58)When you need to revise a long, complex document

Select one:

a. start the process as soon as you've finished your first draft.

b. save time by multitasking while you're revising the document.

c. start by focusing on misspelled words and grammar errors.

d. try to put your draft aside for a couple of days before you start

57)Which of the following is one way to make a document easier to skim and allow the reader to quickly find key ideas?

Select one:

a. Eliminate headings and subheadings

b. Use shorter paragraphs

c. Avoid lists and bullets

d. Keep sentence length consistent

e. Build a strong narrative

56)In what way can headings help the reader understand the organisation of a message?

Select one:

a. Headings keep paragraph length to a minimum

b. Headings can replace bullet points

c. Headings prevent readers from superficially skimming

d. Headings label groups of related paragraphs

e. Headings always give away key conclusions

55)When does it make the most sense to review the readability of a document?

Select one:

a. While you are writing it

b. After you have confirmed its content, organisation, style, and tone

c. Right after you assess the audience's reading level

d. During the research phase

e. After the target audience has received and read it

54)Which of the following is a disadvantage of using too many short sentences in a document?

Select one:

a. Short sentences are more difficult to skim

b. Short sentences don't contain enough information to be usable

c. The writing becomes choppy

d. Short sentences will lack the punch and impact of longer sentences

e. Short sentences usually have complicated structures

53)When you're writing a business message, use headings and subheadings to

Select one:

a. indicate shifts from one idea to the next.

b. all of the above.

c. capture the attention of your readers.

d. reveal how your document is organised.

52)Which of the following is an advantage of using short sentences?

Select one:

a. They are useful for showing relationships

b. They can quickly alert the reader as to what will follow

c. They can be processed quickly

d. They quickly convey complex ideas

e. They effectively summarise previous information

51)After ensuring a document accomplishes its goals, what should be looked at in the next review of the document?

Select one:

a. Mechanics

b. Format

c. Readability, clarity, and conciseness

d. Proper channel

e. Audience analysis

50)Which of these is a potential benefit of making sure all your messages are well crafted efforts that respect the audience's time?

Select one:

a. You will no longer be tasked with writing routine messages

b. You will be able to proofread the work of others, gaining insight into organisational activities.

c. People will pay more attention to your work in the future

d. You'll be more popular with audience members

e. If you earn a strong reputation as a writer, you will no longer need to provide supporting evidence