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ENG 201
Quiz # 1

Q:1 - Why document’s objective should be stated at the beginning?

a) to motivate readers to read further
b) To gain readers attention
c) to make them interested
d) all the given options
Q:2 - Advisors provide information and advice for the ________?
a) media
b) implementers
c) decision makers
d) All the given options
Q:3 - The role of a _______ is to say how the organization or some part will act when confronted
with a particular situation.
a) decision makers
b) advisors
c) Implementers
d) coordinators

Q:4 – While writing a document, include extensive explanations of your conclusion if your
audience ______?
a) has a trust relationship with you
b) does not consider you an expert
c) is easily convincible
d) Considers you credible

Q:5 - An underlying goal of all technical and scientific writing is to get the reader to trust the
writer’s ________?
a) Credibility
b) Authority
c) Authenticity
d) Honesty
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Q:6 - The persuasive argument has two elements; a ____ and evidence to______ your claim?
a) Discussion, support
b) Claim, refute
c) Claim, support
d) Discussion, refute
Q:7 - Mark the statement as true/false:
Explicit purpose serves to provide information and give instructions
a) True
b) False

Q:8 - Explicit purpose means the purpose which is ambiguously stated.

a) False
b) True

Q:9 - Oral presentations can be formal or informal, depending upon their ________and
_______purposes and the delivery situation.
a) Explicit, implicit
b) Impromptu, extempore
c) Educational, instrumental
d) None of the above options

Q:10 - Which of the following font should be used on overhead projection transparencies (OHPs)?
a) 10pt Time Roman
b) 14pt Time Roman
c) 18pt Time Roman
d) 22pt Time Roman

Q:11 – A ______ resume emphasizes the functions and tasks that applicant can perform
a) Functional
b) Conventional
c) Non-conventional
d) Professional
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Q:12 - Audience analysis is _______ in professional environment.

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a) Vital
b) Futile
c) Optional
d) Compulsory

Q:13 - Often a business document will be read by readers with different levels of expertise.
a) True
b) False

Q:14 - Generally expert's possesses extensive knowledge about the field in _________?
a) Particular
b) General
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Q:15 - What kind of paper should be used for a conventional resume?

a) Pink
b) Gold
c) White
d) Canary
Q:16 - Documents that are meant to ‘enact’ something include authorization memoranda and
______?
a) Resume
b) Acceptance letters
c) Recommendation letters
d) Inquiry letters

Q:17 - To prohibit something is a/an _____ purpose of business document.

a) Implicit
b) Explicit
c) Specific
d) Hidden
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Q:18 - Which of the following is/are the purpose of general audience while reading scientific and
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technical documents?
a) to acquired information
b) to learn how to do something
c) to compel to do task
d) All of the given option
Q:19 - Select the object which can cause a presentation to become ineffective.
a) A prompt sheet with lengthy details
b) A cue card with keywords
c) A postcard with pictures
d) PowerPoint slide showing key points
Q:20 - Complex readers are the readers who may use your communication after weeks, months,
or even years later.
a) True
b) False
Q:21 - If you are designing a _______ resume, there is no harm in placing your name along the
bottom or side.
a) Conventional
b) Non-conventional
c) Functional
d) None of the above
Q:22 – Here are your shoes; I (just/clean) them,
a) Just cleaned
b) Have just cleaned
c) Had just cleaned
d) Just clean
Q:23 – Don’t worry what other people think______.
a) Just take no note of them
b) Just take no sign of them
c) Just take no hint of them
d) Just take no notice of them
Q:24 - It is better to state your documents objective at/in the ________?
a) end
b) beginning
c) middle
d) last line
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Q:25 – If there is no receiver, there is no _______?

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a) Communication
b) Sender
c) Message
d) Media

Q:26 - Experts read technical and scientific documents for _______:

a) to maintain and expand their own general expertise
b) to obtain specific answers to their own research and writing
c) to evaluate a document's technical or scientific content
d) All of the options
Q:27 - Informal oral reports are generally characterized by_______ setting with a ______degree of
audience interaction.
a) Large-group, high
b) Small-group, low
c) Small-group, high
d) Large-group, low

Q:28 – “procedures” and “workplans” are the sections of_____:

a) Inquiry letters
b) Proposals
c) Job application letters
d) Resumes
Q: 29 - Oral presentations can be formal or informal.
a) True
b) False
Q:30 - The second stage readers of your resume include the _________ After Department you
have to work for?
a) clerk
b) office workers
c) officials
d) managers
Q:31 - Which of the following is the prominent feature of extempore method of Oral presentation?
a) Incompleteness
b) poor organization
c) Indifference word audience
d) planning before speaking