1. Most languages are difficult to learn, but some are easier than others. 
*a. True
b. False

2. One of the reasons English is everybodys second language is that it is the easiest language to learn. 
*a. True
b. False

3. Among the criteria that the United States Department of State uses to determine whether a language is relatively easy or relatively difficult to learn is the complexity of the alphabet that language uses. 
*a. True
b. False

4. Arabic is among the easiest languages to learn, because it has a relatively simple grammar. 
a. True
*b. False

5. Writing in International English is simply to follow that every writer knows: use short words that even children know how to spell; for example, The Cat in the Hat can be considered to have been written in International English. 
a. True
*b. False

6. A writer intent on following the rules of International English should always assume that the reader will use a small dictionary that only has a limited number of words, one in which only the most common use of a word is likely to be listed. 
a. True
*b. False

7. The sentence We were all fired up about youre proposal is written in such a simple way that it is clearly understandable to someone who only has a limited understanding of English as a second language. 
a. True
*b. False

8. International English was designed to reduce communication errors between native speakers of English and people who speak English as a second language. 
*a. True
b. False

9. In a communication between a British company and a Thai customer, the British manager used the term juxtaposition in referring to a diagram of a quality control process. This very difficult word is likely to be misunderstood by the Thai customer. 
a. True
*b. False

10. Special English is used for written communications, just as International English is. 
a. True
*b. False

11. The Voice of America broadcasts can be heard in the United States on AM and FM stations. 
a. True
*b. False

12. When a foreigner does not understand something that a native English speaker is saying, it is best for the native speaker to repeat the sentence again, and add an explanation (or to rephrase the sentence after it is repeated). 
*a. True
b. False

13. The metric system is the preferred system of measurement in the entire world, with the exception of the United States and two other small countries. 
*a. True
b. False

14. It is sometimes difficult to convert from one measure to another in the metric system, just as it is difficult to convert from cubic inches to gallons in the English system. 
a. True
*b. False

15. For an American exporter, converting to the metric system only involves multiplying the English units it is using in the domestic market by the appropriate conversion coefficient. 
a. True
*b. False

17. When interacting with a foreign business person, it is generally best to adopt a formal form of address first, then to relax that position when it becomes clear that the foreigner is more comfortable with a less formal approach. 
*a. True
b. False

17. In most countries, private and business lives are intermingled, with no clear boundaries between the two settings. 
a. True
*b. False

18. Open-account is the term of sale that is most likely to be acceptable to an importer. 
*a. True
b. False

19. In a transaction conducted in the exporters currency, it is the importer that carries the currency exchange rate risk. 
*a. True
b. False

20. It is generally possible for an exporter accustomed to selling on a CIP basis to sell on an EXW basis, if that is what the importer requests. 
*a. True
b. False

21. For an exporter, a reputation to be careful and thorough in the preparation of paperwork can constitute a strategic advantage. 
*a. True
b. False

22. When selling to developing countries, an exporter should consider the possibility that the packaging used in a shipment will be recycled for other purposes, such as housing. 
*a. True
b. False
 

1. Among the following languages, which is considered by the United States Department of State as the easiest one to learn?
~ French is considered the easiest to learn as it uses the Roman alphabet and has a grammar similar to the English grammar. Japanese is complex, with three possible alphabets and a distinctly complex grammar, Finnish and Turkish use the Roman alphabet but use dissimilar grammars, and Greek uses a different alphabet, although its grammar is not too different. 
@ French is considered the easiest to learn as it uses the Roman alphabet and has a grammar similar to the English grammar. Japanese is complex, with three possible alphabets and a distinctly complex grammar, Finnish and Turkish use the Roman alphabet but use dissimilar grammars, and Greek uses a different alphabet, although its grammar is not too different. 
*a. French 
b. Japanese 
c. Finnish
d. Greek
e. Turkish

2. International English was designed
~ International English was designed specifically for native speakers of English so that they can communicate accurately with non-native speakers. 
@ International English was designed specifically for native speakers of English so that they can communicate accurately with non-native speakers. 
a. so that non-native speakers of English can communicate with native speakers of English. 
b. so that non-native speakers of English can communicate with each other. 
*c. so that native speakers of English can communicate with non-native speakers of English. 
d. so that native speakers of English can communicate with other native speakers of English from a different country (eg. United States and New Zealand). 
e. as an international language that will eventually replace all other languages. 

3. A person intent on using International English would favor which of the following sentences in a memo from a marketing department to a distributor located in a foreign country?
~ The rules of International English call for no sport-related or culturally-related vocabulary (as indicated by team), no ambiguity (it is not clear in the distinction between multiple wes), and no grammatical mistake (you and we). 
@ The rules of International English call for no sport-related or culturally-related vocabulary (as indicated by team), no ambiguity (it is not clear in the distinction between multiple wes), and no grammatical mistake (you and we). 
a. We advocate a team approach to . . .  
b. We prefer that we work together to . . . 
*c. We should work together to . . . 
d. You and us should work together to . . . 
e. We should huddle to . . . 

4. Which is the correct way of writing May 7, 2020 in International English?
~ Only using numbers is ambiguous and every country has a different standard in reading those numbers as dates. The date written out as 07 May 2006 is unambiguous and will be understood by all people. 
@ Only using numbers is ambiguous and every country has a different standard in reading those numbers as dates. The date written out as 07 May 2006 is unambiguous and will be understood by all people. 
a. 05/07/20
b. 20/05/07
c. 07/05/20
*d. 07 May 2020
e. all are acceptable alternatives

5. Generally speaking, a writer would use International English to ensure that communication is
~ International English's objectives are to make the content clear to an E2 speaker. It is not easier to write. 
@ International English's objectives are to make the content clear to an E2 speaker. It is not easier to write. 
*a. clear. 
b. ambiguous. 
c. laden with cultural references. 
d. unintelligible to E2 speakers. 
e. easier to write. 

6. Special English is a simplified version of spoken English that was developed by
~ The Voice of America developed this technique. 
@ The Voice of America developed this technique. 
a. the British Broadcasting Corporation. 
*b. the Voice of America. 
c. the Central Intelligence Agency. 
d. the United States Department of State. 
e. the United Nations' simultaneous translation office. 

7. The U. S. system of measurements, also called the English measurement system, has five different types of ounces. Which is NOT one of them?
~ Avoirdupois ounces, imperial fluid ounces, and apothecary ounces are noted in the text. Paper thickness is generally measured in pounds. 
@ Avoirdupois ounces, imperial fluid ounces, and apothecary ounces are noted in the text. Paper thickness is generally measured in pounds. 
a. avoirdupois ounces
*b. paper ounces 
c. imperial fluid ounces
d. apothecary ounces
e. troy ounces

8. The metric system has pre-set prefixes for multiples of a unit. Which of the following prefixes corresponds to fractions of a unit?
~ There are millimeters, centimeters, and decimeters, although the latter is rarely used. Deka, hecto and kilo, as well as giga, mega, and kilo correspond to multiples of a unit. 
@ There are millimeters, centimeters, and decimeters, although the latter is rarely used. Deka, hecto and kilo, as well as giga, mega, and kilo correspond to multiples of a unit. 
*a. milli, centi and deci
b. deka, hecto and kilo
c. quartile, quintile, and decile
d. giga, mega, and kilo
e. quarter, tenth, and hundredth

9. One of the reasons it is preferable to use the metric system is international transactions is that
~ With the exception of the United States and a couple of other countries (Liberia and Myanmar-Burma), the metric system is the only system of measurement in the world. While some vestiges of the English system of measurement still exist in the United Kingdom, they are actively discouraged. 
@ With the exception of the United States and a couple of other countries (Liberia and Myanmar-Burma), the metric system is the only system of measurement in the world. While some vestiges of the English system of measurement still exist in the United Kingdom, they are actively discouraged. 
*a. it is the only system of measurement in most countries of the world. 
b. it is the preferred system of measurement in most countries of the world. 
c. it is one of the most commonly used system of measurements in the world. 
d. of all of the systems of measurement in the world, it is the simplest one to use. 
e. it is more widely accepted than the English system of measurements

10. One of the better sources for finding specific information about the cultural characteristics of a country is
~ Only the Culturegrams published by Brigham Young University are mentioned in the text as synopses of a given countrys culture. The other three do not exist. 
@ Only the Culturegrams published by Brigham Young University are mentioned in the text as synopses of a given countrys culture. The other three do not exist. 
a. Cultural Vignettes published by the British Broadcasting Corp. 
*b. Culturegrams published by Brigham Young University. 
c. Cultural Background Notes published by the U. S. Department of State. 
d. Environmental Summaries published by the Central Intelligence Agency. 
e. No one publishes about cultural characteristics, because they are difficult to explain. 

11. When meeting a person of foreign culture for the first time, it is often preferable to approach that person with much
~ Formality is preferable in all situations in which two persons from different cultures interact so as to not offend anyone. 
@ Formality is preferable in all situations in which two persons from different cultures interact so as to not offend anyone. 
a. caution. 
*b. formality. 
c. casualness. 
d. anticipation. 
e. friendliness. 

12. The adage When in Rome, do as the Romans do refers to
~ The overall preference is to adapt to the hosts behavior. 
@ The overall preference is to adapt to the hosts behavior. 
a. an international trader in a foreign situation should seek to behave as the Romans did. 
*b. an international trader in a foreign situation should seek to model his behavior on that of his hosts. 
c. an international trader in a foreign situation will always stick out and cannot blend in. 
d. an international trader in a foreign situation should seek to behave, as much as possible, as if he were home. 
e. an international trader in a foreign situation should behave according to a standard of behavior developed by the Treaty of Rome. 

13. The most unfavorable terms of payment from the perspective of an importer is
~ Cash in advance is the least likely to generate a sale. 
@ Cash in advance is the least likely to generate a sale. 
a. open-account
b. documentary collection
c. letter of credit
*d. cash in advance
e. documentary credit

14. Which is the preferred currency of payment for an importer who expects that the value of his currency will appreciate relative to the value of the currency of the exporters country?
~ The best alternative for the importer is to have to pay in the exporters currency, since it will, in his opinion, be worth less in the future, at the time of payment, than it does now, at the time at which the contract is negotiated. 
@ The best alternative for the importer is to have to pay in the exporters currency, since it will, in his opinion, be worth less in the future, at the time of payment, than it does now, at the time at which the contract is negotiated. 
*a. exporters country currency
b. importers country currency
c. a third countrys currency, such as the euro
d. an artificial currency, such as the SDR
e. the choice of currency has not impact, as long as the transaction is on a letter of credit. 

15. The main reason(s) for an exporter to consistently offer quotes in the importers currency is that it makes it easier for the importer
~ Although it helps in determining costs, it is mostly to avoid currency fluctuation risks that an importer wants to deal in its own currency. 
@ Although it helps in determining costs, it is mostly to avoid currency fluctuation risks that an importer wants to deal in its own currency. 
a. to determine what its actual costs will be. 
*b. to avoid currency fluctuation risks. 
c. to be able to use its own bank. 
d. to obtain the cash to eventually make the payment. 
e. to understand the amount it is being asked to pay. 

16. Which of the following Incoterms Rule is the most customer-friendly?
~ Under the DAP Incoterm, the exporter provides more services than the other Incoterms listed. 
@ Under the DAP Incoterm, the exporter provides more services than the other Incoterms listed. 
a. Free On Board
b. Free Alongside Ship
c. Free Carrier
d. Cost, Insurance and Freight
*e. Delivered At Place

17. The exporter is responsible for providing good, clear documents in the correct number of originals and copies
~ Regardless of the Incoterm used, the exporter is responsible for the providing all of the documents. 
@ Regardless of the Incoterm used, the exporter is responsible for the providing all of the documents. 
*a. in all cases. 
b. only if the exporter is the exporter of record for Customs purposes. 
c. only if the export is conducted in the exporters currency. 
d. only if the importer has requested a shipment under a C-type Incoterm (CIF, CIP, CFR, or CPT). 
e. only when the Incoterms Rule used is a maritime Incoterm. 

18. In international trade, which is NOT a consequence of improper packaging?
~ Shipping osts are unaffected by imporoper packaging. 
@ Shipping osts are unaffected by imporoper packaging. 
a. can allow an insurance company to deny a claim. 
b. can cause ill-will on the part of the importer. 
c. can have negative consequences on the goods being shipped. 
d. can pose a risk to the importer's employees when they unload the goods. 
*e. can increase the shipping costs, because the carrier has to protect the goods further. 


Type: F
1. Worldwide, the language which is generally considered to be the easiest to learn is ____________________. 
a. English

Type: F
2. The technique developed by Edmond Weiss to communicate clearly and accurately with non-native English speakers is called ____________________. 
a. International English

Type: F
3. A native speaker of English can use computer-translation software to determine whether his English will be understood by a foreign correspondent, by translating into a foreign language and then ____________________ into English. 
a. back-translating
b. back translating

Type: F
4. The technique developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation to communicate clearly and accurately with non-native English speakers is called ____________________. 
a. Special English
 
Type: F
5. The system of measurement used by just about every country in the world, and which is formally known as the International System of Units is commonly known as the ____________________ system. 
a. metric

Type: F
6. An advantage of the metric system is that all of its units (meters, liters, grams) have fractions and multiples that are based on a ____________________ system. 
a. decimal

Type: F
7. When unsure about the proper way to address a new acquaintance abroad, it is best to err on the side of ____________________ rather than casual communication. 
a. formality

Type: F
8. In many countries, work and ____________________ rarely intersect. In other countries, they are closely tied to one another. 
a. private life

Type: F
9. In considering the speed at which an e-mail from a foreign interlocutor should be answered, the best strategy is to ____________________ what has been observed from other contacts in that country. 
a. replicate
b. mirror
c. copy
d. immitate

Type: F
10. When providing a quote to a potential customer abroad, it is best to provide the importer with ____________________ Incoterm alternatives. 
a. multiple