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Business Etiquette

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do you properly format an email?

a)

Subject, Salutation, Body, Signature

b)

Subject, Body, Signature, Closing

c)

Signature, Body, Salutation, Subject

d)

Subject, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature

2.

What is email etiquette

a)

right and wrong things on the internet

b)

an established set of guidelines for how people should communicate electronically

c)

the do's and don'ts

d)

formal way to send a text message

3.

What is something to remember when communicating with a teacher?

a)

Use slang

b)

Be polite and professional

c)

wear a hat

d)

send compliments, lots of them

4.

What should you be mindful of when it comes to attachments?

a)

only send it in a .pdf or .doc

b)

use whatever format you want

c)

Always attach things that are funny

d)

Be sure that it is in a universal format so that it can be easily opened

5.

Sarcasm and humor should be avoided in an email for school or work

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What type of discourse should be included in emails to teachers or your coach?

a)

informal

b)

formal

c)

sarcastic

d)

silly

7.

Why should you be mindful of your digital footprint when sending emails?

a)

emails are archived so they never actually disappear

b)

emails are erased and are never seen again

c)

your footprint is not really that important, so really you don't need to worry about it

d)

if your footprint is too big, you'll run out of storage

8.

What should you NOT use when sending a formal email?

a)

Correct grammar and punctuation

b)

Emojis

c)

A subject

d)

Complete sentences

9.

What is a good example of a salutation?

a)

Hey

b)

Thank you,

c)

Sincerely,

d)

Dear Mrs. Stough,

10.

A Subject should contain the majority of the reason you are emailing

a)

True

b)

False

11.

When sending a message to a teacher, always...

a)

use all CAPS

b)

Be specific and follow email etiquette

c)

Be super flattering to get what you want

d)

Tell them all of the details, even the personal things that aren't relevant to the email.

12.
It is always important to have a subject line in an email.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The tone of your message is established in your email communications:
a)
In the subject line.
b)
In the first two sentences of your email.
c)
In the closing.
d)
In the subject line and the first two sentences of your email.
14.
Having multiple topics in one email is acceptable business practice.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Chunking refers to:
a)
Dividing email into multiple topics.
b)
Dividing email into beginning, middle, and ending.
c)
Sending email to multiple different user groups.
d)
None of these explains chunking.
16.
Select which tip regarding email tone is most appropriate.
a)
Avoid using absolute words like all, none, never or always.
b)
The frequent use of all caps in emails is acceptable to get your point across.
c)
Eliminating a proper opening and closing is acceptable as you are very familiar with the recipient.
d)
Using the word "you" in an email is a great way to personalize the message.
17.
Select the subject that is NOT appropriate to communicate through email.
a)
Requiring a response in writing.
b)
Praising an individual or group of people for a job well done.
c)
Communicating information needed by many people.
d)
Requesting a password.
18.
Emails create a permanent record.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Proofreading is not important in emails as it is considered casual communication.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
You are upset about the content of an email you receive. What is your next course of action?
a)
Reply back immediately highlighting why you are upset.
b)
Take some time to reflect on whether you are going to reply or handle the situation in a different manner.
c)
Immediately go to your supervisor.
d)
Go home. You have had enough for today.
21.
Knowing your audience is important in email communication.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
 Which of the following is an example of a formal dining occasion? 
a)
A picnic in the park.
b)
 A lunch in a casual restaurant.
c)
A wedding where the meal is served.
d)
A dinner party at a friends house.
23.
Which of the following is an appropriate way to use a napkin? 
a)
Put the napkin on your chair when leaving your seat.
b)
Using the napkin to wipe your lips.
c)
Placing the napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down.
d)
Snapping open the napkin.
24.
Which of the following is a proper manner when having a conversation during the meal? 
a)
Talking and eating at the same time.
b)
Keeping eye contact with the person you are addressing.
c)
Making any comments about the meal, positive or negative.
d)
Talking about sensitive topics.
25.
Which of the following is INAPPROPRIATE when ordering in a restaurant? 
a)
Closing the menu to signal you are ready to order.
b)
Asking the cost of daily specials if you are interested in any.
c)
Telling the server if your table needs more time.
d)
Ordering unfamiliar food because it is adventurous.
26.
What type of place setting is this?
a)
Brunch Setting
b)
Informal setting
c)
Formal setting
d)
Sun setting
27.
Looking at the utensils to the right of the plate, what will be the first course served?
a)
Soup
b)
Steak
c)
Pizza
d)
Oysters
28.
Which serving style allows diners to share dishes and make choices in selecting foods and serving sizes? 
a)
Family style
b)
Buffet style
c)
Ranch style
d)
Rolling Style
29.
Which serving style is food placed in a public area where diners serve themselves? 
a)
Buffet style
b)
Dinner style
c)
Family style
d)
Hotel style
30.
Etiquette is defined as which of the following?
a)
instrument or container for cutting and carrying food 
b)
wait staff who are responsible for welcoming guests, assigning tables and taking reservations 
c)
talking while chewing
d)
proper behavior among members of a culture or society 
31.
How would you greet your teacher in an email?
a)
Hey!
b)
Dear Mr. Smith:
c)
I have a question!
d)
Dear Tom:
32.
What is an example of a brief, accurate subject line for your email to a teacher?
a)
Subject: Hero Essay
b)
Subject: Questions!!! :)
c)
Subject: Quesadillas 
d)
Subject: Hero Essay, Eng 8, Per 4
33.
What is an example of an email that is short and to-the-point?
a)
I would like to hand in my essay on Monday, since I won't be in class on Tuesday.
b)
I had a basketball game last night in Odessa. It was really far away. We were on the bus for 4 hours. Btw, I didn't get the essay done. SORRY!!!
c)
My aunt and uncle stopped by last night, so I couldn't finish my essay. We went out to dinner at Denny's. Yumm! ;) They said it would be okay to not do my homework.
d)
I need help!?! I was really confused and then I cried for an hour. It's just so difficult!!!!! What is the assignment, and when is it due??! :(
34.
When you use ALL CAPS, what does this make your reader think?
a)
You are angry.
b)
You are shouting.
c)
You are really excited!! :)
d)
All of the above.
35.
An email should include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a)
proper punctuation
b)
a greeting
c)
your name
d)
slang or abbreviations 
36.
Why should you proofread your email before sending it to your teacher?
a)
To make sure you have no spelling errors.
b)
To make sure it has lots of slang.
c)
To make sure you use confusing abbreviations.
d)
To make sure you use emoticons and emotion in your email.
37.
How should you sign your email?
a)
With your full name
b)
With your nickname
c)
With someone else's name
d)
With an emoticon :)
38.
What does BCC mean?
a)
Blind Carbon Copy
b)
Be Cool Copy
c)
Broome Community College
d)
Bring Color Copies
39.
If you want everyone to see your response, what button should you push? 
a)
Reply All
b)
Reply
c)
Forward
d)
Delete
40.
If you want to send someone a copy of your email, but you don't want the other person to see who you sent a copy to, which feature would you use?
a)
BCC
b)
CC
c)
Forward
d)
Reply All
41.

Which of the following is an appropriate time to send an email to a teacher?

a)

2:00 AM

b)

10:00 PM

c)

3:00 PM

d)

12:00 AM

42.

Select all that apply: Which elements are essential for all emails?

a)

Subject

b)

Greeting

c)

Body

d)

Closing

e)

Signature

43.

How many words should be in your subject line?

a)

1-5

b)

5-10

c)

10-15

d)

15-20

44.

Select all that apply: Which greetings are appropriate?

a)

Hey,

b)

Hi, Ms. Sison

c)

Good morning, Ms. Pak

d)

Hello, Ms. Norton

45.

Select all that apply: The body of an email should

a)

be clear

b)

be to-the-point

c)

have a lot of fluff/extra sentences

d)

have complete sentences

e)

have slang/abbreviations

46.

Select all that apply: Which of the following are appropriate closings to send to teachers?

a)

Thank you,

b)

Sincerely,

c)

Hugs and Kisses,

d)

TTYL,

47.

What should be included in the signature of your emails?

a)

Just your first name

b)

Just your last name

c)

Your first AND last name

d)

Your first name, your last name, & your birthday

48.

If you're currently in zoom with your teacher and you have a question, what should you do?

a)

Send them an email in canvas

b)

Send them a message on zoom

c)

Send them a message on Remind

d)

Send them a message on canvas, zoom, & remind until they finally answer you

49.

You have one question to ask your teacher. How many emails should you send them about this one question?

a)

None

b)

One

c)

Two

d)

As many as it takes until they finally answer

50.

Select all that apply: what is not appropriate to write in emails?

a)

WORDS IN ALL CAPS

b)

"?!?!?!"

c)

"Thank you in advance,"

d)

"Your Favorite Student"

51.

Select the best way to phrase the following question: "I was wondering if I could have an extension."

a)

I was wondering if I could have an extension.

b)

I was wondering if I could have an extension?

c)

Can I please have an extension?

d)

Can I have an extension?

52.

How quickly should you try to answer the phone?

a)

Let the answering machine take a message.

b)

Within three rings

c)

Within five rings

d)

On the first ring

53.

When you pick up the phone, what is the very first things you say?

a)

Ask for a person by name

b)

Your name

c)

Ask the name of the person you called

d)

Hello

54.

It is good manners to mumble on the telephone. Native English speakers can understand well. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

55.

If you don't understand what was said, how do you respond?

a)

I don't understand.

b)

Can you say it one more time more slowly?

c)

Would you please repeat that?

d)

All of the above

56.

In the United States it is acceptable manners to hang up the phone without saying goodbye. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

57.

In the United States it is acceptable manners to hang up the phone without saying goodbye. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

58.

When speaking on the phone, what polite words must you remember to use when asking for information and receiving information?

(a)  

59.

What information do you need to give when setting up a meeting with a friend?

a)

Place, Time, Date

b)

Place, Food, Name

c)

Date, Time, People Coming

d)

Time, Year, Place

60.

What information should you provide first?

a)

Your purpose in calling

b)

Who you are calling for

c)

Your name

d)

Both your name and who you are calling for

61.

How do you ask who is on the other end of the phone?

a)

Tell me who this is.

b)

Is this _(friend's name)_?

c)

May I ask who is calling, please?

d)

Who are you?

62.

On the phone, how do you decline an invitation to meet up?

a)

No.

b)

No, I am sorry. I am busy on _______. Maybe we can meet up some other time.

c)

I am busy.

d)

Never

63.

There are ___ important rules of proper telephone etiquette

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

64.

All of these statements are true except

a)

Greet your caller with a proper greeting

b)

Remember all the detailed messages

c)

Make a quick hold if needed

d)

End the call professionally

65.

Why do you need to pick up the call as soon as possible? It is because...

a)

You can be sure that your caller will not be in a good mood.

b)

Your caller is having an impression that you are a lazy person.

c)

Your caller will think that you have good manners.

d)

Your caller might also think that your company is very organised.

66.

Choose the best greeting.

a)

Morning, Hannah speaking. How may I help you?"

b)

This is Hannah. What now?"

c)

Good morning, UUM Bursary, this is Hannah speaking. How may I assist you?"

d)

Good morning. How may I help you?"

67.

Choose the best greeting.

a)

Morning, Hannah speaking. How may I help you?"

b)

This is Hannah. What now?"

c)

Good morning, UUM Bursary, this is Hannah speaking. How may I assist you?"

d)

Good morning. How may I help you?"

68.

What is the maximum time to put a caller on hold?

a)

4 minute

b)

3 minute

c)

2 minute

d)

1 minute

69.

When you want to put a caller on hold, you must

a)

Immediately put the caller on hold

b)

Keep quiet while doing your work

c)

Hang up the call

d)

Ask the caller first

70.

The correct way to initiate of an ending of a call is to say

a)

"Anything else?"

b)

"Is there anything else?"

c)

"Is there anything else I can assist you with?"

d)

"Do you need help with anything?"

71.

These are the correct ways to end a call professionally except

a)

Thank-you for calling. Your request to change the room will be processed within three working days.

b)

Thanks. It's a pleasure.

c)

If you find you need additional assistance, please call us back at the same number 04-928 4000.

d)

Goodbye Mr. Rogers. Thank you for calling and have a good day.

72.

Which statement is True? Telephone etiquette includes …….

a)

the way you greet a guest.

b)

the way you see a guest.

c)

the way a guest greets us.

d)

the way a guest greets us.

73.

Is the statement true or false “Smile even though you are on the telephone”?

a)

True

b)

False

74.

We should announce the name of our organization if?

a)

it is an external call.

b)

it is an internal call.

c)

it is an interdepartmental call.

75.

Do not place the call on hold for more than __________________

a)

60 Seconds

b)

05 Seconds

c)

30 Seconds

d)

03 Seconds

76.

Answering any incoming call should be within ______________ rings

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

1

77.

Complete the sentence “If you say you will call back to the guest….

a)

do so as soon as possible”.

b)

do when you have the right information”.

c)

do when you feel like”.

78.

Answer the phone with merely saying “hello” or “yes”.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Is the statement true or false “Keep talking to another person while answering phone”?

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Close the call by saying:

a)

Thank you for calling

b)

Thank you

81.

True or false: You should answer the phone by the third ring.

a)

true

b)

false

82.

How long should a person be placed on hold?

a)

However long it takes.

b)

no more than 5 minutes

c)

no more than 1 minute

d)

You should never put someone on hold.

83.

What facial expression should you have when speaking on the phone?

a)

a grimace

b)

it doesn't matter, they can't see you

c)

a frown

d)

a smile

84.

True or false: you should never use words such as yeah, naw, or yep.

a)

true

b)

false

85.

At the end of the call you should:

a)

thank caller

b)

allow the other person to hang up first

c)

ask if there is

d)

all of these

86.

What should you say on the phone when you call someone?

a)

who’s it?

b)

Yes?

c)

Hello, this is Marco.

87.

After identifying yourself, do you…?

a)

start explaining why you’re calling

b)

ask if it’s not a bad time to call

c)

say you are very sad and you need someone to talk to

88.

After placing someone on hold, when you return to the line, do you say…

a)

I’m back

b)

Thanks for waiting

c)

OK Dokey

89.

If you have call waiting, and find it necessary to place someone on hold, do you…

a)

ask permission

b)

thank him/her after placing this person on hold

c)

say I’m back

90.

True or False: Having Business Etiquette shows respect and helps differentiate you from others in a competitive situation.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

True or False: Phone Etiquette is an important type of Business Etiquette.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Business Etiquette...

a)

Modifies distracting behaviors and develops admired conduct

b)

Honors commitment to excellence and quality

c)

Enables you to be confident in a variety of settings with a variety of people

d)

All of the above

93.

For meeting Etiquette which one of these would be ok to do?

a)

Use swear words and vulgar references just now and then

b)

Leave your cell phone on because you are expecting and emergency call.

c)

Be on time

d)

Sit with poor posture

94.

The rules of good workplace manners

For example: Listening without interrupting the speaker.

a)

Manners

b)

Business Etiquette

c)

Ethics

d)

Code

95.

What is true about social media in regards to business etiquette?

a)

Employers can and will look up your social media profiles

b)

What you post on social media can effect whether you are hired for a position or let go from a position

c)

You should never post anything incriminating or inappropriate

d)

All of the above

96.

_____________ is the most common form of communication for most businesses today

a)

Letters

b)

Texting

c)

Email

d)

Twitter

97.

Which of the following is NOT a basic communication skill?

a)

Speaking

b)

Texting

c)

Listening

d)

Writing

98.

True or False: How we sit, stand, and use facial expressions all send nonverbal messages.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

It is important to know when it is okay to socialize. the following situations are examples of times when it is okay to socialize at work. One example does NOT belong in the list. Which one?

a)

During breaks

b)

Waiting for a meeting to start

c)

When you see a coworker working at his or her desk

d)

Passing someone in the hall

100.

Which of the following is NOT a quality of collaboration?

a)

Respect

b)

Openness

c)

Honesty

d)

Inconsistency

101.

A subject line should...(check all that apply)

a)

be blank

b)

briefly identify what is in the content of the email

c)

be descriptive and clear

d)

use 1 word

102.

Using all CAPS in your writing is the same as...

a)

shouting

b)

talking normally

c)

whispering

d)

none of the above

103.

What is BCC?

a)

Block Carbon Copy

b)

Blind Carbon Copy

c)

Black Carbon Copy

d)

Binding Carbon Copy

104.

When someone is on a BCC, this prevents...

a)

others from knowing they are on the email chain.

b)

the person from receiving Reply All responses

c)

others from accessing their email address.

d)

All of the above

105.

True or False: It's okay to leave the subject line of an email blank.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Which is an example of good Business Etiquette?

a)
b)
c)
d)
107.

Mrs. Lovins arrives to a faculty meeting 30 minutes late, would this be proper Business Etiquette?

a)

Yes, she still made it to the meeting.

b)

Yes, it does not matter in the United States if you are late to a meeting.

c)

No, in the United States it is expected to show up early or on time to a meeting.

d)

Only if she gave a RSVP

108.

How should someone shake hands in a business interaction? (Pre-Covid)

a)
b)
c)
d)
109.

What would you not wear to a business meeting?

a)
b)
c)
d)
110.

When at Disney, how should a park employee give you directions?

a)
b)
111.

What might you do to prepare for a business meeting/interaction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
112.
It' ok to hold private conversations in the office bathrooms, elevators and other public spaces
a)
True
b)
False
113.
What is the most common method of communication for many businesses?
a)
Facetime
b)
Email
c)
Instant messge
d)
All of these
114.
Listening without interrupting the speaker are examples of........
a)
Netiquette
b)
Business Etiquette
c)
Ethics
d)
Laws
115.
which of the following is a business etiquette
a)
Arriving on time for a meeting
b)
Smilling at all of your co-workers
c)
Giving very sturdy handshakes
d)
Telling Co workers how hard working you are
116.
How soon should you reply an email?
a)
Within 24 hrs
b)
Emails are generally not urgent, if the person really wants a reply, they will phone
c)
As long as it is done within a week
d)
There is no set time
117.
It is okay to ask your co-workers how much money they make.
a)
True
b)
False
118.
THE FOLLOWING IS A PROPER INTRODUCTION: Miss Boss, I would like you to meet our client Mr. Smith
a)
True
b)
False
119.
You are emailing Taylor Andrews but don't know their gender. What would be an appropriate salutation?
a)
Hello You,
b)
To whom it may concern,
c)
Dear Mr. Taylor Andrews, 
d)
Dear Miss. Taylor Andrews,
120.
You are emailing Taylor Andrews but don't know their gender. What would be an appropriate salutation?
a)
Hello You,
b)
To whom it may concern,
c)
Dear Mr. Taylor Andrews, 
d)
Dear Miss. Taylor Andrews,