Question 1

Without identifying the primary audience for a message,you cannot know whether you've achieved your goal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Revising for style means

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A)   matching the general purpose to the specific purpose.
B)   adjusting the tone to obvious flattery.
C)   ensuring that sentences are long enough to persuade.
D)   making sure your punctuation is correct.
E)   checking the rhythm and flow of the sentences. E

Question 3

Email is neither as formal as a letter nor as informal as a telephone call.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You should proofread for content errors

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A)   after you proofread for style errors.
B)   to detect typographical errors.
C)   to be sure the document is formatted correctly.
D)   to determine whether the document makes sense.
E)   only if you move, delete, or insert material in your message.

Question 5

List and briefly describe at least four methods to overcome writer's block.

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Question 6

You've finished proofreading when

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A)   you read through the document and find only one or two misplaced sentences.
B)   you have corrected all of the mistakes you identified.
C)   you let the document sit overnight.
D)   you read through the entire message without making any changes.
E)   you have run the spellchecker program twice.

Question 7

Which of the following is not something you do when proofreading for format errors?

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A)   Look for errors in grammar, spelling, and word usage.
B)   Read the document again after making a change.
C)   Check that the document looks attractive on the page.
D)   Visually inspect the document for appropriate format.
E)   Be sure that all document parts are in the proper position.

Question 8

You can use mind mapping to develop a step-by-step list of ideas to include in a message.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Allowing some time between drafting and revising helps you distance yourself enough to identify weaknesses in logic or diction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Editing to identify grammar errors should precede revising for content and style.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

The final step in the revision process is to check your writing style and be sure it conveys a suitable image of you as the writer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When you analyze your audience,you

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A)   identify the reaction you will have to the reader's needs.
B)   adapt your message tone after observing any negative reaction.
C)   examine your relationship with the reader.
D)   present external evidence to support your logos.
E)   decide on the purpose that suits each reader.

Question 13

Static websites let people retrieve information but also create strong relationships with customers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which component of the writing process serves as a yardstick for determining whether your message is successful?

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A)   analyzing the primary audience
B)   identifying the specific purpose
C)   revising for technical content
D)   proofreading for grammatical errors
E)   organizing the content

Question 15

Identify the questions that must be considered in handling content issues.

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How much background information is neede...

Question 16

Blogs use far more text than websites and typically allow for customer comments.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When you write to someone higher in your organization,you usually present the main idea in your first paragraph.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An email signature line should include all of the following except

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A)   your title.
B)   information about how you can be reached.
C)   your company.
D)   your name.
E)   your favorite sports team.

Question 19

Persuasion is a form of coercion.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

If you expect that a reader will react negatively to your message,use a direct approach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: The Writing Process

Without identifying the primary audience for a message,you cannot know whether you've achieved your goal.

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Revising for style means

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Email is neither as formal as a letter nor as informal as a telephone call.

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You should proofread for content errors

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List and briefly describe at least four methods to overcome writer's block.

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You've finished proofreading when

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Which of the following is not something you do when proofreading for format errors?

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You can use mind mapping to develop a step-by-step list of ideas to include in a message.

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Allowing some time between drafting and revising helps you distance yourself enough to identify weaknesses in logic or diction.

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Editing to identify grammar errors should precede revising for content and style.

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The final step in the revision process is to check your writing style and be sure it conveys a suitable image of you as the writer.

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When you analyze your audience,you

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Static websites let people retrieve information but also create strong relationships with customers.

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Which component of the writing process serves as a yardstick for determining whether your message is successful?

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Identify the questions that must be considered in handling content issues.

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Blogs use far more text than websites and typically allow for customer comments.

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When you write to someone higher in your organization,you usually present the main idea in your first paragraph.

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An email signature line should include all of the following except

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Persuasion is a form of coercion.

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If you expect that a reader will react negatively to your message,use a direct approach.

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