74) The typeface used in a document can influence the tone of a message.
75) A flush left, ragged right type creates a more formal look to a document.
76) Discuss aspects of production quality.
77) Explain the four principles of effective design.
78) When inspecting a document for quality, what activity is the writer doing?
A) Designing
B) Formatting
C) Inserting white space
D) Proofreading
E) Ensuring consistency
79) Which of the following is not a consideration when proofreading a document?
A) Writing errors
B) Design mistakes
C) Layout errors
D) Production issues
E) Audience analysis
80) When proofreading for writing errors, attention should be paid to which of the following?
A) Incorrect typefaces
B) Web link issues
C) Ink color
D) Punctuation mistakes
E) Computer glitches
81) Reading backwards and reading with your finger under a word help the proofreading process
by using what?
A) A focus on high priority items
B) Distance
C) Additional time
D) Vigilance
E) Perception tricks
82) Which of the following will result in less effective proofreading?
A) Reading through the document quickly, several times
B) Blocking out distractions and read small amounts of material at a time
C) Allowing time to pass between finishing the writing of the document and proofreading the
document
D) Double checking names, titles, dates, and numbers
E) Reading aloud
83) Which of the following will allow a reader to stay focused while proofreading?
A) Take enough time to thoroughly read the document.
B) Read small sections in each sitting.
C) Proofread immediately after completing the document.
D) Focus on high priority items first.
E) Make multiple passes.
84) When proofreading, each round of proofreading should focus on what?
A) Overall impression
B) Spelling and grammar
C) Something different each time
D) Audience perception
E) Readability issues
85) When writing as a group, which of the following is true regarding proofreading?
A) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads the work of other team
members.
B) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads with a different focus.
C) Proofreading becomes more difficult as each team member uses a different set of
proofreading rules.
D) Proofreading becomes more difficult as different software packages are not always
compatible.
E) Proofreading is generally done by one person who looks for all errors, without consideration
for who wrote each section.
86) When proofreading, a reader should look for mistakes in design and layout in addition to
production errors.
87) To help find errors “in plain sight” requires only that the proofreader stay focused and
vigilant.
88) One way to improve the proofreading process is to proofread the writing after a period of
time has passed since completing the writing process.
89) A document that is online must be printed to use effective proofreading techniques.
90) Discuss six tips for effective proofreading.
91) Discuss examples of problems that might have occurred during the production of a
document.
92) When a large file needs to be sent to the reader, what factor will help determine the delivery
method?
A) Cost
B) Location
C) Audience convenience
D) Time
E) Security
93) When determining delivery of a document, which of the following should take nonverbal
communication into consideration?
A) Cost
B) Location
C) Convenience
D) Time
E) Security
94) Which of the following will be most affected by deadlines and due dates?
A) Cost
B) Location
C) Convenience
D) Time
E) Security
95) Some companies may have restrictions on distribution methods based on what?
A) Cost
B) Audience
C) Convenience
D) Time
E) Security and privacy
96) To limit the potential for viruses, attachments should be PDF files.
97) When determining how to distribute a message, you should choose the method that is most
convenient for the audience.
98) When determining delivery of a message, a general rule of thumb is “the sooner the better.”
99) Describe concerns with distributing messages using digital communications.
100) Discuss issues to consider when distributing your message.