Question 1

The point of surveying people is to collect primary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is an accurate guideline for constructing questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid multifaceted questions. 
B)  Use straightforward, blunt wording to ask sensitive questions. 
C)  Ask for information that is readily available from a variety of sources. 
D)  Avoid questions that have exhaustive choices. 
E)  Use neutral wording that suggests the desired answer to each question. 
A)  Avoid multifaceted questions. 
B)  Use straightforward, blunt wording to ask sensitive questions. 
C)  Ask for information that is readily available from a variety of sources. 
D)  Avoid questions that have exhaustive choices. 
E)  Use neutral wording that suggests the desired answer to each question.

Question 3

When the categories for a questionnaire item are mutually exclusive, you are covering every possible alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To avoid confusing readers, pie charts should contain three to five wedges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cross-tabulation is recommended when

Accepted Answer

A)  the responses you are tabulating are not complex. 
B)  you prefer to use tables rather than explaining numerical values in narrative text. 
C)  you used secondary sources and need footnotes to explain individual items in the table. 
D)  you suspect you will find sizable differences between the responses of respondent subgroups. 
E)  you need to include percent, valid percent, and cumulative percent columns in a table. 
A)  the responses you are tabulating are not complex. 
B)  you prefer to use tables rather than explaining numerical values in narrative text. 
C)  you used secondary sources and need footnotes to explain individual items in the table. 
D)  you suspect you will find sizable differences between the responses of respondent subgroups. 
E)  you need to include percent, valid percent, and cumulative percent columns in a table.

Question 6

Situational reports are only generated once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a source of secondary data?

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews concerning the problem at hand 
B)  company records of personnel data 
C)  books, brochures, pamphlets, and technical reports 
D)  Internet resources 
E)  scholarly journals and business magazines 
A)  interviews concerning the problem at hand 
B)  company records of personnel data 
C)  books, brochures, pamphlets, and technical reports 
D)  Internet resources 
E)  scholarly journals and business magazines

Question 8

If you provide exact figures in your report's charts and tables, you can ____ to avoid overwhelming the reader with too much data too quickly.

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesize the data for other visual aids 
B)  highlight only extreme findings 
C)  include the same facts and figures in your narrative 
D)  use less precise language in your narrative 
E)  imply the reasons without stating them explicitly 
A)  synthesize the data for other visual aids 
B)  highlight only extreme findings 
C)  include the same facts and figures in your narrative 
D)  use less precise language in your narrative 
E)  imply the reasons without stating them explicitly

Question 9

Presenting data in charts adds visual appeal and enhances reader comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A pie chart is most effective for comparing trends in the overall magnitude or amount of various items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to one study, 40% of Internet users don't know the difference between company-paid Internet sites and independent Internet sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The point of a table summarizing the data gathered for a report is to convey important trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Bar charts are graphs with horizontal or vertical bars representing values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A business report must be

Accepted Answer

A)  well supported. 
B)  changed. 
C)  developed. 
D)  located. 
A)  well supported. 
B)  changed. 
C)  developed. 
D)  located.

Question 15

Charts are easier to comprehend and interpret when they are presented in a three-dimensional format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The big disadvantage of questionnaires is the low response rate, and those who do respond may not be representative (typical) of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is data analysis? (Address the skill and time required.)

Accepted Answer

Data analysis is the process of converti

Question 18

Why should you evaluate secondary data? What things should you look for when evaluating secondary data?

Accepted Answer

Because secondary data was collected for

Question 19

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that are independent of each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothetical 
B)  exhaustive 
C)  mutually exclusive 
D)  paired 
E)  overlapping 
A)  hypothetical 
B)  exhaustive 
C)  mutually exclusive 
D)  paired 
E)  overlapping

Question 20

A business report is an organized presentation of information that is used to make decisions and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The point of surveying people is to collect primary data.

Which of the following statements is an accurate guideline for constructing questionnaires?

When the categories for a questionnaire item are mutually exclusive, you are covering every possible alternative.

To avoid confusing readers, pie charts should contain three to five wedges.

Cross-tabulation is recommended when

Situational reports are only generated once.

Which of the following is not a source of secondary data?

If you provide exact figures in your report's charts and tables, you can ____ to avoid overwhelming the reader with too much data too quickly.

Presenting data in charts adds visual appeal and enhances reader comprehension.

A pie chart is most effective for comparing trends in the overall magnitude or amount of various items.

According to one study, 40% of Internet users don't know the difference between company-paid Internet sites and independent Internet sites.

The point of a table summarizing the data gathered for a report is to convey important trends.

Bar charts are graphs with horizontal or vertical bars representing values.

A business report must be

Charts are easier to comprehend and interpret when they are presented in a three-dimensional format.

The big disadvantage of questionnaires is the low response rate, and those who do respond may not be representative (typical) of the population.

What is data analysis? (Address the skill and time required.)

Why should you evaluate secondary data? What things should you look for when evaluating secondary data?

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that are independent of each other?

A business report is an organized presentation of information that is used to make decisions and solve problems.

Understanding Business Communication

Team and Intercultural Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Improving Your Writing Style

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

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Exam 10: Writing the Report

The point of surveying people is to collect primary data.

Which of the following statements is an accurate guideline for constructing questionnaires?

When the categories for a questionnaire item are mutually exclusive, you are covering every possible alternative.

To avoid confusing readers, pie charts should contain three to five wedges.

Cross-tabulation is recommended when

Situational reports are only generated once.

Which of the following is not a source of secondary data?

If you provide exact figures in your report's charts and tables, you can ____ to avoid overwhelming the reader with too much data too quickly.

Presenting data in charts adds visual appeal and enhances reader comprehension.

A pie chart is most effective for comparing trends in the overall magnitude or amount of various items.

According to one study, 40% of Internet users don't know the difference between company-paid Internet sites and independent Internet sites.

The point of a table summarizing the data gathered for a report is to convey important trends.

Bar charts are graphs with horizontal or vertical bars representing values.

A business report must be

Charts are easier to comprehend and interpret when they are presented in a three-dimensional format.

The big disadvantage of questionnaires is the low response rate, and those who do respond may not be representative (typical) of the population.

What is data analysis? (Address the skill and time required.)

Why should you evaluate secondary data? What things should you look for when evaluating secondary data?

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that are independent of each other?

A business report is an organized presentation of information that is used to make decisions and solve problems.

Understanding Business Communication

Team and Intercultural Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Improving Your Writing Style

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Oral Presentations

Employment Communication

Filters