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You have just accepted a position that will require you to use various electronic media regularly to communicate with your colleagues. You know that your employer will monitor your Web use. Describe five ways to use social media professionally so that you don't risk losing your job.

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Cheyenne is starting a new administrative position and knows that she'll be writing a lot of e-mail messages. What is the best advice you can give her?


A) Send only content you would want published.
B) Because e-mail is informal, you don't have to write messages using complete sentences.
C) Use "Reply All" every time you respond to an e-mail message to ensure that everyone sees your reply.
D) Once an e-mail message is deleted, it's gone forever.

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A colleague has suggested that you down-edit your e-mail message when replying to be more efficient. What should you do?


A) You should insert your responses to parts of the incoming message, and include only those parts of the incoming message to which you are responding.
B) You should place your reply at the bottom, after the original message.
C) You should delete the original message altogether before adding your reply.
D) You should write your reply using all lowercase letters.

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Which of the following statements best describes how blogs are used to provide up-to-date information to the press and the public?


A) Blogs that provide information to the press and the public are written only by top managers.
B) Many companies now use blogs for connecting with their customers and to generate buzz that they hope will go viral on the Internet.
C) Blogs can replace other communication channels in a PR crisis or an emergency.
D) Blogs are usually used internally and are seldom used to provide company information to the press and the public.

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As Connor begins his business career, he will probably find himself writing more of which type of message?


A) letters
B) memos
C) e-mail messages
D) text messages

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Which of the following subject lines is most effective?


A) Help!
B) Free Quote for our clients
C) Attend Our Sales Meeting on January 30
D) Meeting in March

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Which of the following statements best describes the impact of digital communication on businesses and consumers?


A) Twitter, podcasts, and wikis are part of the new user-centred virtual environment called Web 2.0.
B) Consumers today remain passive and must rely on what is posted online for them.
C) The Internet has gatekeepers who filter all online content, as is done with traditional print and visual media.
D) Because everything posted online is fact checked, no dangers exist for companies.

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Which of the following is the most effective closing for an e-mail message?


A) Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
B) Please let me know at your earliest convenience.
C) Please send your time sheet to me by August 31 so that we can process your paycheque.
D) Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

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Even privacy settings on social networking sites do not guarantee complete protection.

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Alonzo has just been assigned to create a blog to use for market research and viral marketing. What advice would you give him?


A) Alonzo should scrutinize the blogosphere for buzz and for positive or negative postings about his organization and its products.
B) Alonzo should use only one hard-sell tactic to get the word out about his company's products.
C) Alonzo should realize that blogs are useful for getting feedback only from customers, not industry experts.
D) Alonzo should reserve blogs only for marketing efforts.

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Which of the following is a significant advantage of wikis?


A) They are completely private.
B) They capitalize on crowdsourcing and eliminate version confusion.
C) They make workflow somewhat less confusing.
D) They ensure that only one person at a time can work on a document.

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Wyandotte Industries would like to provide live tech support to its customers. What is the best communication channel for doing this?


A) e-mail
B) blog
C) podcast
D) instant messaging

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Because the recipient's name appears in the header of an e-mail message, you don't have to include a greeting at the beginning of your message.

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What of the following statements best describes the liability and legal issues related to text messaging?


A) Because text messaging is so informal, messages sent or received cannot create legal liability for a company.
B) Companies cannot be held responsible if an employee gets into an accident while texting and driving on the job.
C) Some organizations have developed e-policies, offer formal training, and use technology tools to monitor messages.
D) Spam is a concern only with e-mail, not with instant messaging.

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Matthew has to compose an important e-mail message to a client. What advice should Matthew follow?


A) He should send only content he would want published.
B) He should write a subject line that will grab his reader's attention, even if it's not related to the message.
C) He should use emoticons, such as happy faces, to express feelings in his e-mail message.
D) He should pay one of his colleagues to write the message for him.

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Instant messages can be exchanged only on computers.

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Which of the following is the best advice for writing e-mail messages?


A) You should use first names only in opening greetings.
B) Because your name will appear in your e-mail address, you don't have to type it at the bottom of your message.
C) You should always include a complimentary closing such as Sincerely.
D) You should make your e-mail messages easier to read and comprehend by using bulleted and numbered lists and headings.

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Companies frequently use blogs for a variety of purposes. Describe three ways a company could use blogs for professional purposes.

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Which of the following uses of electronic media could NOT get you in trouble or fired?


A) storing embarrassing or potentially illegal personal information on your office computer
B) tweeting about how much you dislike your job
C) forwarding sexually explicit jokes to your coworkers
D) minimizing the use of personal e-mail, and IM at work even if the company allows it.

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