3. Academic Foundations

What is the primary purpose of reading comprehension in a business context?

• To memorize documents

• To understand and analyze information

• To speed read without understanding

• To skimming through reports

Which of the following is an effective strategy for improving reading comprehension?

• Reading without annotations

• Highlighting key points and summarizing

• Avoiding difficult material

• Reading only headlines

What should you focus on when reading a business report?

• Fonts and colors used

• Structure and key findings

• Length of the report

• Personal opinions

How can active reading benefit business professionals?

• It increases distraction

• It enhances retention and understanding

• It consumes time without benefits

• It focuses solely on vocabulary

What is the benefit of summarizing information after reading?

• It wastes time

• It distorts original meaning

• It reinforces comprehension and memory

• It reduces the need to read thoroughly

What is a key element of effective written procedures?

• Vague instructions

• Clear and concise language

• Long paragraphs

• Inconsistent formatting

Which document is essential for communication of procedures within a team?

• Company newsletter

• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

• Personal email

• Social media posts

What tone is most appropriate for business writing?

• Informal and casual

• Professional and respectful

• Sarcastic

• Overly complex

What is the purpose of an executive summary?

• To provide detailed analysis

• To summarize the key points for quick understanding

• To include all technical details

• To add more content

How important is proofreading in business writing?

• Not important at all

• Only important for formal documents

• Extremely important to avoid errors

• Relevant only in creative writing