The three common criteria for analytical reports are

technical, managerial, and social.

In a presentation, the Preacher’s Maxim refers to

what you will tell; tell it; tell what you told

All of the following are ways to help reduce nervousness when giving a presentation, except

avoid casual banter with the audience before beginning

Effective instructions include

placing only one action in each step.

Which of the following is an example of sexist language?

Each student is responsible for his own work.

When you paraphrase information you found from an outside source,

you must provide in-text citation and a reference page

Which of these is NOT recommended when writing the body of a document?

Repeat the purpose in each section.

Which of these is NOT recommended when writing the body of a document?

Repeat the purpose in each section.

Which is not true for the technical section of a solicited proposal?

There is only one organizational plan that must be followed

Which of the following statements is true regarding solicited proposals?

Solicited proposals are often written in response to RFPs

Which of the following is NOT one of the main principles in organizing formal documents?

Do not reveal the main point in the introduction

Which of the following statements is true regarding proposals?

are always designed to persuade an audience to take action

In an informal report, which of the following statements is correct?

Illustrations are attached rather than included within

When creating a PowerPoint slide show, all of the following are design recommendations except

incorporate sound effects when possible

The 3 sections of information typically found in solicited sales proposals are

technical, management, and cost.

Headings for sections in reports

should indicate a clear hierarchy.

Providing handouts to the audience before a presentation is not advisable because

the audience will be distracted reading and lose attention

The "you" attitude best refers to which of the following?

A focus on your reader’s perspective

Which of the following statements is most accurate about feasibility studies?

usually solicited by one who needs to make a decision

Which of the following is part of the typical website interface?

analysis, labeling, layout, editing.

Using lists (bullets and numbers) in documents

helps the reader identify important points.

In reference to a website, a content chunk is defined as

a stand-alone unit of text and graphics

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1
The three common criteria for analytical reports are
activity, managerial, regulatory.
recommendation, proposal, analysis.
technical, managerial, and social.
lab, regulatory, and progress.
2
Which if the following is NOT a collaborative method of writing?
Narration
Divide and conquer
Sequence
Synthesis
3
At a presentation, most listeners remember information best when it is grouped in
fives.
threes.
None of the above
equal pairs.
4
Which of the following is generally part of a formal report?
All of the above
Table of contents
Executive summary
letter or memo of transmittal
5
Informal definitions are generally
not used in formal reports.
a word or brief phrase.
a complete sentence.
two or more paragraphs.
6
Most readers of formal reports
include very mixed audiences.
get frustrated if important information is not placed first.
read selectively each time they pick up the document.
All of the above
7
In a presentation, the Preacher’s Maxim refers to
providing a five-part structure to hold audience attention.
None of the above
what you will tell; tell it; tell what you told
opening with an extended personal story.
8
Documenting your sources when writing a report or paper is important because of
All of the above
courtesy to the reader.
ethical concerns.
legal obligations.
9
All of the following are ways to help reduce nervousness when giving a presentation, except
have a glass of water nearby.
avoid casual banter with the audience before beginning
practice deep breathing exercises before you speak.
picture yourself giving a great presentation.
10
Effective instructions include
beginning each step with a noun.
avoiding the use of lists.
first-person references.
placing only one action in each step.
11
Which of the following is a technique for avoiding sexist language?
Use second-person pronouns.
Alternate masculine and feminine pronouns.
All of the above
Include pronouns for both genders.
12
Which of the following is an example of sexist language?
Everyone is responsible for his or her own transportation.
Each student is responsible for his own work.
They are all examples of sexist language.
All employees should submit their lunch order by noon.
13
When you paraphrase information you found from an outside source,
you must provide in-text citation and a reference page
is considered common knowledge and does not require citation
in-text citation is not required.
no formal documentation is necessary.
14
Which of the following is NOT recommended for a productive meeting?
Limit the use of visuals.
Have only one meeting leader.
Strive for consensus.
Distribute an agenda before the meeting.
15
Team writing projects can share documents through
e-mail.
computer conferencing.
All of the above
groupware.
16
seek written permission to use borrowed information from a copyrighted source when
both A and B are correct
you plan to publish your document.
there is no legal obligation to seek permission
you are using your document to bring in profit to your firm
17
Which of these is NOT recommended when writing the body of a document?
Adopt a format that reveals much structure.
Separate fact from opinion.
Repeat the purpose in each section.
Use graphics whenever possible.
18
Which of the following is true about a content chunk on a web page?
advantage is that an entire site can be connected w/links
All of the above
The goal is content that is readable and likely to be read
generally averages four to seven lines of text.
19
Which of these is NOT recommended when writing the body of a document?
Separate fact from opinion.
Use graphics whenever possible.
Adopt a format that reveals much structure.
Repeat the purpose in each section.
20
The basic written unit of a web page is called
site navigation.
a home page.
a paragraph.
a content chunk.
21
In an informal report, opinions should be
stated in the recommendation section.
both A and B are correct
stated in the conclusion section.
left out of informal reports
22
Which is not true for the technical section of a solicited proposal?
Subheadings with specific wording should be used frequently.
All claims should be backed up with facts
The client’s concerns should be responded to thoroughly
There is only one organizational plan that must be followed
23
Organizations use analytical reports to
both A and B are correct
understand problems.
pitch new ideas to clients.
make informed decisions.
24
The first step in effective collaboration is
brainstorming.
setting clear ground rules.
storyboarding.
getting to know your team.
25
Which of the following statements is true regarding solicited proposals?
Solicited proposals are not requested by anyone.
Solicited proposals are written to internal audiences.
All of the above
Solicited proposals are often written in response to RFPs
26
Anticipating questions your reader might raise
is an example of using a reader’s perspective.
is good practice for any document you write.
is an example of using the “you” attitude.
All of the above
27
Which of the following is NOT one of the main principles in organizing formal documents?
Repeat key points when necessary.
Do not reveal the main point in the introduction
Write different parts for different readers.
Place important information first.
28
Which of the following is a technique for avoiding sexist language?
Alternate masculine and feminine pronouns.
Avoid using personal pronouns.
All of the above
Use plural instead of singular pronouns.
29
Which of the following statements is true regarding proposals?
Audience is usually willing to be convinced to take action.
are typically not designed to be read by decision makers.
All of the above
are always designed to persuade an audience to take action
30
White space in a document
should be used to guide the eye to important information.
All of the above
refers to open places on the page with no text or graphics
relieves the boredom of reading text.
31
A warning or potential risk message
All of the above
should be highlighted to make it stand out.
should be placed prior to the possibility of the event
is used to prevent injury to people or equipment.
32
Place an illustration next to every major step in instructions when
All of the above
the audience is global.
the instructions are complex.
you must show correspondence between related data.
33
In an informal report, which of the following statements is correct?
Appendices are often included.
Important details should be included in the abstract.
Illustrations are attached rather than included within
Costs should be included in the main body of the report.
34
Readers most often remember
introductions and conclusions.
the details.
the middle of a document.
your recommendations.
35
When creating a PowerPoint slide show, all of the following are design recommendations except
incorporate sound effects when possible
use ample white space.
use color sparingly.
emphasize only one idea on each slide.
36
The 3 sections of information typically found in solicited sales proposals are
internal, external, and value.
cost, contract, and schedule
technical, management, and cost.
organizational charts, company history, and samples
37
Common website navigation types include all of the following except
graphic identities.
site maps.
hyperlinks
tool bar menus.
38
Most paragraphs in a technical document should have no more than _____ lines of text.
10
20
15
5
39
The ABC format stands for
analysis, body, content
appendix, block, conclusion
abstract, body, conclusion
attention, build, conclude
40
The management section of a formal solicited proposal includes
All of the above
a graphic display of the schedule
personnel qualifications.
a description of who will do the work.
41
The three essential pieces of information in the abstract section of an informal document are
buffer, appeal, and background.
purpose, scope, and summary.
conclusion, recommendations, and next step.
ethos, pathos, and logos.
42
Headings for sections in reports
do not require parallel form.
are not recommended.
should indicate a clear hierarchy.
should be one or two words only.
43
Providing handouts to the audience before a presentation is not advisable because
they can simply read the handout and not need to listen.
the audience will be distracted reading and lose attention
you will give away the main points of your presentation.
they are too time-consuming to produce.
44
In a report, expanded definitions are most often placed
in the introduction.
in the conclusion.
in the main body.
in the appendix.
45
The "you" attitude best refers to which of the following?
A focus on your reader’s perspective
The use of writer-centered prose
The use of first person
A focus on “you,” the writer
46
Which of the following statements is most accurate about feasibility studies?
They are basically the same as recommendation reports.
They do not guide readers toward a specific action.
usually solicited by one who needs to make a decision
are generally written for internal or in-house audiences
47
The three Cs in the 3C strategy for persuasive writing are
convince, captivate, control.
consolidate, continue, conclude.
capture, convince, contact.
contact, connect, conclude.
48
Which of the following is part of the typical website interface?
programming, planning, accessibility, usability.
linear, hierarchical, hypertextual, custom.
scripting, authoring, labeling, layout.
analysis, labeling, layout, editing.
49
Graphics receive the most attention
In the center of the page
Near the top of the page
On the right-hand side of the page
Near the bottom of the page
50
Using lists (bullets and numbers) in documents
should be used when there are eight or more items.
must not contain more than one line of text.
should be avoided.
helps the reader identify important points.
51
In reference to a website, a content chunk is defined as
a bulleted list.
a poorly written paragraph.
an illustration.
a stand-alone unit of text and graphics
52
For most presentations, all of the following are common listener characteristics, except
they usually have high expectations in the beginning
most have a 30-second attention span.
they often daydream.
they are impatient after the first few minutes.
53
Parallelism in a list refers to
keeping all points grammatically the same.
using bullets and numbers.
keeping all points as short as possible.
using no more than 10 items in a list.
54
Formal definitions include all of the following except
several paragraphs or more.
distinguishing features of the term.
a class to which the term belongs.
the term itself.
55
When working with a subject matter expert (SME), a writer should
do background research before contacting the SME.
All of the above
put questions in writing.
treat the SME with respect.
56
Groupthink occurs when group members
echo each other rather than state their own opinions.
use brainstorming to develop a plan.
have difficulty reaching a consensus.
work individually and then combine efforts.
57
The best way to end a bad-news message is to make
remarks that express interest in a continued relationship.
a buffer statement and an apology.
a clear statement of the bad news.
None of the above

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