Question 1

Reports that provide data or findings, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations are classified as ____________________ reports.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reports that provide data or findings, discussion,...

Question 2

Sylvia has a great idea for a new fundraiser for the nonprofit organization for which she works, but she is afraid her boss will be resistant to her idea. Sylvia's report should be written using the ____________________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sylvia has a great idea for a...

Question 3

Neveah has a large amount of quantitative data made up of exact figures to present in a report. What should Neveah use to present this data?

Accepted Answer

A) line chart 
B) pie chart 
C) table 
D) bar graph 
A) line chart 
B) pie chart 
C) table 
D) bar graph

Question 4

Which of the following is an effective statement of purpose for an informational report?

Accepted Answer

A) to tell the reader about the many different features offered on the Apple iPad 
B) to analyze ways to offer our customers the best service possible 
C) to solve the problem of employee turnover at the company's Charlottetown location 
D) to determine which of three smartphones to purchase for our Sales Department staff 
A) to tell the reader about the many different features offered on the Apple iPad 
B) to analyze ways to offer our customers the best service possible 
C) to solve the problem of employee turnover at the company's Charlottetown location 
D) to determine which of three smartphones to purchase for our Sales Department staff

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of business reports?

Accepted Answer

A) to convey information 
B) to answer questions 
C) to solve problems 
D) to provide instructions 
A) to convey information 
B) to answer questions 
C) to solve problems 
D) to provide instructions

Question 6

Which of the following statements about infographics is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Infographics are new form of visual aid that first appeared at the beginning of the 21st century. 
B) Today even amateur designers can create captivating infographics. 
C) Infographics are most appropriate online. 
D) Good infographics tell a story and allow the reader to make sense of ever-growing amounts of data. 
A) Infographics are new form of visual aid that first appeared at the beginning of the 21st century. 
B) Today even amateur designers can create captivating infographics. 
C) Infographics are most appropriate online. 
D) Good infographics tell a story and allow the reader to make sense of ever-growing amounts of data.

Question 7

Jing is evaluating the information he found on a website before he includes it in his business report. He asks, When was this website last updated? What is Jing evaluating?

Accepted Answer

A) the currency of the website 
B) the authority of the website 
C) the content of the website 
D) the accuracy of the website 
A) the currency of the website 
B) the authority of the website 
C) the content of the website 
D) the accuracy of the website

Question 8

Table 4 shows that three fourths of the respondents oppose the proposed tax is an effective reference to a visual aid in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To avoid charges of copyright infringement, assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You have been assigned a project to study the possibility of outsourcing your company's payroll function. Following your research, you will write a report to recommend whether payroll processing should remain in-house or be handled by an outside payroll firm. Analyze the problem and purpose of this task; then prepare an expanded statement of purpose that includes the scope, significance, and limitations.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
Expanded stat

Question 11

Which of the following is the name for a collection of information stored electronically so that it can be accessed and search by computer or mobile electronic device?

Accepted Answer

A) periodical 
B) book 
C) database 
D) card catalogue 
A) periodical 
B) book 
C) database 
D) card catalogue

Question 12

Probably the most frequently used graphic in reports is the ___________. This type of graphic presents quantitative or verbal information in systematic columns and rows.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Probably the most frequently used graphic in...

Question 13

Which of the following statements about using books for business research is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Because books are obsolete, they should never be used for business research. 
B) Books provide excellent historical, in-depth data. 
C) Books are best for finding current data about technical trends. 
D) Most business reports are based on research found in books. 
A) Because books are obsolete, they should never be used for business research. 
B) Books provide excellent historical, in-depth data. 
C) Books are best for finding current data about technical trends. 
D) Most business reports are based on research found in books.

Question 14

Danielle is preparing a visual to show the chain of command and reporting structure within her company. An organization chart will best illustrate this data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Google and Dogpile are examples of ____________________ engines or tools used to locate information on the Web.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Google and Dogpile are examples of ____________________...

Question 16

Which of the following is the most effective question to include in a survey?

Accepted Answer

A) How do you feel about a flat-rate income tax? 
B) Do you approve of a flat-rate income tax? 
C) What benefits do you feel a flat-rate income tax will offer? 
D) Why are you in favour of a flat-rate income tax? 
A) How do you feel about a flat-rate income tax? 
B) Do you approve of a flat-rate income tax? 
C) What benefits do you feel a flat-rate income tax will offer? 
D) Why are you in favour of a flat-rate income tax?

Reports that provide data or findings, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations are classified as ____________________ reports.

Sylvia has a great idea for a new fundraiser for the nonprofit organization for which she works, but she is afraid her boss will be resistant to her idea. Sylvia's report should be written using the ____________________ strategy.

Neveah has a large amount of quantitative data made up of exact figures to present in a report. What should Neveah use to present this data?

Which of the following is an effective statement of purpose for an informational report?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of business reports?

Which of the following statements about infographics is NOT accurate?

Jing is evaluating the information he found on a website before he includes it in his business report. He asks, When was this website last updated? What is Jing evaluating?

Table 4 shows that three fourths of the respondents oppose the proposed tax is an effective reference to a visual aid in a report.

To avoid charges of copyright infringement, assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

Which of the following is the name for a collection of information stored electronically so that it can be accessed and search by computer or mobile electronic device?

Probably the most frequently used graphic in reports is the ___________. This type of graphic presents quantitative or verbal information in systematic columns and rows.

Which of the following statements about using books for business research is accurate?

Danielle is preparing a visual to show the chain of command and reporting structure within her company. An organization chart will best illustrate this data.

Google and Dogpile are examples of ____________________ engines or tools used to locate information on the Web.

Which of the following is the most effective question to include in a survey?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés

Interviewing and Following up

Grammar Exercises

Filters

Exam 11: Reporting in the Workplace

Reports that provide data or findings, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations are classified as ____________________ reports.

Sylvia has a great idea for a new fundraiser for the nonprofit organization for which she works, but she is afraid her boss will be resistant to her idea. Sylvia's report should be written using the ____________________ strategy.

Neveah has a large amount of quantitative data made up of exact figures to present in a report. What should Neveah use to present this data?

Which of the following is an effective statement of purpose for an informational report?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of business reports?

Which of the following statements about infographics is NOT accurate?

Jing is evaluating the information he found on a website before he includes it in his business report. He asks, When was this website last updated? What is Jing evaluating?

Table 4 shows that three fourths of the respondents oppose the proposed tax is an effective reference to a visual aid in a report.

To avoid charges of copyright infringement, assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

Which of the following is the name for a collection of information stored electronically so that it can be accessed and search by computer or mobile electronic device?

Probably the most frequently used graphic in reports is the ___________. This type of graphic presents quantitative or verbal information in systematic columns and rows.

Which of the following statements about using books for business research is accurate?

Danielle is preparing a visual to show the chain of command and reporting structure within her company. An organization chart will best illustrate this data.

Google and Dogpile are examples of ____________________ engines or tools used to locate information on the Web.

Which of the following is the most effective question to include in a survey?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés

Interviewing and Following up

Grammar Exercises

Filters