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<strong>Online</strong> <strong>Quiz</strong> 5 <strong>Answers</strong> (<strong>Ashworth</strong><br />

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<strong>EN360</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Communications</strong> <strong>Online</strong> <strong>Quiz</strong> 5 <strong>Answers</strong> (<strong>Ashworth</strong> <strong>College</strong>)<br />

Question 1 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Unjustified text:<br />

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A. has uneven spacing between words.<br />

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B. is common for formal materials.<br />

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C. is appropriate for letters and memos.<br />

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D. All of the above.<br />

Question 2 of 40<br />

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Which of the following statements about tone is MOST accurate?<br />

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A. Never use contractions.<br />

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B. Vary the tone of a document from section to section as needed.<br />

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C. Never use “I” or “we” in a technical document.<br />

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D. Using “you” and “your” will help a writer connect with readers.<br />

Question 3 of 40<br />

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Which of the following statements is NOT valid?


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A. A noun that has been formed from a verb and ends in ion is called a nominalization.<br />

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B. Combining sentences can help deemphasize some ideas and emphasize others.<br />

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C. Avoid using short sentences in technical wring.<br />

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D. Use first-person language for people with disabilities.<br />

Question 4 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

When constructing bar graphs:<br />

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A. vary widths of the bars for emphasis.<br />

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B. use numbers or gradations that are evenly divided.<br />

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C. use the same colors or shades for multiple bar graphs.<br />

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D. do not include a title.<br />

Question 5 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

A sans serif font may be NOT used for:<br />

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A. the main text of a formal report.<br />

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B. captions.<br />

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C. tables.<br />

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D. None of the above.<br />

Question 6 of 40<br />

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Which of the following statements is MOST valid?<br />

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A. Margins of half an inch or smaller are desirable for most documents.<br />

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B. PDF files typically cannot be altered or manipulated by readers.<br />

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C. Page design and document organization are synonymous.<br />

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D. In a long document, the front matter should not have page numbers.<br />

Question 7 of 40<br />

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Paragraphs in a document should:


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A. all be about the same length.<br />

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B. be consistently short.<br />

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C. be consistently long.<br />

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D. vary in length.<br />

Question 8 of 40<br />

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To write fluently:<br />

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A. use long sentences for special emphasis.<br />

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B. use a consistent sentence length.<br />

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C. use a consistent sentence construction.<br />

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D. combine related ideas.<br />

Question 9 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Photographs:<br />

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A. are always preferable to illustrations.<br />

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B. can provide too much detail, confusing the user.<br />

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C. no longer need professionals to create them since digital photography and photo editing are so<br />

readily available.<br />

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D. should never be supplemented with diagrams.<br />

Question 10 of 40<br />

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Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?<br />

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A. Color can be used for headings.<br />

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B. Color helps readers focus on essential information.<br />

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C. Use very bright colors to draw attention to text.<br />

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D. Bold or shading can be used instead of color.<br />

Question 11 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points


Jargon:<br />

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A. is never acceptable in technical writing.<br />

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B. is always acceptable in oral communication.<br />

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C. is the language (phrases and terms) used by individuals in a particular profession.<br />

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D. is understood cross-culturally.<br />

Question 12 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Bulleted lists are appropriate for:<br />

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A. organizing similar items.<br />

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B. enumerating a sequence of steps.<br />

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C. drawing attention to headings.<br />

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D. None of the above.<br />

Question 13 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?<br />

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A. Use simplified clip art liberally.<br />

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B. Provide a sense of scale in videos.<br />

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C. Label the important parts of illustrations.<br />

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D. Use directional markers in diagrams when necessary.<br />

Question 14 of 40<br />

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When adding headings, be sure to:<br />

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A. use no more than two levels of headings.<br />

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B. avoid using all capital letters.<br />

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C. include orphans periodically to show consistency.<br />

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D. None of the above.<br />

Question 15 of 40<br />

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Organization charts:<br />

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A. depict the breakdown of a project.<br />

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B. use lines and graphs to show the economic trend of a company.<br />

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C. show processes within an organization.<br />

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D. show a hierarchy of relationships among departments.<br />

Question 16 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

In a well-formed line graph:<br />

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A. each line is labeled.<br />

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B. each line is visually the same as all other lines.<br />

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C. grid lines are used.<br />

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D. up to 10 lines are included.<br />

Question 17 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

When designing a Web page, which of the following should be accommodated for?<br />

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A. Small screen sizes<br />

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B. Reduced resolution<br />

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C. Reader resistance to scrolling<br />

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D. All of the above.<br />

Question 18 of 40<br />

0.0/ 2.5 Points<br />

All of the following are common sources of wordiness EXCEPT:<br />

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A. strong verbs.<br />

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B. qualifiers.<br />

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C. prepositional phrases.<br />

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D. weak verbs.<br />

Question 19 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points


An example of sexist language is:<br />

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A. Ms.<br />

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B. poetess.<br />

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C. chairperson.<br />

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D. flight attendant.<br />

Question 20 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Which of the following is true?<br />

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A. Distortion for the sake of emphasis is often justified.<br />

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B. Photographs you find on the web can be used freely.<br />

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C. Icons resemble the items they represent.<br />

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D. Flowcharts move from bottom to top, showing how the process moves up.<br />

Part 2 of 2 - Lesson 5<br />

Questions<br />

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Question 21 of 40<br />

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The standard communication term for language used to create an exaggerated impression of<br />

importance is called:<br />

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A. legalese.<br />

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B. fabrication.<br />

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C. letterese.<br />

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D. conventionalism.<br />

Question 22 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Memos:<br />

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A. are commonly addressed to people outside a company.<br />

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B. provide appropriate formality for the workplace.<br />

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C. should always take a direct approach.<br />


D. should be sent via paper rather than email.<br />

Question 23 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

To format a memo:<br />

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A. do not use paragraphs.<br />

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B. single-space within paragraphs and double-space between paragraphs.<br />

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C. double-space within and between paragraphs.<br />

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D. indent the first line of a paragraph.<br />

Question 24 of 40<br />

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The style of a memo should be:<br />

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A. clear.<br />

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B. concise.<br />

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C. fluent.<br />

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D. All of the above.<br />

Question 25 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

When sending email to a global audience:<br />

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A. use humor to break the ice.<br />

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B. write in long, complex sentences to impress the audience.<br />

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C. avoid being blunt and too direct.<br />

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D. use slang and idioms to enliven the text.<br />

Question 26 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

When sending a work-related text message:<br />

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A. keep it simple and to the point.<br />

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B. use as many abbreviations as possible.<br />

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C. digress from your main topic.<br />


D. feel free to discuss confidential topics.<br />

Question 27 of 40<br />

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Email privacy can be compromised when:<br />

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A. everyone on a group mailing list automatically receives a copy of the message.<br />

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B. messages are saved in backup files that are later accessed by others.<br />

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C. someone with your password accesses your email account.<br />

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D. All of the above.<br />

Question 28 of 40<br />

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Which of the following is a valid statement?<br />

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A. Initializing a memo is an outdated practice.<br />

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B. Readers generally prefer memos to have an indirect style.<br />

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C. Memos generally focus on one topic.<br />

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D. A memo is always preferable to a phone call.<br />

Question 29 of 40<br />

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Privacy issues apply to:<br />

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A. email only.<br />

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B. texts only.<br />

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C. email and texts.<br />

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D. neither email nor texts.<br />

Question 30 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Distribute a memo to:<br />

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A. the media.<br />

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B. everyone in your organization, even if only a few people need to read it.<br />

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C. the people who need the information.<br />


D. a couple of administrative assistants, and let them pass along the information.<br />

Question 31 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

To manage your email:<br />

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A. keep your inbox under 50 messages.<br />

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B. save important attachments on your computer.<br />

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C. create folders for organizing and retaining messages.<br />

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D. All of the above.<br />

Question 32 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?<br />

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A. A memo that is longer than one page should include headers on subsequent pages.<br />

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B. Memos must never be longer than one page.<br />

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C. A table may be included in a memo.<br />

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D. Bulleted or numbered lists may be appropriate for memos.<br />

Question 33 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

The “you” perspective in a letter is MOST appropriate:<br />

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A. in the salutation.<br />

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B. in the first sentence of the letter.<br />

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C. in the concluding paragraph.<br />

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D. throughout the letter.<br />

Question 34 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Which of the following is INACCURATE?<br />

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A. A work letter often has a persuasive purpose.<br />

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B. Appeal to both logic and emotion in a sales letter.<br />

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C. International audiences often expect a personalized introduction to a letter.<br />


D. The most popular format for workplace letters is the left justified format.<br />

Question 35 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

A transmittal memo:<br />

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A. distributes bad news to the recipients.<br />

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B. distributes good news to the recipients.<br />

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C. accompanies long reports or proposals.<br />

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D. distributes both bad and good news to the recipients.<br />

Question 36 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

To show respect for your email correspondents:<br />

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A. check with them before sending a huge attachment.<br />

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B. read and answer your emails promptly.<br />

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C. check the distribution list to make sure you don’t leave out someone who should get the<br />

messages.<br />

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D. All of the above.<br />

Question 37 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

In the standard block letter format, the:<br />

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A. enclosure notation appears before the complimentary closing.<br />

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B. heading appears above the date.<br />

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C. sender’s address is omitted.<br />

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D. sender’s signature appears above the complimentary closing.<br />

Question 38 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

Which of the following statements about inquiry letters is LEAST accurate?<br />

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A. Address the letter to a specific person.<br />

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B. Provide all of your contact information so that you can be reached easily.<br />

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C. Do not enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, as doing so is presumptuous.


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D. Express thanks and offer to follow up..<br />

Question 39 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

The standard term for sending angry, sarcastic, insulting emails is:<br />

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A. embellishment.<br />

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B. stalking.<br />

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C. flaming.<br />

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D. invective.<br />

Question 40 of 40<br />

2.5/ 2.5 Points<br />

A memo should:<br />

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A. be grammatically correct.<br />

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B. always use the direct approach.<br />

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C. never adopt an informal tone.<br />

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D. always be sent on paper.

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