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Techniques in Executive Writing

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communication is a superfluous skill in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Oral communication consists of anything that is printed and written.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Developing good human relations skills helps create healthy relationships between employees.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Being able to write long, wordy paragraphs is part of writing effectively in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is not expected of employees' oral communication skills in the workplace?

a)

Communicate clearly

b)

Use appropriate language

c)

Be able to write well

d)

Communicate within the laws and regulations of the organization

6.

Which of the following is NOT an example of written communications?

a)

Tweets

b)

A conversation between co-workers

c)

Blogs

d)

Emails

7.

When working in a team, which of the following is a particularly important skill?

a)

Writing Skills

b)

Collaborations skills

c)

Graphic design skills

d)

Technical skills

8.

A team player is a:

a)

Person who works well as a member of a team or group

b)

Person who leads the team

c)

A personn who brings together and coordinates various teams

d)

None of the options

9.

To write effectively in school and the workplace, you should

a)

know your audience, focus on content and style, proofread thoroughly and revise accordingly.

b)

know jokes, focus on yourself, and style, proofread

c)

know information, focus on style, proofread thoroughly and revise accordingly.

d)

know your audience, focus on content of proofreading

10.

Communication is always a ___ way process.

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

11.

Using telephone for business purposes is very different. Before calling, You must?

a)

Buying data plan

b)

Checking internet connection

c)

Choosing the right time to call

d)

Going for lunch

12.

During telephone conversation, one must

a)

Be responsibly

b)

Talk like a boss

c)

Put a smile on your face

d)

Be courteous and establish a rapport

13.

If you need to let the employees in your business know that the server will be down this afternoon beginning at 3:00, you would most likely use:

a)

An email

b)

A memo

c)

Business Letter

d)

Personal Business letter

14.

An example of active listening is:

a)

Listening close and taking good notes

b)

Skimming the outline carefully

c)

Moving around while others speak

d)

Focusing on main ideas being communicated and responding with full attention

15.

This is the process of sharing information between people within and outside a company..

a)

Business Communication

b)

Organizational Communication

c)

Technical Writing

d)

Business Writing

16.

The following are the importance of Communication in Business according to Locker and Kaczmarek (2000), EXCEPT:

a)

Communication serves the basis of coordination and teamwork

b)

Communication advocates organizational peace and boosts morale of the employees

c)

Communication promotes work and managerial efficiency

d)

Communication becomes the employees' platform to express their feelings.

17.

This formal communication takes place between one division and another.

a)

Horizontal Communication

b)

Vertical Communication

c)

Diagonal Communication

d)

Cross-cultural Communication

18.

This form of communication may take place between a superior and a subordinate, a subordinate and a superior or among the same cadre employees or managers.

a)

Formal Communication

b)

Business Communication

c)

Horizontal Communication

d)

Vertical Communication

19.

This communication network exists between a superior and his subordinate.

a)

Single Chain

b)

Wheel Network

c)

Circular Network

d)

Free Flow

20.

In this communication network, all subordinates are not allowed to communicate among themselves; but should be under one superior.

a)

Wheel Network

b)

Circular Network

c)

Free Flow

d)

Inverted V

21.

In this network, an individual is allowed to communicate with his immediate superior as well as his superior’s superior.

a)

Inverted V

b)

Single Chain

c)

Circular

d)

Free Flow

22.

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a Grapevine communication?

a)

It spreads rapidly.

b)

It may hamper the work environment and makes the organization ineffective.

c)

It often gets distorted and it is very difficult to detect the source of such communication.

d)

It exists due to lack of trust in the workplace

23.

In this network, each person communicates with the

other in a sequence.

a)

Single Strand

b)

Gossip Network

c)

Probability network

d)

Cluster Network

24.

In this network, the individual communicates

randomly with other individuals.

a)

Single Strand

b)

Gossip Network

c)

Probability Network

d)

Cluster Network

25.

This ethical communication values the protection of the employees and promise common good.

a)

Beneficence

b)

Nonmalifecence

c)

Veracity

d)

Autonomy

26.

This is characterized by criticizing someone in a treacherous manner while feigning friendship.

a)

Destructive Communication

b)

Deceptive Communication

c)

Secretive Communication

d)

Coercive Communication

27.

This is characterized by intimidation, pressure and threats.

a)

Coercive Communication

b)

Manipulative-Exploitive Communication

c)

Deceptive Communication

d)

Secretive Communication

28.

You usually write an informal letter to

a)

somebody you don't know

b)

a friend

c)

your boss

d)

the Headmaster of your high school

29.

Which sentence woud you use in an informal email?

a)

I am writing to complain about the holiday your agency arranged for me and my family.

b)

It was great to hear from you.

c)

I am writing you concerning a recent purchase...

d)

Let me begin by thanking you for your past contributions to our Little League Baseball team.

30.

Letters are always informal.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which opening salutation is INCORRECT?

a)

Dear James,

b)

Dearest Papa,

c)

Grandma!

d)

My dearest friend,

32.
Business letters should be simple and easy to read.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
33.
Questions you should ask when writing a business letter include all of these EXCEPT:
a)
Do I require a response?
b)
Why am I writing this letter?
c)
Who am I writing this letter to?
d)
How many words should I write?
34.

Business letters and memos should be written using the same tone.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

What does the phrase “cc: John Smith” indicate when included at the end of a letter?

a)

Additional papers regarding John Smith are included

b)

John Smith wrote the letter as requested by the sender

c)

John Smith is an additional recipient of the letter

d)

The recipient should notify John Smith the letter was received

36.

Choose the correct preposition. "I saw your advertisement ________."

a)

on the internet.

b)

in the internet.

c)

at the internet.

d)

of the internet.

37.

Which of the following is a proper closing phrase.

a)

I'll see you soon.

b)

I look forward to hearing from you.

c)

I look forward to hearing of you.

d)

I look forward to hear from you.

38.

Convert to Passive Voice:

They will hold the meeting in his office tomorrow.

The meeting ________________in his office tomorrow.

a)

will be held

b)

will hold

c)

is held

d)

was held

39.

Thieves __________________ over a million dollars in cash from the Bank of East Asia in Central.

a)

stolen

b)

were stolen

c)

have stolen

d)

was been stolen

40.

When creating a message, it’s important to give the recipient all of the information they need to follow your line of reasoning and to reach the same conclusions you have.

a)

Completeness

b)

Concreteness

c)

Conciseness

d)

Coherence

41.

Your messages should be friendly, professional, considerate, respectful, open and honest.

a)

Courtesy

b)

Clarity

c)

Correctness

d)

Consideration

42.

It’s essential that both the factual information and the language and grammar you use are accurate.

a)

Completeness

b)

Correctness

c)

Concreteness

d)

Conciseness

43.

Factors that may cause issues in communication are personal issues, unfamiliar workplace communication and ______

a)

Lack of communication

b)

Lack of skills

c)

Lack of feedback

d)

Lack of food

44.

What happen if organization have lack of feedback?

a)

Employees feel happy

b)

Employees feel excited

c)

Employees feel appreciated

d)

Employees feel unappreciated

45.

How to deal with personal issue at workplace?

a)

Managing your anger

b)

Managing your time

c)

Sleeping

d)

Skip the meeting