Question 1

U.S. Government sources online include FEDSTATS and the White House Briefing Room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using "and"in a Web search is a form of Boolean search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All professional publications use the same style of documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

BusinessWeek Online and International Business Kiosk are two sources for research on the Web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _________ or _________ is calculated by adding up all the figures and dividing by the number of samples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ or _________ is calculated by...

Question 6

The problem with the Internet is that print sources are not online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Closed questions always limit the number of choices to three.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If your data includes words, try to find out what the words _______ to the people who said them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If your data includes words, try to...

Question 9

Surveys and questionnaires are always useful, regardless of how well the questions are designed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You locate a Web page that includes "edu"in the address, along with other words and symbols. The page is simple-a plain background, text, clip art, and links to various documents, including reports from college courses. You are thinking of using the reports for citations in your business proposal. There are some typos, too, but the page loads quickly and the links work well. Is this a reputable source?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probably, because the "edu" signifies that a college sponsors the page. 
B)  Probably, because the page works well and provides the information you need. 
C)  Probably not, because the page lacks an animated first page. 
D)  Probably not, because the typos suggest a lack of professionalism and the "edu" simply means a college is hosting the page. 
E)  There's not enough information decide. 
A)  Probably, because the "edu" signifies that a college sponsors the page. 
B)  Probably, because the page works well and provides the information you need. 
C)  Probably not, because the page lacks an animated first page. 
D)  Probably not, because the typos suggest a lack of professionalism and the "edu" simply means a college is hosting the page. 
E)  There's not enough information decide.

Question 11

MLA stands for "Modern Literature Association."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sex, race, and nonverbal cues of the interviewer can bias results in face-to-face interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It's OK for multiple-choice questions on a survey to have more than one answer fitting in any one category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Keywords are useless when doing research with a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Finding, Analyzing, and Documenting Information

U.S. Government sources online include FEDSTATS and the White House Briefing Room.

Using "and"in a Web search is a form of Boolean search.

All professional publications use the same style of documentation.

BusinessWeek Online and International Business Kiosk are two sources for research on the Web.

The _________ or _________ is calculated by adding up all the figures and dividing by the number of samples.

The problem with the Internet is that print sources are not online.

Closed questions always limit the number of choices to three.

If your data includes words, try to find out what the words _______ to the people who said them.

Surveys and questionnaires are always useful, regardless of how well the questions are designed.

MLA stands for "Modern Literature Association."

The sex, race, and nonverbal cues of the interviewer can bias results in face-to-face interviews.

It's OK for multiple-choice questions on a survey to have more than one answer fitting in any one category.

Keywords are useless when doing research with a computer.

Business Communication, Management, and Success

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Communicating Across Cultures

Planning, Writing, and Revising

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

You-Attitude

Positive Emphasis

Reader Benefits

Formats for Letters, Memos, and E-Mail Messages

Informative and Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

E-Mail Messages and Web Writing

Editing for Grammar and Punctuation

Choosing the Right Word

Revising Sentences and Paragraphs

Listening

Working and Writing in Teams

Planning, Conducting, and Recording Meetings

Making Oral Presentations

Making Oral Presentations

Short Reports

Long Reports

Using Visuals

Researching Jobs

Résumés

Job Application Letters

Job Interviews

Follow-Up Letters and Calls and Job Offers

Filters

The _ or _ is calculated by adding up all the figures and dividing by the number of samples.