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91) In order to do an effective job at proofreading a document,
A) scan each page as quickly as you can.
B) go through the document several times.
C) avoid using a systematic approach.
D) stop the process after you’ve run the spell-checker.
E) read the document once, but thoroughly.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
92) According to your textbook, proofreading is
A) unnecessary for digital communication.
B) the quality inspection stage for a document.
C) a casual scan up and down the page or screen.
D) something you do immediately after finishing a document.
E) more difficult on mobile devices.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Application
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
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93) When proofreading a document, design and format errors include
A) typographical mistakes.
B) missing text sections.
C) missing exhibits.
D) problems with page numbers and page breaks.
E) missing tables, charts and other images.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
94) Explain the importance and process of proofreading.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
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95) When considering the cost of distributing a message, be sure to consider
A) the nonverbal message you send.
B) the effect on the organization.
C) the speed of distribution.
D) intended audience.
E) the amount of work involved for the audience.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
96) The amount of work involved in receiving a message is an aspect of
A) cost.
B) convenience.
C) timeliness.
D) security.
E) privacy.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
97) Because of security concerns, files should be sent
A) as word processor files.
B) as emails.
C) as PDF files.
D) using embedded links.
E) as an Adobe Acrobat file.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
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98) When sending large files, use ________ to shrink the size of the email attachment.
A) a PDF file
B) Adobe Acrobat
C) printed copies of the bulk of the material
D) a file compression utility
E) recordable media
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
99) When determining the best way to distribute a message, which of the following should be
considered?
A) security and privacy
B) time
C) cost
D) convenience
E) all of the above
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages
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100) Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Revise, complete, and distribute business messages