Business Communication: Building Critical Skills

Kitty O. Locker, Ohio State University
Steven Kyo Kaczmarek, Columbus State Community College
Kathryn Braun, Sheridan College

Designing Documents, Slides and Screens

Self Quiz


1	White space means
		A)	All of the empty space on a page
		B)	Only the space around the headings
		C)	Only the space between lines
		D)	None of the above.


2	Headings are
		A)	Short words or phrases that group points or divide your letter, memo, or report into sections.
		B)	Long paragraphs that group points or divide your letter, memo, or report into sections.
		C)	A combination of short words and phrases and long paragraphs.
		D)	None of the above.


3	Which of the following is NOT true of justified margins?
		A)	You can use proportional typefaces.
		B)	You should use them when you want a more formal look.
		C)	You should use them when you are writing to skilled readers.
		D)	You should use very short line lengths to create them.


4	Which of the following is NOT an issue when designing Web pages?
		A)	Pay attention to content.
		B)	Pay attention to navigation.
		C)	Pay attention to the first screen.
		D)	Pay attention to advertising.


5	When should you think about design?
		A)	At the beginning of the writing process.
		B)	At the end of the writing process.
		C)	In the middle of the writing process.
		D)	Throughout the writing process.


6	Good document design may save time and money, but it has no effect on reducing legal problems.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Easy-to-read documents can enhance your credibility.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Bullets are large dots or squares used to emphasize lists.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Use 9- or 10-point type in most business documents.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	80-point type is appropriate for titles in PowerPoint presentations.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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