Question 1

Unlike conclusions,recommendations

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A) suggest a clear course of action. 
B) interpret evidence. 
C) are always acceptable to readers. 
D) always come at the end of the report. 
E) are your opinion about findings from the research. 
A) suggest a clear course of action. 
B) interpret evidence. 
C) are always acceptable to readers. 
D) always come at the end of the report. 
E) are your opinion about findings from the research.

Question 2

Discuss ways to develop strong recommendations for your audience.

Accepted Answer

Whereas a conclusion interprets informat

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the primary shortcomings of conventional search engines?

Accepted Answer

A) There are billions of webpages that must be scanned to achieve accurate results 
B) Results are based on algorithms that determine the relevancy of results 
C) Searches are conducted based on keywords and phrases 
D) Results are often ranked by date of publication 
E) Humans do not evaluate the quality or ranking of results 
A) There are billions of webpages that must be scanned to achieve accurate results 
B) Results are based on algorithms that determine the relevancy of results 
C) Searches are conducted based on keywords and phrases 
D) Results are often ranked by date of publication 
E) Humans do not evaluate the quality or ranking of results

Question 4

Unlike a summary,a paraphrase

Accepted Answer

A) restates the original material in your own words and with your own sentence structures. 
B) presents the gist of the original material in fewer words by eliminating some of the original words. 
C) does not require complete documentation of sources. 
D) is never acceptable in business documents. 
E) introduces a new,but related topic. 
A) restates the original material in your own words and with your own sentence structures. 
B) presents the gist of the original material in fewer words by eliminating some of the original words. 
C) does not require complete documentation of sources. 
D) is never acceptable in business documents. 
E) introduces a new,but related topic.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of conventional search engines?

Accepted Answer

A) They travel the web automatically,identifying new websites. 
B) They access the deep Internet or hidden Internet. 
C) They return to previously identified websites to look for changes. 
D) Not all search engines operate in the same way. 
A) They travel the web automatically,identifying new websites. 
B) They access the deep Internet or hidden Internet. 
C) They return to previously identified websites to look for changes. 
D) Not all search engines operate in the same way.

Question 6

Which of the following is the process of reproducing material from a source exactly as you found it?

Accepted Answer

A) Summarizing 
B) Analyzing 
C) Paraphrasing 
D) Concluding 
E) Quoting 
A) Summarizing 
B) Analyzing 
C) Paraphrasing 
D) Concluding 
E) Quoting

Question 7

Which of the following should be considered when determining how accurate and objective information is?

Accepted Answer

A) How unique the information is 
B) Whether the information is new,and therefore the most current available 
C) The sources' reputation for honesty and reliability 
D) Whether the information used for another purpose will support the goals of the research 
E) How easy it is to understand the material 
A) How unique the information is 
B) Whether the information is new,and therefore the most current available 
C) The sources' reputation for honesty and reliability 
D) Whether the information used for another purpose will support the goals of the research 
E) How easy it is to understand the material

Question 8

Briefly explain the difference between trade journals and academic journals.

Accepted Answer

Trade journals provide information about

Question 9

Which of the following can be done to help minimize analysis errors in data sets?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid faulty comparisons 
B) Try to extract insights that justify the data 
C) Use visuals to manipulate that data to support your argument 
D) Use the data sets as a way to summarize 
E) Use specific numbers from the data sets when determining averages 
A) Avoid faulty comparisons 
B) Try to extract insights that justify the data 
C) Use visuals to manipulate that data to support your argument 
D) Use the data sets as a way to summarize 
E) Use specific numbers from the data sets when determining averages

Question 10

Which of the following is used to search all the computers on a company's network?

Accepted Answer

A) Mobile surveys 
B) Web directories 
C) NAICS codes 
D) Metasearch engines 
E) Enterprise search engines 
A) Mobile surveys 
B) Web directories 
C) NAICS codes 
D) Metasearch engines 
E) Enterprise search engines

Question 11

The median value of a group is the sum of all the values in a series divided by the number of values in that group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the first step in an efficient,effective research process?

Accepted Answer

A) Understand the subject to develop insightful questions 
B) Search for areas with critical gaps in data 
C) Conduct a general online search and redefine it after reviewing results 
D) Use a variety of search terms 
E) Enter keywords into a search engine to search corporate sites 
A) Understand the subject to develop insightful questions 
B) Search for areas with critical gaps in data 
C) Conduct a general online search and redefine it after reviewing results 
D) Use a variety of search terms 
E) Enter keywords into a search engine to search corporate sites

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage of using secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A) You can determine how others feel about the issue 
B) It can save time and money 
C) You can skew data to fit your needs 
D) There are no intellectual property rights to worry about 
E) You never have to pay to access the data 
A) You can determine how others feel about the issue 
B) It can save time and money 
C) You can skew data to fit your needs 
D) There are no intellectual property rights to worry about 
E) You never have to pay to access the data

Question 14

Businesses believe they have a right to protect confidential information from competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain important considerations to keep in mind when deciding whether to conduct an interview face-to-face or via email.

Accepted Answer

Face-to-face interviews give you the opp

Question 16

Which of the following should be included in a problem statement?

Accepted Answer

A) The decision or conclusion that is the focus of the research 
B) The scope of the project 
C) The potential recommendations that will be proven 
D) The probable response of the audience 
E) The specific information you need to find 
A) The decision or conclusion that is the focus of the research 
B) The scope of the project 
C) The potential recommendations that will be proven 
D) The probable response of the audience 
E) The specific information you need to find

Question 17

When you're using a search engine to find information on the Internet,what illusion should you be aware of?

Accepted Answer

The neatly organized results you get fro

Question 18

Which of these documents would NOT qualify as primary research?

Accepted Answer

A) A recent survey of your company's top clients 
B) The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry 
C) Notes from a conversation you recently had with a local government official 
D) Your company's latest balance sheet 
E) Data generated by other scientists 
A) A recent survey of your company's top clients 
B) The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry 
C) Notes from a conversation you recently had with a local government official 
D) Your company's latest balance sheet 
E) Data generated by other scientists

Question 19

Discuss ethical considerations when paraphrasing,quoting,and summarizing the work of others.

Accepted Answer

All three approaches require careful att

Question 20

Sources of secondary information include

Accepted Answer

A) first-hand observation. 
B) in-person interviews. 
C) newspapers and periodicals. 
D) experiments. 
E) focus group observations 
A) first-hand observation. 
B) in-person interviews. 
C) newspapers and periodicals. 
D) experiments. 
E) focus group observations

Unlike conclusions,recommendations

Discuss ways to develop strong recommendations for your audience.

Which of the following is one of the primary shortcomings of conventional search engines?

Unlike a summary,a paraphrase

Which of the following is NOT true of conventional search engines?

Which of the following is the process of reproducing material from a source exactly as you found it?

Which of the following should be considered when determining how accurate and objective information is?

Briefly explain the difference between trade journals and academic journals.

Which of the following can be done to help minimize analysis errors in data sets?

Which of the following is used to search all the computers on a company's network?

The median value of a group is the sum of all the values in a series divided by the number of values in that group.

Which of the following is the first step in an efficient,effective research process?

Which of the following is an advantage of using secondary research?

Businesses believe they have a right to protect confidential information from competitors.

Explain important considerations to keep in mind when deciding whether to conduct an interview face-to-face or via email.

Which of the following should be included in a problem statement?

When you're using a search engine to find information on the Internet,what illusion should you be aware of?

Which of these documents would NOT qualify as primary research?

Discuss ethical considerations when paraphrasing,quoting,and summarizing the work of others.

Sources of secondary information include

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

Unlike conclusions,recommendations

Discuss ways to develop strong recommendations for your audience.

Which of the following is one of the primary shortcomings of conventional search engines?

Unlike a summary,a paraphrase

Which of the following is NOT true of conventional search engines?

Which of the following is the process of reproducing material from a source exactly as you found it?

Which of the following should be considered when determining how accurate and objective information is?

Briefly explain the difference between trade journals and academic journals.

Which of the following can be done to help minimize analysis errors in data sets?

Which of the following is used to search all the computers on a company's network?

The median value of a group is the sum of all the values in a series divided by the number of values in that group.

Which of the following is the first step in an efficient,effective research process?

Which of the following is an advantage of using secondary research?

Businesses believe they have a right to protect confidential information from competitors.

Explain important considerations to keep in mind when deciding whether to conduct an interview face-to-face or via email.

Which of the following should be included in a problem statement?

When you're using a search engine to find information on the Internet,what illusion should you be aware of?

Which of these documents would NOT qualify as primary research?

Discuss ethical considerations when paraphrasing,quoting,and summarizing the work of others.

Sources of secondary information include

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