In Terms of Professional Talking, Which of the Following Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

In terms of professional talking, which of the following is true of the element of word choice?

• A) The speaker must assume that the audience is already knowledgeable on the subject.
• B) The speaker must either talk down or above the listener.
• C) The speaker should keep in mind the need for the recipient to understand the words he or she chooses.
• D) The vocabulary used with friends outside the workplace is also professionally appropriate for use in the workplace.
• E) A person with a large vocabulary finds it difficult to choose appropriate words for informal conversations.

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Definitions:

Cost Method

A method of accounting for investments where the investment is recorded at cost and only dividend income is recognized.

Goodwill Impairment

A decrease in the value of goodwill, indicating that the acquired company is not performing as expected.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Bond Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond when issued, which represents the annual interest payment divided by the bond's face value.