How do overly long sentences affect the quality of the writing? A)They over-qualify a sentence,making the writing more
meaningful B)They cause dissimilar construction for similar ideas and add interest C)They cause nouns and verbs to have the wrong modifiers D)They make the writing less effective by overdoing the idea of complex sentences E)They can change verbs to nouns,making the writing less effective
Q79:
Explain why editing for conciseness is important,then list the four steps it involves.
Q80:
Which of the following can be done to edit a document for conciseness? A)Clarify awkward references B)Clarify sentence structure C)Replace camouflaged verbs D)Delete unnecessary words and phrases E)Impose parallelism
Q81:
How do serif and sans serf typefaces differ? A)Serif typefaces present an informal
look,whereas sans serif faces create a formal look B)Serif typefaces work only below 10 or 12 points; sans serif work at any size C)Serif typefaces are used for print messages; sans serif are used for digital messages D)Serif typefaces have small crosslines (serifs)at the ends of each letter stroke; sans serif faces do not E)Serif typefaces are obsolete in business
Q82:
Which of the following is an advantage of an effective design? A)The design helps to
eliminate ineffective tone B)The design helps guide the reader through the message C)The design acts as a barrier to poor communication D)The design replaces the nonverbal messages for the reader E)The design minimizes the effect of production quality
Q84:
All of the following EXCEPT ________ will make your messages mobile friendly. A)thinking in small chunks B)avoiding the use of white space C)using simple formats D)considering horizontal and vertical layouts
Q85:
Which of the following makes pages feel less intimidating and encourages the reader to
look at the document? A)Restraint B)Justified margins C)White space D)Varying type styles E)Boldface
Q86:
What are the decorative type elements such as boldface,italics,and color referred to as? A)Type style B)Typeface C)Justification D)White space E)Balance
Q87:
Businesspeople who compose messages for mobile devices should A)keep formats simple. B)write complex paragraphs. C)fill in all on-screen white space. D)assume device compatibility.
Q88:
The ________ of a message involves the total effect of elements such as page or screen
design,typography,and graphics. A)resonance B)semantic structure C)production quality D)information value
