.            Good business writing is concise. Concise means that the writing a. avoids the use of redundant phrases.

b.            is free of errors in grammar and punctuation.

c.             has been revised to include examples and research. d. contains proper documentation of resources.

 

               

 

 

 

6.               Concise writing

a.            should be used only in informal business documents such as e-mail messages. b. is easier to read and comprehend.

c. is improved during the proofreading step of the third phase of the writing process. d. should be avoided because it can come across as being abrupt and rude.

 

               

 

 

7.            Due to the fact that is a flabby phrase that could be written more concisely as

a.            About.

b.            Although.

c.             While.

d.            Because.

 

               

 

 

8.            Which of the following best avoids flabby expressions?

a.            In very few cases do job applicants perform adequate research about a company.

b.            The CEO is of the opinion that stock prices will increase next quarter.

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

d.            We do not expect any pay raises at this point in time.

 

               

 

 

 

9.            In the near future is a flabby expression that could be written more concisely as

a.            Now.

b.            Soon.

c.             Probably.

d.            For.

 

               

 

 

 

10.          I am writing this letter to inform you that is an example of

a.            a flabby expression.

b.            an effective introductory statement.

c.             a long lead-in.

 

d.            strong business writing.

 

               

 

 

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

a.            Yes, we will send the information you requested.

b.            This is to advise you that we will send the information you requested.

c.             You may be interested to learn that we will send the information you requested.

d.            I am writing this letter to inform you that we will send the information you requested.

 

               

 

 

12.          It is important to avoid long lead-ins because

a.            they are grammatically incorrect.

b.            conciseness is enhanced through long lead-ins.

c.             the reader is delayed from reaching the meaning of the sentence.

d.            they result in faulty parallelism.

 

               

 

 

 

13.          Which of the following sentences is most effective?

a.            This is to inform you that your account is now up-to-date.

b.            At this point in time, your account is up-to-date.

c.             Due to the fact that we have just received your check, your account is up-to-date.

d.            Your account is now up-to-date.

 

               

 

 

 

14.          There are 15 candidates who applied for the job opening is an example of a sentence with

a.            concise wording.

b.            a wordy prepositional phrase.

c.             a filler.

d.            faulty parallelism.

               

 

 

15.          Which sentence avoids the use of unnecessary fillers?

a.            There are three important issues to discuss at today’s meeting.

b.            There is only one job opening available.

c.             It was our office manager who won the raffle.

d.            Three candidates are running for the board.

 

               

 

16.          Which of the following is a redundant expression?

a.            Repeat again

b.            New beginning

c.             True facts

d.            All choices are redundant expressions.

 

               

 

17.          Which sentence avoids redundant expressions?

a.            It is absolutely essential that our accounting records are accurate.

b.            Let’s not repeat our competitor’s mistakes.

c.             Please refer back to the June financial statements.

d.            I want to thank each and every stockholder.

 

               

 

 

 

 

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

a.            Thank you in advance for considering me for your available position.

b.            I am confident that my education has prepared me well for the medical technician position.

c.             Enclosed herein please find the salary history you requested during the interview.

d.            Pursuant to your request, I will return for a second interview on May 28.

               

 

 

19.          Which of the following expressions is most modern?

a.            Enclosed is

b.            Under separate cover

c.             Every effort will be made

d.            Please do not hesitate to

               

 

 

 

20.          Jargon

a.            is specialized terminology that individuals in a specific profession or field use. b.  should not be used in business writing.

c.             is the same as slang.

d.            improves the precision of most messages.

 

 

               

                               

 

 

 

 

21.          The dangers of using slang in business writing include

a.            obscuring meaning.

b.            using language that is too informal.

c.             using words that quickly go out of fashion.

d.            All answer choices are correct.

 

               

 

 

22.          Which of the following sentences avoids jargon and slang?

a.            Our stock price tanked last quarter because we blew our budget.

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

c.             That company might get busted if the internal corporati don’t watch their backs.

d.            The de minimus use of the material creates a quasi violation, but quid pro quo is difficult to determine.

 

               

 

23.          Which of the following sentences avoids clichés?

a.            We can prove the benefits of exercise for stress reduction beyond a shadow of a doubt.

b.            Employees who engage in a regular fitness program are likely to pass the physical exam with flying colors.

c.             Please encourage your department members to join the health club.

d.            Last but not least, you, too, should join the fitness program.

 

               

 

 

 

 

24.          Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

a.            Your supervisor will give consideration to all capital budget requests.

b.            The committee worked on the establishment of a fund for scholarships.

c.             The benefits committee will be responsible for the acquisition of an endowment.

d.            The scholarship committee approved the plan.

 

               

 

 

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

a.            adjectives that add a welcome degree of emotion to your writing.

b.            adjectives that may be omitted because they are imprecise.

c.             adverbs that should be used only sparingly in business writing.

d.            adverbs that should be used as often as possible in business writing to show excitement and enthusiasm.

               

 

 

26.          Which of the following is most concrete?

a.            The board approved a substantial budget increase.

b.            The board approved a 34 percent budget increase.

c.             The board approved a large budget increase.

d.            The board approved a sizeable budget increase.

 

               

 

 

 

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

a.            The resort offered luxurious suites with Jacuzzi tubs and saunas.

b.            The all-inclusive, top-notch resort offered luxurious, totally marvelous suites with incredible extras.

c.             The resort had nice rooms.

d.            All of the sentences use vivid adjectives effectively.

 

               

 

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

a.            To improve readability, justify the left and right margins so they are both even.

b.            To increase readability, create white space by using headings, bulleted or numbered lists, short paragraphs, and effective margins.

c.             Use only one typeface per document.

d.            Use ALL CAPS anywhere in a document you want to emphasize your point.

 

               

 

29.          Proofreading includes which of the following tasks?

a.            Improving content and tone

b.            Fine tuning sentence and paragraph structure

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

d.            Determining whether the message should be written using the direct or indirect organization pattern

 

               

 

 

30.          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.            A grammatical mistake

b.            A proofreading error

c.             Failure to use spell check

d.            No error was made. The sentence is correct as written.