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PRINCIPLES OF ED 1ST 9 WEEKS

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT required for written communication?

a)

Accurate spelling

b)

Accurate punctuation

c)

Elaborate vocabulary

d)

Accurate grammar

2.

When was the wooden block printing press invented?

a)

In 205 A.D.

b)

In 305 A.D.

c)

In 405 A.D.

d)

In 505 A.D.

3.

When was the first book, the Gutenberg Bible, printed?

a)

In 1450

b)

In 1455

c)

In 1475

d)

In 1490

4.

When was the first American dictionary published?

a)

In 1788

b)

In 1793

c)

In 1818

d)

In 1828

5.

When was the first text message sent?

a)

In 1984

b)

In 1988

c)

In 1992

d)

In 1996

6.

What is NOT a basic requirement for a writing assignment?

a)

A. Due date

b)

B. Percentage of final grade the assignment will account for

c)

C. Length requirement

d)

D. Number of sources needed

7.

What is the best way to determine the purpose or goal of an assignment?

a)

Look for key verbs in the assignment description

b)

Determining who will read the assignment

c)

Knowing the genre of the assignment

d)

Knowing the topic of the assignment

8.

Put the steps of the writing process in order.

a)

Planning and preparing

b)

Drafting

c)

Reviewing and revising

d)

Editing

e)

Publishing

9.

According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a way to plan and prepare for an assignment?

a)

A. Brainstorming

b)

B. Strengthening

c)

C. Editing

d)

D. Structuring

10.

Should the writer review his writing project during the review step of the writing process?

a)

Yes, but he needs to make sure someone else also reviews it

b)

No, he wrote the project

c)

Yes, he is the only one who knows the content

d)

No one else needs to review it since he is good at grammar and spelling

11.

The word "and" is an example of which of the following?

a)

Subordinating conjunction

b)

Coordinating conjunction

c)

Dependent object

d)

Independent clause

12.

Which of the following types of punctuation separates two independent clauses which cannot be joined by a conjunction?

a)

A. A comma

b)

B. A question mark

c)

C. A semicolon

d)

D. A hyphen

13.

Which of the following types of punctuation is used to join nouns with more than one word?

a)

A. A comma

b)

B. A question mark

c)

C. A semicolon

d)

D. A hyphen

14.

Which of the following answers the question "what"?

a)

Noun clause

b)

Adjectival clause

c)

Adverb clause

d)

Combined clause

15.

A slash is usually translated to mean which of the following?

a)

Or

b)

And

c)

Not

d)

About

16.

Which of the following is NOT a general guideline mentioned in the segment?

a)

Identify and write to the audience

b)

Be consistent with the layout

c)

Be brief when introducing content

d)

Proofread and edit

17.

Which of the following is NOT a professional writing format?

a)

Block

b)

Modified-block

c)

Semi-block

d)

Semi-modified-block

18.

Which of the following is the most common writing format?

a)

Block

b)

Modified-block

c)

Semi-block

d)

Semi-modified-block

19.

Which of the following includes CC notations?

a)

Thank you letters

b)

Memos

c)

Bulletins

d)

Cover letters

20.

Which of the following commonly contains illustrations?

a)

Cover letters

b)

Thank you letters

c)

Memos

d)

Bulletins

21.

Fill in the blank: The ______ format is the most common writing format.

a)

A. Block

b)

B. Modified-block

c)

C. Semi-block

d)

D. Semi-modified-block

22.

Which of the following involves recognizing patterns, clusters or trends of the information given?

a)

Writing

b)

Researching

c)

Organizing

d)

Evaluating

23.

Sarah is creating a project on smartphone use. She wants to apply studies on the effects of computer use to hypothesize about the effects of smartphone use. What method will she be using?

a)

A. Deductive

b)

B. Rational

c)

C. Intelligent

d)

D. Priority

24.

Marcus has a long list of things which need to be done today. He writes a memo to assign the list to his employees. Instead of listing the tasks randomly, he rearranges the list to begin with the most important to the least important task. This is an example of which of the following?

a)

Priority sequence

b)

Numerical sequence

c)

Deductive sequence

d)

Event sequence

25.

Which of the following types of punctuation is used to set off the title of a short work or chapter?

a)

Exclamation marks

b)

Quotation marks

c)

Question marks

d)

Editor’s marks

26.

Sasha received a paper from her instructor with marks to correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Which of the following describes the marks her instructor used to correct Sasha’s paper?

a)

Question marks

b)

Editor’s marks

c)

Apostrophe marks

d)

Quotation marks

27.

Which of the following represents the inscription of information?

a)

Verbal communication

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Oral communication

d)

Written communication

28.

Which of the following is commonly used in a persuasive paper to build up the strength of an argument?

a)

Inverted pyramid

b)

Deductive reasoning

c)

Priority sequence

d)

Inductive reasoning

29.

A presentation of information through a layout or summary of a writing project is known as which of the following?

a)

Diagram

b)

Chart

c)

Outline

d)

Sequence

30.

Travis, Brandon’s brother, is leaving for college this weekend. Which of the following is used to set off the nonessential clause in this sentence?

a)

A. Period

b)

B. Dash

c)

C. Question mark

d)

D. Comma

31.

Which of the following would be used after an interjection or command?

a)

Question mark

b)

Dash

c)

Exclamation mark

d)

Slash

32.

Which of the following is NOT a professional communication channel?

a)

Blog post

b)

Face-to-face

c)

Reports

d)

Memo

33.

Communication between a business and its employees is called which of the following?

a)

External communication

b)

Public relations

c)

Internal communication

d)

Employer relations

34.

Which of the following is NOT a field of external business communication?

a)

Public relations

b)

Media relations

c)

Advertising

d)

State of the company address

35.

Which of the following is paid communication which attempts to influence opinion?

a)

Advertising

b)

Public relations

c)

News articles

d)

Publicity

36.

An in-depth examination of a particular subject defines which of the following?

a)

Case study

b)

Proposal

c)

Report

d)

Memo

37.

Which of the following is NOT included in the listening process?

a)

Hearing

b)

Speaking

c)

Focusing

d)

Understanding

38.

Which of the following occurs when the receiver listens only to the content and not the feeling of the message?

a)

Appreciative listening

b)

Evaluative listening

c)

Full listening

d)

Deliberative listening

39.

Critical listening is also referred to as which of the following?

a)

Appreciative listening

b)

Evaluative listening

c)

Full listening

d)

Deliberative listening

40.

Which of the following is defined as listening for pleasure or recreation?

a)

Appreciative listening

b)

Evaluative listening

c)

Full listening

d)

Deliberative listening

41.

Which of the following involves the listener paying close attention to what is being said in order to fully understand the message?

a)

Appreciative listening

b)

Evaluative listening

c)

Full listening

d)

Deliberative listening

42.

Which of the following is a formal meeting where a person is asked to communicate their skills and interests?

a)

Interview

b)

Presentation

c)

Visual report

d)

Evaluation report

43.

Which of the following is NOT a part of verbal communication?

a)

Sound

b)

Words

c)

Speaking

d)

Body language

44.

Which of the following presentation types is used to convince an audience to accept a proposal?

a)

Persuasive

b)

Informative

c)

Generic

d)

Forum

45.

Which of the following presentation types is used to get the audience to act or change a behavior or belief and has emotional appeal?

a)

Motivational

b)

Informative

c)

Generic

d)

Forum

46.

Which of the following presentation types would be best for presenting specific information about a product, procedure or set of rules and regulations?

a)

Persuasive

b)

Informative

c)

Generic

d)

Forum

47.

When making an introduction, who should be introduced first?

a)

A child

b)

A teenager

c)

A college student

d)

A principal of a school

48.

Which of the following can be defined as generally accepted behavior required in social relations?

a)

Actions

b)

Etiquette

c)

Traditions

d)

Body language

49.

Which of the following is proper phone etiquette?

a)

Listening to others’ phone calls

b)

Giving out personal information

c)

Leaving someone on hold for long periods of time

d)

Speaking clearly

50.

Which of the following can be defined as analysis, evaluation or judgment?

a)

Criticism

b)

Motivation

c)

Etiquette

d)

Behavior

51.

Discrimination in the workplace refers to an employer’s unfair treatment of employees or job applicants on the basis of specific characteristics.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Which of the following is NOT a field of external communication?

a)

Public relations

b)

Media relations

c)

Advertising

d)

Interviews

53.

Which of the following is NOT a skill needed in public relations?

a)

Writing

b)

Selling

c)

Researching

d)

Planning

54.

Which term is NOT part of the 4 Ps of marketing?

a)

Product

b)

Price

c)

Promotion

d)

Publication

55.

In professional communication, what is best for a short message?

a)

Memo

b)

Report

c)

Proposal

d)

Case study

56.

What can also be called pseudo listening?

a)

Deep

b)

Partial

c)

False

d)

Evaluative

57.

In what year did the United States pass legislation prohibiting employers to discriminate against a person based on the grounds of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity?

a)

A. 2002

b)

B. 1946

c)

C. 1964

d)

D. 1984

58.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a report?

a)

A. Terms of reference

b)

B. Conclusions

c)

C. Introduction

d)

D. Findings

59.

Which type of listening should be used when listening to a poem?

a)

A. Empathetic

b)

B. Evaluative

c)

C. Deep

d)

D. Appreciative

60.

James was not promoted because the company wanted a younger person to lead the group. This is an example of what type of discrimination?

a)

A. Gender

b)

B. Race

c)

C. Age

d)

D. Ethnicity

61.

What type of presentation should be used to sell a product?

a)

A. Persuasive

b)

B. Informative

c)

C. Motivational

d)

D. Individual

62.

Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?

a)

Ethical behavior

b)

Teamwork

c)

Technology

d)

Sales

63.

Which of the following describes mannerisms?

a)

Style of speaking or behaving

b)

Dressing appropriately

c)

Values and standards

d)

Working effectively with others

64.

Which of the following is a leadership skill?

a)

Breaking new ground

b)

Anticipating problems

c)

Treating everyone fairly

d)

Prioritizing

65.

Which of the following is important when using technology?

a)

Governance

b)

Credentialing

c)

Ethical conduct

d)

Preparation

66.

Which of the following is a way to exhibit professionalism?

a)

Certifications

b)

Teamwork

c)

Technology

d)

Speech

67.

Which of the following is considered the most important skill in the workplace?

a)

Effective communication

b)

Knowledge of technology

c)

Certifications or licensures

d)

Leadership strategies

68.

Which of the following is considered a Knowledge of Technology skill?

a)

Teamwork

b)

Creating a final product

c)

Active listening

d)

Willingness to learn

69.

Which of the following defines employability?

a)

A. A specific style of behavior in the workplace

b)

B. Positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career

c)

C. Arriving at work on-time and successfully completing the tasks assigned

d)

D. Recognizing the questions which relate to goals, purpose and needs

70.

Time Management may NOT lead to which of the following?

a)

Better professional status

b)

Less stress in the workplace

c)

Greater productivity and efficiency

d)

Advanced degrees

71.

Which of the following is NOT a problem-solving strategy?

a)

Developing a process

b)

Use of technology

c)

Anticipating problems

d)

Brainstorming

72.

1. Which step is the most important step in the decision making process?

a)

A. Identifying the decision needs to be made

b)

B. Analyzing the situation

c)

C. Making the decision

d)

D. Reviewing the decision which was made

73.

2. Compliance is a decision making strategy in which a person __________.

a)

A. Let someone else make the decision

b)

B. Consider every possible option

c)

C. Delay making a decision

d)

D. Pick the option with the lowest level of risk

74.

3. Procrastination is a decision making strategy in which a person does which of the following?

a)

A. Let someone else make the decision

b)

B. Consider every possible option

c)

C. Delay making a decision

d)

D. Pick the option with the lowest level of risk

75.

4. When making decisions, a person should try to avoid which of the following?

a)

A. Getting help from a colleague

b)

B. Listening to impulses

c)

C. Making diagrams

d)

D. Identifying relevance

76.

5. Which of the following is a strategy for responsible decision making?

a)

A. Listing alternative decisions

b)

B. Procrastination

c)

C. Impulse decisions

d)

D. Doing it on your own

77.

6. Which of the following is NOT a part of critical thinking?

a)

A. Consider logical connections between ideas

b)

B. Consider every possible option

c)

C. Delay making a decision

d)

D. Identify relevance

78.

7. How many steps are in the decision making process?

a)

A. Eight

b)

B. Seven

c)

C. Six

d)

D. Five

79.

8. Which of the following is NOT a step in the decision making process?

a)

A. Seeking help every time

b)

B. Gathering information

c)

C. Defining the problem

d)

D. Taking action

80.

9. Which of the following is NOT an emotional block which hinders decision making?

a)

A. Fear of success

b)

B. Fear of failure

c)

C. Activation

d)

D. Stagnation

81.

10. Which of the following is NOT an important factor on decision making?

a)

A. Family

b)

B. Stress

c)

C. Environment

d)

D. Time

82.

strategy in which a person goes with their first reaction

a)

Impulse

b)

Escape

c)

Procrastination

d)

Compliance

83.

strategy in which a person avoids a decision or makes up an answer to deflect an injury

a)

Impulse

b)

Escape

c)

Procrastination

d)

Compliance

84.

strategy in which a person delays making the decision until someone else makes the decision or until options disappear; deciding “by default”

a)

Impulse

b)

Escape

c)

Procrastination

d)

Compliance

85.

strategy in which a person hands over control or lets someone else decide

a)

Impulse

b)

Escape

c)

Procrastination

d)

Compliance

86.

strategy in which a person considers every detail of every option over and over again

a)

Agony

b)

Play It Safe

c)

Play It Safe

d)

Stagnation

87.

strategy in which a person chooses the alternative with the lowest level of risk

a)

Agony

b)

Play It Safe

c)

Decision-making Process

d)

Stagnation

88.

consists of seven steps— identifying the decision to be made, gathering information, listing all the possible alternatives of each choice, weighing the evidence, selecting the best choice, making the decision

a)

Agony

b)

Play It Safe

c)

Decision-making Process

d)

Stagnation

89.

to stop developing, growing, progressing or advancing

a)

Agony

b)

Play It Safe

c)

Decision-making Process

d)

Stagnation

90.

a person's principles of standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life

a)

Values

b)

Priorities

c)

Environment

d)

Stagnation

91.

a thing which is regarded as more important than others

a)

Values

b)

Priorities

c)

Environment

d)

Stagnation

92.

combination of surroundings, conditions or influences

a)

Values

b)

Priorities

c)

Environment

d)

Stagnation