Application Letter Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an application letter?

• To provide personal anecdotes

• To formally request a job position

• To list all previous employers

• To describe personal hobbies

• To share educational achievements

Which section of an application letter contains the applicant's name and contact information?

• Introduction

• Body

• Salutation

• Header

• Closing

What is the social function of an application letter?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform about a new product

• To persuade an employer to hire the applicant

• To describe a personal journey

• To critique a literary work

Which part of an application letter expresses the applicant's reasons for applying for the position?

• Salutation

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body

• Header

Which element is NOT typically included in the closing paragraph of an application letter?

• A thank you note

• A statement of availability for an interview

• A detailed work history

• Contact information

• A request for a follow-up

What should the salutation in an application letter typically address?

• A close friend

• The company's HR manager or a specific individual

• A family member

• A previous employer

• The entire team

Why is it important to customize an application letter for each job application?

• To make it longer

• To demonstrate your interest in that specific job and company

• To include unrelated personal stories

• To use a standard template

• To avoid writing new content

Which of the following best describes the structure of an application letter?

• Header, Salutation, Body, Introduction, Closing

• Header, Salutation, Introduction, Body, Closing, Complimentary Close, Signature

• Salutation, Body, Introduction, Closing, Header

• Closing, Header, Salutation, Introduction, Body

• Body, Salutation, Closing, Header, Introduction

What type of tone is most appropriate for an application letter?

• Casual and friendly

• Formal and professional

• Humorous and playful

• Stern and critical

• Indifferent and vague

Which information is typically found in the introduction of an application letter?

• Detailed work experience

• Salary requirements

• Reason for writing and how you learned about the job opening

• Personal achievements unrelated to the job

• References and recommendations