Question 1

To conduct an effective database search on the Web,you should use multiple search engines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you factor a problem,you ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a schedule for your research. 
B)  limit the scope of your investigation. 
C)  develop alternative hypotheses. 
D)  break the problem into a series of questions. 
A)  develop a schedule for your research. 
B)  limit the scope of your investigation. 
C)  develop alternative hypotheses. 
D)  break the problem into a series of questions.

Question 3

To paraphrase effectively ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid using any business language or jargon. 
B)  double-check your version against the original to make sure that you haven't altered the meaning. 
C)  make sure your version is the same length as or longer than the original. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  avoid using any business language or jargon. 
B)  double-check your version against the original to make sure that you haven't altered the meaning. 
C)  make sure your version is the same length as or longer than the original. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 4

Solicited proposals are prepared ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  by companies attempting to obtain business. 
B)  by government regulatory agencies. 
C)  by companies at the request of clients who need something done. 
D)  by clients who wish to acquire the services of highly regarded companies. 
A)  by companies attempting to obtain business. 
B)  by government regulatory agencies. 
C)  by companies at the request of clients who need something done. 
D)  by clients who wish to acquire the services of highly regarded companies.

Question 5

When conducting an interview,you should ask both open-ended and closed-ended questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A "statement of purpose" lists the reason(s)for conducting the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Solicited proposals spend a great deal of time explaining why the client should take action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Policy report may be ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  used as a compliance report. 
B)  an external report only. 
C)  a document listing changes over time. 
D)  a brief description of business procedures. 
A)  used as a compliance report. 
B)  an external report only. 
C)  a document listing changes over time. 
D)  a brief description of business procedures.

Question 9

To paraphrase effectively,______________

Accepted Answer

A)  give a brief summary of what the writer meant to say, but from your point of view. 
B)  use the word "paraphrase." 
C)  use quotation marks to identify phases copied from the source. 
D)  draw a conclusion of the facts and report it. 
A)  give a brief summary of what the writer meant to say, but from your point of view. 
B)  use the word "paraphrase." 
C)  use quotation marks to identify phases copied from the source. 
D)  draw a conclusion of the facts and report it.

Question 10

Using the __________ approach is useful when you need to use a number of criteria to decide which option to select from two or more possibilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the __________ approach is useful when...

Question 11

If you have certain biases that influence your report conclusion,____________________

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure you keep them to yourself; otherwise, you might be negatively labeled. 
B)  do additional research so you can eliminate those biases. 
C)  suggest actions for the company to take based on your biases. 
D)  you are ethically obligated to inform the audience. 
A)  make sure you keep them to yourself; otherwise, you might be negatively labeled. 
B)  do additional research so you can eliminate those biases. 
C)  suggest actions for the company to take based on your biases. 
D)  you are ethically obligated to inform the audience.

Question 12

The direct and indirect approaches are never combined in a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To overcome the shortcomings of search engines,_______________

Accepted Answer

A)  choose one search engine and stick with it. 
B)  use web directories, online databases, and metasearch engines. 
C)  use long search phrases rather than short ones or single terms. 
D)  avoid Boolean operators. 
A)  choose one search engine and stick with it. 
B)  use web directories, online databases, and metasearch engines. 
C)  use long search phrases rather than short ones or single terms. 
D)  avoid Boolean operators.

Question 14

What would be the median for the following set of monthly salaries: $1200,$1200,$1300,$1500,$1700,$2000,$2800?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1200 
B)  $1500 
C)  $1671.43 
D)  $1700 
A)  $1200 
B)  $1500 
C)  $1671.43 
D)  $1700

Question 15

A guideline to help you obtain valid and reliable survey results is ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  don't expect people to give you more than 10 or 15 minutes of their time. 
B)  give people plenty of time to research their answers. 
C)  ask all open ended questions because people like to talk about things they know. 
D)  ask people about specific dates in the past. 
A)  don't expect people to give you more than 10 or 15 minutes of their time. 
B)  give people plenty of time to research their answers. 
C)  ask all open ended questions because people like to talk about things they know. 
D)  ask people about specific dates in the past.

Question 16

Conclusions differ from recommendations in that conclusions ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  are opinions or interpretations. 
B)  are objective. 
C)  are acceptable to readers. 
D)  suggest what ought to be done about the facts. 
A)  are opinions or interpretations. 
B)  are objective. 
C)  are acceptable to readers. 
D)  suggest what ought to be done about the facts.

Question 17

The statement of __________ explains why you are preparing the report and what you plan to deliver in the report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The statement of __________ explains why you...

Question 18

Analytical reports are primarily intended to educate readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Informational reports use a(n)__________ organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Informational reports use a(n)__________ organization....

Question 20

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Breaking down a problem into a series...

To conduct an effective database search on the Web,you should use multiple search engines.

When you factor a problem,you ______________

To paraphrase effectively ______________

Solicited proposals are prepared ______________

When conducting an interview,you should ask both open-ended and closed-ended questions.

A "statement of purpose" lists the reason(s)for conducting the research project.

Solicited proposals spend a great deal of time explaining why the client should take action.

A Policy report may be ________________

To paraphrase effectively,______________

Using the __________ approach is useful when you need to use a number of criteria to decide which option to select from two or more possibilities.

If you have certain biases that influence your report conclusion,____________________

The direct and indirect approaches are never combined in a business report.

To overcome the shortcomings of search engines,_______________

What would be the median for the following set of monthly salaries: $1200,$1200,$1300,$1500,$1700,$2000,$2800?

A guideline to help you obtain valid and reliable survey results is ______________

Conclusions differ from recommendations in that conclusions ______________

The statement of __________ explains why you are preparing the report and what you plan to deliver in the report.

Analytical reports are primarily intended to educate readers.

Informational reports use a(n)__________ organization.

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called __________.

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

To conduct an effective database search on the Web,you should use multiple search engines.

When you factor a problem,you ______________

To paraphrase effectively ______________

Solicited proposals are prepared ______________

When conducting an interview,you should ask both open-ended and closed-ended questions.

A "statement of purpose" lists the reason(s)for conducting the research project.

Solicited proposals spend a great deal of time explaining why the client should take action.

A Policy report may be ________________

To paraphrase effectively,______________

Using the __________ approach is useful when you need to use a number of criteria to decide which option to select from two or more possibilities.

If you have certain biases that influence your report conclusion,____________________

The direct and indirect approaches are never combined in a business report.

To overcome the shortcomings of search engines,_______________

What would be the median for the following set of monthly salaries: $1200,$1200,$1300,$1500,$1700,$2000,$2800?

A guideline to help you obtain valid and reliable survey results is ______________

Conclusions differ from recommendations in that conclusions ______________

The statement of __________ explains why you are preparing the report and what you plan to deliver in the report.

Analytical reports are primarily intended to educate readers.

Informational reports use a(n)__________ organization.

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called __________.

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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