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14B WEEK 7 QUIZ (BUSINESS WRITING & RESUME)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A successful business letter is characterized by which of the following? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

courtesy

b)

clarity

c)

conciseness

d)

completeness

2.

Which of the following regarding Business letter is incorrect?

a)

It is a necessity for business transactions

b)

The reader’s interest should be kept in mind

c)

It ensures quick transmission of message and evoke the desired response

d)

It has 3 main ideas or points, and this should be communicated in plain and easy-to-understand language

3.

It is the oldest form of a business letter. In it each new element is indented two to four spaces. Generally, closed punctuation is used in this style.

a)

The Indented Style

b)

The Complete-block Style

c)

The Modified Block Style

d)

The Traditional Style

4.

It requires more time to type, but those who advocate this style say that the pleasing form it presents more than compensates for the extra time and energy spent.

a)

The Indented Style

b)

The Complete-block Style

c)

The Modified Block Style

d)

The Traditional Style

5.

A letter in this form saves more time because indentation is not required for any part. But some correspondents do not like it because it appears imbalanced and heavy on the left side.

a)

The Indented Style

b)

The Complete-block Style

c)

The Modified Block Style

d)

The Traditional Style

6.

It is important to know the structure of a letter. Which of the following is part of the structure of the letter? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

An opening

b)

Main point or idea

c)

Asking for action / reference to the future

d)

Closing remarks

7.

You are writing a letter to your friend George Refodiribat. Which of the following is the correct way to address the letter?

a)

Dear George

b)

Dear Mr. Refodiribat

c)

Dear Sir

d)

Dear Sir / Madam

8.

You are writing a formal letter where the name of the reader is unknown, how should you address the letter? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Dear Mr/Ms

b)

To whom it may concern

c)

Dear Sir

d)

Dear Sir / Madam

9.

Other titles commonly used are 'Dr' if you are writing to either a medical doctor, or someone who has a doctorate. Master degree holders are normally addressed as?

a)

Master

b)

Sir/Ma'am

c)

Mr/Ms

d)

Boss

10.

British English writers sometimes use '________' in place of 'Mr'.

a)

Esq.

b)

Est.

c)

Brt.

d)

BsE.

11.

They are by far the most common method of communication for internal office correspondence, Most people in companies use them for a wide range of purposes: to confirm appointments and meetings, request help or action, provide information, etc.

a)

Emails

b)

Business Letter

c)

application Letter

d)

Text Message

12.

All of the following are characteristics of Emails, EXCEPT?

a)

tend to be less formal in tone and style

b)

few standard conventions.

c)

are better for brief responses or notices

d)

used more for external correspondence

13.

All of the following are characteristics of Letters, EXCEPT?

a)

start with "Dear (name)".

b)

provide a permanent, written record

c)

tend to have a clear paragraph structure

d)

the paragraphs tend to be shorter

suitable for internal memos and

14.

Which of the following are characteristics of Letters, SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

can be formal

b)

tend to be less formal in tone and style

c)

tend to be longer

d)

the paragraphs tend to be shorter

15.

Which of the following are characteristics of Emails, SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

can be formal

b)

tend to be less formal in tone and style

c)

tend to be longer

d)

the paragraphs tend to be shorter

16.

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Emails are generally _________ and more _________ than letters. Unlike letters, emails don't have conventional openings and closings and a variety of salutations can be used

a)

shorter - informal

b)

shorter - formal

c)

longer - informal

d)

longer - formal

17.

Which of the following are guidelines to following in making Emails? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Be brief

b)

Be clear

c)

Be accurate

d)

Use a plain background

18.

What is the purpose of a Resume?

a)

to obtain an interview

b)

to get a job

c)

to know the salary

d)

to present your credentials

19.

You should be able to distinguish the difference of a Resume and a CV. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Resume? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

brief summary (1-2 pages)

b)

tailored to each position

c)

information can be shuffled around to best suit the applicant

d)

clear chronological order listing the whole career

20.

You should be able to distinguish the difference of a Resume and a CV. Which of the following is a characteristic of a CV? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

more detailed & more than 2 pages

b)

tailored to each position

c)

will stay put and any changes will be in the cover letter

d)

clear chronological order listing the whole career

21.

Which of the following are elements of a Resume? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

HEADING

b)

OBJECTIVE

c)

EDUCATION

d)

EXPERIENCE

22.

It is the simplest type of Resume?

a)

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

b)

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

c)

COMBINATION RESUME

d)

PERSONAL RESUME

23.

It works bests when you’ve had a long, steady work history and promotions that you want to showcase

a)

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

b)

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

c)

COMBINATION RESUME

d)

PERSONAL RESUME

24.

Sometimes used by those with little or no work experience, or those who are career changers

a)

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

b)

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

c)

COMBINATION RESUME

d)

PERSONAL RESUME

25.

Which of the following are purposes of a cover letter/application letter? SELECT ALL TAHT APPLY

a)

to introduce you to an employer,

b)

to give them a frame of reference,

c)

to provide a sample of your writing ability

d)

to know your intentions in applying