Question 1

Determine the mean of the numbers 30,25,25,45,and 70.

Accepted Answer

A) 195 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 39 
A) 195 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 39 D

Question 2

Arianna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity.She now has raw verbal data to analyze.What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data?

Accepted Answer

A) Pie chart 
B) Grid 
C) Line chart 
D) Bar chart 
A) Pie chart 
B) Grid 
C) Line chart 
D) Bar chart B

Question 3

Reader ________ should be the primary factor in deciding how to organize a report.

Accepted Answer

comprehension

Question 4

Technology Todaymagazineis sharing the insights of technology experts on future business uses of social media.This information will be easiest to comprehend if presented in a pie chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Examples of talking report headings include Introduction,Background,Findings,and Conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following situations would require a yardstick report?

Accepted Answer

A) Christine reviews the company's financial records to verify the amount each expense has changed during the quarter. 
B) Donald gathers information on three mid-range American-made automobiles to compare price,fuel economy,maintenance,insurance rates,and resale value before selecting a car for the company's sales force. 
C) Vivian presents data supporting the decision to open the company's newest restaurant in Baton Rouge. 
D) Elijah conducts a study to determine whether customers prefer to dine in a restaurant or have food delivered to their homes. 
A) Christine reviews the company's financial records to verify the amount each expense has changed during the quarter. 
B) Donald gathers information on three mid-range American-made automobiles to compare price,fuel economy,maintenance,insurance rates,and resale value before selecting a car for the company's sales force. 
C) Vivian presents data supporting the decision to open the company's newest restaurant in Baton Rouge. 
D) Elijah conducts a study to determine whether customers prefer to dine in a restaurant or have food delivered to their homes.

Question 7

The conclusions and recommendations sections of a report are the most widely read parts of a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Informational reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) Introduction/problem,facts/findings,conclusions/recommendations,discussion/analysis 
B) Introduction/problem,conclusions/recommendations,facts/findings,discussion/analysis 
C) Introduction/background,facts/findings,summary/conclusion 
D) Summary/conclusion,introduction/background,facts/findings 
A) Introduction/problem,facts/findings,conclusions/recommendations,discussion/analysis 
B) Introduction/problem,conclusions/recommendations,facts/findings,discussion/analysis 
C) Introduction/background,facts/findings,summary/conclusion 
D) Summary/conclusion,introduction/background,facts/findings

Question 9

When people say average,they usually intend to indicate the __________,or arithmetic average.

Accepted Answer

A) mean 
B) mode 
C) median 
D) margin 
A) mean 
B) mode 
C) median 
D) margin

Question 10

Recommendations should be phrased as ________ (beginning with verbs).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recommendations should be phrased as ________ (beginning...

Question 11

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The arithmetic average of a group of...

Question 12

Select the best wording for a recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) Our college campus should extend café hours to meet the needs of evening students. 
B) Extend the campus café hours to meet the needs of evening students. 
C) Perhaps we should extend the campus café hours to meet the needs of evening students. 
D) Busy students are taking more evening classes and should be able to use the campus café before class. 
A) Our college campus should extend café hours to meet the needs of evening students. 
B) Extend the campus café hours to meet the needs of evening students. 
C) Perhaps we should extend the campus café hours to meet the needs of evening students. 
D) Busy students are taking more evening classes and should be able to use the campus café before class.

Question 13

The value that occurs most frequently in a group of figures is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The value that occurs most frequently in...

Question 14

Of the three Ms,the ________ is generally the easiest to determine.

Accepted Answer

A) mean 
B) mode 
C) median 
D) margin 
A) mean 
B) mode 
C) median 
D) margin

Question 15

At the end of the semester,you are reviewing your test grades,which are as follows:
You want to describe your test scores using the statistical measurements mean,median,mode,and range.First,define each of these terms;then calculate these figures using the data provided.
Test 1:95
Test 2:85
Test 3:92
Test 4:76
Test 5:92

Accepted Answer

Student must properly define these stati

Question 16

Danielle wants to be sure that she is designing her business reports for optimal readability.Which option for margins should she choose?

Accepted Answer

A) Full justification (aligned on the left and right) 
B) ​Left justification (ragged right margins) 
C) Right justification (ragged left margins) 
D) All of these choices are equally effective. 
A) Full justification (aligned on the left and right) 
B) ​Left justification (ragged right margins) 
C) Right justification (ragged left margins) 
D) All of these choices are equally effective.

Question 17

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) time 
B) criteria 
C) component 
D) convention 
A) time 
B) criteria 
C) component 
D) convention

Question 18

Which statement about conclusions is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Any set of data can produce a variety of meaningful conclusions. 
B) The best conclusions show the audience how the data relate to the problem being studied. 
C) Report writers may choose to expand the conclusion section by explaining each item and citing supporting evidence. 
D) Report writers should try to draw conclusions that are subjective. 
A) Any set of data can produce a variety of meaningful conclusions. 
B) The best conclusions show the audience how the data relate to the problem being studied. 
C) Report writers may choose to expand the conclusion section by explaining each item and citing supporting evidence. 
D) Report writers should try to draw conclusions that are subjective.

Question 19

Progress and interim reports ________.

Accepted Answer

A) discuss the day-to-day operations of a company 
B) describe the status of continuing projects 
C) provide conclusions based on the data provided 
D) explain the benefits of a recommendation 
A) discuss the day-to-day operations of a company 
B) describe the status of continuing projects 
C) provide conclusions based on the data provided 
D) explain the benefits of a recommendation

Question 20

Conclusions explain what the problem is,whereas ________ tell how to solve it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conclusions explain what the problem is,whereas ________...

Determine the mean of the numbers 30,25,25,45,and 70.

Arianna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity.She now has raw verbal data to analyze.What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data?

Reader ________ should be the primary factor in deciding how to organize a report.

Technology Todaymagazineis sharing the insights of technology experts on future business uses of social media.This information will be easiest to comprehend if presented in a pie chart.

Examples of talking report headings include Introduction,Background,Findings,and Conclusions.

Which of the following situations would require a yardstick report?

The conclusions and recommendations sections of a report are the most widely read parts of a business report.

Informational reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

When people say average,they usually intend to indicate the __________,or arithmetic average.

Recommendations should be phrased as ________ (beginning with verbs).

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the _________.

Select the best wording for a recommendation.

The value that occurs most frequently in a group of figures is the ________.

Of the three Ms,the ________ is generally the easiest to determine.

Danielle wants to be sure that she is designing her business reports for optimal readability.Which option for margins should she choose?

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by ________.

Which statement about conclusions is least accurate?

Progress and interim reports ________.

Conclusions explain what the problem is,whereas ________ tell how to solve it.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters

Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

Determine the mean of the numbers 30,25,25,45,and 70.

Arianna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity.She now has raw verbal data to analyze.What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data?

Reader ________ should be the primary factor in deciding how to organize a report.

Technology Todaymagazineis sharing the insights of technology experts on future business uses of social media.This information will be easiest to comprehend if presented in a pie chart.

Examples of talking report headings include Introduction,Background,Findings,and Conclusions.

Which of the following situations would require a yardstick report?

The conclusions and recommendations sections of a report are the most widely read parts of a business report.

Informational reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

When people say average,they usually intend to indicate the __________,or arithmetic average.

Recommendations should be phrased as ________ (beginning with verbs).

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the _________.

Select the best wording for a recommendation.

The value that occurs most frequently in a group of figures is the ________.

Of the three Ms,the ________ is generally the easiest to determine.

Danielle wants to be sure that she is designing her business reports for optimal readability.Which option for margins should she choose?

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by ________.

Which statement about conclusions is least accurate?

Progress and interim reports ________.

Conclusions explain what the problem is,whereas ________ tell how to solve it.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters