Executive English Module 3 Test

Modern Communication

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1. Select the correct statement in relation to professional presentations:

a. Correctly profiling an audience will ensure your presentation delivers the right message in the most effective manner.

b. Briefings are used to provide detailed information about a business issue.

c. You need to include as much detail in a presentation to make it interesting.

d. Don't use examples and scenarios because that may confuse your audience.

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2. An effective conclusion for a professional presentation will (select those that apply):

a. Leave the audience with specific and noteworthy takeaways.

b. Motivate the audience to take action.

c. Summarize the main themes of the presentation.

d. Provide a transition signaling the end of the presentation.

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3. When conducting an in-person meeting (select those that apply):

a. Don't change topics until resolutions are found.

b. Give everybody enough time to talk about their opinions.

c. Engage in polite small talk with participants before the meeting begins.

d. Turn off cell phones and personal digital assistants.

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4. When organizing a meeting:

a. Ask first all the attendees what would be the best time to meet.

b. First articulate a clear purpose, then you’ll need to decide how and where to meet.

c. Don't be specific about an agenda so you can change the meeting topics easily..

d. Invite as many people as possible to get everybody's opinion.

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5.

Coleen just found out that a colleague recommended her for a promotion. Which of the following should she do?

a. She should ask her college for advance notice before making a recommendation.

b. She should wait to see if she gets the promotion before thanking her colleague.

c. She should thank her colleague but only if the topic comes up.

d. She should promptly send a thank you note to her colleague.

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6. For persuasive messages the following is true (select those that apply):

a. Reducing the price of an item, will always convince the customer to buy.

b. People are naturally not attracted to the rare and exclusive.

c. Managers and employees should use warm words and a conversational tone to convey a caring tone.

d. When you give something to somebody, they feel obligated to give something back to you in return, even if only by saying “thank you.”

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7.

Read the following statements and choose the one that provides the best buffer.

a. We profusely apologize and will send you a coupon.

b. You honestly can't expect us to investigate a claim for a product that is no longer under warranty.

c. We at Timberline Tire and Auto make every effort to provide our customers with high-quality products at the lowest posible prices. We are committed to finding ways to make shopping at our stores more convenient for you.

d. You are surely our best dressed sales representative. I always look forward to receiving proposals from well-attired staff members.

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8. To soften the blow of bad news to our audience, you can (select the appropriate options):

a. Only state the least negative results.

b. If there’s good news and bad news, start with the good news.

c. Say thanks for whatever positive things the recipient has done in your dealings with them.

d. Make it short and go straight to the point.

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9. When delivering bad news, you need to (select those that apply):

a. Maintain trust and respect between you and your audience to ensure the possibility of good future relations.

b. Reduce the anxiety associated with the bad news as much as possible by expressing sympathy or empathy.

c. Deliver the bad news in a timely fashion in the appropriate channel(s).

d. Help the receiver understand and accept the news.

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10. When apologizing to a customer, you need to do the following:

a. For minor matters, admitting fault with an apology usually helps vindicate or validate the customer.

b. Always apologize as the client is always right.

c. For serious matters, ask a manager or legal department for guidance.

d. Be very general so you don't take the blame.

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11.

Businesses should respond respectfully to complaints and claims in order to (there is more than one right answer).

a. maintain brand image

b. avoid unfavorable online reviews

c. maintain customer loyalty

d. avoid legal liability

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12. When asking for information and action, explaining why you're making the request __________ (select the missing words):

a. is part of an effective strategy for getting what you want.

b. is no body else's business.

c. suggests that you think the audience is unintelligent.

d. is unnecessary since the audience is likely to comply

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13. Select those that are good tips for effective texting:

a. Follow established netiquette principles.

b. Always respond to messages as soon as you receive them.

c. Anticipate unintentional misinterpretation.

d. Never use abbreviations.

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14. Before sending your email do the following:

a. Put yourself in your reader’s position and assess whether you’ve achieved the purpose you set out to achieve in the first place.

b. Make sure you don't exceed 1MB of space.

c. If the email is urgent, don't review again and press Send.

d. Evaluate also if you’ve struck the appropriate tone and formality.

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15. Select the best subject line for an email:

a. Please read below as our meeting of November 6 has been rescheduled.

b. Rescheduling our 3 p.m. November 6 meeting for 11am November 8

c. Meeting

d. Rescheduling Nov. 6 meeting

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16. Select those statements that are considered proper telephone etiquete.

a. Apply active listening skills.

b. Let the other person know when you have them on a speaker phone.

c. Place your phone on the table on silent while meeting with others.

d. Address one topic at a time.

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17. Select those statements that are correct.

a. Using humour to make a business associate comfortable is good etiquette.

b. During business social situations, you should stay away from controversial topics like politics and religion.

c. Having a few beers/drinks with an new business associate often helps to build the rapport needed for a successful business relationship.

d. Modern work environments encourage individuality. Therefore, employees are encouraged to be unique in their business attire.

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18. Select the statement that is true;

a. Ethical and legal compliance are the same.

b. Behaving ethically requires that we meet the mandatory standards of the law, but that is not enough.

c. Companies don't have a right to insist that their employees engage in ethical decision-making.

d. Business that do not violate the law are considered ethical.

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19. Select those tips that can be used during active listening:

a. Ask clarifying questions to communicate interest and gain insight

b. Restate the message in your own words and ask if you understood correctly

c. Stop the speaker to answer the phone

d. Read the report while the speaker is speaking

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20. If during a job interview, the interviewer asks you “Tell me about yourself” you should:

a. Point towards the section in your cv where you list your education credentials

b. Tell the interviewer a summary of your personal information

c. An invitation for you to share your text message win in last year’s competition

d. Share what experience you can highlight that aligns well with the job duties and their needs

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21.

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing their resumes?

a. Make them too long

b. Forget to refer to attached/enclosed resume

c. Make them too generic

d. Make them too short

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Which of the following is the best recommendation for writing the work experience section of your resume?

a. List your jobs in reverse chronological order

b. Present your work experience in a paragraph format

c. Always place the work experience after the education section

d. List only the jobs you think will help you land the position

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Which statement best describes a step in creating a targeted resume?

a. Begin with a specific career objective

b. Put the most important information first

c. Replace your education section with the job experience section

d. Begin with your name, address, and email

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Melissa has just graduated college and is ready to begin her job search process. What should Alison do first?

a. Reseach salary, benefit, and job stability in her chosen field

b. Develop an effective resume to be used in her job search

c. Setup her LinkedIn profile

d. Conduct an inventory of her skills, abilities, and qualifications

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25. This online tool allows job seekers to provide links to projects, assignments, and course work:

a. Video Resume

b. LinkedIn

c. Youtube

d. E-portfolio

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Executive English Module 3 Test

Modern Communication

You have 60 minutes to complete this test !

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