Question 1

A median is a number that is exactly at the start or top in a ranked list of observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A list of illustrations enables audiences to refer to visuals comprising of tables and figures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

While writing a report,it is best to spend most of one's time on sections primarily important to a reader,and one's own logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The _____ pattern of organizing information in reports identifies an issue,explains its background,discusses its extent,recognizes its causes,and often works well when the audience is neutral.

Accepted Answer

A)  compare/contrast 
B)  elimination of alternatives 
C)  pro-and-con 
D)  chronological 
E)  problem-solution 
A)  compare/contrast 
B)  elimination of alternatives 
C)  pro-and-con 
D)  chronological 
E)  problem-solution

Question 5

A tally of responses to each question in a survey may be included in an appendix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The conclusions and recommendations section presents new information that has been missed out or not yet been mentioned in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Supporting data which is examined by specialists such as accountants,lawyers,and engineers must always be placed in the body of a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If there are massive amounts of information to be presented in a report,it should be classified into categories of ten or more,which makes them easy to understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is recommended to present information in reports effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employing informal language and style 
B)  Using the word "you" to personalize the report 
C)  Repeating information as much as possible 
D)  Using clear, engaging writing 
E)  Avoiding sources and visuals 
A)  Employing informal language and style 
B)  Using the word "you" to personalize the report 
C)  Repeating information as much as possible 
D)  Using clear, engaging writing 
E)  Avoiding sources and visuals

Question 10

The _____ can be defined as a number that occurs most often in a list of observations.

Accepted Answer

A)  median 
B)  range 
C)  mode 
D)  average 
E)  extension 
A)  median 
B)  range 
C)  mode 
D)  average 
E)  extension

Question 11

Talking heads focus on the structure of the report and provide very little information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is an elimination of alternatives pattern of organizing information? Explain.

Accepted Answer

An elimination of alternatives pattern o

Question 13

_____ refers to producing or creating one thing by another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Variance 
B)  Causation 
C)  Range 
D)  Extension 
E)  Dimension 
A)  Variance 
B)  Causation 
C)  Range 
D)  Extension 
E)  Dimension

Question 14

The elimination of alternatives pattern is useful when the solutions a reader is likely to favor will not work,and the solution one recommends is likely to be perceived as expensive,intrusive,or radical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A summary abstract is used to present the most useful information in the least amount of space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are summary and descriptive abstracts and how are they different from each other?

Accepted Answer

Summary abstracts provide the logical sk

Question 17

What are some of the guidelines one should follow in order to write a good report,even when a market test is a failure?

Accepted Answer

Even when a market test is a failure or

Question 18

Judith Bennett,a student of Carnegie University,recently conducted a survey for a report,on the use of campus computer labs.However,she was able to conduct the survey only during the summer months because of which the results were valid only for summer usage instead of the entire year's usage.Which of the following sections should Bennett include this information in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope 
B)  Limitations 
C)  Assumptions 
D)  Methods 
E)  Criteria 
A)  Scope 
B)  Limitations 
C)  Assumptions 
D)  Methods 
E)  Criteria

Question 19

What are some guidelines that one needs to follow while evaluating sources of data?

Accepted Answer

While evaluating sources of data,there a

Question 20

If an audience is likely to be pleased with research done on a report,one should ideally present the findings indirectly and provide substantial evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A median is a number that is exactly at the start or top in a ranked list of observations.

A list of illustrations enables audiences to refer to visuals comprising of tables and figures.

While writing a report,it is best to spend most of one's time on sections primarily important to a reader,and one's own logic.

The _____ pattern of organizing information in reports identifies an issue,explains its background,discusses its extent,recognizes its causes,and often works well when the audience is neutral.

A tally of responses to each question in a survey may be included in an appendix.

The conclusions and recommendations section presents new information that has been missed out or not yet been mentioned in the report.

Supporting data which is examined by specialists such as accountants,lawyers,and engineers must always be placed in the body of a report.

If there are massive amounts of information to be presented in a report,it should be classified into categories of ten or more,which makes them easy to understand.

Which of the following is recommended to present information in reports effectively?

The _____ can be defined as a number that occurs most often in a list of observations.

Talking heads focus on the structure of the report and provide very little information.

What is an elimination of alternatives pattern of organizing information? Explain.

_____ refers to producing or creating one thing by another.

The elimination of alternatives pattern is useful when the solutions a reader is likely to favor will not work,and the solution one recommends is likely to be perceived as expensive,intrusive,or radical.

A summary abstract is used to present the most useful information in the least amount of space.

What are summary and descriptive abstracts and how are they different from each other?

What are some of the guidelines one should follow in order to write a good report,even when a market test is a failure?

What are some guidelines that one needs to follow while evaluating sources of data?

If an audience is likely to be pleased with research done on a report,one should ideally present the findings indirectly and provide substantial evidence.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 18: Analysing Information and Writing Reports

A median is a number that is exactly at the start or top in a ranked list of observations.

A list of illustrations enables audiences to refer to visuals comprising of tables and figures.

While writing a report,it is best to spend most of one's time on sections primarily important to a reader,and one's own logic.

The _____ pattern of organizing information in reports identifies an issue,explains its background,discusses its extent,recognizes its causes,and often works well when the audience is neutral.

A tally of responses to each question in a survey may be included in an appendix.

The conclusions and recommendations section presents new information that has been missed out or not yet been mentioned in the report.

Supporting data which is examined by specialists such as accountants,lawyers,and engineers must always be placed in the body of a report.

If there are massive amounts of information to be presented in a report,it should be classified into categories of ten or more,which makes them easy to understand.

Which of the following is recommended to present information in reports effectively?

The _____ can be defined as a number that occurs most often in a list of observations.

Talking heads focus on the structure of the report and provide very little information.

What is an elimination of alternatives pattern of organizing information? Explain.

_____ refers to producing or creating one thing by another.

The elimination of alternatives pattern is useful when the solutions a reader is likely to favor will not work,and the solution one recommends is likely to be perceived as expensive,intrusive,or radical.

A summary abstract is used to present the most useful information in the least amount of space.

What are summary and descriptive abstracts and how are they different from each other?

What are some of the guidelines one should follow in order to write a good report,even when a market test is a failure?

What are some guidelines that one needs to follow while evaluating sources of data?

If an audience is likely to be pleased with research done on a report,one should ideally present the findings indirectly and provide substantial evidence.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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