Question 1

________ are generally prepared at the request of external parties that require a product or a service.

Accepted Answer

A) Business plans 
B) Solicited proposals 
C) Request for proposals 
D) Policy papers 
E) Due diligence reports 
A) Business plans 
B) Solicited proposals 
C) Request for proposals 
D) Policy papers 
E) Due diligence reports

Question 2

Statement of purpose helps explain who you are preparing the report for and where you plan to deliver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The introduction of e-book readers like Kindle and iPad has created a dramatic shift in reading habits.Which of the following,if true,would weaken the argument that most busy business professionals prefer online reports to offline reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Bad reading postures can cause repetitive strain injuries. Ergonomically designed chairs could help reduce these injuries. 
B) If they can't find what they're looking for in a few minutes, most readers will not read through the entire report. 
C) When browsing through reports posted online, readers can proceed in any order they please. 
D) Reading speeds are 25 percent faster on paper than on an electronic screen. 
E) With most reports being emailed, organizations are turning into paperless environments. 
A) Bad reading postures can cause repetitive strain injuries. Ergonomically designed chairs could help reduce these injuries. 
B) If they can't find what they're looking for in a few minutes, most readers will not read through the entire report. 
C) When browsing through reports posted online, readers can proceed in any order they please. 
D) Reading speeds are 25 percent faster on paper than on an electronic screen. 
E) With most reports being emailed, organizations are turning into paperless environments.

Question 4

________ judge the merits of past decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) General project proposals 
B) Feasibility reports 
C) Compliance reports 
D) Due diligence reports 
E) Operating reports 
A) General project proposals 
B) Feasibility reports 
C) Compliance reports 
D) Due diligence reports 
E) Operating reports

Question 5

Regardless of its format and structure,a good proposal ________.

Accepted Answer

A) will focus on the direct approach 
B) will highlight the problems that the company might be facing 
C) does not discuss costs right away 
D) allows the reader to be in command, by letting him plan the course of action 
E) explains how the recipient and his or her organization will benefit 
A) will focus on the direct approach 
B) will highlight the problems that the company might be facing 
C) does not discuss costs right away 
D) allows the reader to be in command, by letting him plan the course of action 
E) explains how the recipient and his or her organization will benefit

Question 6

To develop an effective survey questionnaire,add compound and leading questions so the answers are easy to analyze.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kathy has just completed primary research for the company's pilot product,"Jovial Jingles." Her manager has asked her to include secondary research information as well.For this,she should include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) information from research conducted using focus groups 
B) information from research conducted only on specified core customers 
C) information sourced from magazines, newspapers, public websites, books, and other reports 
D) information from her review of the primary research 
E) information from the repetition of the primary research and compare results 
A) information from research conducted using focus groups 
B) information from research conducted only on specified core customers 
C) information sourced from magazines, newspapers, public websites, books, and other reports 
D) information from her review of the primary research 
E) information from the repetition of the primary research and compare results

Question 8

Which of the following is an important function achieved by documenting one's sources?

Accepted Answer

A) They help avoid plagiarism. 
B) They help readers relate to the material. 
C) They help readers explore the topic in more detail, if desired. 
D) They help take advantage of the source documentation tools. 
E) They are the logical conclusion to online research. 
A) They help avoid plagiarism. 
B) They help readers relate to the material. 
C) They help readers explore the topic in more detail, if desired. 
D) They help take advantage of the source documentation tools. 
E) They are the logical conclusion to online research.

Question 9

Richard needs to get in-depth information about a new performance analysis tool straight from an expert whose ideas would be quoted in a report.For this Richard should ________

Accepted Answer

A) use a simple survey format 
B) ask closed questions to get the experts opinion 
C) insist on a videotaped interview 
D) email a copy of the questions to the expert, two days before the interview 
E) ask questions which can only be answered in numbers or facts 
A) use a simple survey format 
B) ask closed questions to get the experts opinion 
C) insist on a videotaped interview 
D) email a copy of the questions to the expert, two days before the interview 
E) ask questions which can only be answered in numbers or facts

Question 10

Ron needs to show the regulation authorities that his company meets stipulated requirements.For this he needs to prepare a report to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) show project status 
B) control operations 
C) implement policies 
D) demonstrate compliance 
E) support decisions 
A) show project status 
B) control operations 
C) implement policies 
D) demonstrate compliance 
E) support decisions

Question 11

The first step of effective business research is to locate the data and information you need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When planning analytical reports for audiences that are potentially skeptical or hostile,consider using the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) indirect approach and unfold your recommendations using a series of five steps 
B) indirect approach to logically build toward your conclusion or recommendation 
C) direct approach to highlight the actions you expect from your audience 
D) direct approach, focusing immediately on your conclusions or recommendations 
E) direct approach and arrange the material in a categorical order 
A) indirect approach and unfold your recommendations using a series of five steps 
B) indirect approach to logically build toward your conclusion or recommendation 
C) direct approach to highlight the actions you expect from your audience 
D) direct approach, focusing immediately on your conclusions or recommendations 
E) direct approach and arrange the material in a categorical order

Question 13

To define a query,the common Boolean operators used are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) AND, OR, IF 
B) AND, OF, NOT 
C) AND, OR, NOT 
D) AND, OR, NO 
E) AND, IF 
A) AND, OR, IF 
B) AND, OF, NOT 
C) AND, OR, NOT 
D) AND, OR, NO 
E) AND, IF

Question 14

________ include reports to document progress,demonstrate compliance,and monitor and control operations.

Accepted Answer

A) Informational reports 
B) Market analysis reports 
C) Due diligence reports 
D) Troubleshooting reports 
E) Feasibility reports 
A) Informational reports 
B) Market analysis reports 
C) Due diligence reports 
D) Troubleshooting reports 
E) Feasibility reports

Question 15

The purpose of analytical reports is to provide the feedback that employees,managers,and others need to make decisions,take action,and respond to changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As part of your primary research,you are conducting a real-time videotaped interview with a manager of a large retail store.After a few questions you notice that he is showing signs of impatience.How should you respond? What might you do differently to prevent this from happening in the future? Explain your answers.

Accepted Answer

(Student answers may vary)
One of the po

Question 17

To organize your website effectively,help online readers scan and absorb information by breaking it into self-contained,easily readable chunks that are linked together logically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a survey questionnaire,if we need to formulate questions to provide answers that are easy to analyze,we should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not provide instructions 
B) include leading questions 
C) ask for opinions 
D) base answers on numbers and facts 
E) include compound questions 
A) not provide instructions 
B) include leading questions 
C) ask for opinions 
D) base answers on numbers and facts 
E) include compound questions

Question 19

Quoting a source means paraphrasing the content and indicating the exact content which was paraphrased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following analytical reports assesses opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A) market analysis report 
B) failure analysis report 
C) troubleshooting report 
D) feasibility report 
E) justification report 
A) market analysis report 
B) failure analysis report 
C) troubleshooting report 
D) feasibility report 
E) justification report

________ are generally prepared at the request of external parties that require a product or a service.

Statement of purpose helps explain who you are preparing the report for and where you plan to deliver.

The introduction of e-book readers like Kindle and iPad has created a dramatic shift in reading habits.Which of the following,if true,would weaken the argument that most busy business professionals prefer online reports to offline reports?

________ judge the merits of past decisions.

Regardless of its format and structure,a good proposal ________.

To develop an effective survey questionnaire,add compound and leading questions so the answers are easy to analyze.

Kathy has just completed primary research for the company's pilot product,"Jovial Jingles." Her manager has asked her to include secondary research information as well.For this,she should include ________.

Which of the following is an important function achieved by documenting one's sources?

Richard needs to get in-depth information about a new performance analysis tool straight from an expert whose ideas would be quoted in a report.For this Richard should ________

Ron needs to show the regulation authorities that his company meets stipulated requirements.For this he needs to prepare a report to ________.

The first step of effective business research is to locate the data and information you need.

When planning analytical reports for audiences that are potentially skeptical or hostile,consider using the ________.

To define a query,the common Boolean operators used are ________.

________ include reports to document progress,demonstrate compliance,and monitor and control operations.

The purpose of analytical reports is to provide the feedback that employees,managers,and others need to make decisions,take action,and respond to changes.

To organize your website effectively,help online readers scan and absorb information by breaking it into self-contained,easily readable chunks that are linked together logically.

In a survey questionnaire,if we need to formulate questions to provide answers that are easy to analyze,we should ________.

Quoting a source means paraphrasing the content and indicating the exact content which was paraphrased.

Which of the following analytical reports assesses opportunities?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

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

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 10: Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

________ are generally prepared at the request of external parties that require a product or a service.

Statement of purpose helps explain who you are preparing the report for and where you plan to deliver.

The introduction of e-book readers like Kindle and iPad has created a dramatic shift in reading habits.Which of the following,if true,would weaken the argument that most busy business professionals prefer online reports to offline reports?

________ judge the merits of past decisions.

Regardless of its format and structure,a good proposal ________.

To develop an effective survey questionnaire,add compound and leading questions so the answers are easy to analyze.

Kathy has just completed primary research for the company's pilot product,"Jovial Jingles." Her manager has asked her to include secondary research information as well.For this,she should include ________.

Which of the following is an important function achieved by documenting one's sources?

Richard needs to get in-depth information about a new performance analysis tool straight from an expert whose ideas would be quoted in a report.For this Richard should ________

Ron needs to show the regulation authorities that his company meets stipulated requirements.For this he needs to prepare a report to ________.

The first step of effective business research is to locate the data and information you need.

When planning analytical reports for audiences that are potentially skeptical or hostile,consider using the ________.

To define a query,the common Boolean operators used are ________.

________ include reports to document progress,demonstrate compliance,and monitor and control operations.

The purpose of analytical reports is to provide the feedback that employees,managers,and others need to make decisions,take action,and respond to changes.

To organize your website effectively,help online readers scan and absorb information by breaking it into self-contained,easily readable chunks that are linked together logically.

In a survey questionnaire,if we need to formulate questions to provide answers that are easy to analyze,we should ________.

Quoting a source means paraphrasing the content and indicating the exact content which was paraphrased.

Which of the following analytical reports assesses opportunities?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

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

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters