Geschäftsbriefe auf Englisch: Aufbau, Inhalt und Formulierungshilfen

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the opening paragraph in a business letter?

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To introduce the topic and state the main purpose of the letter

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To provide detailed information about the topic

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To summarize the key points of the letter

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To thank the recipient for their attention

Question 2

What is the correct format for a business email subject line?

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Type the subject of the email in sentence case

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Type the subject of the email in ALL CAPS

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Type the subject of the email in lowercase

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Type the subject of the email with exclamation marks

Question 3

What is the purpose of a reference line in a business letter?

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To refer to a previous letter or document related to the current letter

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To state the reason for writing the letter

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To provide a way to easily find the letter in a filing system

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To end the letter with a formal closing

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective business communication?

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Emotionalism

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Clarity

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Completeness

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Conciseness

Question 5

What is the appropriate tone for a formal business letter?

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Polite and professional

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Casual and friendly

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Humorous and entertaining

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Critical and demanding

Question 6

What is the purpose of using a postscript (P.S.) in a business letter?

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To add an important message that was omitted from the main body of the letter

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To emphasize a key point from the letter

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To provide contact information that was not included in the letterhead

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To thank the recipient for their attention

Question 7

What is the appropriate form of salutation for a formal business letter addressed to a particular person?

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Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]

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Dear Sir/Madam

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To whom it may concern

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Hi [First Name]

Question 8

Which of the following closing phrases is commonly used in German business letters but not in English business letters?

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Mit freundlichen Grüßen

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Yours sincerely

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Best regards

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Respectfully

Question 9

What is the main purpose of using a subject line in an email?

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To summarize the main topic of the email

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To request a read receipt

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To indicate the sender's email address

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To set the email's priority level

Question 10

Which of the following is an essential element to consider when formatting body paragraphs in a business letter?

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Indenting the first line of each paragraph

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Using single line spacing

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Centering the text

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Bolding important words

Question 11

Which of the following is a notable advantage of using email for business communication?

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Convenience and speed

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Increased formality

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Enhanced security

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Lower environmental impact

Question 12

What font size is commonly used in the body of a business letter?

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12pt

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10pt

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14pt

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16pt

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a business fax?

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Encrypted content

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Transmittal sheet

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Cover page

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Return receipt

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a business memo?

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To communicate information within an organization

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To establish a formal agreement

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To request a meeting

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To promote a product or service

Question 15

Welches Element ist KEIN wesentlicher Bestandteil eines Geschäftsbriefs auf Englisch?

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E-Mail-Adresse des Empfängers

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Absenderadresse

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Datum

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Betreffzeile

Question 16

Welche Aussage über die Betreffzeile eines Geschäftsbriefs ist korrekt?

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Sie sollte kurz und aussagekräftig sein.

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Sie sollte den gesamten Inhalt des Briefes zusammenfassen.

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Sie ist für informelle Geschäftsbriefe nicht erforderlich.

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Sie sollte Fragen enthalten, um die Aufmerksamkeit des Lesers zu erregen.

Question 17

Welcher Punkt ist KEIN Vorteil der Verwendung von Vorlagen für Geschäftsbriefe?

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Förderung kreativer und individueller Schreibweisen

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Zeitersparnis

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Verbesserung der Einheitlichkeit

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Reduzierung des Fehlerrisikos

Question 18

Welche Aussage über die Schriftgröße und -art in Geschäftsbriefen ist korrekt?

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Schriftarten ohne Serifen lassen sich leichter lesen.

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Eine kleinere Schriftgröße vermittelt Professionalität.

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Es ist nicht notwendig, die Schriftgröße oder -art an den Inhalt des Briefes anzupassen.

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Verwenden Sie verschiedene Schriftgrößen und -arten, um den Text hervorzuheben.

Question 19

Welches Satzzeichen wird am Ende einer Betreffzeile verwendet?

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Punkt

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Fragezeichen

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Ausrufezeichen

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Doppelpunkt

Question 20

Welcher Begriff bezeichnet eine förmliche Anrede in einem Geschäftsbrief?

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Sehr geehrte/r

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Liebe/r

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Hallo

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Guten Tag

Question 21

Which of the following is the most appropriate salutation for a formal business letter to a person whose name you know?

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Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]

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Dear Colleague

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Hello there

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Greetings

Question 22

When writing the body of a business letter, which of the following is generally recommended?

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Use clear and concise language

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Include unnecessary details

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Use informal language

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Write in a poetic style

Question 23

What is the purpose of a closing paragraph in a business letter?

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Summarize key points and express appreciation

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Ask multiple questions to the recipient

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Provide a detailed list of attachments

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Restate the main topic of the letter

Question 24

What is the purpose of using a professional email signature?

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Provide contact information and company details

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Promote personal interests

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Share personal photos

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Advertise products or services

Question 25

Which of the following is a key element of effective business communication?

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Clarity and accuracy

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Emotional language

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Excessive use of jargon

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Lack of organization

Question 26

Welche der folgenden Anreden ist für einen förmlichen Geschäftsbrief angemessen?

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Sehr geehrte/r [Name]

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Hallo [Name]

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Guten Tag

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Lieber/e [Name]

Question 27

Welcher Teil des Themas einer E-Mail sollte in der Betreffzeile zusammengefasst werden?

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Hauptgrund für die E-Mail

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Datum der E-Mail

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Name des Empfängers

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Name des Absenders

Question 28

Welche Formulierung eignet sich für eine höfliche Ablehnung in einem Geschäftsbrief?

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Leider kann ich Ihrer Anfrage nicht entsprechen.

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Nein, ich kann Ihnen nicht helfen.

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Ich habe kein Interesse daran, Ihnen zu helfen.

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Ihre Anfrage wird abgelehnt.

Question 29

Welche der folgenden Formatierungen ist für eine E-Mail-Signatur professionell?

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Name, Titel, Unternehmen, Kontaktdaten

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Name, Profilbild, Social-Media-Links

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Nur Name

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Zitate oder persönliche Aussagen

Question 30

Welche Aussage zur Interpunktion von Aufzählungen ist korrekt?

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Kommas trennen die Elemente innerhalb der Aufzählung.

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Semikolons trennen die Elemente innerhalb der Aufzählung.

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Doppelpunkte trennen die Elemente innerhalb der Aufzählung.

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Keine Interpunktion wird innerhalb der Aufzählung verwendet.

Question 31

Welches Wort wird verwendet, um eine Person oder Sache im Text zu ersetzen, die vorher erwähnt wurde?

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Pronomen

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Adjektiv

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Präposition

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Konjunktion

Question 32

How do the writing styles and tones of emails differ between a company's customer service, marketing, and human resources departments?

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Customer service emails focus on solving problems with a friendly tone, marketing emails use persuasive language to promote products, and HR emails communicate company news and policies in a professional manner.

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All emails use the same formal tone and language.

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Customer service emails are always shorter than marketing and HR emails.

Question 33

Which component is unique to the standard header format of a fax?

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Sender's fax number

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Date

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Recipient's contact details

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Number of pages

Question 34

In business emails, what are three essential steps for handling complaints professionally?

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Acknowledge, Empathize, Resolve

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Explain, Apologize, Ignore

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Investigate, Promise, Forget

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Deny, Argue, Dismiss

Question 35

In effective business communication in English, which of the following should be avoided?

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Excessive use of jargon and technical terms

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Clarity and conciseness

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Professional tone and language

Question 36

Bei der Formulierung einer Anfrage ist die korrekte Anrede:

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Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

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Hallo zusammen,

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Guten Tag,

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Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Question 37

Wählen Sie die geeignetste E-Mail-Adresse für geschäftliche Korrespondenz:

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max.mustermann@unternehmen.de

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m_mustermann@unternehmen.de

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max.mustermann@web.de

Question 38

Welche Angabe ist für eine erfolgreiche Fax-Übertragung erforderlich?

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Faxnummer des Empfängers

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Postanschrift des Empfängers

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E-Mail-Adresse des Empfängers

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Telefonnummer des Empfängers

Question 39

Wie lautet die korrekte Anrede in einem Brief an ein unbekanntes Unternehmen?

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Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

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Guten Tag,

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Sehr geehrter Herr/Sehr geehrte Frau

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Lieber Herr/Liebe Frau

Question 40

Mit welcher Floskel kann eine Angebotsanfrage höflich formuliert werden?

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Wir bitten Sie um ein Angebot für folgende Artikel:

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Hiermit bestellen wir folgende Artikel:

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Wir möchten Sie über unsere neuen Produkte informieren.

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Wir bestätigen den Erhalt Ihrer Bestellung.

Question 41

Welche Formulierung ist für eine höfliche Ablehnung in einem Geschäftsbrief geeignet?

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Vielen Dank für Ihr Angebot. Wir müssen jedoch leider ablehnen.

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Ihr Angebot ist nicht akzeptabel.

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Wir haben kein Interesse an Ihrem Angebot.

Question 42

In welcher Reihenfolge wird der Briefkopf eines Geschäftsbriefes aufgebaut?

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Absenderadresse - Datum - Betreff - Anrede

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Absenderadresse - Anrede - Betreff - Datum

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Datum - Betreff - Absenderadresse - Anrede

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Betreff - Anrede - Absenderadresse - Datum

Question 43

Welche Information gehört in den Betreff eines Geschäftsbriefes?

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Wesentlicher Inhalt des Briefes

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Allgemeine Höflichkeitsfloskel

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Bitte um Antwort

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Persönliche Anrede

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of a company stamp in a business letter?

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To authenticate the letter, indicating that it originates from the specified company

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To provide contact information for the company

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To enhance the visual aesthetics of the letter

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To indicate the date on which the letter was mailed

Question 45

When writing a formal email to someone you don't know, which salutation is the most appropriate?

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Dear Sir or Madam,

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Hi,

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Hello,

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Greetings,

Question 46

In welchem Abschnitt eines Geschäftsbriefes befinden sich in der Regel Informationen über Absender und Empfänger?

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Kopfzeile

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Einleitung

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Betreffzeile

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Anrede

Question 47

Welches Zeichen wird üblicherweise verwendet, um den Betreff von der Anrede in einem englischen Geschäftsbrief zu trennen?

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Doppelpunkt

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Komma

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Strichpunkt

Question 48

Welches Dateiformat wird häufig für die Übermittlung von Geschäftsdokumenten verwendet?

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PDF

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JPG

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MP4

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GIF

Question 49

Wie wird eine E-Mail bezeichnet, die als Antwort auf eine vorherige E-Mail gesendet wird?

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Antwort-E-Mail

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Weiterleitungs-E-Mail

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Bestätigungs-E-Mail

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Informations-E-Mail

Question 50

Welcher Standard wird häufig zur Formatierung von Faxnachrichten verwendet?

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ITU-T

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ISO

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DIN

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ANSI

Question 51

Was versteht man unter Höflichkeitston in der Geschäftskorrespondenz?

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Verwendung von Höflichkeitsfloskeln und professioneller Sprache

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Verwendung von Fachsprache

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Verwendung von Jargon

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Verwendung von Umgangssprache

Question 52

Welches Kriterium ist bei der Beurteilung der Qualität von Geschäftskorrespondenz besonders wichtig?

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Klarheit

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Länge

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Formatierung

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Schriftart

Question 53

Welcher Schritt ist NICHT Teil des Prozesses der Geschäftskorrespondenz?

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Recherche durchführen

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Entwurf schreiben

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Korrekturlesen

Question 54

Formal business letters are characterized by a specific tone and structure. Which of the following salutations is considered appropriate when addressing a recipient you do not know personally?

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Sehr geehrte/r [Nachname]

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Guten Tag Herr/Frau [Nachname]

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Hallo [Vorname]

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Liebe/r [Vorname]

Question 55

Crafting a clear and concise email subject line is essential for effective email communication. Which of the following is a key element of an email subject line?

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It should accurately reflect the main topic of the email in a concise manner.

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It should be attention-grabbing and creative.

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It should include all necessary details of the email.

Question 56

When sending a fax, it is advisable to include a cover sheet to provide additional information to the recipient. What is the primary purpose of the 'Urgent' checkbox often found on fax cover sheets?

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To indicate that the recipient should prioritize reading and responding to the fax.

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To confirm that the fax was sent successfully.

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To request a reply by a specific date.

Question 57

In business correspondence, it is important to use polite and appropriate language. Which of the following phrases is commonly used to request a response from the recipient in a professional manner?

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Wir bitten Sie um eine baldige Rückmeldung.

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Bitte antworten Sie so schnell wie möglich.

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Wir erwarten umgehend eine Rückmeldung.

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Ihre Antwort muss bis spätestens [Datum] erfolgen.

Question 58

Effective email writing involves following certain best practices. Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip for email writing?

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Using jargon or technical terms that the recipient may not be familiar with.

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Proofreading the email before sending.

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Including a clear and concise subject line.

Question 59

Formal business letters typically conclude with a closing remark to convey professionalism and respect. Which of the following purposes does a formal closing serve in a business letter?

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It conveys professionalism and respect.

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It requests a specific action from the recipient.

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It summarizes the main points of the letter.

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It provides contact information for the sender.

Question 60

When sending an email to inform a colleague about a change in meeting time, it is important to craft an appropriate subject line to convey the message clearly. Which of the following subject lines would be most effective in this scenario?

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Rescheduling Meeting: [Original Time] to [New Time]

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Important: Meeting Time Change

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Urgent! Meeting Time Change

Question 61

Ensuring a fax is sent successfully requires attention to certain details. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for successful fax transmission?

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Sending the fax during peak hours.

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Including a cover sheet with the fax.

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Monitoring the fax machine during transmission.

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Confirming the recipient's fax number before sending.

Question 62

Identify the component that is NOT typically included in a business letter.

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Table of Contents

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Closing

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Body

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Salutation

Question 63

When composing a professional email, which element plays a crucial role?

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A concise and clear subject line

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Use of informal language

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Omission of a proofreading step

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Attachment of all relevant documents

Question 64

Select the correct format for a fax header.

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To: [Recipient], From: [Sender]

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To: [Recipient], From: [Recipient]

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[Recipient], To: [Sender]

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[Sender], To: [Recipient]