Question 1

The mode is the number that occurs most often in a set of figures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Making notes about research materials is one area where computers aren't very helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You can improve your database search results by using Boolean operators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ identify individual webpages that contain a specific work or phrase you've asked for.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ identify individual webpages that contain a...

Question 5

Use problem factoring to divide a complex problem into more manageable pieces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Conclusions and recommendations are stated at the beginning of a report _____________

Accepted Answer

A)  if readers are likely to be receptive or open-minded. 
B)  if the indirect format is being used. 
C)  if the report is analytical. 
D)  never. 
A)  if readers are likely to be receptive or open-minded. 
B)  if the indirect format is being used. 
C)  if the report is analytical. 
D)  never.

Question 7

A summary takes a side in an issue and offers support for that side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some external parties prepare a formal invitation to bid on their contracts,called _______________

Accepted Answer

A)  an investigation report. 
B)  a request for proposal. 
C)  an alternate hypothesis report. 
D)  a request for project report. 
A)  an investigation report. 
B)  a request for proposal. 
C)  an alternate hypothesis report. 
D)  a request for project report.

Question 9

Evidence is the support for the thinking behind your conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the fair-use doctrine,you can use other people's work only as long as you do not unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sales report from a company rep 
B)  The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry 
C)  Correspondence with a particular customer 
D)  Your company's latest balance sheet 
A)  A sales report from a company rep 
B)  The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry 
C)  Correspondence with a particular customer 
D)  Your company's latest balance sheet

Question 12

Business reports help companies make decisions and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Monitor/control reports include ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  policies and procedures. 
B)  plans, operating reports, and personal activity reports. 
C)  solicited and unsolicited sales proposals. 
D)  research, justification, and troubleshooting reports. 
A)  policies and procedures. 
B)  plans, operating reports, and personal activity reports. 
C)  solicited and unsolicited sales proposals. 
D)  research, justification, and troubleshooting reports.

Question 14

Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using someone else's words or ideas without...

Question 15

Describe the ways that analytical and informational reports differ.

Accepted Answer

These two types of reports differ in ter

Question 16

Intellectual property includes patents,copyrighted materials,trade secrets,and _____________

Accepted Answer

A)  blogs. 
B)  internet domain names. 
C)  company website code. 
D)  social media. 
A)  blogs. 
B)  internet domain names. 
C)  company website code. 
D)  social media.

Question 17

The most useful way to phrase your purpose statement is to begin with an infinitive phrase (to plus a verb),which helps pin down your general goal (e.g.,to inform,to identify,to analyze).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A good paraphrase should be the same length as or slightly longer than the original passage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When writing analytical reports for skeptical readers,the most persuasive and efficient structure is ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  the spatial approach. 
B)  the sequential approach. 
C)  the 2 + 2 = 4 approach. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the spatial approach. 
B)  the sequential approach. 
C)  the 2 + 2 = 4 approach. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 20

Progress reports ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  describe what occurred during a convention or conference. 
B)  give approval to proceed with an idea, project or task. 
C)  persuade top management to approve a project. 
D)  range from updates in simple memo form to comprehensive status reports. 
A)  describe what occurred during a convention or conference. 
B)  give approval to proceed with an idea, project or task. 
C)  persuade top management to approve a project. 
D)  range from updates in simple memo form to comprehensive status reports.

The mode is the number that occurs most often in a set of figures.

Making notes about research materials is one area where computers aren't very helpful.

You can improve your database search results by using Boolean operators.

__________ identify individual webpages that contain a specific work or phrase you've asked for.

Use problem factoring to divide a complex problem into more manageable pieces.

Conclusions and recommendations are stated at the beginning of a report _____________

A summary takes a side in an issue and offers support for that side.

Some external parties prepare a formal invitation to bid on their contracts,called _______________

Evidence is the support for the thinking behind your conclusion.

According to the fair-use doctrine,you can use other people's work only as long as you do not unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result.

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

Business reports help companies make decisions and solve problems.

Monitor/control reports include ________________

Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit is __________.

Describe the ways that analytical and informational reports differ.

Intellectual property includes patents,copyrighted materials,trade secrets,and _____________

The most useful way to phrase your purpose statement is to begin with an infinitive phrase (to plus a verb),which helps pin down your general goal (e.g.,to inform,to identify,to analyze).

A good paraphrase should be the same length as or slightly longer than the original passage.

When writing analytical reports for skeptical readers,the most persuasive and efficient structure is ________________

Progress reports ________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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 Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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Exam 11: Planning Reports and Proposals

The mode is the number that occurs most often in a set of figures.

Making notes about research materials is one area where computers aren't very helpful.

You can improve your database search results by using Boolean operators.

__________ identify individual webpages that contain a specific work or phrase you've asked for.

Use problem factoring to divide a complex problem into more manageable pieces.

Conclusions and recommendations are stated at the beginning of a report _____________

A summary takes a side in an issue and offers support for that side.

Some external parties prepare a formal invitation to bid on their contracts,called _______________

Evidence is the support for the thinking behind your conclusion.

According to the fair-use doctrine,you can use other people's work only as long as you do not unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result.

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

Business reports help companies make decisions and solve problems.

Monitor/control reports include ________________

Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit is __________.

Describe the ways that analytical and informational reports differ.

Intellectual property includes patents,copyrighted materials,trade secrets,and _____________

The most useful way to phrase your purpose statement is to begin with an infinitive phrase (to plus a verb),which helps pin down your general goal (e.g.,to inform,to identify,to analyze).

A good paraphrase should be the same length as or slightly longer than the original passage.

When writing analytical reports for skeptical readers,the most persuasive and efficient structure is ________________

Progress reports ________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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 Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Filters