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1. What is the best approach while including an attachment with your email?

Keep it short, under two pages

Inform the reader in the body of the email that you are including an attachment

Make sure it's in Word or another format that everyone can read

Send it in a separate email

Answer

Correct Answer: Inform the reader in the body of the email that you are including an attachment

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2. It's perfectly acceptable to have more than one resume, each targeted to different kinds of jobs you are looking for.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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3. What one thing is more important than all others when writing for business?

Proofreading your work

Writing specifically to your reader

Having perfect grammar and spelling

Knowing how to "sell" through your words

Answer

Correct Answer: Proofreading your work

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4. Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.

Adress

Addrress

Addres

Address

Answer

Correct Answer: Address

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5. New policy memo should contain the following except:

Disadvantages

Context

Reason for the change

Effective Date

Answer

Correct Answer: Disadvantages

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6. In a professional services contract T&M stands for ____________________

Take and Measure

Transfer and Monitor

Tasks and Money

Technical and Mechanical

Time and Materials

Answer

Correct Answer: Time and Materials

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7. What does the acronym COB stand for?

CEO only business

Completion of business

Computer only business

Close of Business

Cost of bonus

Answer

Correct Answer: Close of Business

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8. The headteacher's arrival in the classroom was sudden.

unusual

quick

strange

unexpected

Answer

Correct Answer: unexpected

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9. What does the acronym ETA stand for?

Expected to end

Every time answer

Expected time of assessment

Extended to area

Expected time of arrival

Answer

Correct Answer: Expected time of arrival

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10. Respond appropriately: "How do you do?"

I am fine, thank you.

How do you do too.

Answer

Correct Answer: How do you do too.

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11. Which is correctly spelt?

Accomodation

Accommodation

Answer

Correct Answer: Accommodation

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12. Which of the following statements is the correct usage of the English Language:

Our boss broadcasted the company policy to everyone.

My boss explained company policy, which we had to abide by

My boss explained the mandatory company policy.

We were explained the company policy and have followed it since.

This meeting was more productive then the last one

Answer

Correct Answer: My boss explained the mandatory company policy.

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13. The abbreviation RFP stands for:

Requisition for Proposition

Required for Position

Request for Proposal

Reconciled for Previous

Request for Payment

Answer

Correct Answer: Request for Proposal

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14. True or False. The following statement is the correct usage of English Language: "He is a Principal level architect."

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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15. --------- he hardly ever arrives on time, we shouldn't put him on the early shift

considering

despite

Answer

Correct Answer: considering

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16. "I'd rather be an employee than an employer". Which one is the contracted word?

should

could

had

would

Answer

Correct Answer: would

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17. She -------- the final copy as we speak

is print

is printing

Answer

Correct Answer: is printing

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18. Give an example of a pronoun?

He/She

Mine/Yours

Many/None

This/That

All are examples.

Answer

Correct Answer: All are examples.

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19. To form an adverb, add

the suffix "ly" to a verb

the suffix "ly" to an adjective

the prefix "ad" to a root word

the suffix "ly" to a root word

the prefix "ad" to a verb

Answer

Correct Answer: the suffix "ly" to an adjective

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20. I ______ about the results of his research.

enquired only

inquired only

In American English both words can be used interchangeably with "inquired" being most common

Answer

Correct Answer: In American English both words can be used interchangeably with "inquired" being most common

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21. What is wrong with the following sentence? "I do understand your feelings about this, I don't see how it affects me."

Fragment

Split infinitive

This sentence is correct.

Run-on

Answer

Correct Answer: Run-on

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22. When quoting someone's statement within a sentence, where should any punctuation after the quote, such as a comma or a period, be placed?

Outside the quotation marks

Inside the quotation marks

Answer

Correct Answer: Inside the quotation marks

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23. When providing examples for additional clarification, should you use e.g. or i.e.?

i.e.

e.g.

Answer

Correct Answer: e.g.

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24. Choose the correct sentence.

Whom did you suggest for the job?

Who did you suggest for the job?

Answer

Correct Answer: Whom did you suggest for the job?

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25. Which one of the following sentences is correct:

I will lay down now.

I will lie down now.

Answer

Correct Answer: I will lie down now.

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26. In business, what does SLA commonly stand for?

Senior Level Associate

Service Level Agreement

Secured Legal Assessment

Staff Level Appointment

Shared License Association

Answer

Correct Answer: Service Level Agreement

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27. I did _ on the math test, because I can solve those problems _.

well; well

well; good

good; well

good; good

Answer

Correct Answer: well; well

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28. The word "isn't" is an example of a ___________.

coordinating clause

connecting verb

conjunction

contraction

Answer

Correct Answer: contraction

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29. ____________ is a decision such that no other available option would lead to a better outcome.

premium decision

optimistic decision

satisfactory decision

optimal decision

optimum decision

Answer

Correct Answer: optimal decision

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30. The new customer promotion is so confusing it has _______ the customer service team.

exasperated

exceptioned

extradited

exacerbated

Answer

Correct Answer: exasperated

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31. True or False? The following sentence is written with sound use of the English language: "Irregardless of the facts, he made the right decision."

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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32. Which one of these acronyms does NOT represent a real C-level executive position?

CEO

CLO

CIO

COO

CFO

Answer

Correct Answer: CLO

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33. My mom is buried at the _________ across town.

cemetary

cematery

cematary

cemetery

Answer

Correct Answer: cemetery

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34. Which letter ending best goes with the opening "Dear Personnel Director,"?

Best wishes,

Yours faithfully,

Best regards,

Answer

Correct Answer: Best regards,

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35. After early losses, the NASDAQ _____________ to finish 20 points up.

suffered a drop

plummeted

bulled

beared

rallied

Answer

Correct Answer: rallied

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36. In business, what does EOD most commonly stand for?

Enterprise Operations & Divisions

Equal Opportunity Department

End Of Day

End Of Date

Electronics & Oil Disposal

Answer

Correct Answer: End Of Day

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37. In professional academic circles, an extended career break to travel or work on personal goals, often offered in contracts as a paid benefit, is called:

an oath

sick days

a sabbatical

a vacation

a leave of absence

Answer

Correct Answer: a sabbatical

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38. Is this sentence correct? The dog chased it's tail.

Yes

Answer

Correct Answer: No

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39. ________ are necessary aspects of organizations of any significant size.

Commitees

Committees

Comittees

Comitties

Answer

Correct Answer: Committees

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40. What does KPI refer to in regards to business reporting?

Key Private Infrastructure

King Power Index

Key Performance Indicator

Key Performance Index

Kernel Programming Interface

Answer

Correct Answer: Key Performance Indicator

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41. R.S.V.P at the end of an invitation means

"reserve your seat"

"buy tickets in advance"

"reserve your VIP entrance"

"please reply"

Answer

Correct Answer: "please reply"

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42. COGS commonly refers to what in business?

Cost Of Goods Sold

Certificate Of Good Standing

Computer On General Systems

Computer Oriented General Support

California Office Grant Standard

Answer

Correct Answer: Cost Of Goods Sold

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43. What are the three styles of business writing?

Analytical, professional, and straightforward.

Confident, detailed, and precise.

Demonstrative, imaginative, and creative.

Informative, persuasive, and analytical.

Answer

Correct Answer: Informative, persuasive, and analytical.

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44. Terms "Profit" and "Revenue" have the same meaning.

True

False

True only for non-for-profit organizations

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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45. In ______ the restriction on travel, I will attend the meeting by phone.

light of

regards of

because of

stead of

Answer

Correct Answer: light of

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46. Between _ and , who is older?

I, you

you, me

you, he

me, you

him, she

Answer

Correct Answer: you, me

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47. A suffix is something that is

placed before a prefix

added before a root word

any of these options

placed after a prefix

added after a root word

Answer

Correct Answer: added after a root word

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48. “Please check in with me on this project every other day.” It is Wednesday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. According to this sentence, when is the next day you should check in with her?

Friday

Next Wednesday

Thursday

Monday Morning

Answer

Correct Answer: Friday

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49. Dental, vision, and 401-k are common examples of ____ .

insurance departments

non-monetary exchange

benefits

perks

Answer

Correct Answer: benefits

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50. Let's be ____ of unintended consequences from this design change.

weary

wary

Answer

Correct Answer: wary

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51. In a business environment, the acronym S&P stands for:

Standards & Practices

Services & Production

Sending & Packaging

Subtraction & Payroll

Sequences & Priorities

Answer

Correct Answer: Standards & Practices

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52. I know something is wrong with his reasoning; I just can't quite ________ .

put my finger on it

put my thoughts on it

put my brain to it

put my foot down on it

Answer

Correct Answer: put my finger on it

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53. If the Subject of an e-mail reads "ATTN John Smith," it most likely means that

The e-mail contains information regarding John Smith.

The company management needs to locate John Smith in the office ASAP

It's the final warning for John Smith to stop checking his Facebook and start paying attention to work matters.

The e-mail is addressed to John Smith.

John Smith is forbidden from opening that e-mail

Answer

Correct Answer: The e-mail is addressed to John Smith.

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54. Which of the following correctly uses commas?

I chose the colors, red and green and blue was his first choice

I would therefore, like a response

Time flies when we are having fun, we are always having fun

I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this

Answer

Correct Answer: I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this

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55. What is a menial job?

job with managerial responsibilities

job with a contractually-set end date

job with a high social value

job without pay

job with a low social value

Answer

Correct Answer: job with a low social value

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56. Pick the grammatically incorrect sentence:

I know nothing about it!

I don't know anything about it!

I don't know nothing about it!

Nothing is known about it!

Answer

Correct Answer: I don't know nothing about it!

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57. When writing an email, what does BCC mean?

Back Cancelled Copy

Blind Community Copy

Blind Cancelled Copy

Back Carbon Copy

Blind Carbon Copy

Answer

Correct Answer: Blind Carbon Copy

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58. If your clothes are wet, then put them in a clothes . That will make them .

drier; dryer

dryer; dryer

dryer; drier

drier; drier

Answer

Correct Answer: dryer; drier

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59. Which does not belong in this list?

column

period

question mark

comma

hyphen

Answer

Correct Answer: column

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60. Fill in the blank. Hey, Boss! I need to extend the deadline. ____ I move this deadline back a week?

Can

May

Answer

Correct Answer: May

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61. Ham and cheese _____ my favorite sandwich.

were

are

we're

Answer

Correct Answer: is

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62. "First go speak with Jim in his office. Then proceed to Sally's office after stopping to talk with John." Who is the second person you are talking to?

Jim

John

Sally

Answer

Correct Answer: John

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63. Which spelling is correct:

itenerary

itinarary

itenarary

itinerary

Answer

Correct Answer: itinerary

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64. Please let me know what time _________ to have the meeting.

would you like

you did want

you would like

your preference

Answer

Correct Answer: you would like

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65. "This is Ken" is used when:

Asking who is on the line

Introducing yourself in person

Answering the telephone

Answer

Correct Answer: Answering the telephone

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66. For all __________, this meeting is over.

intense and purposes

intensive purposes

intense of purposes

intents and purposes

Answer

Correct Answer: intents and purposes

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67. Fill the blank with the best fitting option: "What are the _____ of our victory in this election?"

ends

means

chance

evens

odds

Answer

Correct Answer: odds

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68. Your supervisor needs the report no later than 72 hours from 3 pm today. When's the latest you should have it done?

By Noon, 3 days from today

Any time, 3 days from today

By 3pm, 2 days from today

By 2pm, 7 days from today

By 3pm, 3 days from today

Answer

Correct Answer: By 3pm, 3 days from today

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69. When adding a signature to a letter or e-mail, the order (top to bottom) should be...

Company; Address; Name; Position

Name; Position; Company; Address

Position; Company; Name; Address

Name; Position; Address; Company

Name; Address; Position; Company

Answer

Correct Answer: Name; Position; Company; Address

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70. Which of the following words is misspelled?

Receivible

None of these words are misspelled.

Coordination

Marginal

Extraneous

Answer

Correct Answer: Receivible

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71. Which of these is an adverb?

quickest

sly

quicker

quickly

Answer

Correct Answer: quickly

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72. What is a Contraction?

A pulling out of all the vowels in a word.

A combination of two words.

Many wrong answers to a question.

Answer

Correct Answer: A combination of two words.

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73. What is a grammatically INCORRECT way to address Bill Brown?

Mr. Bill Brown

Mr. Brown

Mr. Bill

Answer

Correct Answer: Mr. Bill

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74. What is the most suggested way to begin a business letter addressed to Jennifer Johnson?

Dear Jennifer Johnson,

Hello Mrs. Johnson:

Dear Ms. Johnson:

Hi Jennifer,

To whom it may concern:

Answer

Correct Answer: Dear Ms. Johnson:

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75. Which part of the letter contains the greeting?

Mailing

Heading

Conclusion

Salutation

Answer

Correct Answer: Salutation

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76. John will need to ____ Diane that he will complete the project before she will assign him the task.

ensure

insure

assure

Answer

Correct Answer: assure

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77. Which of the following contains incorrect apostrophes?

The hat is missing it's feather.

They're going to leave on Sunday.

It's not yet time for lunch.

Are you ready for Friday's test?

He's not going to be able to make it.

Answer

Correct Answer: The hat is missing it's feather.

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78. At some point your boss may ask you to take ______ at a meeting. This task isn't reserved for secretaries only. Any person who attends a meeting may be asked to do this.

minutes

agenda

schedule

time

Answer

Correct Answer: minutes

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79. Best synonym for INTEGRITY as a personal characteristic would be:

transparency

gratuity

honesty

selflessness

interpretability

Answer

Correct Answer: honesty

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80. What does PTO written at the footer of page signify?

Please turn over

Refer next page

Page Twist over

Page turn over

Please twist over

Answer

Correct Answer: Please turn over

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81. In business, what does ETA most commonly stand for?

Earned Time Average

Essential Treasury Audit

Extra Transaction for the Account

Estimated Time Average

Estimated Time of Arrival

Answer

Correct Answer: Estimated Time of Arrival

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82. Decades may be expressed as follows:

1980s and 1990s

eighties and nineties

'80s and '90s

Any of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Any of these

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83. It makes sense to save your _ change. You really have nothing to _.

loose/lose

lose/loose

lose/lose

loose/loose

Answer

Correct Answer: loose/lose

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84. Which of the following contains incorrect punctuation:

We are going to the farm on Saturday.

Would you like to go?

Why are you going over the facts again.

Charlie, Wendy, and Jill will be there.

Answer

Correct Answer: Why are you going over the facts again.

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85. A chain is no stronger _ _ weakest link.

than its

than it's

then it's

then its

Answer

Correct Answer: than its

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86. "Our computers are outdated! We simply don't have the _____ to meet the next development deadline."

modes

odds

equipment

checks

ends

Answer

Correct Answer: equipment

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87. Which of these is the correct spelling?

Referral

Refferral

Referal

Refferal

Refarral

Answer

Correct Answer: Referral

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88. “We have a wrap-up meeting at noon on January 24th, but I’d like the project to be completely finished 48 hours in advance.” According to this sentence, when is the deadline for completing the project?

January 22 at noon

January 22 at 5 p.m.

January 24 at noon

January 26 at noon

Answer

Correct Answer: January 22 at noon

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89. What is the most common definition of ROI?

Return On Investment

Read Only Information

Release Of Information

Rate Of Interest

Report On Industry

Answer

Correct Answer: Return On Investment

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90. What does "COB" mean in the following sentence: I need your status report by COB.

Cost Of Business

Carry Out Business

Close Of Business

Common Operating Budget

Answer

Correct Answer: Close Of Business

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91. A person's credit _________________ is a formal evaluation of his/her loan-repayment history or potential.

analysis

rating/score

level

interest

Answer

Correct Answer: rating/score

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92. In business, what does TBD commonly stand for?

Team Building Development

To Be Divided

Treasury Bureau Department

To Be Determined

Technically Based Decision

Answer

Correct Answer: To Be Determined

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93. In inventory management, JIT means _______.

jazz in time

job information technology

job instruction training

just in time

Answer

Correct Answer: just in time

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94. When writing a formal business letter, the writer should __ include the address of the recipient at the _ of the letter.

never/top

always/top

always/bottom

never/bottom

Answer

Correct Answer: always/top

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95. Which method of contacting an unfamiliar superior is inappropriate?

Calling his or her office.

Sending him or her an email.

Setting up an appointment with his or her secretary.

Stopping by his or her office during lunch.

Answer

Correct Answer: Stopping by his or her office during lunch.

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96. Which word is spelled incorrectly

Acheive

Apologize

Accumulate

Perform

Answer

Correct Answer: Acheive

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97. “Please check in with me on this project every morning. However, on Fridays, check in with Alison as I am generally out of the office." It is Thursday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. Who should you contact tomorrow morning?

Alison

Your Supervisor

Answer

Correct Answer: Alison

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98. _ going to be a few days before we finish the project because _ budget is on hold.

It's, it's

Its, its

It's, its

Its, it's

Answer

Correct Answer: It's, its

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99. It is _ an accomplishment if you can stay _ during the entire presentation.

quiet; quiet

quite; quiet

quiet; quite

quite; quite

Answer

Correct Answer: quite; quiet

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100. Which sentence has the correct use of comma punctuation?

Although the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received, and accepted.

Although, the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received ,and accepted.

Although, the fax was sent late to the recipient it was received and accepted.

Although the fax was sent late to the recipient it was received and accepted.

Although the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received and accepted.

Answer

Correct Answer: Although the fax was sent late to the recipient, it was received and accepted.

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101. We need to get ___________ this problem.

laid

passed on

down with

to the front of

to the bottom of

Answer

Correct Answer: to the bottom of

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102. "Jim told me that Sally wants to take a day off next week. Can you please contact him and find out which day?" Who does 'him' refer to?

John

Sally

Nobody

Jim

Answer

Correct Answer: Jim

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103. Which of these is the LEAST formal way to end a business letter?

Best,

Kind regards,

Peace,

Respectfully yours,

Sincerely,

Answer

Correct Answer: Peace,

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104. The amount of small bills used by a sales person to give change is commonly called:

insignificant cash

pretty cash

daily deposit

piggy bank

petty cash

Answer

Correct Answer: petty cash

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105. What is the meaning of chain of command?

To make a command a project to be done in a certain order

The order of Executive, Supervisor and manager

Answer

Correct Answer: The order of Executive, Supervisor and manager

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106. Complete the question: They worked for Kaufman's,

did they?

didn't they?

haven't they?

Answer

Correct Answer: didn't they?

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107. Please ____ before you cross the street.

look

be watching

see

notice

watch

Answer

Correct Answer: look

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108. "Photo's" is the proper spelling because it is a contraction of the word "photographs."

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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109. The current time is 6:15; which of the following is not correct?

Quarter past six

Six fifteen

Six fifteen o'clock

Answer

Correct Answer: Six fifteen o'clock

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110. ______ is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up, by beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment.

A curriculum

The meeting minutes

A memorandum

An agenda

Answer

Correct Answer: An agenda

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111. Extraneous excersize can be detrimental to your health. Which word is misspelled?

your

detrimental

health

extraneous

excersize

Answer

Correct Answer: excersize

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112. Which of the following is the correct spelling?

separate

seperate

separete

sepparate

Answer

Correct Answer: separate

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113. What kind of contract prevents a person from working for other employers?

excluded

inexclusive

exclusive

early

entity

Answer

Correct Answer: exclusive

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114. “This afternoon, let’s schedule a meeting for next week to talk over the development timeline and goals. We’ll save the data project for later this month.” According to this sentence, when will this meeting be held?

Tomorrow

This afternoon

Later this month

Next week

Answer

Correct Answer: Next week

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115. What is the most common definition for the acronym POS?

Point of Sale

Public Opinion Strategies

Program of Study

Probability Of Success

Proof of Shipment

Answer

Correct Answer: Point of Sale

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116. This will have an _ on the bottom line. It may also _ our company brand.

effect; affect

affect; affect

affect; effect

effect; effect

Answer

Correct Answer: effect; affect

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117. Someone's subordinate is

their manager

their FedEx order

one of the people they are managing

their team-mate

Answer

Correct Answer: one of the people they are managing

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118. If we don't deliver on time, we may ______ the account.

lose

loose

Answer

Correct Answer: lose

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119. An executive summary is:

so simple an executive can understand it

something an executive writes

a short recap at the beginning of a report or article

meant to sound more impressive than it is

Answer

Correct Answer: a short recap at the beginning of a report or article

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120. Because Company A had _ money to spend on R&D, it had _ researchers than Company B.

fewer, less

less, less

less, fewer

fewer, fewer

Answer

Correct Answer: less, fewer

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121. Which word is spelled correctly?

dapreciation

depriciation

Depreciation

deprisiation

depreseation

Answer

Correct Answer: Depreciation

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122. Which sentence is most grammatically accurate?

To conclude the committee's finding, is that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.

To conclude, the committee found that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.

To conclude the committees finding that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.

To conclude, the committees findings that their is no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.

Answer

Correct Answer: To conclude, the committee found that there was no error by the Controller on the application of GAAP.

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123. Which sentence represents the correct use of a semicolon?

Bob went to the park; he found it deserted.

Bob went to the park; and he found it deserted.

Bob went to the park; and found it deserted.

Answer

Correct Answer: Bob went to the park; he found it deserted.

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124. In IT, what does PM commonly stand for?

Property Merchant

Project Manager

Performance Metrics

Product Marketing

Portfolio Moderator

Answer

Correct Answer: Project Manager

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125. What is a memo?

A written form of communication

A legal written document for legal matters

Answer

Correct Answer: A written form of communication

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126. "I want you to go to the store, after the movies, and get one onion for dinner on Sunday." According to this sentence, what should be the first thing done?

Cook the onions.

Go to the store.

Eat dinner on Sunday.

Go to the movies.

Answer

Correct Answer: Go to the movies.

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127. “The best way to contact your supervisor during business hours (EST) is by email, but after business hours (EST) is on his mobile phone. Please don’t use his home phone for work calls unless it’s an emergency.” According to this sentence, how should you reach your supervisor at 10 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday?

Home Phone

Fax

Mobile Phone

Answer

Correct Answer: Email

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128. In a business letter, if you want to include any attachments to the letter, how would you reference it?

Additional

Supplement

Enclosure

Closing

Answer

Correct Answer: Enclosure

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129. We are not sure how the new treatment will ______ the patient.

affected

effect on

affect

effect

effective

Answer

Correct Answer: affect

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130. The aim of the office manager is to ____ enough room on the building plans so that each employee can have space for a personal computer.

organize

engage

accord

allocate

Answer

Correct Answer: allocate

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131. Fill in the blanks: To my surprise, two people who won the race. both going to receive gold medals. My friend was shocked, too. going to remember this race forever.

there, were, they're, we're

their, were, they're, were

there, were, their, we're

their, were, there, we're

there, we're, they're, were

Answer

Correct Answer: there, were, they're, we're

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132. To show others' possession, you would use:

Any of these

there

their

they're

Answer

Correct Answer: their

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133. What are the _______ skills for this job?

necesary

nessessary

nescessary

necessary

neccessary

Answer

Correct Answer: necessary

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134. In business, what is the most common definition for the acronym CIO?

Career Is Over

Central Intelligence Officer

Chief Integrity Office

Corporate Information Office

Chief Information Officer

Answer

Correct Answer: Chief Information Officer

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135. Fill in the blanks: How much does the inventory rate hiring levels in Operations? First, you must analyze the of each rate individually.

effect; affect

effect; effect

affect; effect

affect; affect

Answer

Correct Answer: affect; effect

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136. What is the suggested way to begin a business letter in which you do not know who the recipient will be?

Hello,

To Whom It May Concern:

To the person reading this letter,

Hi Sir or Madam:

Hello Mr. or Ms.:

Answer

Correct Answer: To Whom It May Concern:

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137. Which of the following has the correct capitalization and punctuation?

she said "please review these files."

She said "Please review these files".

She said, "Please review these files."

Answer

Correct Answer: She said, "Please review these files."

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138. What salutation should you use for a woman you do not know in a business letter?

Ms.

Mrs.

Miss

No salutation

Answer

Correct Answer: Ms.

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139. “Follow up with Susan via phone if she doesn’t return your email by 2 pm tomorrow.” As used in this sentence, what does ‘follow up’ mean?

Wait to hear from Susan before taking action

Reply to Susan's email about the project

Send Susan all the final documents from the project

Contact Susan regarding the project

Answer

Correct Answer: Contact Susan regarding the project

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140. Which of these is common slang for an employee getting fired?

brewed

dipped

stocked

sacked

socked

Answer

Correct Answer: sacked

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141. The manager asked me to _________ the client's complaint.

follow on

lead down on

check up

follow up on

get down on

Answer

Correct Answer: follow up on

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142. What does PTO time stand for?

Paid Time Off

Part Time out

Answer

Correct Answer: Paid Time Off

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143. The word "regarding" in "We need to have a talk regarding John's performance in a team." means:

praising

analyzing

about

respecting

Answer

Correct Answer: about

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144. There will be a brief ____ session after the press conference.

FAQ

Q&A

F&A

RSVP

Answer

Correct Answer: Q&A

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145. Which sentence has the proper capitalization and punctuation?

Please ask Mr. Jones for the name of his wife.

Please ask Mr Jones for the name of his wife.

Please ask Mr Jones for the name of his Wife.

Please ask Mr. Jones for the name of his Wife.

Answer

Correct Answer: Please ask Mr. Jones for the name of his wife.

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146. Releasing your tax information to a third party is called..

depreciation

dividends

evasion

disclosure

exempt

Answer

Correct Answer: disclosure

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147. What is the correct way to spell the following word?

receive

recieive

receeve

recieve

Answer

Correct Answer: receive

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148. My family happy when I well on my report card.

are, do

is, done

is, do

are, done

Answer

Correct Answer: is, do

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149. Following the closing your letter (i.e. Regards), but before signing your name, you should use ...

a colon

no punctuation

a comma

a semicolon

Answer

Correct Answer: a comma

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150. Business writing should be:

Concise and to the point.

Detailed enough to mention every possible outcome.

Extremely descriptive.

One page or more.

Answer

Correct Answer: Concise and to the point.

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151. In business, Q3 means:

third quarter

third-rate quality

quantity: 3

Answer

Correct Answer: third quarter

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152. “You will be working on proofreading, data entry and fact checking. Data entry is the lowest priority.” According to this sentence, which of your tasks should you work on last?

Proofreading

Data Entry

Fact Checking

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Entry

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153. ____ Lauren's responsibility to handle customer service issues.

It's

Its

Answer

Correct Answer: It's

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154. and will go to the mall tomorrow. Which is the proper phrasing?

You, me

Me, you

I, you

You, I

Answer

Correct Answer: You, I

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155. “Let’s try and wrap up this project by EOD on Thursday” As used in this sentence, what does ‘EOD’ mean?

End of day

Eastcoast office deadline

End of deadline

Early of deadline

Answer

Correct Answer: End of day

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156. When sending an email with documents, what word do you use to describe the documents?

Enclosure

Add-on

Plus document

Attachment

Answer

Correct Answer: Attachment

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157. The entity that a company gets its supplies from is called a(n)

Colleague

Vendor

Customer

Partner

Owner

Answer

Correct Answer: Vendor

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158. How will this announcement ______ your decision?

effect

affect

Answer

Correct Answer: affect

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159. What does "subordinate" mean?

A person who answers to a superior.

A temporary hire who does not receive the same benefits as full-time employees.

A person in an important, specialized position.

The highest level a person can obtain.

A person who provides expert advice to a company.

Answer

Correct Answer: A person who answers to a superior.

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160. What is the correct way to end a declarative sentence?

Answer

Correct Answer: .

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161. Let's go to the park because the sun's _____ today.

shine

shining

were shining

was shining

is shining

Answer

Correct Answer: shining

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162. Regarding sales, what is the most common meaning of GP in business?

Great Product

Gold Points

Gross Profit

General Point

Gross Product

Answer

Correct Answer: Gross Profit

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163. Linda will go first, Thomas and _ Bill.

than, latter

then, later

then, latter

than, later

Answer

Correct Answer: then, later

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164. I would like to bring a gift for ____ going-away party.

Toms'

Tom's

Tom

Toms

Answer

Correct Answer: Tom's

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165. What does ASAP mean?

As such as possible.

As soon as proof.

As Soon As Possible

Answer

Correct Answer: As Soon As Possible

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166. “This afternoon, let’s schedule a meeting for next week to talk over the development timeline and goals. We’ll save the data project for later this month” According to this sentence, which project will you work on first?

The Data Project

Development Timeline and Goals

Answer

Correct Answer: Development Timeline and Goals

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167. In business, what does CTO most commonly stand for?

Centralized Treasury Operations

Chairman of Technology Operations

Creative Talent Official

Chief Technology Officer

Command Team Operator

Answer

Correct Answer: Chief Technology Officer

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168. I would like to ______ the policy as part of our standard operating procedures.

adopt

adept

intend

attend

Answer

Correct Answer: adopt

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169. How would you change the root-word "linear" to make a word that has the opposite meaning (not linear)?

notlinear

linearless

linearly

nonlinear

prolinear

Answer

Correct Answer: nonlinear

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170. What does A/R in accounting stand for?

Accounts Receivable

Administrative Relocation

Accounts Reconciliation

Answer

Correct Answer: Accounts Receivable

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171. In business, what does PO commonly stand for?

Public Office

Pursued Offer

Parliament Official

Purchase Order

Pacific Ocean

Answer

Correct Answer: Purchase Order

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172. Which of the following completes a common phrase? "The economy is doing really well. Business _______."

thunders

is thundering

is booming

booms

Answer

Correct Answer: is booming

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173. Which of the following sentences is correct?

None of these

Although we invited him, to the party Gerald decided to spend another late night in the computer room.

Although we invited him to the party Gerald, decided to spend another late night in the computer room.

Although we invited him to the party, Gerald decided to spend another late night in the computer room.

Answer

Correct Answer: Although we invited him to the party, Gerald decided to spend another late night in the computer room.

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174. Choose the correct version of the following sentence.

With binoculars, the hikers could see the eagles swooping and diving.

The eagles swooping and diving the hikers could see with binoculars.

With binoculars the hikers, could see, the eagles swooping and diving.

Answer

Correct Answer: With binoculars, the hikers could see the eagles swooping and diving.

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175. Jim said, "_____ not fair that Sally hasn't received a raise. She's a hard worker!"

Its

It's

Answer

Correct Answer: It's

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176. What is the correct noun form of the verb "appear"?

apparent

appearance

disappear

apparently

Answer

Correct Answer: appearance

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177. Which word indicates possession?

They're

There

Their

Answer

Correct Answer: Their

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178. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brown or _____.

she

himself

Answer

Correct Answer: me

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179. In his latest update, John Smith ______ that the server upgrade could take seven days longer than expected.

say

said

expressing

told

express

Answer

Correct Answer: said

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180. In which of these sentences should "who" be replaced with "whom"?

I'm so tired of gardening. Do you recall who has the number for a landscaping company?

They loved the actor with who we spoke last night.

Can you give me the names of the people who built that treehouse?

Who made this cake?

Answer

Correct Answer: They loved the actor with who we spoke last night.

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181. The manager's harsh criticism certainly ______ John's work in a negative way.

affected

effected

Answer

Correct Answer: affected

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182. An idiomatic expression "let's take five" means:

let's take a short 5-minute break

let's leave five minutes earlier at the end of day

let's drink some alcohol

let's buy some lottery tickets

let's take on five problems during this meeting

Answer

Correct Answer: let's take a short 5-minute break

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183. ___ behavior contributed to his _ in the election _____.

Exemplary, success, campaign

Examplery, succes, campane

Exemplary, sucess, campain

Answer

Correct Answer: Exemplary, success, campaign

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184. A prefix can change the literal meaning of a word.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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185. You should never send an e-mail with an empty ______ .

subject line

answer field

object line

question mark

Answer

Correct Answer: subject line

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186. Hospitality management means

Hospital management

Hotel management

Answer

Correct Answer: Hotel management

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187. You should _______ spell things correctly on your CV.

definately

defanetly

definitely

defanately

Answer

Correct Answer: definitely

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188. The prefix "pre" means

before

more than

percent

greater than

prettier than

Answer

Correct Answer: before

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189. COB stands for?

Close of Business

Close of Band

Capable of Banking

Copy of Backup

Answer

Correct Answer: Close of Business

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190. The _______ between eight and six is two.

difference

subtraction

less than

different

minus

Answer

Correct Answer: difference

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191. When are the ___ of you going _ meet for dinner? Can Sally go ____?

two, too, too

two, two, to

two, too, to

too, to, two

two, to, too

Answer

Correct Answer: two, to, too

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192. All major airlines allow you to ______ 24 hours before your flight.

check in

freak out

check up

Answer

Correct Answer: check in

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193. As a receptionist/ director of first impressions of ABC Company, how do you answer a client who wants to reach a professional who is currently unavailable?

Sorry for the inconvenience, but Mr. Y is busy.

Sorry, for the inconvenience, but Mr. X is currently unavailable. Would you like to leave a message?

Sorry for the inconvenience, but Ms. Z is on a lunch break.

Answer

Correct Answer: Sorry, for the inconvenience, but Mr. X is currently unavailable. Would you like to leave a message?

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194. What is the meaning of DOB, as in: What is your DOB?

Day of birth

Date of birth

Date on board

Duration of business

Answer

Correct Answer: Date of birth

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195. Which is the correct spelling?

Recommend

Recomend

Reccommend

Reccomend

Answer

Correct Answer: Recommend

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196. I ____ seen that report yet.

don't

haven't

won't

not

Answer

Correct Answer: haven't

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197. To ___ it may concern:

whom

you

who

Answer

Correct Answer: whom

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198. I said ___ after being with them for ten minutes.

goodby

goodbye

goodbuy

Answer

Correct Answer: goodbye

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199. What is the _______ like tomorrow? I heard it might rain.

weather

whether

wether

Answer

Correct Answer: weather

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200. We are going to ____ the clients for lunch.

mete

meat

meet

Answer

Correct Answer: meet

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201. What is the correct spelling?

Beautifal

Beuatiful

Beutiful

Beautiful

Answer

Correct Answer: Beautiful

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202. I have ___ all that you have asked of me.

does

don't

done

doing

Answer

Correct Answer: done

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203. She ___ busy now.

will be

were

was

are

Answer

Correct Answer: is

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204. Fill in the blank: I'm going to call ____ secretary to set up an appointment.

you're

your

you are

Answer

Correct Answer: your

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205. I work every day _______ Sundays.

except

Answer

Correct Answer: except

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206. Which of the following is wrong?

She isn't

She is

He are

They are

He isn't

Answer

Correct Answer: He are

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207. Do you ______ what time it is?

know

knone

known

now

Answer

Correct Answer: know

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208. Don't be afraid ask _ many questions.

too, too

to, too

to, to

too, to

Answer

Correct Answer: to, too

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209. Which of the following is most acceptable in a business text message?

fyi, IL av it done 2day

FYI, I'll have it done by EOB

FYI ILL HV IT DN TDY

Answer

Correct Answer: FYI, I'll have it done by EOB

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210. You got an invitation to meet your CHRO. The person you will see is:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Hour Recorder Officer

Central Hour Recorder Officer

Contract Head Recruiting Organizer

Answer

Correct Answer: Chief Human Resources Officer

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211. Which word best completes the sentence: “I will be able to ________ the project in 3 days.”

Completed

Complete

Completing

Completely

Answer

Correct Answer: Complete

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212. I saw him __ work.

Answer

Correct Answer: at

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213. Can you meet me at the _____ and we will go over the blueprints for the new building?

sight

site

cite

Answer

Correct Answer: site

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214. Please remove _____ lunch from the company's refrigerator so we can clean it.

your

you're

Answer

Correct Answer: your

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215. If he is smarter the other applicants, please hire him.

than; then

than; than

then; than

then; then

Answer

Correct Answer: than; then

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216. All of the girls went to the game _ Susan. She could not __ the invitation.

except/accept

accept/accept

accept/except

except/except

Answer

Correct Answer: except/accept

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217. This is much work finish in one day.

too; two

to; too

two; to

too; too

too; to

Answer

Correct Answer: too; to

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218. What are the differences ________ the English spoken in the UK and the English spoken in the US?

between

among

beside

with

amongs

Answer

Correct Answer: between

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219. Everyone _____ James will be invited to attend tomorrow's briefing.

except

Answer

Correct Answer: except

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220. Mary was __ upset when she received the notes from her annual employment review.

much

very

such

Answer

Correct Answer: very

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221. What is the full name for the "IT" Department in most businesses?

Information Technology

Income Tax

International Trade

Integrated Terminal

Internet Times

Answer

Correct Answer: Information Technology

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222. Which word best completes the sentence: "I have ________ my project to you via email."

Submitted

Submit

Sending

Answer

Correct Answer: Submitted

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223. Fill in the blanks: If I am better you, you need to train harder.

than, than

then, than

then, then

than, then

Answer

Correct Answer: than, then

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224. Which word best completes this sentence: “I will be able to ________ the project in 3 days.”

starting

begin

commencement

beginning

Answer

Correct Answer: begin

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225. In the business world, R&D stands for...

Research & Development

Risk & Dividend

Retained & Disbursed

Record & Display

Answer

Correct Answer: Research & Development

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226. Have you begun to ____ that report yet?

edited

editor

editing

edits

edit

Answer

Correct Answer: edit

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227. Your performance in this interview will decide ________ you are hired or not.

whether

weather

wether

Answer

Correct Answer: whether

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228. What is the most common meaning of the acronym FYI?

For Your Information

For You Indirectly

Fiscal Year Information

For Your Inspection

Feed Your Imagination

Answer

Correct Answer: For Your Information

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229. What does the acronym FAQ typically stand for?

Frequently Asked Questions

Factual Analytic Quality

For Apprehensive Questioning

Fiscal Accounts Quarter

Answer

Correct Answer: Frequently Asked Questions

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230. The chef is not in the kitchen. He is in the dining area _____ the guests.

is entertaining

entertain

entertaining

entertained

Answer

Correct Answer: entertaining

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231. You must _ his proposal, _ for that specific section.

accept, except

Except, except

accept, accept

except, accept

Answer

Correct Answer: accept, except

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232. That company is _____ a new type of software.

developing

develop

develops

developed

Answer

Correct Answer: developing

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233. He ____ pizza yesterday.

ate

ates

eat

eats

Answer

Correct Answer: ate

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234. Marie, my new assistant, should ___ forwarded the files to you.

done

have

now

not

Answer

Correct Answer: have

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235. A table with the days, weeks, and months in a year

calinder

calendar

callandar

colander

Answer

Correct Answer: calendar

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236. "Employment History" means...

A detailed description of previously held positions.

A list of schools attended.

A list of diplomas and certificates.

Answer

Correct Answer: A detailed description of previously held positions.

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237. Model C13 is ________ than Model F22.

cheap

cheaper

cheapest

more cheaper

Answer

Correct Answer: cheaper

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238. I was pleased to receive your response to my proposal, but there are one or two points that need _______.

signification

notification

clarification

certification

Answer

Correct Answer: clarification

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239. Karen liked working at Acme Company ____.

alot

a lot

allot

Answer

Correct Answer: a lot

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240. Paul couldn't decide ________ or not he should leave work for lunch.

weather

whether

Answer

Correct Answer: whether

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241. What does the “ooo” abbreviation mean in business e-mail conversation?

I’m only available in my office

Out of office

Out, On a trip, Online available

Answer

Correct Answer: Out of office

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242. What does AKA / A.K.A / a.k.a / aka most commonly stand for?

As Knowledgeable As

As Kinetic As

As Keen As

Also Known As

As Kindly As

Answer

Correct Answer: Also Known As

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243. Which is correct?

resieve

receive

recieve

reseive

Answer

Correct Answer: receive

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244. Which sentence best communicates a question about the project’s deadline?

When is the deadline for this project?

When date is the deadline for this project?

Is the deadline for this project have a date?

Where is the deadline for a project?

Answer

Correct Answer: When is the deadline for this project?

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245. She now has a more positive ______ toward her work and should do well.

behavior

manner

style

attitude

Answer

Correct Answer: attitude

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246. You are sending a letter to James Channing of the ABC Company. What is the proper way to address the letter?

Dear Mr. Channing,

Dear James

Hi Mr. Channing

Hi James

Yo Jamie

Answer

Correct Answer: Dear Mr. Channing,

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247. What does A/P stand for in an accounting system?

Accounts Performance

Actuarial Performance

Accounts Payable

Accounting Principles

Answer

Correct Answer: Accounts Payable

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248. Which of these is common shorthand for representing ratios?

5R1

5*1

5:1

5(1)

Answer

Correct Answer: 5:1

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249. Which sentence best communicates a question about other members of the project team?

Who else will be working on this project with me?

Are there more projects with me on this?

Are there any more projects that will be working with me?

What more will be working on this project with me?

Answer

Correct Answer: Who else will be working on this project with me?

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250. The girl did better ____ all of her peers.

than

then

Answer

Correct Answer: than

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251. I am new in this office. I don't know _____ yet.

no one

more than one

anyone

nobody

someone

Answer

Correct Answer: anyone

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252. Someone making a comment is doing what?

making a subjection

giving a lecture

asking a question

stating a fact

giving an opinion

Answer

Correct Answer: giving an opinion

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253. Fill in the blanks: "If someone who's worked with our company before, rate of pay will be higher than everyone else."

you're, your

you're, you're

your, you're

you're, yore

your, your

Answer

Correct Answer: you're, your

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254. Which question asks for advice?

Where is the entrance to the building?

What should I do with my plastic bottles?

What would you like to know?

Answer

Correct Answer: What should I do with my plastic bottles?

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255. Fill in the blanks: The was delivered by a in his fifties.

mail; mail

male; mail

male; male

mail; male

Answer

Correct Answer: mail; male

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256. Which statement correctly contracts "it is?"

Its a beautiful day outside.

It's a beautiful day outside.

Its' a beautiful day outside.

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: It's a beautiful day outside.

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257. Joe ____ in his report later today.

will send

sended

senting

was sent

Answer

Correct Answer: will send

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258. Which sentence is most properly worded?

I will have that document ready for you by 5pm.

By 5pm that document I will have ready for you.

That document I will have ready for you by 5pm.

I will have ready for you by 5pm that document.

Answer

Correct Answer: I will have that document ready for you by 5pm.

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259. Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

Please ask jim to come to my Office on tuesday morning.

Please ask Jim to come to my office on tuesday morning.

Please ask Jim to come to my Office on Tuesday Morning.

Please ask Jim to come to my office on Tuesday morning.

Answer

Correct Answer: Please ask Jim to come to my office on Tuesday morning.

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260. Which phrase is not appropriate for closing a business letter?

Later

Regards

Yours truly

Sincerely yours

Answer

Correct Answer: Later

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261. What is the correct abbreviation for "Avenue?"

Av.

Avn.

Avue.

Ave.

Answer

Correct Answer: Ave.

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262. The money _____ transferred yesterday.

was

were

will be

Answer

Correct Answer: was

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263. In accounting, LIFO means ___________.

live in, fast out

last in, first out

last in, fourth out

list in, first out

Answer

Correct Answer: last in, first out

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264. Which of these is a noun?

that

thing

think

there

Answer

Correct Answer: thing

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265. __ Jay _ Jim knew the answer to the question.

Neither/or

Neither/nor

Either/nor

Whether/or

Either/weather

Answer

Correct Answer: Neither/nor

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266. Fill in the blank: My company performs well in ____ financial reports.

it's

its

Answer

Correct Answer: its

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267. The company has not made a profit yet and has outstanding debts. It is:

In the blue.

In the red.

In the green.

In the black.

Answer

Correct Answer: In the red.

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268. Which of the following sentences is never correct?

Everyone is responsible for their own actions.

Everyone is responsible for them own actions.

Everyone is responsible for his or her own actions.

Answer

Correct Answer: Everyone is responsible for them own actions.

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269. What is the common meaning for FIFO in business?

File In File Out

Fly In Fly Out

First In First Out

Fade In Fade Out

Free In Free Out

Answer

Correct Answer: First In First Out

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270. The student ____ attended the meeting was excused from the class.

whose

whom

that

which

who

Answer

Correct Answer: who

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271. The colors of the flag ____ red, white and blue.

was

are

Answer

Correct Answer: are

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272. You need to finish the document latest tomorrow EOB. This means:

Tomorrow by the end of business

Tomorrow after work

Before business opens tomorrow

Tomorrow by lunch

Answer

Correct Answer: Tomorrow by the end of business

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273. "Follow up with Susan via phone if she doesn’t return your email by 2 pm tomorrow.” According to this sentence, how should you contact Susan to follow up?

Call her on the phone

Send her an email

Schedule a meeting with her for 2 p.m.

Answer

Correct Answer: Call her on the phone

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274. We used a sandpaper, of _.

coarse/course

course/course

course/coarse

coarse/coarse

Answer

Correct Answer: coarse/course

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275. Identify the error in this sentence: "Me and Todd went to the grocery store and bought gravy, peas, and bananas."

There should be a comma after "grocery store"

There should be no commas separating the list of items

"Me and Todd" should be "Todd and me"

"Me and Todd" should be "Todd and I"

Answer

Correct Answer: "Me and Todd" should be "Todd and I"

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276. I am beside the box. Which word is a preposition?

beside

box

Answer

Correct Answer: beside

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277. Would you ____ use my cell phone or the one in my office?

rather

prefer

assume

Answer

Correct Answer: rather

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1. What is the best approach while including an attachment with your email?

2. It's perfectly acceptable to have more than one resume, each targeted to different kinds of jobs you are looking for.

3. What one thing is more important than all others when writing for business?

4. Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options below.

5. New policy memo should contain the following except:

6. In a professional services contract T&M stands for ____________________

7. What does the acronym COB stand for?

8. The headteacher's arrival in the classroom was sudden.

9. What does the acronym ETA stand for?

10. Respond appropriately: "How do you do?"

11. Which is correctly spelt?

12. Which of the following statements is the correct usage of the English Language:

13. The abbreviation RFP stands for:

14. True or False. The following statement is the correct usage of English Language: "He is a Principal level architect."

15. --------- he hardly ever arrives on time, we shouldn't put him on the early shift

16. "I'd rather be an employee than an employer". Which one is the contracted word?

17. She -------- the final copy as we speak

18. Give an example of a pronoun?

19. To form an adverb, add

20. I ______ about the results of his research.

21. What is wrong with the following sentence? "I do understand your feelings about this, I don't see how it affects me."

22. When quoting someone's statement within a sentence, where should any punctuation after the quote, such as a comma or a period, be placed?

23. When providing examples for additional clarification, should you use e.g. or i.e.?

24. Choose the correct sentence.

25. Which one of the following sentences is correct:

26. In business, what does SLA commonly stand for?

27. I did ___ on the math test, because I can solve those problems ___.

28. The word "isn't" is an example of a ___________.

29. ____________ is a decision such that no other available option would lead to a better outcome.

30. The new customer promotion is so confusing it has _______ the customer service team.

31. True or False? The following sentence is written with sound use of the English language: "Irregardless of the facts, he made the right decision."

32. Which one of these acronyms does NOT represent a real C-level executive position?

33. My mom is buried at the _________ across town.

34. Which letter ending best goes with the opening "Dear Personnel Director,"?

35. After early losses, the NASDAQ _____________ to finish 20 points up.

36. In business, what does EOD most commonly stand for?

37. In professional academic circles, an extended career break to travel or work on personal goals, often offered in contracts as a paid benefit, is called:

38. Is this sentence correct? The dog chased it's tail.

39. ________ are necessary aspects of organizations of any significant size.

40. What does KPI refer to in regards to business reporting?

41. R.S.V.P at the end of an invitation means

42. COGS commonly refers to what in business?

43. What are the three styles of business writing?

44. Terms "Profit" and "Revenue" have the same meaning.

45. In ______ the restriction on travel, I will attend the meeting by phone.

46. Between ___ and __, who is older?

47. A suffix is something that is

48. “Please check in with me on this project every other day.” It is Wednesday and you checked in with your supervisor this morning. According to this sentence, when is the next day you should check in with her?

49. Dental, vision, and 401-k are common examples of ____ .

50. Let's be ____ of unintended consequences from this design change.

51. In a business environment, the acronym S&P stands for:

52. I know something is wrong with his reasoning; I just can't quite ________ .

53. If the Subject of an e-mail reads "ATTN John Smith," it most likely means that

54. Which of the following correctly uses commas?

55. What is a menial job?

56. Pick the grammatically incorrect sentence:

57. When writing an email, what does BCC mean?

58. If your clothes are wet, then put them in a clothes ____. That will make them ____.

59. Which does not belong in this list?

60. Fill in the blank. Hey, Boss! I need to extend the deadline. ____ I move this deadline back a week?

61. Ham and cheese _____ my favorite sandwich.

62. "First go speak with Jim in his office. Then proceed to Sally's office after stopping to talk with John." Who is the second person you are talking to?

63. Which spelling is correct:

64. Please let me know what time _________ to have the meeting.

65. "This is Ken" is used when:

66. For all __________, this meeting is over.

67. Fill the blank with the best fitting option: "What are the _____ of our victory in this election?"

68. Your supervisor needs the report no later than 72 hours from 3 pm today. When's the latest you should have it done?

69. When adding a signature to a letter or e-mail, the order (top to bottom) should be...

70. Which of the following words is misspelled?

71. Which of these is an adverb?

72. What is a Contraction?

73. What is a grammatically INCORRECT way to address Bill Brown?

74. What is the most suggested way to begin a business letter addressed to Jennifer Johnson?

75. Which part of the letter contains the greeting?

76. John will need to ____ Diane that he will complete the project before she will assign him the task.

77. Which of the following contains incorrect apostrophes?

78. At some point your boss may ask you to take ______ at a meeting. This task isn't reserved for secretaries only. Any person who attends a meeting may be asked to do this.

79. Best synonym for INTEGRITY as a personal characteristic would be:

27. I did _ on the math test, because I can solve those problems _.

46. Between _ and , who is older?

58. If your clothes are wet, then put them in a clothes . That will make them .

83. It makes sense to save your _ change. You really have nothing to _.

85. A chain is no stronger _ _ weakest link.

94. When writing a formal business letter, the writer should __ include the address of the recipient at the _ of the letter.

98. _ going to be a few days before we finish the project because _ budget is on hold.

99. It is _ an accomplishment if you can stay _ during the entire presentation.

116. This will have an _ on the bottom line. It may also _ our company brand.

120. Because Company A had _ money to spend on R&D, it had _ researchers than Company B.

131. Fill in the blanks: To my surprise, two people who won the race. both going to receive gold medals. My friend was shocked, too. going to remember this race forever.

135. Fill in the blanks: How much does the inventory rate hiring levels in Operations? First, you must analyze the of each rate individually.

148. My family happy when I well on my report card.