BCOMM 4C'S DEPARTMENTAL EXAM QUESTIONS
When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Have I fully disclosed
information that colleagues, customers, or consumers should expect to receive?" you
are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter) - Answers - A
The FAIRS acronym stands for _____. - Answers - Facts, Access, Impacts, Respect,
and Social Responsibility
"I babysat for your family for four years, taught Sunday School at our church for three
years, and served as a camp counselor for Camp Kanakuk last summer, so you can
rely on my acting responsibly." This statement primarily makes use of what rhetorical
device? - Answers - ethos
"More than thirty peer-reviewed, double-blinded studies have been conducted at
medical schools in the U.S. over the past decade, and none proves that caffeine is an
effective anti-depressant." This statement makes use of what rhetorical device? -
Answers - logos
"I've been teaching quantitative analysis at Baylor for the last twenty years, and I
recommend the following strategy for generating the best results." This statement
makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers - ethos
"What is peace of mind worth to you? Our advanced surveillance security systems will
protect your family and loved ones so that you never have to worry." This statement
makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers - pathos
"Demand for trucks has increased in Montana for the last five years, and this year's
sales figures have increased 30 percent despite supply chain issues." This statement
makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers - logos
When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Does the message offend
or pressure? Does it show that my colleagues' or customers' needs are important?" you
are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter) - Answers - R
"My two decades of experience in public service make me an ideal candidate for your
next mayor." This statement primarily makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers
- ethos
When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Have I made
recommendations to colleagues, customers, and consumers that are in their best
interests?" you are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter)
- Answers - I
,Fill in the blank with the correct word (continual, continuous).
The nonstop downpour in Waco this week has been a ------
nuisance for the HOT rodeo. Wacoans knew ----- reports had been coming in each
week about possible weather changes for the season. - Answers - continuous,
continual
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (affect, effect).
The net ----- of the new legislation was to reduce inflation; this will likely ----- voters'
choices. - Answers - effect, affect
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (capital, capitol, Capitol).
Austin is the ------ of Texas, while the dome of the United States ----- may well be the
most famous landmark in America's ------
, Washington D.C. The phrase United States is always written in ------ letters. - Answers
- capital, Capitol, capital, capital
Fill in the blank with the correct word (lead, led).
King William ----- the uprising. - Answers - led
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (principal, principle).
My high school ----- taught me an important life -----. - Answers - principal, principle
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (accept, except).
I ----- all your suggestions ------ the last one. - Answers - accept, except
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (elicit, illicit).
The journalist was unable to ----- information from the attorney about her client's -----
drug deals. - Answers - elicit, illicit
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (pour, pore, poor).
To ---- water over a rosemary bush is a ----- substitute for daily misting. I intend to -----
over all the gardening research about how to grow these and other herbs in Texas. -
Answers - pour, poor, pore
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (advise, advice).
My attorney gave me excellent ----- , and she also encouraged me to ------ my friends
about the corporate issue. - Answers - advice, advise
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (emigrate, immigrate).
When you -----, you exit a country, but when you -----, you go into a country. - Answers
- emigrate, immigrate
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies, or clichés.
, Casey was literally shocked to find out about his very high grade.
This is the third table that was ordered for the banquet hall.
Simone's slow response was virtually impossible to decipher.
Dr. James believes Dean Mazunder is one of the best administrators in the nation.
In the event of a thunder storm, we'll hold the races under a large tent. - Answers - Dr.
James believes Dean Mazunder is one of the best administrators in the nation.
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés.
The fourth entry will cancel the second entry.
Maria is planning on showing an advance preview of Jurassic Park.
I'm interested in studying the field of accounting.
The pinion is connected together with the gear.
The grafted fruit trees will evolve over time. - Answers - The fourth entry will cancel the
second entry.
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés.
First and foremost, our department needs to hire two new instructors.
The GOP party will host a convention Dallas in March.
Max tends to write with a lot of overused clichés.
Let's meet together to discuss the possibilities of a new building.
Mindy said she gained a lot of satisfaction from running the marathon. - Answers -
Mindy said she gained a lot of satisfaction from running the marathon.
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés.
Dr. Trower doesn't know yet whether a graduate degree will be offered in cyber security.
Hasan is our newest undergraduate student.
When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Have I fully disclosed
information that colleagues, customers, or consumers should expect to receive?" you
are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter) - Answers - A
The FAIRS acronym stands for _____. - Answers - Facts, Access, Impacts, Respect,
and Social Responsibility
"I babysat for your family for four years, taught Sunday School at our church for three
years, and served as a camp counselor for Camp Kanakuk last summer, so you can
rely on my acting responsibly." This statement primarily makes use of what rhetorical
device? - Answers - ethos
"More than thirty peer-reviewed, double-blinded studies have been conducted at
medical schools in the U.S. over the past decade, and none proves that caffeine is an
effective anti-depressant." This statement makes use of what rhetorical device? -
Answers - logos
"I've been teaching quantitative analysis at Baylor for the last twenty years, and I
recommend the following strategy for generating the best results." This statement
makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers - ethos
"What is peace of mind worth to you? Our advanced surveillance security systems will
protect your family and loved ones so that you never have to worry." This statement
makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers - pathos
"Demand for trucks has increased in Montana for the last five years, and this year's
sales figures have increased 30 percent despite supply chain issues." This statement
makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers - logos
When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Does the message offend
or pressure? Does it show that my colleagues' or customers' needs are important?" you
are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter) - Answers - R
"My two decades of experience in public service make me an ideal candidate for your
next mayor." This statement primarily makes use of what rhetorical device? - Answers
- ethos
When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Have I made
recommendations to colleagues, customers, and consumers that are in their best
interests?" you are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter)
- Answers - I
,Fill in the blank with the correct word (continual, continuous).
The nonstop downpour in Waco this week has been a ------
nuisance for the HOT rodeo. Wacoans knew ----- reports had been coming in each
week about possible weather changes for the season. - Answers - continuous,
continual
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (affect, effect).
The net ----- of the new legislation was to reduce inflation; this will likely ----- voters'
choices. - Answers - effect, affect
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (capital, capitol, Capitol).
Austin is the ------ of Texas, while the dome of the United States ----- may well be the
most famous landmark in America's ------
, Washington D.C. The phrase United States is always written in ------ letters. - Answers
- capital, Capitol, capital, capital
Fill in the blank with the correct word (lead, led).
King William ----- the uprising. - Answers - led
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (principal, principle).
My high school ----- taught me an important life -----. - Answers - principal, principle
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (accept, except).
I ----- all your suggestions ------ the last one. - Answers - accept, except
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (elicit, illicit).
The journalist was unable to ----- information from the attorney about her client's -----
drug deals. - Answers - elicit, illicit
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (pour, pore, poor).
To ---- water over a rosemary bush is a ----- substitute for daily misting. I intend to -----
over all the gardening research about how to grow these and other herbs in Texas. -
Answers - pour, poor, pore
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (advise, advice).
My attorney gave me excellent ----- , and she also encouraged me to ------ my friends
about the corporate issue. - Answers - advice, advise
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (emigrate, immigrate).
When you -----, you exit a country, but when you -----, you go into a country. - Answers
- emigrate, immigrate
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies, or clichés.
, Casey was literally shocked to find out about his very high grade.
This is the third table that was ordered for the banquet hall.
Simone's slow response was virtually impossible to decipher.
Dr. James believes Dean Mazunder is one of the best administrators in the nation.
In the event of a thunder storm, we'll hold the races under a large tent. - Answers - Dr.
James believes Dean Mazunder is one of the best administrators in the nation.
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés.
The fourth entry will cancel the second entry.
Maria is planning on showing an advance preview of Jurassic Park.
I'm interested in studying the field of accounting.
The pinion is connected together with the gear.
The grafted fruit trees will evolve over time. - Answers - The fourth entry will cancel the
second entry.
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés.
First and foremost, our department needs to hire two new instructors.
The GOP party will host a convention Dallas in March.
Max tends to write with a lot of overused clichés.
Let's meet together to discuss the possibilities of a new building.
Mindy said she gained a lot of satisfaction from running the marathon. - Answers -
Mindy said she gained a lot of satisfaction from running the marathon.
Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies,
fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés.
Dr. Trower doesn't know yet whether a graduate degree will be offered in cyber security.
Hasan is our newest undergraduate student.
