Question $16(1$ point$)$

After conducting an audience analysis, what is the next step in the writing process?

Question $16$ options:

A$)$

Determining the channel and medium for the communication

B$)$

Refining the topics to be covered in the communication

C$)$

Writing the communication

D$)$

Gathering information

E$)$

Developing the first draft of the communication

Question $17(1$ point$)$

Which of the following is least likely to satisfy the audience's informational needs?

Question $17$ options:

A$)$

Pertinent information

B$)$

Ethical information

C$)$

Background information

D$)$

Quality information

E$)$

Accurate information

Question $18(1$ point$)$

When using the three$-$step writing process, how much of the available writing time should be set aside for the actual writing?

Question $18$ options:

A$)$

$45$ percent

B$)$

$85$ percent

C$)$

$15$ percent

D$)$

$65$ percent

E$)$

$25$ percent

Question $19(1$ point$)$

When deciding what types of information to gather, determining what information the audience needs to move forward is an example of what?

Question $19$ options:

A$)$

Knowledge$-$management systems

B$)$

Community input

C$)$

Document revision

D$)$

Asking the audience for input

E$)$

Audience perspective

Question $20(1$ point$)$

When using email, audience size and geographical location no longer matters in the shaping of the message.

Question $20$ options:

True

False

Question $21(1$ point$)$

Before an audience will take the time to read or listen to a message, they have to be interested in the subject matter.

Question $21$ options:

True

False

Question $22(1$ point$)$

During the planning phase of the writing process, a writer should do all of the following except what?

Question $22$ options:

A$)$

Define the main idea

B$)$

Select an approach

C$)$

Outline content

D$)$

Limit the scope

E$)$

Check for conciseness

Question $23(1$ point$)$

To save the audience time when they read and respond to a communication, the communication should be what?

Question $23$ options:

A$)$

Efficient

B$)$

Timely

C$)$

Electronic

D$)$

Written

E$)$

Detailed

Question $24(1$ point$)$

When using the three$-$step writing process, how much of the available writing time should be set aside for planning?

Question $24$ options:

A$)$

$60$ percent

B$)$

$30$ percent

C$)$

$50$ percent

D$)$

$20$ percent

E$)$

$40$ percent

Question $25(1$ point$)$

When a message meets the audience's needs and gets the point across, it is considered to be what?

Question $25$ options:

A$)$

Detailed

B$)$

Effective

C$)$

Timely

D$)$

Efficient

E$)$

Verbal

Question $26(1$ point$)$

After determining a clear and meaningful purpose for a communication, what is the next step in planning the communication?

Question $26$ options:

A$)$

Understanding the needs of the audience

B$)$

Determining the channel and medium for the communication

C$)$

Refining the topics to be covered in the communication

D$)$

Writing the communication

E$)$

Developing the first draft of the communication

Question $27(1$ point$)$

Which of the following identifies the specific purpose of a message?

Question $27$ options:

A$)$

To foster collaboration

B$)$

To define why you are writing

C$)$

To persuade the audience to act

D$)$

To inform the audience

E$)$

To initiate a conversation

Question $28(1$ point$)$

Conducting an audience analysis involves all of the following except which?

Question $28$ options:

A$)$

Identifying the primary audience

B$)$

Forecasting probable reaction

C$)$

Developing an audience profile

D$)$

Determining audience composition

E$)$

Gauging audience members' level of understanding

Question $29(1$ point$)$

When determining audience composition, which of the following factors will have the least impact on your writing style?

Question $29$ options:

A$)$

Technology

B$)$

Age

C$)$

Culture

D$)$

Attitude

E$)$

Experience

Question $30(1$ point$)$

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose for a communication?

Question $30$ options:

A$)$

"Are you free to meet on Tuesday for a while?"

B$)$

"Let's set up a meeting next week to discuss staffing."

C$)$

"I would like to talk to you about our staffing shortage."

D$)$

"I would like to set up a meeting Tuesday at $10$:$00$ to get approval to hire an addition to staff."

E$)$

"I would like to hire a few more people. When are you free to talk?"