Unit 4 IBT Review

Which of the following is NOT one of the communication skills that we discussed in class.

• Listening
• Picking the Right Medium
• Shyness
• Confidence

Brandon is a manager who needs to layoff a struggling employee. What is the best medium to communicate this message?

• Email
• In-Person Conversation
• Phone Call
• iMessage

What does the 10-20-30 rule propose?

• 10 Slides, 20 Minutes, 30 Point Font
• 10 Point Font, 20 Slides, 30 Minutes
• 10 Minutes, 20 Slides, 30 Minutes
• None of the Above

Which of the following is an example of a micro-blogging social media?

• X (Twitter)
• TikTok
• Instagram
• Myspace

True or False: You should overshare on Social Media.

• True
• False

What is Critical Thinking?

• Critical thinking is the process of rigidly adhering to established authorities and traditional beliefs to ensure conformity and maintain social order.
• Critical thinking is the ability to quickly form strong, emotional opinions based on initial impressions and personal biases, leading to decisive action.
• Critical thinking is the memorization and recitation of complex facts and figures, demonstrating a mastery of information and knowledge.
• Critical Thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

What is an example of a logical fallacy

• Cutting people with a knife is a crime, surgeons cut people with knives so therefore surgeons are criminals.
• Photosynthesis: This is the process plants use to turn sunlight into energy. They take in carbon dioxide and water, use sunlight to convert them into glucose (a type of sugar), and release oxygen as a byproduct. It’s how plants make their own food and produce oxygen for us to breathe.
• The Pythagorean Theorem: This is a mathematical rule about right triangles. It states that in a right triangle, the square of the longest side (the hypotenuse) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. It’s written as a² + b² = c². This is useful in geometry, construction, and navigation.
• Gravity: This is the force that pulls objects toward each other. On Earth, gravity keeps us on the ground and makes things fall when dropped. It also keeps planets in orbit around the sun. The theory of gravity explains why things move the way they do in space and on Earth.

What is the difference in Mixed Punctuation and Open Punctuation for business writing?

• Mixed Punctuation has a colon and a comma after the salutation and complimentary closing and Open Punctuation does not.
• Open Punctuation has a colon and a comma after the salutation and complimentary closing and Mixed Punctuation does not.

Which of the following is not one of the 7 C's of Business Letter Writing

• Clear
• Concise
• Correct
• Clean

Should business writing be wordy or concise?

• Wordy
• Concise