1. What inference can be made regarding back translation?
a. Landon Associates is a premier company because they use back translation.
b. Back translation is more cost effective than machine translation.
c. Communication using back translation reduces message inconsistencies.
d. Interpreters often use back translation to decrease communication errors.
2. When addressing a letter to a company in Japan, the date would be expressed .
a. October 14, 2009.
b. 2009-10-14.
c. 10-14-09.
d. 2009-14-10.
3. Which of the following facts is not given in the text regarding writing clearly in multilanguage business environments?
a. Use longer sentences to continually reiterate your thoughts and de..
b. Use the address elements and salutations used by your business associ¬ate's culture.
c. Eliminate the use of such phrases as "a day late and a dollar short."
d. Increase the use of transitional words to help your reader follow your thoughts.