Question 1

Problems with electronic search engines include

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A)  that you can't evaluate the quality of webpage content. 
B)  you can't access material held in limited-access collections. 
C)  you must use different techniques to find, classify, and present pages. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  that you can't evaluate the quality of webpage content. 
B)  you can't access material held in limited-access collections. 
C)  you must use different techniques to find, classify, and present pages. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 2

When conducting an information interview, it is a good idea to

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A)  limit the number of questions so they will fit in the allotted time. 
B)  stick to using just one type of question. 
C)  save the most important questions for last. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  limit the number of questions so they will fit in the allotted time. 
B)  stick to using just one type of question. 
C)  save the most important questions for last. 
D)  do all of the above. A

Question 3

When preparing to conduct an interview, you should

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A)  take into account the subject's gender, age, educational level, social status, and cultural background. 
B)  be aware of the ethical implications of any questions you might ask. 
C)  consider providing the subject with a list of questions a day or two before the actual interview. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  take into account the subject's gender, age, educational level, social status, and cultural background. 
B)  be aware of the ethical implications of any questions you might ask. 
C)  consider providing the subject with a list of questions a day or two before the actual interview. 
D)  do all of the above. D

Question 4

When preparing a questionnaire, you should avoid compound questions and ask only one thing at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You should not use any information that companies post online because it is bound to be filled with bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000, $20,000, $23,000, $20,000, $19,000, and $21,000, the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define information gap analysis and list one of its benefits.

Accepted Answer

An information gap analysis is

Question 8

In addition to asking both open- and closed-ended questions, what are five guidelines to follow in devising interview questions?

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies for develop

Question 9

Whereas a search engine uses an automated "robot" to find and index websites, a web ____________________ uses humans to do this job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whereas a search engine uses an automated...

Question 10

What is the greatest problem you face when using business information obtained from the Internet?

Accepted Answer

The Internet can be a valuable

Question 11

What are open-ended questions? What is their function?

Accepted Answer

An open-ended question is one

Question 12

All search engines treat the question mark as a wildcard to let you search for variations of a given word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There is no real difference between a natural language search and a forms-based search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List three examples of ethical lapses to avoid when conducting research.

Accepted Answer

(1) Don't force a specific out

Question 15

Newsfeeds

Accepted Answer

A)  take all the hassles out of Internet research. 
B)  are too technical for most researchers. 
C)  require nothing of the user to set them up. 
D)  are an ideal way to stay up-to-date on subjects that are likely to change or develop over time. 
A)  take all the hassles out of Internet research. 
B)  are too technical for most researchers. 
C)  require nothing of the user to set them up. 
D)  are an ideal way to stay up-to-date on subjects that are likely to change or develop over time.

Question 16

A search engine is likely to find more websites than a web directory will, but a directory yields results that have been screened by human editors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An online ____________________ is a computer-searchable collection of information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An online ____________________ is a computer-searchable collection...

Question 18

An example of a recommendation would be "Given the slowdown in the real estate market and the past history of this particular property, it would not be a good acquisition at this time."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Problems with electronic search engines include

When conducting an information interview, it is a good idea to

When preparing to conduct an interview, you should

When preparing a questionnaire, you should avoid compound questions and ask only one thing at a time.

You should not use any information that companies post online because it is bound to be filled with bias.

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000, $20,000, $23,000, $20,000, $19,000, and $21,000, the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Define information gap analysis and list one of its benefits.

In addition to asking both open- and closed-ended questions, what are five guidelines to follow in devising interview questions?

Whereas a search engine uses an automated "robot" to find and index websites, a web ____________________ uses humans to do this job.

What is the greatest problem you face when using business information obtained from the Internet?

What are open-ended questions? What is their function?

All search engines treat the question mark as a wildcard to let you search for variations of a given word.

There is no real difference between a natural language search and a forms-based search.

List three examples of ethical lapses to avoid when conducting research.

Newsfeeds

A search engine is likely to find more websites than a web directory will, but a directory yields results that have been screened by human editors.

An online ____________________ is a computer-searchable collection of information.

An example of a recommendation would be "Given the slowdown in the real estate market and the past history of this particular property, it would not be a good acquisition at this time."

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Writing Persuasive Messages

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Exam 11: Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

Problems with electronic search engines include

When conducting an information interview, it is a good idea to

When preparing to conduct an interview, you should

When preparing a questionnaire, you should avoid compound questions and ask only one thing at a time.

You should not use any information that companies post online because it is bound to be filled with bias.

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000, $20,000, $23,000, $20,000, $19,000, and $21,000, the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Define information gap analysis and list one of its benefits.

In addition to asking both open- and closed-ended questions, what are five guidelines to follow in devising interview questions?

Whereas a search engine uses an automated "robot" to find and index websites, a web ____________________ uses humans to do this job.

What is the greatest problem you face when using business information obtained from the Internet?

What are open-ended questions? What is their function?

All search engines treat the question mark as a wildcard to let you search for variations of a given word.

There is no real difference between a natural language search and a forms-based search.

List three examples of ethical lapses to avoid when conducting research.

Newsfeeds

A search engine is likely to find more websites than a web directory will, but a directory yields results that have been screened by human editors.

An online ____________________ is a computer-searchable collection of information.

An example of a recommendation would be "Given the slowdown in the real estate market and the past history of this particular property, it would not be a good acquisition at this time."

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Designing Visual Communication

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Creating and Delivering Online and Oral Presentations

Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Format, Layout of Business Documents, Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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