Level 5 Review

Fill in the blank: ASAP is an acronym for "As _____________ as _______________.

• As simply as possible

• As soon as possible

• As simple as pie

• As soon as you please

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used when reading an unfamiliar document?

• Skim the text.

• Make sure you understand the text.

• Read the text carefully.

• Make an educated guess when confused.

Technical jargon is defined as...

• a word that means the same as another word

• a word that is related to specific information in an industry

• an abbreviation of a phrase

• a word that refers to general business knowledge

True or False: "Real-life situations are often similar to the examples set out in workplace manuals and memos."

• True

• False

What does the acronym "ETA" stand for?

• Exit the application

• Explain the answer

• Estimated time of arrival

• Established time of attendance

To figure out what an acronym stands for, you should NOT...

• check the document to find a definition

• think about what each letter might stand for

• read the surround sentences

• start with the 1st letter and work out each one in order

Which of the industries below is science-related?

• pharmaceuticals

• human resources

• tourism

• hotel management

Which of the terms below would be considered NON-technical jargon?

• win-win situation

• caliper

• staff development

• Tourette's syndrome

Legal documents include all of the following EXCEPT...

• employment contracts

• government regulations

• course syllabus

• confidentiality agreements

Which of the following would NOT be included in a legal document?

• Headings & subheadings

• A paralegal's personal contact information

• The date it was signed

• Numbered sections