Question 1

Which of the following represents the idea that you can use other people's work if you don't unfairly prevent them from benefiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Copyright law 
B) Citation management 
C) Enterprise search engines 
D) Secondary data 
E) Fair use doctrine 
A) Copyright law 
B) Citation management 
C) Enterprise search engines 
D) Secondary data 
E) Fair use doctrine

Question 2

Which of the following is the surest way to verify the reliability of information from a new or unknown source?

Accepted Answer

A) Look for bias in the writing 
B) Determine the purpose of the material 
C) Decide if the author is known and published in a variety of fields 
D) Corroborate the information with other sources 
E) Determine how well the material fits the goals of the research 
A) Look for bias in the writing 
B) Determine the purpose of the material 
C) Decide if the author is known and published in a variety of fields 
D) Corroborate the information with other sources 
E) Determine how well the material fits the goals of the research

Question 3

Within the context of the research process,what are information gaps?

Accepted Answer

While a problem statement frames the pur

Question 4

When conducting an information interview,it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A) learn about the person you are interviewing ahead of time. 
B) stick to using just one type of question. 
C) save the most important questions for last. 
D) avoid making an appointment,since you don't want the subject to think ahead about answers. 
E) begin by asking for questions. 
A) learn about the person you are interviewing ahead of time. 
B) stick to using just one type of question. 
C) save the most important questions for last. 
D) avoid making an appointment,since you don't want the subject to think ahead about answers. 
E) begin by asking for questions.

Question 5

Which of the following refers to research previously done for other purposes?

Accepted Answer

A) Secondary research 
B) Database research 
C) Intellectual property 
D) Sugging 
E) Primary research 
A) Secondary research 
B) Database research 
C) Intellectual property 
D) Sugging 
E) Primary research

Question 6

When you're selecting people to participate in a survey,be sure to get a ________ of the population you want to survey.

Accepted Answer

A) stratified sample 
B) representative sample 
C) cross-sectional sample 
D) small sample 
E) cohesive sample 
A) stratified sample 
B) representative sample 
C) cross-sectional sample 
D) small sample 
E) cohesive sample

Question 7

When should a writer use direct quotes?

Accepted Answer

A) The original language enhances the writer's argument 
B) The writer is unsure of the meaning of the original language 
C) The original language can easily be presented in the writer's own words 
D) The writer wants a consistent tone 
E) The writer wants to use words and phrases the audience will be familiar with 
A) The original language enhances the writer's argument 
B) The writer is unsure of the meaning of the original language 
C) The original language can easily be presented in the writer's own words 
D) The writer wants a consistent tone 
E) The writer wants to use words and phrases the audience will be familiar with

Question 8

You can do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you paraphrase material from a secondary source.

Accepted Answer

A) maintain a consistent tone 
B) minimize the choppy feel of too many quotations 
C) avoid giving credit to the originator of the information 
D) present information with vocabulary that's more familiar to your readers 
A) maintain a consistent tone 
B) minimize the choppy feel of too many quotations 
C) avoid giving credit to the originator of the information 
D) present information with vocabulary that's more familiar to your readers

Question 9

A problem statement

Accepted Answer

A) outlines all the potential drawbacks of your research. 
B) defines the purpose of your research. 
C) is an unsupportable claim or assertion. 
D) should be long and complex. 
E) identifies your conclusions and recommendations. 
A) outlines all the potential drawbacks of your research. 
B) defines the purpose of your research. 
C) is an unsupportable claim or assertion. 
D) should be long and complex. 
E) identifies your conclusions and recommendations.

Question 10

All important research information is now available online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ covers the expression of creative ideas such as documents,web content,movies,musical compositions,lectures,and computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A) Copyright law 
B) Trademark theory 
C) Patent protection 
D) Free-market case law 
E) In-text citation use 
A) Copyright law 
B) Trademark theory 
C) Patent protection 
D) Free-market case law 
E) In-text citation use

Question 12

Which of the following is the midpoint of a series of numbers,with equal number of items above and below that number?

Accepted Answer

A) Median 
B) Correlation 
C) Mode 
D) Causation 
E) Mean 
A) Median 
B) Correlation 
C) Mode 
D) Causation 
E) Mean

Question 13

Which of the following should be included in the recommendations so the audience knows how to properly respond?

Accepted Answer

A) Information on others who have received the data from the report 
B) References that can be used to verify information 
C) An indication of how the recommendations where developed in order to show their validity 
D) The next step to take to act on the recommendations 
E) An interpretation of facts and other information from the report 
A) Information on others who have received the data from the report 
B) References that can be used to verify information 
C) An indication of how the recommendations where developed in order to show their validity 
D) The next step to take to act on the recommendations 
E) An interpretation of facts and other information from the report

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the advantages of paraphrasing a secondary source instead of using a direct quote?

Accepted Answer

A) You can create a choppy feel in the writing 
B) You can use vocabulary that the audience is more familiar with 
C) You can mimic the tone of the original writer 
D) You do not have to cite the source 
E) You can more easily vary the tone of important sections 
A) You can create a choppy feel in the writing 
B) You can use vocabulary that the audience is more familiar with 
C) You can mimic the tone of the original writer 
D) You do not have to cite the source 
E) You can more easily vary the tone of important sections

Question 15

A ________ is a logical interpretation of the facts and information in a report; a ________ is a suggested course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) recommendation; conclusion 
B) problem statement; summary 
C) conclusion; recommendation 
D) trend analysis; synthesis 
E) summary,conclusion 
A) recommendation; conclusion 
B) problem statement; summary 
C) conclusion; recommendation 
D) trend analysis; synthesis 
E) summary,conclusion

Question 16

Which of the following must be used to make a recommendation credible?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary data 
B) Knowledge management systems 
C) Logical analysis and sound conclusions 
D) Statistical analysis 
E) Correlations between the recommendation and the data 
A) Primary data 
B) Knowledge management systems 
C) Logical analysis and sound conclusions 
D) Statistical analysis 
E) Correlations between the recommendation and the data

Question 17

Which type of information does NOT need to be cited?

Accepted Answer

A) Conversations with experts 
B) Google search results 
C) Common knowledge 
D) Anything paraphrased or summarized 
E) Ideas taken from someone else 
A) Conversations with experts 
B) Google search results 
C) Common knowledge 
D) Anything paraphrased or summarized 
E) Ideas taken from someone else

Question 18

Which of the following is an ethical lapse when handling sources?

Accepted Answer

A) Respecting the privacy of research participants 
B) Documenting sources and giving appropriate credit 
C) Respecting intellectual and digital property rights 
D) Extracting more from sources than they actually provide 
E) Specifically stating the intended use of research results 
A) Respecting the privacy of research participants 
B) Documenting sources and giving appropriate credit 
C) Respecting intellectual and digital property rights 
D) Extracting more from sources than they actually provide 
E) Specifically stating the intended use of research results

Question 19

Possible uses of online monitoring tools include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) subscribing to newsfeeds from blogs and websites. 
B) following people on Twitter and other microblogs. 
C) entering key terms into general-purpose search engines. 
D) setting up alerts on search engines and online databases. 
A) subscribing to newsfeeds from blogs and websites. 
B) following people on Twitter and other microblogs. 
C) entering key terms into general-purpose search engines. 
D) setting up alerts on search engines and online databases.

Question 20

Within the context of statistical analysis,the ________ is the "middle of the road" or the midpoint of a series.

Accepted Answer

A) common denominator 
B) mean 
C) median 
D) medium 
E) average 
A) common denominator 
B) mean 
C) median 
D) medium 
E) average

Which of the following represents the idea that you can use other people's work if you don't unfairly prevent them from benefiting?

Which of the following is the surest way to verify the reliability of information from a new or unknown source?

Within the context of the research process,what are information gaps?

When conducting an information interview,it is a good idea to

Which of the following refers to research previously done for other purposes?

When you're selecting people to participate in a survey,be sure to get a ________ of the population you want to survey.

When should a writer use direct quotes?

You can do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you paraphrase material from a secondary source.

A problem statement

All important research information is now available online.

________ covers the expression of creative ideas such as documents,web content,movies,musical compositions,lectures,and computer programs.

Which of the following is the midpoint of a series of numbers,with equal number of items above and below that number?

Which of the following should be included in the recommendations so the audience knows how to properly respond?

Which of the following is one of the advantages of paraphrasing a secondary source instead of using a direct quote?

A is a logical interpretation of the facts and information in a report; a is a suggested course of action.

Which of the following must be used to make a recommendation credible?

Which type of information does NOT need to be cited?

Which of the following is an ethical lapse when handling sources?

Possible uses of online monitoring tools include all of the following EXCEPT

Within the context of statistical analysis,the ________ is the "middle of the road" or the midpoint of a series.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 13: Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Which of the following represents the idea that you can use other people's work if you don't unfairly prevent them from benefiting?

Which of the following is the surest way to verify the reliability of information from a new or unknown source?

Within the context of the research process,what are information gaps?

When conducting an information interview,it is a good idea to

Which of the following refers to research previously done for other purposes?

When you're selecting people to participate in a survey,be sure to get a ________ of the population you want to survey.

When should a writer use direct quotes?

You can do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you paraphrase material from a secondary source.

A problem statement

All important research information is now available online.

________ covers the expression of creative ideas such as documents,web content,movies,musical compositions,lectures,and computer programs.

Which of the following is the midpoint of a series of numbers,with equal number of items above and below that number?

Which of the following should be included in the recommendations so the audience knows how to properly respond?

Which of the following is one of the advantages of paraphrasing a secondary source instead of using a direct quote?

A ________ is a logical interpretation of the facts and information in a report; a ________ is a suggested course of action.

Which of the following must be used to make a recommendation credible?

Which type of information does NOT need to be cited?

Which of the following is an ethical lapse when handling sources?

Possible uses of online monitoring tools include all of the following EXCEPT

Within the context of statistical analysis,the ________ is the "middle of the road" or the midpoint of a series.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters

A is a logical interpretation of the facts and information in a report; a is a suggested course of action.