Question 1

What type of report determines whether a plan can be implemented as proposed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progress reports 
B)  Meeting minutes 
C)  Trip reports 
D)  Feasibility reports 
E)  Evaluation reports 
A)  Progress reports 
B)  Meeting minutes 
C)  Trip reports 
D)  Feasibility reports 
E)  Evaluation reports D

Question 2

A(n)________ is a separate,standalone mini-report inserted at the beginning of a formal analytical report that completely summarizes the report's main ideas and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  abstract 
C)  executive summary 
D)  glossary 
E)  appendix 
A)  introduction 
B)  abstract 
C)  executive summary 
D)  glossary 
E)  appendix C

Question 3

________ are any phrases,sentences,paragraphs - even single,distinctive words - that you take from any of your sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paraphrases 
B)  Quotations 
C)  Summaries 
D)  Citations 
E)  Footnotes 
A)  Paraphrases 
B)  Quotations 
C)  Summaries 
D)  Citations 
E)  Footnotes B

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives when distributing a document online.

Accepted Answer

A report can be distributed as a native

Question 5

________ arrange data in columns and rows,allowing you to read down or across to see different relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pie charts 
B)  Tables 
C)  Infographics 
D)  Line graphs 
E)  Bar charts 
A)  Pie charts 
B)  Tables 
C)  Infographics 
D)  Line graphs 
E)  Bar charts

Question 6

Dot leaders and page numbers should be created by inserting periods to ensure proper alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A stand-alone visual display of data is called a(n)_____

Accepted Answer

A)  chart 
B)  table 
C)  native file 
D)  infographic 
E)  report deck 
A)  chart 
B)  table 
C)  native file 
D)  infographic 
E)  report deck

Question 8

Business reports rarely identify the author,but instead focus on the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which type of report has a goal of providing the reader with facts that are easy to understand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informational 
B)  Analytical 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Abstract 
E)  Narratives 
A)  Informational 
B)  Analytical 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Abstract 
E)  Narratives

Question 10

While drawing a graph,you plot the independent variable on the x-axis and dependent variable on the y-axis.Then you add a trend line and start plotting the variables.Which of the following types of graphs is being created?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paired bar chart 
B)  Histograph 
C)  Scatter plot 
D)  Histogram 
E)  Pie chart 
A)  Paired bar chart 
B)  Histograph 
C)  Scatter plot 
D)  Histogram 
E)  Pie chart

Question 11

Reports that are PowerPoint based are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  report decks 
B)  infographics 
C)  white papers 
D)  manuscripts 
E)  native files 
A)  report decks 
B)  infographics 
C)  white papers 
D)  manuscripts 
E)  native files

Question 12

Discuss three reasons why an organization would use a report deck for a meeting

Accepted Answer

Organizations use report decks for three

Question 13

A "road sign" on the upper-left or upper-right corner of your slides that indicate the section of the deck,is analogous to a ________ on a word-processed report.

Accepted Answer

A)  title page 
B)  header 
C)  footer 
D)  page number 
E)  table of contents 
A)  title page 
B)  header 
C)  footer 
D)  page number 
E)  table of contents

Question 14

The first step in writing a report is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  choose the best medium 
B)  identify the question you are answering 
C)  write the executive summary for the report 
D)  develop a glossary for your report 
E)  provide general background information about your topic 
A)  choose the best medium 
B)  identify the question you are answering 
C)  write the executive summary for the report 
D)  develop a glossary for your report 
E)  provide general background information about your topic

Question 15

The purpose of adding a graph in a report is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allow the reader to identify trends 
B)  determine exact values 
C)  arrange data in columns and rows 
D)  to see relationships be reading down or across 
E)  to replace the written word 
A)  allow the reader to identify trends 
B)  determine exact values 
C)  arrange data in columns and rows 
D)  to see relationships be reading down or across 
E)  to replace the written word

Question 16

A(n)________ has a hybrid status,which means that it is partly report and partly presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal report 
B)  report deck 
C)  analytical report 
D)  recommendation report 
E)  evaluation report 
A)  formal report 
B)  report deck 
C)  analytical report 
D)  recommendation report 
E)  evaluation report

Question 17

Minutes are written reports of meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss how graphics can mislead readers.

Accepted Answer

Businesses rely on data to make informed

Question 19

When a report deck is long,what design element can be incorporated to help the reader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slide numbers 
B)  Bullets 
C)  Color 
D)  Larger font 
E)  Bold 
A)  Slide numbers 
B)  Bullets 
C)  Color 
D)  Larger font 
E)  Bold

Question 20

Which type of report would be used to help the reader to solve problems or support a business decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informational 
B)  Analytical 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Abstract 
E)  Narrative 
A)  Informational 
B)  Analytical 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Abstract 
E)  Narrative

What type of report determines whether a plan can be implemented as proposed?

A(n)________ is a separate,standalone mini-report inserted at the beginning of a formal analytical report that completely summarizes the report's main ideas and recommendations.

________ are any phrases,sentences,paragraphs - even single,distinctive words - that you take from any of your sources.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives when distributing a document online.

________ arrange data in columns and rows,allowing you to read down or across to see different relationships.

Dot leaders and page numbers should be created by inserting periods to ensure proper alignment.

A stand-alone visual display of data is called a(n)_____

Business reports rarely identify the author,but instead focus on the audience.

Which type of report has a goal of providing the reader with facts that are easy to understand?

While drawing a graph,you plot the independent variable on the x-axis and dependent variable on the y-axis.Then you add a trend line and start plotting the variables.Which of the following types of graphs is being created?

Reports that are PowerPoint based are referred to as _____.

Discuss three reasons why an organization would use a report deck for a meeting

A "road sign" on the upper-left or upper-right corner of your slides that indicate the section of the deck,is analogous to a ________ on a word-processed report.

The first step in writing a report is to ________.

The purpose of adding a graph in a report is to _____.

A(n)________ has a hybrid status,which means that it is partly report and partly presentation.

Minutes are written reports of meetings.

Discuss how graphics can mislead readers.

When a report deck is long,what design element can be incorporated to help the reader?

Which type of report would be used to help the reader to solve problems or support a business decision?

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Exam 10: Preparing Business Reports

What type of report determines whether a plan can be implemented as proposed?

A(n)________ is a separate,standalone mini-report inserted at the beginning of a formal analytical report that completely summarizes the report's main ideas and recommendations.

________ are any phrases,sentences,paragraphs - even single,distinctive words - that you take from any of your sources.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives when distributing a document online.

________ arrange data in columns and rows,allowing you to read down or across to see different relationships.

Dot leaders and page numbers should be created by inserting periods to ensure proper alignment.

A stand-alone visual display of data is called a(n)_____

Business reports rarely identify the author,but instead focus on the audience.

Which type of report has a goal of providing the reader with facts that are easy to understand?

While drawing a graph,you plot the independent variable on the x-axis and dependent variable on the y-axis.Then you add a trend line and start plotting the variables.Which of the following types of graphs is being created?

Reports that are PowerPoint based are referred to as _____.

Discuss three reasons why an organization would use a report deck for a meeting

A "road sign" on the upper-left or upper-right corner of your slides that indicate the section of the deck,is analogous to a ________ on a word-processed report.

The first step in writing a report is to ________.

The purpose of adding a graph in a report is to _____.

A(n)________ has a hybrid status,which means that it is partly report and partly presentation.

Minutes are written reports of meetings.

Discuss how graphics can mislead readers.

When a report deck is long,what design element can be incorporated to help the reader?

Which type of report would be used to help the reader to solve problems or support a business decision?

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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