WorksheetsPRINCIPLES OF ED 1ST 9 WEEKS
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 46mins
Which of the following is NOT required for written communication?
Accurate spelling
Accurate punctuation
Elaborate vocabulary
Accurate grammar
When was the wooden block printing press invented?
In 205 A.D.
In 305 A.D.
In 405 A.D.
In 505 A.D.
When was the first book, the Gutenberg Bible, printed?
In 1450
In 1455
In 1475
In 1490
When was the first American dictionary published?
In 1788
In 1793
In 1818
In 1828
When was the first text message sent?
In 1984
In 1988
In 1992
In 1996
What is NOT a basic requirement for a writing assignment?
A. Due date
B. Percentage of final grade the assignment will account for
C. Length requirement
D. Number of sources needed
What is the best way to determine the purpose or goal of an assignment?
Look for key verbs in the assignment description
Determining who will read the assignment
Knowing the genre of the assignment
Knowing the topic of the assignment
Put the steps of the writing process in order.
Planning and preparing
Drafting
Reviewing and revising
Editing
Publishing
According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a way to plan and prepare for an assignment?
A. Brainstorming
B. Strengthening
C. Editing
D. Structuring
Should the writer review his writing project during the review step of the writing process?
Yes, but he needs to make sure someone else also reviews it
No, he wrote the project
Yes, he is the only one who knows the content
No one else needs to review it since he is good at grammar and spelling
The word "and" is an example of which of the following?
Subordinating conjunction
Coordinating conjunction
Dependent object
Independent clause
Which of the following types of punctuation separates two independent clauses which cannot be joined by a conjunction?
A. A comma
B. A question mark
C. A semicolon
D. A hyphen
Which of the following types of punctuation is used to join nouns with more than one word?
A. A comma
B. A question mark
C. A semicolon
D. A hyphen
Which of the following answers the question "what"?
Noun clause
Adjectival clause
Adverb clause
Combined clause
A slash is usually translated to mean which of the following?
Or
And
Not
About
Which of the following is NOT a general guideline mentioned in the segment?
Identify and write to the audience
Be consistent with the layout
Be brief when introducing content
Proofread and edit
Which of the following is NOT a professional writing format?
Block
Modified-block
Semi-block
Semi-modified-block
Which of the following is the most common writing format?
Block
Modified-block
Semi-block
Semi-modified-block
Which of the following includes CC notations?
Thank you letters
Memos
Bulletins
Cover letters
Which of the following commonly contains illustrations?
Cover letters
Thank you letters
Memos
Bulletins
Fill in the blank: The ______ format is the most common writing format.
A. Block
B. Modified-block
C. Semi-block
D. Semi-modified-block
Which of the following involves recognizing patterns, clusters or trends of the information given?
Writing
Researching
Organizing
Evaluating
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. Deductive
B. Rational
C. Intelligent
D. Priority
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?
Priority sequence
Numerical sequence
Deductive sequence
Event sequence
Which of the following types of punctuation is used to set off the title of a short work or chapter?
Exclamation marks
Quotation marks
Question marks
Editor’s marks
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?
Question marks
Editor’s marks
Apostrophe marks
Quotation marks
Which of the following represents the inscription of information?
Verbal communication
Nonverbal communication
Oral communication
Written communication
Which of the following is commonly used in a persuasive paper to build up the strength of an argument?
Inverted pyramid
Deductive reasoning
Priority sequence
Inductive reasoning
A presentation of information through a layout or summary of a writing project is known as which of the following?
Diagram
Chart
Outline
Sequence
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. Period
B. Dash
C. Question mark
D. Comma
Which of the following would be used after an interjection or command?
Question mark
Dash
Exclamation mark
Slash
Which of the following is NOT a professional communication channel?
Blog post
Face-to-face
Reports
Memo
Communication between a business and its employees is called which of the following?
External communication
Public relations
Internal communication
Employer relations
Which of the following is NOT a field of external business communication?
Public relations
Media relations
Advertising
State of the company address
Which of the following is paid communication which attempts to influence opinion?
Advertising
Public relations
News articles
Publicity
An in-depth examination of a particular subject defines which of the following?
Case study
Proposal
Report
Memo
Which of the following is NOT included in the listening process?
Hearing
Speaking
Focusing
Understanding
Which of the following occurs when the receiver listens only to the content and not the feeling of the message?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Critical listening is also referred to as which of the following?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Which of the following is defined as listening for pleasure or recreation?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Which of the following involves the listener paying close attention to what is being said in order to fully understand the message?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Which of the following is a formal meeting where a person is asked to communicate their skills and interests?
Interview
Presentation
Visual report
Evaluation report
Which of the following is NOT a part of verbal communication?
Sound
Words
Speaking
Body language
Which of the following presentation types is used to convince an audience to accept a proposal?
Persuasive
Informative
Generic
Forum
Which of the following presentation types is used to get the audience to act or change a behavior or belief and has emotional appeal?
Motivational
Informative
Generic
Forum
Which of the following presentation types would be best for presenting specific information about a product, procedure or set of rules and regulations?
Persuasive
Informative
Generic
Forum
When making an introduction, who should be introduced first?
A child
A teenager
A college student
A principal of a school
Which of the following can be defined as generally accepted behavior required in social relations?
Actions
Etiquette
Traditions
Body language
Which of the following is proper phone etiquette?
Listening to others’ phone calls
Giving out personal information
Leaving someone on hold for long periods of time
Speaking clearly
Which of the following can be defined as analysis, evaluation or judgment?
Criticism
Motivation
Etiquette
Behavior
Discrimination in the workplace refers to an employer’s unfair treatment of employees or job applicants on the basis of specific characteristics.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a field of external communication?
Public relations
Media relations
Advertising
Interviews
Which of the following is NOT a skill needed in public relations?
Writing
Selling
Researching
Planning
Which term is NOT part of the 4 Ps of marketing?
Product
Price
Promotion
Publication
In professional communication, what is best for a short message?
Memo
Report
Proposal
Case study
What can also be called pseudo listening?
Deep
Partial
False
Evaluative
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. 2002
B. 1946
C. 1964
D. 1984
Which of the following is NOT a part of a report?
A. Terms of reference
B. Conclusions
C. Introduction
D. Findings
Which type of listening should be used when listening to a poem?
A. Empathetic
B. Evaluative
C. Deep
D. Appreciative
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. Gender
B. Race
C. Age
D. Ethnicity
What type of presentation should be used to sell a product?
A. Persuasive
B. Informative
C. Motivational
D. Individual
Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?
Ethical behavior
Teamwork
Technology
Sales
Which of the following describes mannerisms?
Style of speaking or behaving
Dressing appropriately
Values and standards
Working effectively with others
Which of the following is a leadership skill?
Breaking new ground
Anticipating problems
Treating everyone fairly
Prioritizing
Which of the following is important when using technology?
Governance
Credentialing
Ethical conduct
Preparation
Which of the following is a way to exhibit professionalism?
Certifications
Teamwork
Technology
Speech
Which of the following is considered the most important skill in the workplace?
Effective communication
Knowledge of technology
Certifications or licensures
Leadership strategies
Which of the following is considered a Knowledge of Technology skill?
Teamwork
Creating a final product
Active listening
Willingness to learn
Which of the following defines employability?
A. A specific style of behavior in the workplace
B. Positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career
C. Arriving at work on-time and successfully completing the tasks assigned
D. Recognizing the questions which relate to goals, purpose and needs
Time Management may NOT lead to which of the following?
Better professional status
Less stress in the workplace
Greater productivity and efficiency
Advanced degrees
Which of the following is NOT a problem-solving strategy?
Developing a process
Use of technology
Anticipating problems
Brainstorming
1. Which step is the most important step in the decision making process?
A. Identifying the decision needs to be made
B. Analyzing the situation
C. Making the decision
D. Reviewing the decision which was made
2. Compliance is a decision making strategy in which a person __________.
A. Let someone else make the decision
B. Consider every possible option
C. Delay making a decision
D. Pick the option with the lowest level of risk
3. Procrastination is a decision making strategy in which a person does which of the following?
A. Let someone else make the decision
B. Consider every possible option
C. Delay making a decision
D. Pick the option with the lowest level of risk
4. When making decisions, a person should try to avoid which of the following?
A. Getting help from a colleague
B. Listening to impulses
C. Making diagrams
D. Identifying relevance
5. Which of the following is a strategy for responsible decision making?
A. Listing alternative decisions
B. Procrastination
C. Impulse decisions
D. Doing it on your own
6. Which of the following is NOT a part of critical thinking?
A. Consider logical connections between ideas
B. Consider every possible option
C. Delay making a decision
D. Identify relevance
7. How many steps are in the decision making process?
A. Eight
B. Seven
C. Six
D. Five
8. Which of the following is NOT a step in the decision making process?
A. Seeking help every time
B. Gathering information
C. Defining the problem
D. Taking action
9. Which of the following is NOT an emotional block which hinders decision making?
A. Fear of success
B. Fear of failure
C. Activation
D. Stagnation
10. Which of the following is NOT an important factor on decision making?
A. Family
B. Stress
C. Environment
D. Time
strategy in which a person goes with their first reaction
Impulse
Escape
Procrastination
Compliance
strategy in which a person avoids a decision or makes up an answer to deflect an injury
Impulse
Escape
Procrastination
Compliance
strategy in which a person delays making the decision until someone else makes the decision or until options disappear; deciding “by default”
Impulse
Escape
Procrastination
Compliance
strategy in which a person hands over control or lets someone else decide
Impulse
Escape
Procrastination
Compliance
strategy in which a person considers every detail of every option over and over again
Agony
Play It Safe
Play It Safe
Stagnation
strategy in which a person chooses the alternative with the lowest level of risk
Agony
Play It Safe
Decision-making Process
Stagnation
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
Agony
Play It Safe
Decision-making Process
Stagnation
to stop developing, growing, progressing or advancing
Agony
Play It Safe
Decision-making Process
Stagnation
a person's principles of standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life
Values
Priorities
Environment
Stagnation
a thing which is regarded as more important than others
Values
Priorities
Environment
Stagnation
combination of surroundings, conditions or influences
Values
Priorities
Environment
Stagnation
